Title
Appalachian Elementary School, class, photo 2
Description
This image shows a teacher teaching a class at Appalachian Elementary School, also known as the Demonstration Elementary School, in the 1960s. Appalachian Elementary School existed from 1925 until 1975. It was a joint venture between Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and Watauga County Schools, wherein Watauga students would be taught by Appalachian State faculty and students. It was housed originally in the Education Building, built 1925, until 1954 when Whitener Hall was completed.
Subject
Students
Student Activities
Faculty
Appalachian State University
Source
General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 27, Camp Broadstone F1, C14.2.5.3.
Publisher
University Archives, Appalachian State University
Comments
Catharine Winden
the teacher is Mrs Roby Triplett. This is a seventh grade class, most likely biology. Mr Triplett ran the ASU Student Stores. She was an exceptionally well-loved teacher. And a very tough one!
thanks