The Paris News from Paris, Texas • Page 14

RAMBIJN' Sept. 1952 Rural Schools in Lamar EDITOR'S NOTE: The following brief histories of rural schools in Lamar County were prepared and written-especially for "Rarnblin" Around" C. (Billy) Wooldridge, County -School Superintendent. Reno School District No. 16 was officially by ah order of the Commissioners Court June 17, 1887.

On May 17, 1894. the Commisr slpners 'Court expanded the Reno District to include Mt. Vernoh-and Mansfield. November 1911 rthe court re-established the district as Moores Springs, but to Jater years it came to be known as "Reno: No other change'occurred in the district, number or name, until September 4, 1943, when the voters of the districts approved consolidation of Olive and Reno, which' established the Reno School, District as It 'exists at the present time. The property tax rate ranged from 20 cents ort the $100 valuation in 1902 to $1 per J100 at the present time.

The school Is located approximately six miles east of Paris and contains an area of approximately 27 square miles. The school offers Elementary Educational opportunities to approximately 90 boys and girls, and is recognized as a fully accredited elementary school by the Texas Education Agency. The extra-curricular activities Include: a Parent-Teacher Association, English Club, Civics Club, 4-H Club for Boys and-Girls, and a well balanced athletic rogram. 'school owns a 16mm Sound Projector. All new adjustable seats were tailed throughout the school last The building nas been redecorated on the Inside during this past summer.

The school is directed by Oliver C. Allen, principal; Mrs. HaUey S. Johnson, fifth and sixth grades; Mrs. Mildred Alien, third and grades; and Elsie Abels, first and second grades.

The registered school nurse is Mrs. Vernon Stroup. The school-provides a system of transportation to transport the school. Bus driver for the school is Stephen-Bybee. Mrs.

D. L. Doyal has charge of the school lunch room, and daily meals are served to the school children. The Board of Trustees include: Fate Bray, president; Stephen Bybee, secretary; D. T.

Moore, Joe Risinger, Frank Isom, J. C. Isom, and S. G. Deweese, members.

The community has provided a mo building, ample playground, and standard teaching aids and supplies. This community is to be commended for the interest and" support it Is giving to the development, of its school. This is the only district in Lamar County that has shown an increase in scholastic population during the past two years. Direct School The Direct School District was officially established Feb. 12, 1892, by the Commissioners Court out of District l.

which was then known as Mayes Prairie. The district was given the number 71-A. On Nov. 14. 1911, the district was re-established and numbered 87.

On June 29, 1940; voters approved consolidation with Mayes Prairie 71. No other change was made in the district until June 11, 1949. when the Lamar County School Board, through its reorganization program grouped Georgia CSD 57 with Direct to form the Direct Rural High School District No. 87. On June 21, 1949, by a joint resolution of the Lamar County School Board and the Pannin County School Board, Bois d' arc School District No.

133, was annexed, arid the new district thus formed was placed under the jurisdiction of the Lamar County School -Board. Area of the new district is approximately 32 square miles. The supporting tax rate ranges from 20 cents in 1889 to S1.25 on the hundred dollars valuation at the present time. Direct school enjoys a' modern erected'hi the. year 194041.

The school offers a fully accredited elementary school to approximately 80 boys and girls, and transports high school students to Central. The school is fortunate in having am-jle plavground, teaching aids and equipment. It operates a and transports its students by means of school buses. The Lamar Board established Ppwderly Rural Hi gh School District No. 81, March 3, 1948, by grouping Hinkley No.

60; Palestine No. 61; Pee Dee No. 62; Slate Shoals No. 63; Bounds No. 90; and Powderly No.

83. No other changes were made hi the District until July 1, 1949, when the County School Board annexed Adams No. 18 and Frisco No. 19 to Powderly, following approval of the voters in.an election held July 2, 1949. The Powderly School District contains an area of approximately 116 square miles located Instructional service is in charge of Mrs.

Katharine Hawley, principal, Miss. Coursey, Mrs. Irene Cheatham, and Miss Leota Drake. A hot lunch program is operated by the school and all students who participate are served well balanced meals daily. The board of school trustess includes J.

F. Townsend, president; Leo Dockray, secretary; J. W. Patterson, Clea Stephens, E. T.

Moore, and T. Shipman. Extra-curricular activities of the Direct school. includes a Music Club, 4-H Club for Boys and Girls, Boy Scouts Organization and Science Club. The Direct community is proud of the educational opportunities that are being offered to its children.

Several improvements were made during the past summer. For example, a new roof was put on the gymnasium and asbestos siding was added All buildings of the entire plant were renovated and redecorated. The 'renovation included fresh paint for all woodwork, both' interior and exterior. One new bus vas added, which enables adequate transportation of students to the school. School 10 miles north of Paris.

The local maintenance tax rate has ranged from .75 cents In 1948 to $1 on the $100 valuation at the present time. The school maintains accreditation with the Texas Education Agency, and students who complete the prescribed course of study are admitted to any college or university in this state. Credits for Powderly School, as listed in the official state bulletin. Standards and Activities, are as follows: English 4 credits; world history 1 credit; American history 1 credit; civics 1 credit; 1 credit; Texas history 1. credit; algebra credits; plane geometry i credit- general math credit; advanced arithmetic 1 credit; gen a 1 science 1 credit; biology i credit; commercial arithmetic i credit; junior business training credit; typewriting 2 credits; vocational agriculture 4 credits; vocational homemaking .3 credits- Spanish 1 credit; safety education I credit; This, school also maintains a fully accredited elementary school.

The district has a four year approved high school the colored scholastics this area. The extra curricular activities of the white school Clubs for boys arid girls, Boy Scouts, Future Farmers" of America, Future Homemakers of America, Parent Teacher's Association, a school paper. Choral Club year book, Civic Club, Athletics Club, Pep Puffettes, and English Club as well as a well balanced athletic club. The community is fortunate in having a spacious, modern school plant, well equipped, which in- eludes a school lunch room. The school and its activities are under the supervision of Frank Stone, superintendent; R.

L. Maddox, High School Principal; Troy Mullins, Grade School Principal. The faculty includes: James Risinger, vocational Joe B. Stone, math-biology; Mrs. Geneva vocational homemaking; Curtis McGuire, business administration; Kitty Chamness, Verda Griffith, history; William Geer, 8th grade; Mrs.

Myrtle HiTl, 6th grade; Mrs. Charles Taubert, 5th grade; Mrs. Clara Popham, 4th grade; Mrs. Lucille Stone, 3rd grade; Mrs. Stella Traftbn, 7th grade; Miss Maud Ray, 2nd grade; Mrs.

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