Timeline Stories

The first international student graduates from Blue Ridge School. Now approximately 20% of the student body comes from abroad.

The Homan H. Walsh Dormitory was dedicated. Today, Walsh Dorm houses 70% of the Blue Ridge student population.

Hatcher C. Williams was appointed Headmaster and began an influential term that lasted until 1984.

With a student body of only 66 boys, Blue Ridge played its first season of football. Newly appointed Athletic Director James “Stimp” Hawkins coached the team and remained head football coach until 1968.

Academic programs were suspended for the year as BRS converted into an all-boys, college-prep boarding school. Robert A. Wilson was named Headmaster.

A tornado hit Blue Ridge School, killing one, damaging many buildings, and destroying more than 150 trees.

Blue Ridge opened a new academic building, which is still in use today.

Reverend Dewey Loving took the reins of Blue Ridge School and led until 1959. Loving graduated from Blue Ridge in 1923, making him the only alumnus to become our Headmaster.

Mrs. Will Reeves Gregg, a co-founder of the New York Auxiliary, was appointed to the Board of Trustees—one of the first two women to serve the School in that capacity. She was a rock of support and an active Board member until 1984.

The Martha Bagby Battle House, originally known as Memorial Hall, was constructed. It now houses the Admissions, Alumni, and Advancement Offices.