Black History Month: Mary Washington Howe was the first female principal at Williston Grammar School

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Mary Washington Howe started teaching at Williston Grammar School in 1874. During her time, she became the first and only female principal of the school. Howe held that position for 22 years. To honor her dedication to education, the Mary Washington Howe Pre-K Center was named…

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