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

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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

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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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2 APO « JOAESOE 2@ 222288 @ yh aay 4s ain gob snjermaceaipcadeemn : The Booker i. W Bite a N. |. Institute e @ @ . a Bwards This ee a i a a Mares © a | l : ot i ® : a Seared Secnpebatice ae © q Go Citak: . Mattes a ° | © 9 As ett completed the proscribed Grammar Course @ Sp nL i 9 Wis ae ro ee Gi Vette 3. Greonng Principal @ 6 ; SS | a = Y. ftta A = fH Teacher . | | Ree i) . May Ltrs sie) 2) mY, of ack, Secretary - ! @SOSSSS665 5555655555 SGSGSSSHSSSSHHSSSSSSSSS This is the first diploma that was presented to Pearl Harris Ramsey in 1920, from the Booker T. Washington Normal and Industrial Institute. Lee M. Waid, for whom our school was named, was Secretary at this time. Shown above are some members of the first graduating class (1923) as they were photographed in 1920, BACK ROW: Mildred Tyree, Eliza Divers, Ella Dunnings, Elsie Snyder. FRONT ROW: Pearl Ramsey, Eddie Dickerson, Flossie Brooks. Not Pictured: Willie Wade, Boyd Holland and Pearl Tinsely.