Lebanon High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lebanon, VA)

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IN THIS BOOK Between the covers of this Pioneer we have tried to enclose the essence of the spirit that is in Lebanon High School. If it is truly representative of the fine character of our school, then we have accomplished the purpose of our year’s work. To the student, we hope that this book will recall to memory the joys he found in school life; to other readers, we express the sincere wish that its con- tents may further their understanding- and appreciation of the love that is felt for Lebanon High School. — 9 —

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In Memoriam Tandy Neal King Jackie Wallace Hall I cannot think of them as dead. Who walk with me no more; Along the path of life I tread — They have but gone before. Their lives are made forever mine; What they to me have been Hath left henceforth its seal and sign Engraven deep within. Mine are they by an ownership Nor time nor death can free; For God hath given to love to keep Its own eternally. — Frederick L. Hasmer — 8 -

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Lebanon, Virginia and its surrounding community is an ideal place in which to live. The town and county offer variety at its best, not only in scenery but in rich farming country with its beautiful blue grass in abundance. Here nature out does herself and with a lavish hand places before her guests the choicest of her many won- ders. In addition to its unexcelled climate, rugged and picturesque mountain ranges, and an amazing variety of wild life are its fine schools, its churches, its wonderful homes and business establishments. It can always be said that the citizenship of Russell County has been interested in the education of its youth. The first facilities for education in Lebanon have led to the great development of our own Lebanon High School. Just prior to 1850, there was a Male Academy established in Lebanon, and on March 10, 1851, an allied Female Academy was organized. These, however, were not on the present campus. Later, in 1893, Russell College, an institution originally built for the education of young ladies, was established and housed in the former residence of the Carrol family. The Carrols have since been known for contributing much to the education of Russell County’s children. Russell College continued to exist until 1909, when it was converted into the Ninth District Agricultural High School, which later was known as Lebanon State School. — 10 —