Construction

In early 1925, construction of the new Clemmons school began. It was designed by the well-known architectural firm Northup & O’Brien and constructed by Boyles Building Company at a cost of $100,000. Southern Public Utilities Company brought electric power to the school and the immediate village from the nearby Idols Power Plant on the Yadkin River. Unfortunately, the school was not totally complete when the school opened in the fall, so temporary shacks had to be hastily built to accommodate some of the classes.

The New Facilities

The new facility featured 16 classrooms, domestic science rooms, a library, a music room, and an 800-seat auditorium that doubled as a chapel and community gathering space. The students were most excited about the indoor restrooms, drinking fountains, and a central coal-heated radiator system which made it one of the most advanced educational facilities in the region.  The desks were originally nailed to the floor.  The wooden floors were periodically oiled to maintain their shine. However, this practice soon stopped when they realized it was a fire hazard. Due to the size of the new school, it extended its boundaries to include many of the students from Hanestown, South Fork and Muddy Creek. When the school opened, it became the first Forsyth County school to be accredited such that graduates could enter colleges and universities without examination.  This attracted students from a broad area since it gave them a great opportunity to attend college.