Timeline Stories

The Gibson Memorial Chapel was named a Virginia Historic Landmark.

The Hatcher C. Williams Library and the Administration Center were dedicated.

Dr. Edward McFarlane is appointed Headmaster. He served until 2000.

History Teacher Jordan C. Churchill retired following a 57-year career.

The Barons basketball team won its first State Championship.

The multi-million dollar Massey Athletic Complex was completed and named for Bill Massey ’70.

Our wrestling team, coached by Dick Glover, finished with a 12-2 record and won the National Prep Tournament.

Blue Ridge School’s first art exhibition, featuring the work of 160 professional artists and 29 BRS students. The show has become an annual tradition.

Blue Ridge School hired Mrs. Alice Wesley Ivory, its first African-American teacher. She led the Art Department and her own work was displayed in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

George P. Mayo Hall was constructed. Mayo Hall holds the auditorium, dining hall and administrative offices.