Celebrating 75 Years at The King George Historical Society

The Ralph Bunche Alumni Association (RBAA) accepted a Resolution signed by King George County Board of Supervisor’s Chairman, T.C. Collins and presented by County Administrator, Mr. Matthew Smolnik, which stated,

“ A RESOLUTION OF THE KING GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOGNIZING THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF RALPH BUNCHE HIGH SCHOOL: WHEREAS, Ralph Bunche High School was constructed as a result of Margaret Smith, et al. v. School Board of King George County, Virginia, et al., Richmond Civil Action No. 631; and, WHEREAS, Ralph Bunche High School replaced King George Training School, originally called Edge hill Training School, built in 1916; and, WHEREAS, Ralph Bunche High School was named in honor of Dr. Ralph Bunche, a notable scholar, statesman, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950; and, WHEREAS, Ralph Bunche High School was dedicated on September 2, 1949; and, WHEREAS, Ralph Bunche High School served African American students until 1968 upon full integration of King George County Schools; and, WHEREAS, the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association was established in 1975 to preserve the heritage and legacy of Ralph Bunche High School; and, WHEREAS, Ralph of Historic Places on May 1, 2006; and, WHEREAS, September 2, 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Ralph Bunche High School; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the King George County Board of Supervisors hereby declares September 2, 2024 as “Ralph Bunche Dedication Anniversary Day” in King George County. The RBAA is busy fundraising to build a Museum! Follow the progress at www.rbaa1949.org.

Matt Smolnik and Claudette Jordon

Members of the BOS and Members of the RBAA