Randolph Henry High School

Randolph Henry High School in Keyville, Virginia was photographed by Philip Bonn in June 1943.

 Social studies class. Students study in groups of six or eight, each group picking own subject.

  

 Cafeteria. Students don't have much money so they bring 

produce from farms for which they receive tickets.

  

 Eating lunch in cafeteria

  

 First aid group in school dispensary

  

 Girls in entry hall talking before school in the morning. Bulletin board on wall.

  

 Graduation exercises for 123 students

  

 Home economics cottage. Girls learn the art of homemaking, how to sew, 

plan meals, cook and serve, what food to eat, how to entertain.

  

 Home economics cottage. Girls learn to plan, cook 

and serve meals. They usually have a guest.

  

 Interior of vocational shop. Boys learn to repair farm machinery, carpentering and welding.

  

Playing baseball during gym period. Girl replaced 

man teacher who was drafted in the army.