Neville High School - Monroyan Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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City High School Shows Much Progres Monroe High was the only high school in Louisiana with four grades lthe City System had a total of 12 gradesl, this advancement began in 1906 but was halted by refusal of the state to appropriate additional funds to support what it apparent- ly deemed an unneeded extra grade. However, some time afterwards the state added the extra grade, and so all Louisiana school systems have 12 grades today Csince the early 194O'sD. Neville enjoyed this educational opportunity loack in 1906. Mrs. Minnie Ruffin who ioined the Monroe City Schools in 1909 became principal of the high school in1915 and remained in this capacity until 1931. In that year Dr. Charles E. Kenny took over as principal until 1936. After serving as acting principal in 1936-1937, Mr. Paul J. Neal, former grid coach and science teacher, became prin- cipal and remained thus until he was made high school supervisor in 1958. Mr. Sid- ney Seegers succeeded Mr. Neal as Neville principal and, of course, still holds that position today. Mr. Van D. Odom succeeded Mr. J. M. Boyer as superintendent of the City School System in 1952 and still serves in that head capacity. Mr. Tom Scott has served as president of the Monroe City School Board since 1952. was ,fl V M, .5 ,aug is 5 E .Ni ., f lg' .Q S V2 srt it Neville High School- 1931 - 'Q in

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Ernest Long Neville 1876-1957

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ance Moving Into Present Building Since the City High School moved into the present building it has progressed faster and to a greater extent in athletics, scholarship, leadership, extra-curricular activities and the like than in all the previous years put together. Neville has gained an enviable reputation not only in Monroe and in Louisiana, but throughout the South and the Nation as a whole. However, all of this is mere history, though it is certainly quite illustrious and great. Neville did not achieve her greatness by resting on past accomplishments. Neville is a school which is constantly looking to the future for further advancements and progress. The forward thinking of Neville in instituting the state's first student council, the first advanced science program, the first four year high school plan, and the many other firsts that have made Neville the leader it is now acclaimed, will continue. Yes, the future belongs to those who plan for it. Neville is doing that now to assure herself of continued progress and leadership. Truly, with such a system as that, Neville will go on living in greatness as long as the world goes on turning. WSW .. 1, L. I S ,ig as . k,., l ai . Formerly Monroe City High School - 1885-1931