West Lenoir Elementary School, Lenoir NC, First Grade Class 1948

West Lenoir Elementary School
Lenoir, NC
First Grade Class
1947 - 1948

If you recognize yourself or know for sure who others are in this picture, please email me at [email protected]
Thanks, Janie

First Row (bottom) Left to Right

Second Row (middle)

Third Row (top)

1. Bobby Cook 1. Randal Sipes 1. Gary Shoemaker (?)
2. Donald McGee 2. Bobby Reen 2. ? Laws
3. Dwayne Reese 3. David Bruce Johnson 3. ? Woody
4. (?) 4. Tony Clontz 5. Nancy Keller
5. Kay Maltbe 5. Kay Mason 6. Wilmetta Honeycutt
6.Donald Chandler 6. Judy Gragg 7. John McRary
7. Gwyn Reese 7. Shelia Gibbs 8. Edgar Shelton
8. Clydean Duncan 8. Rebecca Mash 9. D. G. Kirby (?)
9. Janie Norris 9. Karen Littlejohn  
10. Larry Hodges 10. Ivian Holloway  

UPDATE

West Lenoir Elementary School was built during the 1934-1935 school year as part of the Public Works Administration Program. When it first opened in September 1935, it had 12 teachers. It also included an office for the principal, a small room for the library, and an auditorium that would seat approximately 500 people. By 1939, there were 430 students enrolled in grades one through five. In 1951, a four-room addition was constructed, which later became the media center and classrooms.

West Lenoir Elementary School will be closed officially on June 30, 2022. Any school employee, former student, or member of the public will have the opportunity to do a final farewell to West Lenoir Elementary School on Sunday, May 15, 2022.