Record #:

7031

Author(s):

Cruze, Sidney

Abstract:

Laurinburg Institute in Scotland County is the oldest private African American boarding school in the country. Founded with Booker T. Washington's help, the institute celebrated its one hundredth anniversary in September 2004. The school is a quiet learning haven for inner-city youth. Since 1963, graduates who have gone on to receive college degrees total 83 percent.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 37 Issue 2, Feb 2005, p12-14, il

Subject(s):

African Americans--Education--Laurinburg