Written By Galen White I'm sure some of you believe I'm the devil incarnated due to the tales of my school days at Athens High. I've told of how I disruptive in class and how my school teachers danced with joy upon my graduation. I've told 12 years of stories, from bein' sent to the … Continue reading The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothin’ But The Truth
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School Building in Downsville Started in Late 1880’s
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 In the late 80's the first indication of the present day school system in Downsville made it s appearance with the erection of a building east of the Baptist church. This building was an eight-room two-story structure and the second story was used as an auditorium and lodge hall. Early teachers … Continue reading School Building in Downsville Started in Late 1880’s
Cheatin’ Yourself and Your Buddy
Written By Galen White My school teachers at good ol' Athens High always preached to me, "If you are cheatin' on your tests, you are only cheatin' yourself". And I suppose they were right. As I've said before, though, there were a few times when I didn't listen. However, we won't go into details about … Continue reading Cheatin’ Yourself and Your Buddy
Valentines Day Turns A Man’s Fancy
Written By Galen White This time of year a young man's fancy turns to romance. At least, that's what they say. And I ain't got an inklin' as to who "they" are. Shuckin's! I'm still tryin' to figure out what the heck a fancy is. Now, I do have my suspicions, mind you; after all, … Continue reading Valentines Day Turns A Man’s Fancy
From Downsville
The Gazette November 22, 1899 November 13, 1899 Farmerville Gazette: We are glad to see our school increasing so rapidly, from 100 the first week to 170 this, the seventh week. Most all of the pupils seem to be taking a good interest in the work. We have two literary societies, the Franklin and Alpha … Continue reading From Downsville
