Lee M Waid School - Hawk Yearbook (Rocky Mount, VA)

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HONORING FORMER SUPERINTENDENTS Superintendent Prillaman, as he was af- fectionately called by all who knew him, was an outstanding personality. He was firm in dealing with his subjects and de- manded neatness, Those who worked with Mr. Prillaman has great appreciation for his lesson in punctuality, and exactness. He served as Superintendent of Franklin County School from 1917 until 1927 except for time devoted to service in World War I. It was during his term in office that Franklin County first provided a High School Education for Negroes. Rufus A. Prillaman Dr. Harold W. Ramsey concluded 41 years of service to Franklin County Schools from 1927 to 1968. He was principal of Sontag Elementary School before being ap- pointed Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Ramsey is credited with doing an ex- cellent job in the consolidation of one- room schools, the building program, and for providing in-service training for teach ers. He is the important link between the past and present generations. Harold W. Ramsey 46

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INTERESTING TIDBITS Lee Waid School Alumni Parents of 1969 Graduates: Willie Mae Ross Holland, Class of 1948 Sam Holland, Class of 1969 Adlee Meadows Dunn, Class of 1948 Jim Dunn, Class of 1947 Virginia Dunn, Class of 1969 Hannah Tyree Hopkins, Class of 1946 Benny Hopkins, Class of 1969 Approximately 900 students have graduated since 1923, The largest class to graduate (64) was in 1965. There was only one student, Norma Richards, to graduate in 1925 and one student, Fannie Alice Bond, to grad- uate in 1952. Alumni of Lee M. Waid Faculty: Mamye Arrington Holland, Class of 1926 Lula Phelps Saunders, Class of 1933 Enolar Goode Callands, Class of 1945 Naomi Helms Berger, Class of 1945 Nadine Young Hawkins, Class of 1946 Gloria Tyree Woods, Class of 1956 1915--The first timber used to build the dormitory was hauled by Tom (Toad) Hughes! 1923--Graduates can be seen practicing their Commencement speeches under the shade trees on the campus ! March 15, 1935--Julius Rosenwald Day Program The first hot lunches were served during the early forties. Financial assistance was provided by the Federal government. Farmers! Day, an entertaining social event, was held annually beginning around 1926. Whole barbecue pigs and barrels of slaw were in order for this day. The Booker T. Washington Glee Club of the Franklin County Training School presented its Second Annual Recital in 1939. 1940--The school served as a center for Federal rationing. November 8, 1953-- The citizens of Franklin County honored Curtis Woods, class of 1944, for bravery in action above the line of duty, while serving with the Navy in Korea. December 1, 1957--School renamed Lee M. Waid School. March 22, 1958--Western Region Music Festival at L.M.W. April 26, 1959--School dedicated. Bobby Mitchell, Washington Redskins, conducted two football clinics on June 12, 1964. Tops in Basketball Student Total points Average number Highest number Opponent scored during points during points in one Basketball career career game Jerry Hancock 1067 16 By Rockets Curtis Clements 529 19 46 Central Academy Spencer Berger 454 22 So Christiansburg Orren Prunty 599 18 30 Carver Fieldale Gilbert Young 359 12 40 Gibson 1964--Mrs. Louise Prunty named Acting Principal of Lee M. Waid School. 1965--Mr. S. L. Lester appointed Principal of Lee M. Waid School. Summer, 1966--Title I Program for Educationally deprived students. 1966--Franklin County Schools integrated. Teacher aides began working in 1966. 1968--High School Basketball Intramurals won by the class of 1969. May 31, 1968--Junior-Senior Prom. 45

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A TRIBUTE TO FORMER Tie Ne riieako ND ee RINECIPAIS L. A. Sydnor, Principal 1928-29 1929 Faculty: C. Howard, O. Philpot, (Syndor), M. Moorman and M. Thompson. J. W. Worthington, Prin- ipal 1929-30 1930 Faculty: M. Manson G. W. Speller, Principal 1931-35 P. Withers, M. Mistennenny. 1932 Faculty: E. Holland, I. Phelps, (Spel- Wi ingt I. Phelps. William Bond ler) salem Gaesars (Worthington), elps eee C. L. Atkins 1939-64 Not Pictured W. F. Graspy--Around 1911-15 C. Jones-- Charles Bonds-- Betty Green--1920 C. M. Scruggs, Principal 1935-39 47