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Dedication As the Class of ' 66 reaches its climax, we Seniors wish to acknowledge the faithful help and guidance given us by many people — the helpful parents, the capable teachers, our class sponsors, the willing students, and our classmates. Especially are we grateful to our superintendent, Mr. Macon F. Fears, for his help in making our school a place of higher learning and for his example of high moral standards. Mr. J. W. Thweatt, who left us at mid-term to become principal of the new consolidated school, has led pupils wisely and has been sympathetic in helping us solve our problems. In like manner, Mr. R. C. Elkins, our new principal, has given us valuable aid in completing our final year. Because of these and many others who have contributed much time, effort, inspiration, and talent to our education, we feel it a privilege to dedicate our annual to all the people who make up VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL.
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History of Victoria High School libs j ; s v§ IQs I (II p ' jpg fill Ills; till IIP i: V ' Early building still in use today. The first Victoria School was a three-room building built in 1907. Mrs. S. W. Curtis was the principal of the new school. The industrious people of the booming railroad town felt better facilities were needed for the ever enlarging population. A new modern” two-story school was built with large classrooms, better facilities, and a cafeteria. This building is still in use as an elementary build- ing and chemistry lab. Victoria High School had its first graduation in 1913. The entire graduating class consisted of two brothers, Mr. J. W. Waddill and Mr. J. T. Waddill, Jr. The classes grew in size, and soon after the first World War, Victoria found itself in need of a still larger school. In 1922, Victoria had another large building with a library, an audi- torium, and nine classrooms added. This building is the main high school building today. . Next to be built was the agricultural shop, and home economics building. This was built in 1935 as part of Roosevelt ' s New Deal.” The building which houses the band and commercial classes today was built approximately the same time and was used as a fifth grade classroom. During these years, Victoria had the service of many fine principals. Mr. C. E. Koonlz was the first, followed by Mr. W. G . Coleman, Mr. George Bowman, Mr. Meredith, Mr. W ' . M. Tignor, Mr. Lee C. Whaley, Dr. Davis Y. Pascal, and Mr. H. L. Blanton. ' In 1949, while Mr. Blanton was principal, another more modern addition was made to Victoria High. This new facility has eight classrooms and a large, more efficient cafeteria. . These buildings made up the facilities of Victoria High, but sports always played a great role also. Baseball was Victoria ' s first sport. Back in the early days, the only team Victoria would, or rather could, play was Kenbridge. The team would travel down by train and play. Travel to any other school was difficult due to lack of transportation. These games were played both spring and fall, A keen rivalry started with these games and has continued throughout the years. . ■ Basketball was first played indoors as a team sport in 1923. In 1928, the -large open base- ment that was used as the basketball court, was turned into an auditorium. Having no place to play, the sport was given up until 1936 when the Lunen- 1930 Football team— Gene White, Capt. burg Community Center was erected. Victoria High School has always been proud of her basket- ball teams. For two consecutive years (’60 and ’61) she won the title of Group II District EH Champions. In 1961, not only did the team win the district title, but also had an undefeated season which was the only team in District 111 ever to do this. The team was coached by Mr. Jack Arbogast. In 1966, the last year of any sports for Victoria, she once again established a District III record by having a Junior, Eddie DuPriest, reach the 1000 point mark.
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