Head of Lee Academy details the reasons behind name change
Represents ‘time we are in,’ looks to future growth
BY DENNIS BRUNSON
dennis@theitem.com
dennis@theitem.com
Posted 7/21/20
Robert E. Lee Academy in Bishopville came into existence in 1965. The reason for that was the desegregation of the public schools, meaning all-white Bishopville High School and all-Black Dennis High School were merged to form what would become …
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