After, serving 28 years as, Principal and signing his oldest grandchild’s diploma (Dr. Randall Morgan), Mr. Tatum retired leaving a legacy of Pride and Respect. Mr. H. Theo Tatum was succeeded as principal by the following Principals. Mr. Warren M. Anderson, served from 1961 until 1970. He was followed by Mr. Robert Jones, from 1970 until 1989. Mr. David Williams served from 1989 to 1992 as head Principal. Mr. William Reese Jr. served as head principal from 1992 until 1997. Mr. Edward Lumpkin from 1997 to 1999. Dr. Marion Williams succeeded Mr. Lumpkin and served from 2005. Mrs. Charlotte Wright was the last principal from 2006 to 2012. before the “State take-over” and the school name change.