Treasured Hand Bell Now Housed at Lee School

Who knew that Lee School Principal Miss Charlie McGehee used an old time school hand bell to signal the end of each recess period? Now mounted on a wooden base with a descriptive brass plaque, the bell is a treasured memento that has been handed down to Miss Charlie's nephew, Dr. Larry McGehee. After Dr. McGehee’s passing, his widow Betsy donated the bell to the Lee School Association. It is now on display in Room 2, which had been Miss Charlie’s office. Submitted by Ray Harding.

The Meaning of Christmas

Who knew that a long-standing Christmas tradition at Lee School was for students to bring gifts of non-perishable food? The gifts were wrapped in white tissue paper and placed under a large Christmas tree set up at the “T” in the hall. When school was out for the holidays, the food was distributed by a method not divulged to us. Principal Miss Charlie McGehee was always aware of the home situation of students and I always assumed she had the food delivered to school families in need. Source - Ray Harding.

Lee School Beautified in 1930s

Who knew that Lee School was refurbished in the late 1930's with the help of "Public Works Project" funds? The picture below shows a freshly painted building, tin roof, and the beloved spiral slide fire escapes. The car in the foreground is a 1930's vintage Pontiac. Submitted by Ray Harding.