Buckingham Central High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Buckingham, VA)

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ROSE COTTAGE In sight of Lee ' s last camp After Appomattox, close to U.S. High- way 60 near Buckingham Court House, stands Rose Cottage, the old William Shepherd home. The dwelling, which is a perpetual Civil War Shrine is maintained andj owned by the Buckingham Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy. J On the interior, the simple charm which is common to old structures is ex-1 emplified by the wooden pegged staircase. It is a long story and a half m house with dormer windows. M i mmm gSH f JM I t lim W] rm t |v j| ■ in ill

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ORIGINAL CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE SEATED: Mrs. Ralph Rainey Mrs. Calvin Morris Miss Judith Corson - Chmn. Mrs. William Chappell Mrs. Stanley Jefferies STANDING: Thomas Dunkum Mr. William Chappell Mr. Malcolm Booker Spencer Adams Mr. Ralph Rainey Mrs. McLean IN APPRECIATION Through the Civil War Centennial observance, the student body of Buckingham Central High has been instilled with a greater knowledge and deeper understanding of our county ' s history and the events revolving around the War Between the States. This has been realized not only through the efforts of the faculty but also the Centennial Committee, Civic Clubs and the citizens of the county. We deeply appreciate their in- spirational efforts. 4

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Progress was furthered in 1939 when Buckingham Central High School was built. Students from the older Dillwyn, Curdsville and Buckingham High Schools made up the student body. In 1956 an addi- TOP TO BOTTOM: Buckingham Central High School Buckingham High School Dillwyn High School Curdsville High School Marshall District High School