Bedford High School - Peaks Yearbook (Bedford, VA)

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V{ O ST OL?O C1 GYes £EL UC 7 . . ° Bedford High School and Bedford Elemen- 4 tary School, located on a hilltop, form an impressive view for travelers. The need for general education in Bedford became apparent to the citizens of the town, i and in 1872 Liberty Graded School was es- The snow on the lawn in front of BHS is a breathtaking tablished with Mr. James R. Guy as prin- cipal. The first building was located immedi- ately south of the railroad on Bridge Street. In 1875 a frame building was erected on a lot running from Longwood to Lee Street. With the addition of high school courses in 1901, BHS came into existence and the first class graduated in 1906. In 1913 the present Elementary School was built as BHS and in 1928 the present building was added. In 1917 Mr. J. L. Bor- den, who served as principal for 40 years came to the school. During and since the building of all the structures mentioned, BHS has gained a tra- dition of excellence and achievement under the leadership of her three principals, Mr. Guy, Mr. Borden, and Mr. Lee. The spirit of progress that has made an outstanding edu- cational plant of the school continues and sets the pace for the move ahead. Yes terday’ s planning