GMS History The History of Greenbrier Military School | Page 6

College, Lacy served as principal of the Greenbrier Presbyterial School until
1906 (Ambler, p. 741). The GMS catalog of 1920-21 shows a picture of Dr. M.
L. Lacy as the founder of the school. Yes, its origins were in 1812, but it was
Dr. Lacy who convinced the citizens of Lewisburg and the Presbytery to
support the boys’ Greenbrier Presbyterial School.
Greenbrier Presbyterial Military School 1908-1920. In 1906, fire destroyed
much of the school, and a new, fireproof building was constructed (GHS
Archives). The Greenbrier Presbytery hired Houston B. Moore as principal.
An energetic and ambitious young man, H.B. Moore took charge. Very
quickly he set the school “upon a prosperous course” and “engaged
competent teachers.” Dr. Lacy stayed on as Bible teacher for several years.
In 1908, military training was
reintroduced (Ambler, p. 741). H.B.
asked his two younger brothers to join
him at the Greenbrier Presbyterial
School, a Military School for Boys. The
Greenbrier Presbyterial Military School
catalog for 1912-13 shows Col. H.B.
Moore as principal and teacher of math
and science. Capt. Joseph M. Moore,
A.B., was assistant principal, and Capt.
D.T. Moore was business manager and
instructor in Bible courses. Maj. E.H.
Huff, B.S. The Citadel 1910, was
Commandant of cadets and teacher of
Three cadets in 1918.
math and military science. There was a
five-member Board of Directors.

Greenbrier Presbyterial Military School.
The two left buildings (1920). The right building was added in 1921.