H.G.A. Kindergarten 1952-1953. Top Row (LtoR) Miss Leona Hood, Teacher, Danny Lacy, Geraldine Beasley, Earl May, and Etta Sue Kidd. Middle Row: Onita Elkins and Lynn Alan Tutt. Bottom Row (L to R) Mike Rose, Kathy Lacy, and Earl Ray Brewer. Photo from Brent Lacy and his mother Margie Lacy
Teacher Miss Leona Hood H.G.A. Kindergarten 1956-1957
Pearre Hall. Probably 1902
Photo from H.G.A. Archives
HGA Boys Dormitory (Helen E. Moses Memorial.) Dedicated September 12. 1908. Structure (100 years old this year) is unique, having been constructed of re-inforced poured concrete. the top floor housed Dr. H.I. Bloods hospital which operated from 1933 until about 1950 when Dr. Blood relocated to Arkansas. Very shortly afterwards he died in a freak accident when a mail bag thrown from a passing train struck him standing on the rail station platform. He and Mrs. Blood are buried in Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Ohio. Photo from Kathy Lacy- Nippert. Thank you Kathy for all the Photos you sent to the Website
Dr. H.I. Blood operated the hospital on campus of HGA from 1933 to early 1950's. The hospital had twelve beds, operating room, x-ray, incubator for premature babies and two nurses. For many years the doctor's family had living quarters at the hospital on the second floor of the boys' dormitory. Later the family purchased and lived in the former Cecil Hotel property on Broadway Street, behind the Christian Church. In the 1940's Dr. Blood's Jeep allowed him to make house calls in the most isolated and remote locations where good roads did not yet exist. (Photo from HGA archives.)
The Clinic building was constructed in 1957, by HGA and the United Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, for local doctor use a few years after Dr. Blood's hospital on HGA campus was discontinued.
(James Edward Dennis a 1967 Graduate donated his labor and materials to the Stovall monument, AND the engraved words are his, after obtaining the Stovall family's approval of them.) Gravesite memorial tribute, in the Hazel Green Cemetery, to the ministry and stewardship of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Stovall at the head of Hazel Green Academy1928-1966. The Stovalls came to the academy as newlyweds from Mississippi and guided the academy through the difficult years of the great depression, and during World War II when many boys interrupted their education at the academy for military service.
CONCERNED CITIZENS FUND SCHOOL Photo from H.G.A. Archives
.J. Taylor Day. &. William O Mize. are buried in the Hazel Green Cemetery. Green Berry Swango. is Buried in the Machpelah Cemetery in Mt Sterling KY
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Hazel Green Academy Boys Dorm.
H.G.A Archives
The wing built to the left of the original 1885 building was for the Primary Dept. (children students). It was built in 1894.
HGA. about 1907 Photo from David Buchanan
Berta K. (Mrs. Roy M.) Cecil, former teacher at Hazel Green Academy, longtime editor of Wolfe County News, and spearhead of women's club compilation of Early and Modern History of Wolfe County in 1957. Mrs. Cecil was a native of Kansas and mother of HGA graduates Allene Cecil (Mrs. Art) Seesholtz and Charles Kelly Cecil. She and Mr. Cecil are buried in Hazel Green Cemetery.
HGA dormitory, situated on State Street just west of Sen. W.O. Mize residence. (Classroom building was located on Broadway street, just west of E.T. Kash residence. ) Photo from HGA Archives at Berea College Library.
First School Building 1885
HGA Student Body 1901 HGA Archives
Walking Bridge to Boys Dormitory
HGA Archives
'Miss Nancy' M. Mapel, beloved long-time secretary for Hazel Green Academy (1920 to 1950) and native
of Hazel Green. 'Miss Nancy died in 1965 and is buried in Hazel Green Cemetery. (Photo from HGA Archives.)
Gayle Lusby, Teacher at the Academy in the mid- 1930's (with Jenny), came to Hazel Green from Owenton and the University of Kentucky; 'Professor' Lusby was popular with students and also with the natives, joining local men in their past-time of fox hunting. (J.T. Day residence shows in the background.) The Lusbys are buried in the Hazel Green Cemetery.
(Photo from Roger Buchanan.)
Kathryn Walter freshman year at HGA (1950-51)
Paul Gilley. 1929-1957 ( a great one), gradated from H.G.A. in 1949 wrote a lot of songs including some of Hank William's song's. Paul was attending college at Bowling Green KY on 1-25-1950 Photo from Charles Gillespie
These pictures of the Girls Dorm known as the Pearre Hall, taken on June 24, 2008. When I took these pictures, we were told that it would be torn down in the next few weeks as soon as the paper work was all fixed, because the roof had collapsed and it wasn't feasible to have it repaired. We will miss this old building on the campus of H.G.A.
Hazel Green Academy
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FORD INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
which housed (in order) the manual arts, "shop" or Industrial Arts and science classes then, the music room and weaving dept., and lastly, the library.
Marker about Hazel Green Academy
1970 FOOTHILLS CONFERENCE
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
D.COX, L.BROWN, L.ROSE, D.KIMELTON, D. PRATER, B. HENRY, J. BEASLEY, T. PRATER, H. HOSKINS, D. GIBBS, D. WILLIAMS, R. HURST.
TRAINER: MARK CHANEY/ COACH J. HENRY
JOT'EM DOWN STORE
In its basement was the school laundry
Lewis - Ferrell Gymnasium, dedicated 1935. Made of leftover bricks made on campus by students, after new school building was
built in 1930.
WORLD WAR II SOLDIERS
FROM H.G.A
Part Of 1965 Senior Class
Gary Rose, Carolyn Dunn, Virginia Carson, Della Richards, Karen Clark, Patty Landrum.
Photo From: Glenda Potter
Kaye or Faye Fallen,
Carolyn Lindon,
Kaye or Faye Fallen,
Talmagene Lacy.
Photo From:
Glenda Potter
1958-59 HGA Special Chorus
(Left to right) Sue Henry, Lillian Robinson,Thea Lacy, A. C. Campbell, Jr.,
Ramona Thomas, Florence Prater, Harriet Beebe, Phyllis Moore, Talmagene Lacy, Scottye Holbrook ,
Connie Hollon, Tommy Walter (Carl's son), Vernedia Dunn Stamper,
Faye Graham, Gardner Lacy, Billy Trent and
Mrs. Edna Hollon, music teacher (at piano)
Photo from Glenda Potter
L-R Sue Bradley, Eloise Gibbs, Talmagene Lacy, Carolyn Lindon
Photo From:
Glenda Potter
Ruth Ann Patrick,
Patty Lykins,
Barbara "Cookie" Rose
Photo From:
Glenda Potter
Hazel Green Academy Student Council for the 1958-59.
Standing: E. T. Little (President); Mr. Charles E. Cecil, teacher/sponsor; Bobby Bickers; Ramona Thomas (Secretary), and Roberta McLin.Seated: Mr. Bill Day, teacher/sponsor; Ivan Benton (V. P.); Scottye Holbrook, Jerry Bickers, Kash Rose, (behind him) Mrs. Bobby Rose, teacher/sponsor; Karen Gullett, and Faye Graham. Photo from: Glenda Potter
The Bell in the back of the Girls Dorm, that was used to call the students to breakfast, lunch and supper on the Academy campus.
Boys Dorm Photo taken on 4-13-08 by John Gillispie
Hazel Green Academy Sophomores 1949-1950
(L-R) Barbara Blood, Gayle Brooks, Cleta Rose, Bob Barker, Carl Barker, Opal Hoskins, Walter Linville, Charles Hutchins, Thelma Jo Kash, Charles Chambers, Naomi Kash, Wanda Lindon, Geraldine Henry, Oralene Taulbee, Sallie Holliday, Janet Taulbee, Betty Cox, Jean Campbell. Photo from Cleta Rose Gullett
April 1950
Cleta Rose Gullett
April 1950
Connie Hollon
Hazel Green Kindergarten
Photo: From Cleta Rose Gullett
April 1950 Bible Class at Hazel Green Academy.Teacher Mrs. Anna Scott Carter, Girl in front row is Cletta Rose, and boy by the door is Verlin Blankenship.
Photo From: Cleta Rose Gullett
April 1950. Reverend J.Ryan Nevius, Pastor of Hazel Green Christian Church, with Hazel Green Academy's students Dannie Joe Howard, Jean Campbell, Jane Pearl, Wanda Lindon and Charlotte Walter, at the Murphy Fork Church. Photo From Cleta Rose Gullett
1950 Faculty Meeting
(L-R)Mrs. Kathleen Tutt,Pryce Tutt, Miss. Anne Atchison, Mrs. Angie Johnson, Mrs. Shemwell, Mr. Henry Stovall, Mrs. Henry Stovall, Mrs. Wilma Rose, Miss Leona Hood, Mrs. Edna Hollon, Mrs. Anna Scott Carter
Photo from; Cleta Rose Gullett
1950 Dr. Blood making a house call on Murphy Fork Road, in the background is the Vernie Cecil house. Photo from Cleta Gullett
Ed. Gabbard 1982 Graduate of Hazel Green Academy Photo from Brian Hart
Jimmy Jones and Shayne Bartley. Taken in 1982 by Brian Hart
Ford Insdustrial BuildingThe add-on building by 1958 was used for industrial arts (shop) classes upstairs. Below it in the basement was the campus maintenance shop run so many years by M. C. Nickell.
Keith Linkous 1982 Graduate of Hazel Green Academy
Photo from Brian Hart
Industrial Arts Building (near Jot 'em Down Store; This was designed by shop teacher, Pryce Tutt.)
Theodore Beasley Night Watchman of Hazel Green Academy for over 25 years.Photo from David Buchanan
Tennis Court
1950 Picture of M.C.Nickell in Pump House. Photo from Cleta Gullett
1950 Cheerleaders of H.G.A
(L-R) Louise Harris, Emily Earlywine, Thelma Jo Kash, Sallie Holiday, Doris Gividen, Jean Pearl. Photo from Cleta Gullett
HAZEL GREEN ACADEMY SEAL
From Roger Buchanan
Hazel Green Academy Band Sign
UNKNOWN GIRL at HGA Campus
Girls Dorm Roof Damage. July- 08
Bob Bickers, says good-bye to HGA as he leaves for Transylvania College..
Hazel Green Academy, students compare report cards.(L-R) Danny Lacy, Nancy Williams, Unknown, and Della Richard.
Meals at HGA were served in the basement dining
room of the girls dorm.
Miss Ruby Drake was the dietician and cook.
1963 Graduate of HGA Tommy Walter
These pictures were taking from Christian World News dated January 10, 1965
(From the Irene Moore Collection)
Phillip Terry
Graduated in 1961
Library Club, 1958-59:
1st row: A. C. Campbell, Sue Henry, Ramona Thomas, Kenneth Barker. 2nd row: Phyllis Moore, Roberta McLin, Scottye Holbrook, Ruth Miller (head turned), Jessica Johnson, Karen Lindon. 3rd row: Dallas Dalton, Tommy Walter (Carl's son), Mrs. Kathleen McLin Tutt, Librarian; Mrs. Rowena Kash Combs, Asst. Librarian, Jack Calvert. 4th row: Chester Walter, Albert Whitson, Marilyn Sewell, Jerry Bickers.
Jack Calvert. Phyllis Moore Henderson. Ruth Miller. Fall 1958 Sophomore. Photo from Phyllis Moore Henderson.
Administration Building 1930-1983
Boy's Dormitory
Entrance to the Campus of H.G.A
Dr. Blood
Mrs. Martha Shemwell
Hazel Green Academy Homecoming 2009
Jack (Geo.W.) Buchanan,
Born March 16, 1928
Died March 19, 2002.
Director of H.G.A from 1966-1980
Shorthand Class of 1906
Left to Right
Troy Pieratt,Frances Johnson,James Thomas Jones, Ollie Swango,Nevada Nickell, Arta Dye, Lilia Bowman,Maude Taulbee, Naucye Mapel, Alex Rose, Lenix Swango, Doris Mize.
Photo from: Mary Evans
Laundry pictures were taken shortly after the Jot e Down store was built.Probably 1950's. Photo from Kathy Lacy Nippert
The HGA staff picture was taken when they stopped at our home (Wm & Edna Mae Lacy) in Lafollette, TN in 1953 or 54 They had been to a conference in FL that summer. Back row: (in hat) James I. Hollon, Miss Marcia Barton, Pearl Lacy, Golden Byrd, George and Mrs. Breece (behind Stovalls).
Front row: Miss Leona Hood, child John Lacy (Pearl's grandson); Edna Mae Hollon, Fred Nickell (kneeling in center); and Mrs. Martha Shemwell.
Photo from Kathy Lacy Nippert
1934 7th Grade. front row right to left Miss Barton Wilma Clay Cecil, Virginia Mae Center, George Lavaughn Buchanan next to last Deward Sally back row left to right Emma Lee Rose
Pauline Lykins, William Earl Lacy.
Photo from Kathy Lacy Nippert
Pearl Clark Lacy by cistern. Photo from Kathy Lacy Nippert
Emma Lee Rose
1940
HGA Graduate
Photo from
Virginia MaeCenter Connell
Virginia Mae Centers Connell
1940
HGA Graduate
(L-R) HGA Graduates 1940/ 50th Class Reunion in 1990
Marcille Cecil, Edythe Bush, William Earl Lacy, and
Emma Lee Rose Clarke. Photo from Virginia Mae Centers Connell
JUNIOR BANQUET. 1963L to R.
Elaine Nickell
Glenda Gibbs
Ruth Campbell
Sheila Barfield
Photo from Glenda potter
L to R. Elaine Nickell
Virginia Carson
Photo from Glenda Potter
L to R.1963
June Finch
Glenda Gibbs
Elaine Nickell
Ruth Campbell
Sheila Barfield
Danny Bill Resch
Photo from Glends Potter
Paul Gilley.
from the Wolfe Co. News
Paul Gilley
from Charles Gillespie
Edna May Lacy
DR. Blood
Faith Gorral
Photo from Kathy Nippert
Loda Filler
DR. Blood
Edna Mae Immel
Photo from Kathy Nippert
1940's
John Lee Tester, Picture taken at HGA Picture from. Amber Lawson Salmons
John lee Tester, in Airforce Uniform Picture from Amber Lawson Salmons
Clipping from, Amber Lawson Salmons
Paul Gilley
from the Wolfe county News
By Allen Booth
1959-60 Kitchen scholarship girls preparing breakfast (toast and hash browns on table):
Left to right:
Delores Short, sophomore
Wilma Jean Bailey, freshman
Linda Gullett, junior
Avalene Haney, sophomore.
HGA boys at Campton, KY in Wolfe County Fair Parade, Fall, 1959.
Front row: Chester Walter, holding school banner (1880-1959), left side (behind Little) E. T. Little, holding American flag,Ken Boatright, holding Christian flag, Doug Nickell, holding school banner, right side. 2nd row: Charles Finch and Bobby Beasley (in light blue shirt) 3rd row: Danny Prater 4th row: Doug Finch, Dean Oney, Phillip Terry (V shirt) 5th row: Lynn King (black shirt)
Hazel Green Brownie Troop (in Christian Church parking lot, with cemetery in background)
Front row: Brenda Blankenship (glasses)
2nd row: kathryn Rose (2nd from left)
Peggy West (4th from left)
Hazel Green Christian Church children’s choir, about 1960
(Left to right) Brenda Blankenship, ____ Stanley, Kathryn Rose, Peggy West, ___ Stanley, Gary Rose, Danny Lacy, Jimmy Hollon, and _____?
.
Hazel Green Girls Scouts in Fall, 1959 Wolfe County Fair Parade
Leader, Mrs. Doris Stanley, standing at left ____ (her daughter) Stanley with flag (Brownie) Girl Scout (in green) Judy Rose ____ (daughter) Stanley (a Brownie) On truck: Girl Scouts, Sandra Wells and Mary Jo Rudd
HGA dining all, 1959-60 school year.
Standing: Janet Nickell, junior (white sweater)
First table: (at head) Mrs. Rowena Combs, staff; Bruce Hargreaves, 9th grade (laughing)
Second table: (at head) Mrs. Martha Shemwell; Avalene Haney, sophomore (light yellow sweater); Linda Gullett, junior; Carol Holbrook, sophomore (glasses); Scottye Holbrook, junior; Chester Walter, soph (back to camera/ purple shirt); David Campbell, fresh;
Third table: 2nd from left - Tommy Walter, frosh; Brenda Patrick, 7th grade (drinking milk); Gordon King, 8th grade;
Fourth Table: (at head) Mrs. Pearl Lacy, girls matron; 2nd girl, looking at camera: Karen Gullett, frosh.
Hazel Green Academy 1960 graduating class, assembling on chapel stage
Front row (position from left): 3. Ida Cable, 4. Sue Bradley, 5. Ruth Patrick, 6. Faye Fallen, Salutatorian; 7. Tommy Walter; 8. E. T. Little, Valedictorian; 12. Brent Collinsworth (at far right);
Second row: Roy Dunaway (with beard, on far right)
