{"product_id":"memories-of-union-high-an-oasis-in-caroline-county-virginia-1903-1969-paperback","title":"Memories of Union High: An Oasis in Caroline County, Virginia, 1903-1969 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarion Woodfork Simmons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2012 National Indie Excellence Book Awards Finalist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMemories of Union High\u003c\/i\u003e uses archival research, remembrances from alums, faculty, family, and friends, excerpts from school newspapers and yearbooks, and over 100 photographs and other memorabilia to bring the school's history to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1895, Caroline County Sunday School Union members implemented a plan to build and operate a secondary school for black children in Caroline County, Virginia. The school, named initially Bowling Green Industrial Academy, then Caroline County Training School, and finally Union High School, served as the only secondary school for black children in the county from 1903 to 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnion High alumni speak fondly of their school. Along with church and home, it was an important institution in their community. The administration and faculty nurtured, supported, and encouraged the students. They held them to high standards and expected them to excel. Parents and members of the community strove to support the school in every way possible. The school served all members of the community, not just students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many, Union High was an oasis that sheltered the students from the hardships of growing up in a segregated society and provided them with a solid foundation to become productive citizens. The last group of students graduated from Union High School on June 5, 1969. At the start of the 1969-1970 school year, black and white students attended the school, renamed Bowling Green Senior High School when the Caroline County School system became integrated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMemories of Union High\u003c\/i\u003e is a fitting tribute to the people associated with Union High and a good history lesson for those unfamiliar with the school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarion Woodfork Simmons is a family historian who became interested in the local history of Caroline County, Virginia while researching her family history. Learn more about her research at http: \/\/www.woodforkgenealogy.com and http: \/\/discoveringyesterday.wordpress.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52889476366641,"sku":"9780615530925","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/6dZxt2NPcL9780615530925.webp?v=1783092863","url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/products\/memories-of-union-high-an-oasis-in-caroline-county-virginia-1903-1969-paperback","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}