Written by: Irene Reeves

“My two sons were the fourth generation on their father’s side to attend school in Jefferson — each generation in a different building. When my older son started school in the first grade in September of 1938 the present elementary school was brand new and housed all 12 grades. He graduated from there in 1950.

“The present middle school was built and housed the high school in 1950. Later 7th and 8th graders were housed there as well. I believe the class of 1953 was the first to graduate from there.

“In the early 1970s the present high school was built to meet the needs of an increasing enrollment. During these years the Parrish and Conner Districts consolidated with Jefferson.

“Many of the Jefferson graduates have gone on to college and found lucrative careers in either education or business. Jefferson has some excellent teachers and the success of these students has been a credit to them.

“Jefferson has had much success in athletics as well, as proven by the trophy case. Be proud of your school and do your part to help make it a good school. ”