Eastern Academy School
abt 1914 - 1915

<>Martin area - District 18
 Weakley County, Tennessee



   
My grandmother, Irene Miles was one of the teachers of the school:
Irene Miles (the teacher in the white blouse located near the center of the group ... looking to the left).  She later married Harmon Bullington.  According to the following newspaper clipping, the other teacher in the photo (also near the center of the group) was Lizzie Underwood.
 
from 'The Martin Mail' --
19 Mar 1915   "Hillside - Miss Lizzie Underwood and Irene Miles closed out their school at Eastern Academy last Friday night with a nice  entertainment.  Both were good teachers and have taught a very successful school."  (The following are some of the people who participated in the program:  Allie Miles, Ralph Wood, Gladys Trevathan, Lozette Gardner, Harry Wood, Juddye Bullington, Harmon Bullington, Tom Bullington, Ella Bullington).
 
Juddy Bullington is located on the 2nd row from the top, 3rd from left (in dress with big bow).
Gladys Trevathan (who lated married Leonard S. Miles) is located on the 2nd row from the top, on the far right.
 
Irene Miles taught at Eastern Academy ca 1914 - 1918.  She later taught at Union High (ca 1918 - 1920) and Stella Ruth schools (ca 1921 - 1931).
 
Submitted by Deborah Johnson


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