North Surry consolidates five schools into new high
North Surry High School celebrates its first year as a consolidated unit serving Beulah White Plains Franklin Flat Rock and surrounding areas. Principal Robert O Poplin praises staff and students for cooperation and success in academics athletics and transportation. 128 seniors receive diplomas as district officials map two more consolidated high schools in 1961 paths.
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North Surry
Beulan
White Plains
Franklin
Flat Rock
Robert O. Poplin
Poplin
Flortst
Parkway
Alleghany County
Stokes County
Virginia
Peplin
Surry County
J. Sam Gentry
Board of Education
North Serry
Fientry
North
Surry
Gentry
North Surry High School
Lowgap
Beulah
Commencement Address at North Surry High School
Dr. William H. Plemmons told 128 graduates at North Surry High School commencement that higher education yields higher living standards. He called education the mother of all professions and urged graduates to boost community leadership, participate in the economy, and improve agricultural techniques in Surry County. He emphasized that a community’s level of education shapes social, political life and leadership future.
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North Surry
Robert O. Poplin Jr
Mr. Poplin
Willam H. Plemmons
North Surry High School
Appalachian State Teachers College
Plemmons
Surry County
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