South Aiken High School - Winners Circle Yearbook (Aiken, SC)

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Old Legends: New Fads Because of its unique location, Aiken became a legend to people from all over America. The planter in the low country found refuge from malaria, the horse lover from the North found refuge from the cold and snow, and metropolitan dwellers from everywhere found a ha- ven from their tenement houses and skyscrapers in Aiken's well planned streets and parkways. Aiken's legend continues today, as a city of beauty. lt also continues in horse racing circles, a city of winners, Thor- oughbreds that win! These legends are built on facts and happenings, and the basics are verifi- able. ln the All American City compe- tition Aiken was one of only eighteen finalists and the National Horticulture Society has voted Aiken a Green Thumb City. One historical landmark, the Aiken County Courthouse, is about to undergo a change because of the extensive dam- ages caused when lightening ignited the bell tower on June 24, 1981. Although one Aiken landmark is dying, a new one was born when South Aiken High School opened its doors this fall. While old legends still remain, new ones are being started by the Thor- oughbreds. Their tenacity as competi- tors has brought recognition to our town, Our campus stands upon land which is already rich with history and stories upon which we will build. Many years r 2fOpemng ago this land belonged to the Coward family. Captain Thomas Washington Coward was born February 13, 1832, at the Dun- barton Post Office in Barnwell district Qthen a major part of Aiken Countyj. ln 1856, Captain Coward went to work on the railroad, starting as a flagman, then working his way up to passenger con- ductor. When the War Between the States began, Captain Coward enlisted in Perci- val's Company, Martin's Regiment. He served four months on the coast in the vicinity of Pocotaligo and Martin's Point. The railroad needed him for the war effort, so he left the army. After his railroad career, Captain Coward farmed the Millbrook section just south of Aiken. He built his home, the white house formerly behind Kenne- dy Junior High, and lived there for sixty years until he died on .June 25, 1933, at age 101. ln 1978 his home was cut in half and moved to Banks Mill Road. Mr. Coward would be proud that his land is now being used for the education of future generations, including two of his great, great grandchildren, Donnie Wakefield and Jo Jo Coward. ln an interview with Captain Cow- ard's grandson, Hazel Coward, he stat- ed, lf Grandpa Coward could see the land today being used for a school, it would please him very much because he always loved children. As the defendent finished testifying on Fri- day, June 26, 1981, lightning struck the Aiken County Courthouse. The man exclaimed, But honest judge, l was telling the truth.

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