Albany High School - Thronateeska Yearbook (Albany, GA)

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 refac 'Continucd “The restless foot of the white man, eager in his desire for gain, was trod on the fresh ashes of the late Indian camp-fire; and occupied the deserted field where the Indian village once stood. Hence the pine wilderness soon bloomed like the celebrated Gardens of Persia.” If, in after years, this book will bring back dreams of your Alma Mater; if it will instill in you a desire to add glory to her name; if it will serve in some measure to preserve the tradition of Old TDougherty and to cherish the achievements of c5Albany c3{,igh the 'Shronateeska of 1928 will have fulfilled its purpose.

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 Preface In this way commenced the little pine forest city of Albany on the banks of the Thronateeska. The dense pine forest which lined its banks on either side had echoed no human voice in word or song, save that of the half civilized Indian hunter, and the rough notes of the untutored mother as she chimed her wild lullaby to her dusky offspring. Here and there, as the years passed, a pioneer of the little town plunged a trifle deeper into the woods, cleared away the trees, and built himself a home. To those fine spirits, who by sacrificial service, made this glorious section a fit abode for us, we acknowledge our indebtedness. Because they braved the dangers, endured the hardships, and suffered the privations that we might become heirs to this goodly heritage: We reverently dedicate this, the eleventh volume of the hronateeslp, to the memory of the Pioneers of ‘TDougherty (bounty

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(rPreface —Continued It was in 1885 that a movement which resulted in the building known as the Albany Academy was inaugurated. The building was two stories in height, but none of the second floor was utilized. Many of Albany's most successful business and professional men ttill lovingly l oast of having gone to school to Miss Henrietta.” A fine theater of ye olden time” was Tift’s Hall.” Many of the leading artists, stars of their day, appeared on this stage. Albany fairs of long ago became a community enterprise. Among these was the Art and Floral Fair, held thirty years ago in Willingham's Hall, Albany's leading theater. In 1 ift’s Hall was held all public social events chief among which was the dance, and the masked hall. rI he waltz and the quadrille were the leading dances. Old Abe Jackson played the fiddle, Pompey Pynchon beat the tambourine, and never has more entrancing music thrilled the light fantastic toe. Xear the banks of the Thronateeska. where once the Indians pitched their wigw’ams, and the Cherokee rose scattered its snowy petals over the paths made by the soft tread of moccasined feet, there now stands a typical Southern home—“Iris Court.” This home has been the scene of many brilliant functions. Bishops, governors, and generals have slept peacefully beneath the roof of Iris Court.