E. L. Justus dedicated more than 60 years to Henderson County education. Principal of Flat Rock from 1932 – 1960 and East High principal from 1960-1969. Served on the school board from 1970-1986. Mr. Justus was “a class act, a gentleman, an educator.” “He had the interests of children at heart. He had an aura of kindness.”
2003 Education Hall of Fame