Aug 10, 2010 | 2008 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized
Boyce “Blondie” Whitmire was principal of Flat Rock Junior High at both sites for 27 years, from 1963-90. He was county Principal of the Year in 1988-89. Whitmire innovated programs such as simultaneous school-wide reading sessions, crafting dulcimers, Beta Club, a...
Aug 10, 2010 | 2008 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized
Chicora Calhoun Westmoreland (1913-2003) taught English in HHS for 29 years, from 1946-75. She descended from early 19th century Vice-President John C. Calhoun, a Southern states rights activist. She was the epitome of proper grammar, etiquette, composure and...
Aug 10, 2010 | 2008 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized
David Sitton was principal of Hendersonville Junior High School from 1974-87. He taught science from 1962-74. His students signed a pact planning specific, step-by-step school work, including extra credit projects or tutoring to improve grades. He was on a commission...
Aug 10, 2010 | 2008 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized
Ethelyn “Lynn” Reaben Roberts taught English and drama at West Henderson in 1961-70, then at Hendersonville High from 1970-84. She helped expand arts education in N.C. She was a National Education Association national convention delegate. Roberts lent her own books to...
Aug 10, 2010 | 2008 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized
James Pilgrim, Sr., a prominent businessman and civic leader, was a catalyst for peaceful integration of local public schools in the mid-Sixties. He rewarded each graduate of all-black Ninth Avenue High School with a new silver dollar. Pilgrim helped people...
Aug 10, 2010 | 2008 Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Inductees, Uncategorized
Ruth Pace was among the county’s first kindergarten teacher assistants. She worked 22 years, from 1971-93, in East Flat Rock, Hillandale and Upward elementary schools. She read to students, helped them draw and cope, and pulled loose teeth. Very nurturing, Pace was...
