SAVE THE OLD 1919 RUSTBURG SCHOOL BUILDING

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#1

I am signing this petition in hopes that the Board of Supervisors and School Board will recognize the historical significance of the old school building as well as the impact that it has had on thousands of lives over the past 100+ years. In addition, give. The economic impact of COVID-19 should also be considered prior to the demolition of the old building and the available tax credits and grants available if it is incorporated into the new schools architectural plans.

Wayne Bailey (Ft Worth, 2020-07-24)

#4

This is more than just saving an old school building; it is about preserving a 100 year old historic landmark. The building can be renovated to a state of the art school and I support any additional buildings that may need to be built to meet the needs of the students. I hope you will join me by signing here and encouraging your friends and family to sign too.

Gary Reynolds (Forest, 2020-07-24)

#7

I am class of 1970 and spent my career working with historic buildings. This one can be renovated and used for many years to come.

Doug Harvey (Lynchburg , 2020-07-24)

#8

This is one of only a very few historical structures in Rustburg. Progress should not mean destruction.

Mary Gough (Lynchburg, 2020-07-24)

#9

There have been 4 generations of my family that have gone through this school. I hate to see our history being destroyed.

Bonnie Lane (Gladys , 2020-07-24)

#10

My 1st grade school and I want it saved. It also has historical value!!!

Christopher Jewell (Rustburg, 2020-07-24)

#12

I went to Rustburg since 3rd grade. To be the school building is historic an I have wonderful memories here.

Barbara Robertson (Chatham , 2020-07-25)

#14

That was my school that I graduated from.

Sheryl Johns (Lynchburg, 2020-07-25)

#15

I hope to retain some historical character for the Rustburg community while saving tax money.

Janice Lacks (Rustburg , 2020-07-25)

#16

I am an alumnus of RHS and attended this school.

Jerry Booth (Rustburg, 2020-07-25)

#17

alumni of Rustburg and care about preserving the history

Jessica Ford (Lynchburg, 2020-07-25)

#18

I graduated from RHS in 1970. The Campbell County schools integrated that year, and the 1919 school building will forever be associated in my mind with the successful efforts of the senior class (and others) to make that historic process a success.

Tad Davis (Philadelphia , 2020-07-25)

#19

This building is so full of memories for those of us who were born, raised and attended school in that building.

Bonnie Gunter (Concord, 2020-07-25)

#21

I’m signing because I went there for high school one year (1978-1979) before we moved to the new high school. Also it is part of history since it had been around since 1919.

Telina Hiser (Fairlawn, 2020-07-25)

#23

I have a great memories of this school.

Jamie Enoch Satterfield (South Boston, 2020-07-25)

#27

My mother was a graduate of ybis school, I attended 5th, 6th and 7th grafes in this building, my son took classes in this building as a middle schooler and his two sons had a class in this building. I believe the structure of the building is sound and that it has historical significance to our community.

Mary Wright (Lynchburg, 2020-07-25)

#28

This building is now considering an historical building. And it’s part of the towns history.

Mary-Alison Lane (Lynchburg, 2020-07-25)

#32

This school not only holds prescious memories to many of us but it is a monument to a huge part of our lives! A beautiful building! It’s a historic landmark!

Janice Shepard (Lynchburg, 2020-07-25)

#33

I'm signing because I attended middle school at Rustburg. This building is the centerpiece of the town.

Amanda Arrington (Appomattox , 2020-07-25)

#34

I went to school here and would love to see it say

Mary Freeman (Rustburg , 2020-07-25)

#35

I went to that school when I was a kid and so did my sister and cousins we all love that school!

Tabitha Henson (Evington, 2020-07-25)

#36

Like so many others who are signing this petition, I went to both elementary and high school in this building and am a proud 1976 graduate of Rustburg High School. Preserving our historical landmarks as well as being fiscally responsible are foundations our Commissioners and School Board members should base their decisions on. The multiple tax credits available to restore the 1919 Building need to be explored and utilized. Blending this beautiful building with 21st century technology will provide future students with considerable learning tools while gaining appreciation for the architecture that has allowed this building to stand tall within the community for over 100 years.

North Johnson (Panama City Beach , 2020-07-25)

#37

I attended this school in sixth grade and my father taught there for several years. It is an important part of the community and should be preserved as part of any redesign plan. It can continue to serve students and be reflective of the town’s history at the same time.

Rev. Matt Rhodes (Berryville, 2020-07-25)

#42

I’m signing to support the idea of repurposing old buildings like this one.

Jon Roark (Lynchburg, Va, 2020-07-25)

#43

Campbell County should respect its history and plan for its future.

Will Rafferty (Chapel Hill, NC, 2020-07-25)

#44

I am signing because no due diligence has been made to design a solution to save the historic part of the school.

Mark Smith (Lynchburg, 2020-07-25)

#45

This building has memories for me and my family but more importantly is a symbol of the educational history of our little town.

Bill Carwile (Rustburg, 2020-07-25)

#46

Its a historic building,buildings like that should be restored not turned into rubble. Think of how many people have memories there

Mike Neighbors Jr. (Rustburg, 2020-07-25)

#52

I work in a building with a similar history that also underwent a renovation (Miller Park School in Lynchburg). The finished product, while still being an “old” building, is just a much of a better product than a new one would be BECAUSE of that age and history. New buildings don’t come with ghost stories. 😁

John Ramsey (Lynchburg , 2020-07-25)

#53

I believe that we should preserve the current Rustburg Middle Sshool Building as much as possible and take advantage of the tax credits available.

Carolyn Cowart (Altavista, 2020-07-25)

#55

My brothers all went to that school.

Jimmy Pritchett (Rustburg, 2020-07-25)

#59

Great memories of being in middle school there and when they were building the new high school I got to go to high school there as well! Such a beautiful building, please don’t tear down our past!!

Debby Smith Stephens (Lynchburg , 2020-07-25)

#60

Being involved in Municipal Historic Restoration I believe that old structures should be preserved as much as possible.

David Purschwitz (Newport News, 2020-07-25)

#61

I went to school there many years ago.

Anita Drinkard (Madison Heights, 2020-07-25)

#64

It's been there so long. Should be deemed historical. I attended 9th, 11th, and 12th grades there and graduated in 1970. It would be a shame and so sad to have it destroyed. It holds many great memories for people who attended this school.

Deborah Mason (Buckingham, 2020-07-25)

#65

Not only did I attend but my mother and uncles did when it was an Highschool, my older cousins when middle and my children did as well.

Amanda Martin (Rustburg, 2020-07-25)

#73

I went to middle school here and so much history is being removed today let's save some for once.

David Douglas Jr (Lynchburg , 2020-07-25)

#74

I attended this school and my two older brothers graduated from there. This is a historic building that is a sense of pride for our community.

Cindy Caldwell (Rustburg, 2020-07-25)

#75

I am a Campbell County resident and would like to see this historic building preserved.

Chris Brown (Forest, 2020-07-25)

#77

I went to Rustburg Middle school

Morgan Brown (Lynchburg , 2020-07-26)

#78

Without heritage, without markers of our history, without artifacts from and memorials to what was before, we lose the knowledge of what and who shaped our society. Do not demolish this old school but, instead, restore and keep it as a community centerpiece.

Mike Bishop (Spring Hill, 2020-07-26)

#79

I uphold this petition, not because of my having attended and graduated from here, but because it is a prime example of good, solid architecture. My dad also graduated from their in the mid-30s. This old building should be the focus of the old joined with the future.

Gloria Winston (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#80

It was my husband's school.

Betty Hancock (Concord , 2020-07-26)

#81

My mom went there

Sarah Deitz (Salem, 2020-07-26)

#82

I went to Rustburg and graduated from there.

Rosanne Hartz (Deitz) (Thaxton, 2020-07-26)

#83

1968 graduate of RHS and feel this historic building should be preserved.

Janice Spence (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#84

My grandfather, my father, and I all attended this school and would like to see it saved.

Terry Wright (Forest, 2020-07-26)

#85

It needs to be renovated not torn down. We have very little history left.

Sandra Galloway (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#87

I support the history behind this cause.

Taylor Klob-Rowland (Williamsburg, 2020-07-26)

#88

I went to school there and so did all of my family. I would hate to see such an iconic building in Rustburg be torn down!

Ashley Viar (Chatham, 2020-07-26)

#89

I support the efforts of the Campbell County Historical Society to preserve the history of the area for future generations.

Phyllis Everett (Evington, 2020-07-26)

#92

I believe this building means more to those who were educated within it than the Board realizes. Not only that, the 1919 building is historical in value which affords Rustburg a deeper, more meaningful place in Virginia history.

Elizabeth Cheatham (Rustburg, 2020-07-26)

#93

I attended school there. Please do not erase all of the history of that iconic building. Many upstanding citizens are the result of that school.

Kathy Dunn (Saint Petersburg, 2020-07-26)

#94

I want to save the school

Wanda Rhyne (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#95

I’m signing because I do not see tearing down the Middle School. I was a graduate of The Class of 1976 last high school class to graduate. We do not need to tear down our History.

Catherine Owens Maddox (Evington, Virginia, 2020-07-26)

#97

The school should be saved. It’s a part of the community’s history.

Diane Jones (Midlothian, 2020-07-26)

#98

My 5th grade class was in that building in 68-69. Mrs. Elizabeth Irving was my teacher & I learned very valuable life lessons there.

Kim Millner (Rustburg, 2020-07-26)

#100

Building should be on historic register and deemed historic site.

James Rowland (Erwin, 2020-07-26)

#104

I attended Rustburg. Too many old buildings are being town down and replaced with more modern. We need to keep as much history as possible.

Debi Baker (Madison Heights, 2020-07-26)

#105

It’s my school, as well as my parents. Save the history, please!

Angela Head (Florence, 2020-07-26)

#106

I attended RHS - graduated in 1976 and it was a remarkable experience and many lifetime memories and friends. Those of us who attended at that time may not see each other often but that is the building where we created a bond.

Donna Reichard (Forest, 2020-07-26)

#109

The school's historical significance for the region.

Jane riley (manassas, va, 2020-07-26)

#110

I like to see Historic buildings saved.

Rolland May (Manassas, 2020-07-26)

#111

want to save our old high school

brian hamlett (lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#112

I went there from 1st grade to 12th grade. Graduated in 1973. Lot of memories. I would like to see it renovated and keep the history

Agnes Grubbs (Appomattox, 2020-07-26)

#113

I attended Rustburg High School.

Debra Blankenship (Montclair , 2020-07-26)

#117

Renovate and repurpose.

Melody Brink (Lynchburg , 2020-07-26)

#118

The school is an historic treasure and could be put to practical use as well as a lesson for students.

Loretta Hannum (Williamsburg, 2020-07-26)

#120

I'm signing in memory of my father and his nine brothers and sisters, all alumni of Rustburg HS, sadly all now deceased.

Revely Carwile (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#121

Rustburg Class of 1972

Linn Spencer (Waynesboro, 2020-07-26)

#122

This looks like a building that is much too good to be torn down. Surely some other use could be found for it.

Elizabeth Gladwell (Goode VA, 2020-07-26)

#123

My father went to this school, I went to this school, my son's went to this school and now I have grandchildren going to this school!! Let's try very hard to keep the old with it's memories and stability !!

Ginger Rosser (Rustburg, 2020-07-26)

#124

I’m signing because I support Historic Preservation of beautiful well built brick buildings.

Laurabella Owens (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#126

I am signing because I appreciate the historic value of the Old Rustburg School.

Tracy Gillespie (Lovettsville, 2020-07-26)

#127

I went to Rustburg in the late 1960's graduating in 1969. I would like to see preserved this building this building where much of my early life was spent and of which I have many many fond memories.

Wayne Staton (Houston, 2020-07-26)

#128

RHS class of 1969. Don't feel the options to save part of the old school have been seriously explored.

Arnold Reynolds (Bristol, 2020-07-26)

#130

It’s nice to have some history remain, as so much of it is already being erased all around us. These buildings, originally hosted what once was, Campbell County High School, an all black school, before being integrated and changed to Rustburg High School. This is something that many people don’t even know; History already lost.

Angela Forslund (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#131

I am signing this petition because this school is too good to just test it down. It is a piece of Rustburg History! Also, I was an 8th grader and started my high school years in that school, while the current RHS was being built. So, it does hold some great memories for me, as well!!

Donna Hailey (Madison Heights, 2020-07-26)

#132

Our family like many others in Rustburg have had 4 generations go to that school and we have many memories there. I think we should build a new school however we need to preserve our History. This could be made into a museum of some sort like the courthouse.

Teresa Dalton (Rustburg, 2020-07-26)

#138

Rustburg class of 1984.

Scott Kersey (Madison Heights, 2020-07-26)

#139

RHS Graduate 1976

Celia Hudnall (RUSTBURG, 2020-07-26)

#142

I grew up in Rustburg

Tabitha Atkins (Smithfield , 2020-07-26)

#145

I went there in the 6 and 7th grade. Lots of memories!

Janet Bowyer (Lynchburg , 2020-07-26)

#146

I’m signing because my family has known Doug Harvey for decades. I fully support this effort and hope you are able to save this historical school.

Donna Starddard (Arlington , 2020-07-26)

#148

I went to school here with all my friends and would be sad to see this school be tore down!

Vicki Payne (Forest, 2020-07-26)

#149

This is my alma mater and lots of memories!

Sharon Speas (Amherst, 2020-07-26)

#150

I’m signing because my grandfather and father went to this school. This one building can be saved as part of our history.

Kevin Wright (Rustburg, 2020-07-26)

#155

I went there as a kid and it needs to be renovated not demolished.

Bruce Carey (Lynchburg, 2020-07-26)

#157

I went to middle school there and it's a big part of my family's history.

Janet Preas (Evington , 2020-07-26)

#159

I'm signing this because I support saving the history of the school. I attended there in the early 70's.

Robin Johnson (Lybch Station, 2020-07-26)

#161

Donald Worley

Donald Worley (Richmond VA, 2020-07-27)

#162

My sisters went there and someone has got to PRESERVE a little history.

Judy Lee (Richmond, 2020-07-27)

#163

The school is a landmark paid for by the citizens of Campbell County.

Rita Cofer (Forest, 2020-07-27)

#164

I'm signing because that building is literally a piece of Rustburg history. So much of the historic Rustburg has already been lost to modernization; let's find some way to renovate & incorporate the old building into the new plan. My father graduated school from that building. My mother went to school there. For four wonderful middle school years, I made memories and friends there that still matter to me today. I met some of the best, and worst, teachers of my life in that building. I was sitting in that exact building in my Language Arts class with Ms. Lawson (now Mrs. Godsey) when 9/11 happened. That building is not only precious to me, but to many many people in the community.

BillieJean Garrett (Gladys, 2020-07-27)

#167

this school was home

Steven Everett (Lynchburg, 2020-07-27)

#171

I believe strongly in preserving historical structures of significance to our local communities. This building certainly stands as an architectural reminder of all the students, faculty and staff that walked these halls.

Thomas Tweedy (Lynchburg, Va, 2020-07-27)

#172

I went to the middle school and high school and I love that place. this is a building that should not be even thought of being torn down.

Dawn Holloway (Rocky Mount , 2020-07-27)

#174

I'm signing because this was my middle school

Roger Suddith (Concord, 2020-07-27)

#177

I want my children to go here and their children as well! Preserve our history!

Jessica Pruitt (Afton, 2020-07-27)

#179

I attended high school there! Graduate of 1978. Love that building..wonderful memories ❤️

Tina Bowles (Winston-Salem , 2020-07-27)

#185

I went to this school, from 1st grade - 12th grade. A lot of memories for me and a lot of others as well.

Rebecca Fenner (Chesterfield, 2020-07-27)

#186

All of my family including myself attended and my children currently attending this school. It should be renovated, not torn down!

Rebecca Mitchell (Rustburg , 2020-07-27)

#190

I believe historical preservation to be vitally important to our society, especially examples of racial integration and movement toward social harmony.

Bill Bodine (Lynchburg, 2020-07-27)

#191

I spent many memorable hours in this old building!

Donald Floyd (LYNCHBURG, 2020-07-27)

#192

An iconic structure like this must be saved. Countless students walked these halls, and they should be remembered, as well as the teachers and administrators that worked to hard to prepare them for their future,

Mike Miller (Fairfax, 2020-07-27)

#194

I would like to save our school building and not waste tax payers funds.

Bryon Crist (Concord, 2020-07-27)

#196

It’s historical

Dina Thacker (Rustburg, 2020-07-27)

#199

I attended middle school here and my mom attended high school here. The rest of my family has also attended school here. This building should be preserved and renovated to maintain its historical significance not torn down as if it never existed.

Mallory Loza (Lynchburg, 2020-07-27)



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