Recollections of a Long Life (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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An inside look at how an Episcopal high school was born and shaped by faith, leaders, and hard work.

Foundations of Faith and Learning traces the origins of the Episcopal High School in Virginia, from its earliest plans to its first years of teaching. The narrative centers on mission, leadership, and the people who helped the school take its first steps, including the role of rector Rev. Wm. N. Pendleton and the early faculty who built its program.

• How the school opened in 1839 with thirty-five students and four teachers, and the costs that came with the first session.
• The impact of strong religious life and notable teachers, some of whom would become important church leaders.
• The challenges the school faced, including financial strain and the 1844 suspension, tied to rapid growth and fundraising.
• The reopening in 1845 and the evolving structure of the curriculum, dormitory arrangements, and faculty loyalties.

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