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34YEARSAGO
RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
The February 16, 1950 issue of
the Rappahannock News reported that no decision had yet been reached on consolidating county schools.
Approximately 400 people gathered at the Washington High School auditorium to hear a series of recommendations from school superintendent Q. D. Gasque, the school board and a special research committee. The plans called for four primary (Amissville, Washington, Flint Hill and Sperryville), three elementary (Washington, Flint Hill and Sperryville) and one high school at a cost in excess of $225,000.
The committee had visited a 20 acre site on Route 211 in Sperry ville which was owned by the county. This was discussed as a possible site for the new consolidated high school.
The committee said consolidation would offer a wider variety of curriculum; library, home economics, agriculture and additional science facilities and commercial departments.
During comment by a number of citizens in attendance, C. W. Keyser was quoted as saying that what was needed was better teachers, not better buildings.
In related news, the state changed Sperryville High School from the accredited list to certified. A high school employing at least three fulltime teachers and enrolling 50 or more students was classified as certified. Graduates from both types received equal consideration at colleges in Virginia.
The pupils of Flint Hill Elementary School were planning to present a historic program over WFTR Radio on the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Students participating in the program included Jimmy Lilian!, Galley Smith III, Lelia Gentry and Jimmy Yates.
25 YEARS AGO
RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS
At a meeting of the Rappahannock
County School Board on February 11, 1969, it was disclosed
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