Nichols High School - Log Yearbook (Oxford, NC)

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ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE OR THE MAIN BUILDING

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On the first floor, one would find offices for the case Work- er, and in former days, that of the lady Supervisor, Miss Net- tie N. Bemisg the post office, children's visitor's room, read- ing rooms for the staff, the candy corner, and parlors. The chapel was a most important and only auditorium for years. Here ,thousands throughout the years, enjoyed various pro- grams and assemblies. Religious training given and received in this one room has Without doubt placed its stamp on Wor- thy citizenship in North Carolina. The fourth floor, when no longer required for living con- ditions, was used as storage space for clothing, until the Duke Building was erected, than this department was transferred. This Main Building no longer exists in material form, but there are memories associated With it that will long be cherished. Often one is lauded for his life of service and good deeds. This building is deserving of similar praise, in its Way, for it has made pess ble the means for greater contributions and finer development of the boys and girls in the Oxford Or- phanage. Here cliaraclcr has been built and lasting friendship made! Page Seventeen

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LAYING OF SECOND CORNERSTCNE 49 1955 June 24, US Main Buildi U 9-3 UQ rn Z! C5 co FF ro no C3