Hardin Reynolds Memorial School - Reynolda Echo Yearbook (Critz, VA)

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BETA CLUB: Sandra Goard 4-H CLUB: Danny Boyd and Callie Ruth Martin CHEERLEADERS: Doris Reed FHA: Carol Shough SPORTS: Bernard Mabe and Becky Prillaman FFA: Calvin Stowe 59

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SENIOR LEADERS In all organizations there are leaders. These seniors have shown a desire to be involved by the work they have given to these clubs and organizations. They were selected by their fellow club members. We, the Reynolda Staff, along with the student body, want to extend our thanks and congratulations to each one. COMMERCIAL: Marilyn Turner SENIOR CLASS: Becky Prillaman 58

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First school at Critz THE HISTORY OF HARDIN REYNOLDS MEMORIAL SCHOOL Hardin Reynolds Memorial School had its beginning about 1890 in a small one room log structure, superseded in 1900 by a frame building which still stands, near the home of Mrs. James H. Tatum. It was in this small frame structure that there was given off the spark which set on fire the enthusiasm for more and better facilities for education in the community. In a short time this school was overcrowded. During the years 1913-1914, through the untiring efforts of the people of the community and with the generous help of R. J. Reynolds of Winston-Salem, a four-room brick structure was created. For the first time work beyond the elementary grades was offered, the school was then known as Critz High School. The first commencement exercises were held in the nearby tobacco warehouse in the spring of 1916. There were three graduates. In 1917 the school building was increased to twice its original size with an auditorium occupying half of the lower floor. The class of 1918 was the first to graduate in the new auditorium. As the school developed, the urgent need for a dormitory became apparent. During 1920 and 1921 the people of the community, assisted by generous outside help, constructed a four story dormitory. Students from Patrick and adjoining counties as well as other se ction of the state were attracted by the boarding facilities offered here. Vocational Agriculture was added to the cur¬ riculum in 1920. Home Economics was first offered in 1921. The school became an accred¬ ited four-year high school during the 1921 — 1922 session. The phenomenial growth of the school soon called for still another building. Will N. and First building at Hardin Reynolds, known as Critz High School. Dormitory space added 60