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Monday, October 6, 2008
About Us
Robert E. Lee Senior High School originally a $3.5 million facility, opened in the fall of 1961 under the leadership of Mr. Leslie R. Hinds. The building was to accommodate approximately 2200 students even though less than 2000 students were enrolled in the fall. The high school housed four grade levels: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior.

The new facility consisted of seven pods or sections that were designed around a central courtyard. An interesting note is that when the school opened, there were no doors on the classrooms, and only doorways.


Pictures below: court yard (1961)Then and NOW (2003)
 
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