A New** *Intermediate School

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 8, 1908

A New Intermediate School

ANNOUNCEMENT has been previously made of the beginning of a school, and the erection of buildings, by the Virginia Conference. It is located at Newmarket, Va., in the historic and beautiful Shenandoah Valley. It had its direct beginning in the wish of Brother Charles D. Zirkle, who died March 27, 1905. Before his death he requested his father to give to the Virginia Conference, for the purpose of establishing a school, a portion of real estate, which would have belonged to him had he lived. After his death his father and mother, respecting the request of their son, deeded to the Virginia Conference a tract of land containing a fraction over forty-two acres, and valued at about three thousand dollars.

Upon this ground the conference has erected a neat school building. The total cost of the building is about five thousand dollars. It was dedicated by appropriate exercises on Sunday, September 13. This building is constructed so as to make two separate homes—one for boys and one for girls. As will be seen from the picture, there are two separate entrances. The schoolrooms and the dining-room are in the center of the building, with separate entrances for boys and girls. This plan makes possible the handling of boys and girls in one building with many advantages.

The Shenandoah Valley lies between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains. Its fertile soil, its good climate, and its beautiful scenery make it indeed an ideal location for a school. Every view from the building is pleasing.

The school being away from the village, the students can work undisturbed. Prof. R. G. Ryan and his wife are in charge of the school. Mrs. Ryan has been preceptress of South Lancaster Academy for a number of years. They have associated with them instructors who are qualified for excellent work. This school will be of great value to the Virginia Conference.