Peck High School--Golden Years Remembered A documented history of a school established to teach African- American students in Fernandina Beach, Florida starting in 1884 through 1929 in an era of segregation. Named after William Henderson Peck, one of the early principals and champions of African-American education in Fernandina Beach. Originally from Washington, D.C., he traveled to Fernandina specifically to educate students. W.H. Peck is recognized as among the Great Floridians of the state. The author, a graduate of Peck High School during the years of segregation, captures the rich legacy of the American story that unfolded during the period. The book is a testament to the dedication and commitment of many people working to build a strong educational organization to transform the lives of black children. Set in the context of local, national and world events, with alumni and staff names, readers will make a connection to those who graduated from what was known as Colored school Number 1, Colored School Number 2 and Peck High School. "The full story of the William Henderson Peck High School has been untold since its founding as Colored School No. 1 to its rich legacy and tradition of nurturance and education. In Annette Myers, we have a celebrated writer and Peckite who knows the history and tells the story of a people, place, and time in the historic city of Fernandina on Amelia Island, Florida. Like so many other stories of African- American experiences and achievements, this story is America's story." -E. Veronica Pace, great-granddaughter of William Henderson Peck "I applaud Mrs. Myers for taking the time to put together this important history noting the early years of Peck High School and other historical events that took place during those times. This is the first published book chronicling the history of Peck High School established years ago to educate colored citizens in the Fernandina Community." -Narvea Clem Gardner, son of Florida Robinson Gardner and great-grandnephew of Father Lewis Cook "Mrs. Myers gives a documented account of the early years of Peck High School plus bits of early Fernandina history, United States history, and the making of African-American history paralleling the golden years of Peck High School. This book is of interest to anyone interested in the history of Peck High School and for generations to come." -Rev. Jeremiah Robinson, Jr., pastor of New Zion Missionary Church "It is important that we document the history of Peck High School before all of our history is lost in time. Thanks to Annette Myers for sharing her knowledge of our history and other bits of local and African-American history." -Neil Frink, Peck High School class of 1959, president of Peck Alumni Association, A.L. Lewis Historical Society, and African-American History of Amelia Island "This book by Annette Myers is an invaluable part of the history of Peck High School including other historical information she has referenced." -Charles L. Albert, Jr., Peck High School class of 1949, president of NCCDC, Peck High School science teacher and former mayor of Fernandina Beach Annette Myers is a National Indie Excellence Award winning author. She is a Fernandina Beach, Florida, native, community activist, and a retired Nassau County educator. She has taught in the public school system of Florida on various levels, including Florida State College of Jacksonville. Since retirement, she has published three non-fiction books about historic American Beach. American Beach lies on the south end of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach. Annette is well-traveled in and out of the United States. Her home is American Beach, in northeast Florida, where she is a long-time property owner and the owner of Martha's hideaway. Her home, Martha's Hideaway, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places October 12, 2001. Annette earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A. & M. University in Tallahassee, Florida, Master of Science degree from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, and her Educational Specialist degree from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is the proud mother of son Donald Myers (wife Dedria), grandchild Delaney Ann Myers and foster daughter Alria Wilson Mundy.