Comments on: Something Must Be Done

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:46:55 +0000

I really wish I could be there! I will unfortunately be out of town. If you make it, I’d really love to hear your impressions!! Thank you so much for being in touch, Bekah. Xo

By: Bekah Caruso

Bekah Caruso — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:30:55 +0000

I hope to attend the event at VB. I lived in Farmville (Prince Edward County), VA, for my early elementary years and have read Kristen’s book.

By: Thomas H neal

Thomas H neal — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:28:02 +0000

In reply to jenniferpuryear.

Your father-in-law is a classmate of my Wife’s at GHS and a dear friend of ours. We grew up in Gallatin and share many of the same memories. I was a Captain during the Korean war but fortunately never got further than Arizona. Bill certainly has multiple gifts in the arts, an excellent writer in addition to being an artist. Small town Gallatin( 3,500 in the late 30’s) was such a wonderful place to spend our formative years.
We have one grandson in a Nashville magnet school. Was in Ensworth but transferred two years ago.

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:13:02 +0000

In reply to Sean Kinch.

Hi Sean! I’m not familiar with that novel – thank you for mentioning it! Xo

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:10:22 +0000

In reply to Thomas H neal.

Thank you so much for being in touch, Thomas, and sharing your experience with me and other Bacon readers. I’ve got two daughters in high school right now, and I can only imagine adding that layer to their experience. I know things aren’t perfect now but I am thankful for progress. Truly, thank you so much for sharing your story. It makes the whole Bacon project feel worthwhile when people comment. Xo

By: jenniferpuryear

jenniferpuryear — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:05:03 +0000

In reply to Sara Bhatia.

I wish you were too, Sara! Road trip? Xo

By: Sean Kinch

Sean Kinch — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:56:17 +0000

Glad to hear that Vandy is hosting Green and discussing this era again. Reminds me of Dennis McFarland’s 2005 novel, PRINCE EDWARD, also worth reading

By: Thomas H neal

Thomas H neal — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:30:27 +0000

Lived in the joining county at the time,Nottaway,and knew the lawyer , Segar Gravitt,who defended Prince Edward and he was a distinguished UVA graduate and brilliant attorney.
Nottoway combined three high schools; Luther Foster, Nottoway High, and Crew High. Three distinct groups which had nothing in common. Was quite a struggle as some of the teachers were not qualified.
Nevertheless we prodded on and succeeded despite of the circumstances. We were one of the few Caucasian families that sent our high school age children to the new integrated high school. A new segregated school was established immediately in Nottoway and is still in existence. Our oldest daughter spent one year in the new Nottoway and went on to UVA early. Second daughter had a tumultuous year as president of the student body ,and went on to graduate from the new Nottoway. She recently retired in Virginia as an MD. Older daughter a prominent attorney in Nashville with Bass-Berry.
My old boss at the time said not to worry, “the cream always rises to the top.”
It was indeed a tragedy for Prince Edward.
It was indeed a tumultuous time in all of Southside Va..My wife is a graduate of Longwood and was the librarian at the new Nottoway High.
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By: Sara Bhatia

Sara Bhatia — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:35:14 +0000

Sounds fascinating– just the kind of social history I love. Wish I were in Nashville to hear her speak!