Marengo
High School was the result of the consolidation of Mud Creek and Jake
Dunning Schools, along with other maneuvers. Mud Creek and Jake Dunning
Schools became Rosenwald School when Roseneald Foundation funds were
matched to build a three-room school building on the Marengo High School
site. This new structure was named Rosenwald School. These funds were
matched by local citizens who were interested in a better community
school.
Principal
Arthur Craig applied to the Rosenwald Foundation for funds and served
as leader during the building of Rosenwald School. The Rosenwald School
was later named Marengo Elementary, Marengo Junior High, and, lastly,
Marengo High School. Mr. J.K. Pearson donated the land.
Early
principals of the school include Professors Arthur Craig, William
Fitts, Washington, Moses Lofton, and Sharpe. Professor J.J. Evans
served as principal from 1944 to 1981, and Marengo High School conducted
its first graduation ceremony in 1948. Also, during his tenure,
Marengo grew from a three-teacher to a forty-teacher school with
approximately 750 students.
Currently, there are approximately 20 teachers and 225 students.
