·' CATALOGUE. {OF THE}

Union High School1930--1931

Bowling Green, Virginia

OfficersH. R. YOUNG, A.B., B.D.

PrincipalMISS A. L. FORTUNE

SecretaryA. P. YOUNG

TreasurerMRS. VIRGINIA JACKSON

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MISS HELEN HASKETT.t1/wician

FacultyHigh School Department

H. R. YOUNG, A.B.Latin, Civic.r and Social Prohlemr

MRS. NAOMI MILLER, A.B.:En!llith, Hitlory and .JfaJlumaiic.r

MRS. V. S. JACKSON

⁢nce, Home &onomic.rA. McKEE BANKS, B.S.

rocalional d!lricul1ure and Shop Work

GradesA. P. YOUNG, B.D.6th and tlh Gradu

MISS A. L. FORTUNEJrd, 4lh and Slit Grade.r

MRS. MATTIE G. FIELDSlst and 2nd Cradu

Calendar-~-1930-1931

_.SEPTEMBER12-First Semester begins.:

NOVEMBER27-Thanksgiviog Holiday.DECEMBER23-Christmas Holidays begin.JANUARY·5-Christmas Holidays end.JANUARY27-First Semester Exams begin.FEBRUARY22-Second Semester begins.APRIL6-Easter Holiday. -MAy 29-Second Semester .ends,

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Objects i" .

The object of the Union High SchoolIs to give,,fu the colcXedyouth' of the county such aeade.:nica~d' industrial' frai~~ ~ 'Villenable those who desire higher work ~ teacher training or: in collegebranches to do so without a serious handicapr to ilie multitudesthat 80 no higher, proper ideals of home building and wen roundedcitizenship; and to all a keen appreciation of Christian 'character.

Special TrainingThe courses in domestic science and art will train the girls in the

simple problems of household care and economy. They are taughtto make their own garments and hand embroidery. The art ofcooking, dieting and selection of foods is given special attention. '

There is provided. a special course in Vocational Agriculture forthose desiring it.

The'aim of the course in Vocational Agriculture is to teach boysthe art and science of practical fa~m operations. The course con-,sists of recitations, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, farm shoppractices, and projects on a seasonal basis.

Each student is required to select a project and operate at leastsix months under the supervision of the agricultural instructor.

The literary side of the students' life is given special considera-tion. Literary, dramatic, rhetorical, musical dubs are conductedby students under teacher-supervision.

EstablishmentThis Schoolwas established under the name of the BowlingGreen

Industrial Academy, by the Caroline Sunday SchoolUnion in 1903.The principal, Rev. L. L. Davis, opened the.first sessionOctober 5,1903,in a partially completed building, with five students. Duringthe next year the institution was incorporated by an Act of theLegislature of Virginia. It was then maintained. as a privateAcademy by the Caroline Sunday School Union until 1914, whenit was taken over by the School Board of Caroline County and con-verted into a Training School.

The standard of the school was so raised by the .prineipals,Buchanan, A. M. Walker and H. M. Ruffin, that the Present

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principal, Rev. H. R. Young. could secure for the school a four-yearhigh school course in 1926.

At present the school is accredited by the State Board of Educa-tion.

As a recognition of this development, the name was changed tothe Union High School by the County School Board.

The school plant now consists of sixteen acres of land and fi,'cbuildings valued at $25.000.00.

A new building is being erected under the auspices of the County-wideLeague. This building consists of girls' dormitory, auditorium,dining room and kitchen, and will cost approximately $12.000.

LocationThe school is located in the center of Caroline County. about

one and one-half miles from the town of BowlingGreen. which is thecounty seat. about one and ODe-halfmiles from Milford depot.which is its nearest station on the Richmond. Fredericksburg andPotomac Railroad; making it convenient to the cities of Fredericks-burg. Richmond and the National Capital at Washington, D. C.

AthleticsThere is a student athletic association. which has charge of pro-

moting such sports as: Baseball, voUeyball. basket-ball, tennis andcroquet, There is an excellent court-or diamond for each game.

ExpensesThere is accommodation for about twenty-five girls and ten boys

on the school grounds.Board and lodging. including furnished rooms and fuel, for those

staying at school five days per week. $9.00; for those staying fulltime. $11.00. Each boarding student is required to take turns incare for dining room and halls of his respective dormitory. Allexpenses must be paid in advance.

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ClothingEach student should be provided with good shoes, a pair of

rubbers or overshoes and water-proof raincoat. Warm and comfort-able underclothing should be had for winter session.

_Courses of StudyThe course of study adopted by the State for all standard high

schools.The enrollment in high school for the year is 88; elementary

grades, 120.To encourage attendance and scholarship, a Monthly Honor Roll

is provided.

Rules of Discipline

No student is allowed to leave grounds during school hours with.out permission. No boarding student is allowed to leave the groundsat any time without permission.

Students are required to study between the hours of 7 :15 and 9:30in a designated place.

Card playing, smoking, profane language and use of alcoholics arestrictly forbidden. .

Students are not allowed to have 6re-arms in their possession onschool grounds ..

AU boarding students must be atleast fourteen years of age.Students must be responsible for damage done to school property.Excessive corresponding and socializing are discouraged.Students shall furnish their own bed linen; la~~ ·~d toilet

articles.No student is allowed to represent the school in major sports or

other extra curricula activities unless he or she carries at least threesubjects and makes a passing grade in 75 per cent of work carried.

Stude~ts must pledge themselves to support all the above rulesand such other rules which the faculty may deem necessary fortheir well being.

Graduating Classes

Class of 1928BA~KS, MARY DELLA

BAYLOR. ANNIE LAURIEBVRn, EMORY BoYD

CARTER. WALTER REEVISCoLF-MAN, TENA HOOPER

GARNETr, PAULINE LILLIAN

JONES, CARRIE

JONES, PECCIi':LEE, EDITH l\UEMILLER, GEORGE ARTliUR

PAIGE, ALPHONSO WAYLAND

Rovs, HORTENCE CELESTEEWASIIINGTON, BURNLEY MYRLt:

\\'ooLFOLK, ERNEST CLYDE

Class 'Of 1929BYRD, Lourss I.CHRISTOPHER, ROSA L.

GATEWOODS, ZEDDIE A.HARRISON, MAUDENJA

PRATT. ELIz:ABETlI

PURCE, ESTHER l\1AE

SAUNDERS, ROBeRT J.SHEPHERD, EMMA M.TURNER, DoROTliY MARIt:

"'RIGHT, JEREl-HAil

Class of 1930ALLEN, ROOSEVELTBYRD, EReELLE

CoURTNEY, BLANCHE

FLEMING. ANNIt:GRAVES, FRANK

WRIGHT, W. J.YOUNG, THELMA

Senior Class of 1931BANKS, DoROTliY

BEVERLEY. ETTAJONES, LYNN

JONES, STANLEY

JONES, THOMAS

JETER. Rum

LATNEY, DAVISLATNEY, THERESAMILLER, MARION

PLEASANT, JAMES

SMITH, ADDISONUPSHER. Ocrs

\V ASHINGTON. ELIZABETH

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