J J Kelly High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Wise, VA)

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foreword This book is an attempt to portray the progress made by the high school in Wise from past years to the present . . . and we herewith attempt also to record in word and in picture, life and activities of the school as it has transpired during the session 1953—54. Now, we, the seniors of J. J. Kelly High School, present this book to you.

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' Jsy Dedication We, the Arrowhead Staff, proudly dedicate this 1954 edition of the Arrowhead to our sponsor, Mrs. Geraldine P. Dickenson, whose patience, understanding, and companionship we shall al- ways remember; and to Mr. Verlin Gilliam whose guidance and interest in school activities have proved invaluable to all of us. MRS. GERALDINE P. DICKENSON MR. VERLIN GILLIAM

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Wise Elementary School Our Schools J. J. Kelly High School was known as Wise High School until 1953, and was Gladeville College before it became Wise High School about 1910. The year 1892—93 marked the first session of Gladeville College which was sup- ported by means of tuition paid by students. The college was a two-story wooden structure. The lower floor w as used for class rooms and the upper floor was a lodge hall. In 1908—09 our present Wise Elementary School was con- structed. It consisted of eleven rooms and an auditorium. In succeeding years the right and left wings were added to the building.