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The History of Neville High School 1885-1960 ff?'fQiB' EH s , 3 . ' W? ill: 'W-4 '?' Monroe City High School - First Building 41335-190oy
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Mr. Sidney A. Seegers
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Franklin Garrett Mr. Garrett was quite a versa- tile man in Monroe affairs, for he was engaged in a multitude of civic endeavors. He served as City School Board Chairman from 1880-1885 and superintendent from 1885-1889. He is credited with founding Neville High School's predecessor, Monroe City High School, in 1885. He ac- tually founded the modern version of the Monroe City School System, that is known today. A Hlgh School Is Born School History by Sammy R. Danna Neville High School celebrates its Diamond Anniversary this year with an illus- trious and fascinating history behind this great institution of learning. lt was in the summer of 1885 that the Monroe City CPublicJ School Board creat- ed Monroe City High School. Lewis Allan, Jr. was board chairman and C. A. Down- ey and J. A. Moore were members. The proiect was initiated by the newly appoint- ed Superintendent, Franklin Garrett. The high school occupied the rented building, belonging to the former Ouachita Female Academy, from 1885 to 1900 Cwhen it was razedj. On the old academy site and including the rest of the block, the present old Central Grammar School structure was erected in 1900. The high school occupied the building until it moved in the present structure in 1931. Thus, the name Monroe City High School remained from 1885-1931 when it was changed to Neville High School. This should clear up most of the confusion concerning the beginning of Neville High School. Therefore, Neville actually had its beginning in 1885 as Monroe City High School before it was re-named for the late superintendent, Ernest L. Neville. When the City School System was under the Ouachita Parish System, from 1891-1894, the school was known at Ouachita Parish Central High School. The Monroe City School System was first chartered in 1820, re-chartered in 1869 and again in 1880 before Franklin Garrett came on the school scene. It is through his tireless effort and guidance that the modern Monroe City School System of today has emerged.
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