LCTS/THS INC

LCTS/THS INC

A non-profit organization organized to award scholarships and certificates of merit to outstanding students who are descendants of former students and faculty members of Lamar County Training School and Todd High School. To issue awards and certificates of recognition to teachers and former teachers and to other outstanding citizens. To preserve and maintain the dignity and educational heritage of Lamar County Training School and Todd High School. To Promote love and understanding among club members and among all mankind. To inspire and encourage students of Lamar County in particular, to develop to their fullest potential, because students of today are the leaders of tomorrow. lctsthsinc@gawab.com 205 409-4110 Biographical Sketch of Lamar County Training School/ Todd High School (1928 – 1969) The educational school system in Lamar County began late in the 1800’s or early in the 1900’s. One room schoolhouse was in existence throughout the county. Their basic curriculum was the 3 R’s, reading, writing, and arithmetic. In 1928 Ms. R. Todd and her sister Ms. Z Todd came to Lamar County as educators. Ms R. Todd came as Supervisor of Instructions in the schools. The Todd sisters came to Lamar County with a vision to help meet the needs of the Black citizens of the county. Not only were they concerned about educational system here, but also the social and economical system. As the children began to learn and advance in their studies, it became apparent that the Black students needed a greater challenge, they needed a high school. Ms. Ruby being the visionary that she was petitioning the Alabama State Department to be granted licenses to begin a high school. In 1935 the license was granted and the school known as Lamar County Training School, it was the youngest Training School in the state. In 1936 the L C T S held its first graduating exercise, with eight seniors. In 1937 a Vocational Building was erected. In 1938 a Science room was added. In 1940 a new dormitory was constructed for women teachers and boarding girls. In 1941 a new three-room elementary school was added. Along with hot and cold running water for the Home Economic Department. This department was used as a canning center to supply canned foods for the school lunchroom throughout the county. In 1962 a new high school was built, and LCTS was renamed to Todd High. Todd High continued to operate until 1969 when segregation became illegal.