Nahunta High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Pikeville, NC)

 - Class of 1961

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The Nahunta School was formed in 1917 by the consolidation of Oak Plains and Edgewood School, both one- teacher schools. The school was originally located west of the present school site. A few years later Pleasant Hill and Gurley Schools were consolidated into Cogdell school; which became a part of Nahunta in 1924. This left only Aycock School and it was consolidated with Nahunta some 18 to 20 years ago. The first session at Nahunta School was from the fall of 1917 to the spring of 1918. There were between 60 and 75 students. Mr. Earl Pearson was principal of the first graduating class in 1923, which was composed of J. Clee Davis, Priscilla Stuckey, Sallie Lee Peele and Albert Smith. In 1924 Mr. Robertson was principal with only one senior graduating, Ralph Edgerton. Graduating in 1925 were seven seniors with Mr. Ben A. Scott, principal. Mr. Scott also served as principal in 1926. The brick part of the building was added in 1926 and 1927. Mr. Earl Edgerton became principal in 1927 and served for two years. Before becoming principal Mr. Edgerton taught at Nahunta. In 1929 Mr. C. R. Lewis became principal and served for 17 years. The teacherage and principal ' s home were built in 1947. - ' ■ ' -- . ' ji The above right picture, the present back of the building which was once the front. The principal ' s home at the left was built in 1947. At the lower right, is the teacherage which was built in 1947 and in which three teach- ers now have apartments. 4 s fe

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The typing class under Miss Holt ' s direction has rendered a real service by the tremendous amount of time spent in class and study hall typing sheets for our yearbook. For this service, we express a sincere Thank you. Drivers ' Education is taught this year by Mr. R. V. Mason who attended State College and has an Industrial Arts Degree.



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The lunchroom was built in 1948. The gym was built in 1949. The agriculture building was once the teacherage. The lunchroom was added in 1948. In 1949 the gym was started. Although county funds were not sufficient for completing it, the people of the community raised the money for the completion. In 1947 Mr. Bill Bryson became principal and served three years being followed by Mr. Preston Hollowell for a three - year period. Mr. Harry Beard, who was principal for two years, came in 1955. Mr. David G. Green came in 1957 and was principal for the next three years. This brings the school history up to the present. Mr. Eugene Morris comes to us from Pitt County to serve as principal. A history of Nahunta School would not be complete without Mr. Milfred Aycock. At a meeting of the Nahunta Community Club in November of 1953, Mr. Aycock was presented a gold pocket watch. This watch, given by the people of the community, was inscribed on the back, To Milfred Aycock - - for services to the Nahunta Community - - 1910 - - 1953. Mr. Milfred served on the Na- hunta School Board for 40 years. For 37 years he was chairman. He retired from the Wayne County Board of Elections as secretary, after 30 years of service. Without a doubt, this is the last year of a high school at Na- hunta. The consolidation plan for the northern part of Wayne County includes Nahunta. Our school has always been the center of community progress. From the first graduating class in 1923 to the last in 1961, the com- munity has worked together to move forward. The fact that a great per- cent of graduates have settled in the community, some after higher education, and some immediately after high school, is an indication of the community spirit and de- votion. RETIRES FROM SCHOOL BOARD — Milford Aycock, center, has retired from the Board of the 1 hunta school after serving for 37 years. He was honored at a community meeting held at the school 1 night. Senator Hardy Talton, left, is shown presenting Mr. Aycock with a gold wateh bearing this scription — To Milford Aycock for services rendered to Nahunta School and- community, 1910—195: Others pictured are Mr. Aycock ' s wife, right; R. S. Proctor, superintendent of ' county schools, secc from right, who spoke at the meeting; and Clee Davis, chairman of the school board, second from 1 (News-Argus pho (Re print from news article on Tuesday, November 10, 1953) i

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