Historian Bill Goss dropped by Tallassee High School this week to discuss the upcoming history book project with co-authors Traci Evans and Michael Bird.
Goss, 91, is the foremost authority on local history and brought several items for use in the book, including several pictures of the original THS (1916-1928) that was located where Stumberg Gym sits today.
The Tallassee High School we know "was built in one year and two days," Goss said, after a fire destroyed the original school. The THS building, soon to be demolished and replaced with a state-of-the-art high school, had to be constructed quickly due to the fire and opened in November 1929, according to Mount Vernon Mills briefs. The original, Goss said, was very advanced for its day and even included restrooms -- a rare luxury in the early 20th century.
Tallassee City Schools Board President Don Bryant is also collecting information on the graduating classes from THS and is soliciting any historical documentation from people who may be able to help.
Mrs. Evans is the TIGER TRACKS sponsor at THS and Mr. Bird is one of the music teachers. If you would like to submit information for the book, you have until July 15, 2021. Please email traci.evans@tcschools.com or michael.bird@tcschools.com.