This historic elementary School was designed by noted Valdosta architect Lloyd Greer. It was last used as an alternative school.
Thank to Chuck Ramsey, and James Horton, for the identification and background.
Quitman Historic District, National Register of Historic Place
I went to this school from 1970 to 1971. My class was the first class to go from first grade to graduation without segregation. My homeroom teacher was Mrs. Ruth Glenn. My other teacher that year was Mrs. Click. The floors were probably heart pine and each classroom had an actual cloak room (closet) at the rear of the room. The auditorium was used to show movies for the community, as well as where BCHS presented band concerts.
The lunchroom had the best school food in my opinion, but what does a five year old in first grade know about good food? $0.30 for lunch, and a nickel more for an extra milk.
A handsome building! Much more character than so many of the bland “block” style buildings built more recently.
So sorry to learn of its loss due to fire.
My dad went to this school. If I remember correctly, it was an elementary school, when he attended. This would have been in the late 50’s/60’s. My grandparents lived on West Gordon then, which was a short walk for my dad and his sisters to go to school.