Mailboxes in front of the manse of Vardy Presbyterian Church. Names on the boxes are Grohse and Avery. The Grohse family was a prominient family of Vardy. Louise Avery was the last Presbyterian missionaries to live and work in Vardy.
Vardy's staff includes Josephine Leonard, Srella Miser, Eliza (Anderson) Goins, Florence "Mother" Leonard, and Mary J. Rankin. In the back are Rev. Chester F. Leonard, Drew B. Williams, and William "Father" Leonard.
The girls at Vardy School are wearing the skirts they have made in sewing class. Pictured are Francess Mullins, Rose Mullins, Wanda Gibson, Laura Jean and Massie Collins, Brenda Harris, Jo Ann Collins, Jo Ann Miser, Lois Williams, and Kay Roberts.
Educator Drew B. Williams married Alyce Horton, daughter of Adelaide Collins and Daniel B. Horton. He taught at the Vardy Community School and later became Superintendent of Schools in Hancock County. He was also an elder at the Vardy Presbyterian...
The north side of Vardy Presbyterian Community School from Powell Mountain. Students are returning from recess. A wood stack on the left is prepared for winter. Benches on the right serve as outdoor classrooms and community gatherings.
Educator Drew B. Williams married Alyce Horton, daughter of Adelaide Collins and Daniel B. Horton. He taught at the Vardy Community School and later became Superintendent of Schools in Hancock County. He was also an elder at the Vardy Presbyterian...