ANDERSON/TERRELL SCHOOL

Anderson and Terrell schools have produced many of the nations top Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, Teachers, Ministers, War Veterans, and various other professionals who have made their mark on this nation's society and history... Terrell School was established in 1927 and named in honor of August H. Terrell of Denison, Texas. W.R. Wims, principal of then Anderson School was elected principal. In 1936, two classrooms, an auditorium, and a mechanical arts shop were added. In 1939 the elementary department of Anderson school moved to the Terrell campus. Seven rooms were added and a new and more spacious auditorium was built... The National African American Alumni Association of Denison is a non-profit organization. It's purpose is to preserve the History of African American Education in Denison.

Also known as: Anderson