Rome High School

Rome High School was part of the educational history of Lawrence County, Ohio, and these photographs preserve memories of its students and school activities. This collection brings together three glimpses of school life across two decades: the Rome Rural High School senior class of 1926, the Rome High School basketball team recognized as the 1944–1945 Lawrence County League champions, and the Rome High School Class of 1946.

One contributor recalls that the old Rome High School stood where Fairland East is today, providing a connection between the earlier school and a more familiar local landmark. The photographs were shared by Barbara Ward, Carla Ferguson, and Becky Bame Wilkinson through The Lawrence Register Facebook group. For former students, their families, and anyone researching Lawrence County school history or genealogy, these images offer a chance to recognize faces, remember classmates, and preserve the stories behind the photographs for future generations.

Rome Ohio High School 1946 — Class of 1946, the old Rome High School, it was where Fairland East is today. Then it was Fairland # 4 when I was in grade school. My mother, Edna Dillon...Photo courtesy of Barbara Ward from the Facebook Group The Lawrence Register Sept. 2020

Rome High School – 1944–1945 Lawrence County League Champions

Rome Ohio High School 1944-1945 — Rome HS - 1944-45 Lawrence County League Champs. My father-in-law George Elmer Ferguson is holding the ball. Don't know who anyone else is. Submitted by Carla Ferguson on the Lawrence Register Facebook group in 2016.

Rome Rural High School – Senior Class of 1926

Rome Rural High School Senior Class 1926, Submitted by Becky Bame Wilkinson on the Lawrence Register Facebook Group in 2013

Related Lawrence County History

Rome High School was an important part of the Rome Township community in Lawrence County, Ohio. Families researching former students, teachers, and local school history may also be interested in the following historical collections.

Pioneers of Rome Township — A historical account of early Rome Township families, their settlements, and community life.
Townships of Lawrence County, Ohio — Historical information about the county's fourteen townships, including Rome Township.
Historic Schools of Lawrence County, Ohio — A collection of school histories, photographs, and articles from communities throughout Lawrence County.

These records and photographs help preserve the history of local education and provide valuable connections for families researching their Lawrence County ancestors.

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