It is hoped that the churches of the Convocation will not forget our school at Roanoke Rapids. Mr. Joyner, the Rector, of the congregation there, reports a fine school of over forty pupils under the efficient supervision of a teacher from old Virginia, a Mrs. Pace, a thorough churchwoman of good experience, and one who knows how to win the love of children. There is talk of an effort for another building at the Rapids, a sort of Parish House for clubs and recreations, so as to enlist the interest of young men and women, which means of course bestowing upon them opportunities and privileges for their moral and spiritual betterment. Other plans are on foot for the development of the work at Roanoke Rapids. But money must be secured. Our people must give us their endorsement and sanction for a forward movement by giving us a liberal financial backing. Meantime, let us do what we can for the school. Let our ladies’ auxiliaries not fail to do what they have hitherto done, and, if possible, to increase their contributions.

(Source: “Convocation of Raleigh,” Messenger of Hope, February 1907, 2-3, Newspaper Collection, Diocesan Archives)