Letter to the editor

Reddick High School originated in 1927 to serve the north Marion County small communities of Reddick, McIntosh, Lowell, Martin, Orange Lake, Boardman, Irvine and Flemington. The alumni of these small communities have still gathered for a reunion on a yearly basis, except for the COVID period.  

In 1957 the school was renamed North Marion High School. The school eventually consolidated three high schools-Reddick Terriers, Anthony Red Devils and Ft. McCoy Pirates and they chose Colts for their new mascot. The new school was being built and the first class of Seniors in 1964 graduated in the new auditorium, but never attended classes there as the buildings were not completed in time that year.  

The idea came about to establish a scholarship in memory of those Reddick High School Terriers. The Reddick High School Reunion Scholarship was established to recognize a worthy North Marion High School Senior. This is the fourth year that the $1000 scholarship has been presented. Those Seniors wishing to apply should contact Dana Spencer NMHS for information Dana.spencer@marion.k12.fl.us and 352-671-6010.

Janice Ray