The Bentley Academy

Here is something I never knew! Did you know that around the turn of the last century, there was a private school held in the DAR Chapter House called the Bentley Academy? It was ran by a man named Professor Robert Ryland Bentley. Some of the finest families in Monroe sent their kids to be … Continue reading The Bentley Academy →

William Care Garnett – First Principal of Monroe City High School?

I would say William C. Garnett would count as Monroe High School's first principal. In the mid 1890's Garnett appeared in Monroe and began work as the Assistant Principal at the "Central High School" which was the combined Parish and City school. When the school split between the parish and city, Garnett was appointed Principal … Continue reading William Care Garnett – First Principal of Monroe City High School? →