A new batch of yearbooks from Surry County are now available on DigitalNC, courtesy of our partner, Surry Community College. Included in this collection is almost two dozen yearbooks from schools across Surry County, dating from the late 1940s to the late 1960s. Also included is a special yearbook from 2011 that celebrates 50 years of education at Easy Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, N.C.
These yearbooks contain portraits of individuals and their class photos as well. Also included are photographs highlighting clubs and student activities, including clubs, sports teams, and events.
The East Surry High School 50th Anniversary yearbook contains a history of the town of Pilot Mountain since the 18th century, the history of East Surry High School since 1961, and include class photos and list of the graduating classes of every year from 1962 to 2011. Included in the second half of the yearbook are advertisements and photos of families that had multiple generations of students go to East Surry High School.
Follow the links below to browse the yearbooks from the schools included in this batch:
- Knob Whispers [1949, 1956, 1958-1959], Pilot Mountain High School
- The Origo [1958-1961], Westfield High School
- Field-Airs [1953, 1957], Westfield High School
- East Wind [1966-1968], East Surry High School
- The Airmont [1952, 1957, 1959, 1967-1968], Mount Airy High School
- East Surry High School 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition [2011]
These yearbooks are an important addition to our collection on DigitalNC, as they show what life was like in Surry County, and show us what high school meant to Surry County students. To see more from Surry Community College, check out their partner page, or visit their website.