Poarch Stories: Consolidated Schoolhouse Part 4

Today, we're continuing our conversation about the Consolidated School. Ronnie Jackson and Kent McGhee join us to discuss her time attending the Consolidated School and how it differs from school life today. The two men reminisce about their time in school, from their first jobs to what they're doing now.

[0:50] - Kent introduces himself.

[1:50] - Ronnie introduces himself.

[9:00] - Kent reminisces about how much things have changed.

[12:20] - There wasn't room for dances and events at the school.

[14:22] - The school was heated by coal heaters.

[16:50] - There were no problems for Kent and Ronnie when they switched schools.

[20:12] - The Consolidated School shut down because it was no longer feasible.

[23:00] - When Ronnie first started working, he was put in charge of recreations.

[29:32] - After the school closed, it was where the council met.

[33:55] - Ronnie takes us through his career.

[37:30] - Kent details his career.

[42:32] - The community built the current ball field.

[48:36] - A lot of things have changed in the community.