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Roanoke Rapids Schools Describe Rapid Growth and Expansion
The Roanoke Rapids school system details rapid growth since 1907 under A. E. Akers and E. J. Coltrane. It outlines multiple new buildings including a junior high complex 1919 1920, a 1924 vocational wing, a 1924 Negroes’ building, dormitories for white teachers and a superintendent’s residence. The five buildings, two homes, and playgrounds total a value of 04 892 95 and reflect state leading facilities for a town of its size.
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Roanoke Rapids
A. E. Akers
E. J. Coltrane
North Ward
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South Ward
John Armstrong Chaloner
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