SCHOOLS

The first school was a log house about one half mile south of the present school. The first teacher was Nathaniel Barrows. Before 1888, a frame building had been put up on the corner of Lakeview Avenue and Park Street. It was described as commodious and comfortable and served as a public meeting place. About it the children planted oak trees. Early teachers here were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hurst and Meda Richmond. The handsome brick building now in use was erected on the same site in 1916. Under the management of Mary J. Reiff, the school advanced rapidly. She has just been succeeded, as principal, by J. Victor Blume. There are six teachers and about one hundred and fifty pupils. The course comprises ten grades. The junior high school is accredited and has a high standing in the county. The school for colored children is on South Ohio Street. There are five teachers and one hundred and twentyfive pupils. Miss Thornton is principal. Nine grades are included in the course.

Excerpt from, The Story of DeLand and Lake Helen, Florida.

Written by, Helen Parce DeLand.