JUNTO ACADEMY, 1839.
This institution, 12 miles northwest from Hillsborough, Orange county, N. C, and 6 miles south of Mason Hall, enjoys a location in the midst of an agreeable neighborhood, surrounded by a pleasant country, which an exceedingly pure and salubrious atmosphere, a peaceful seclusion and other important advantages, combine to render peculiarly eligible and inviting. Here the student is invited by the prospect of study, uninterrupted by ill health, and those other causes which frequently so much retard the progress of youth. Here the path to virtue and honorable distinction lies before him, with few but rural allurements, to withdraw him from the pursuit, with comparatively few temptations to lead him astray.
The student who comes here is forthwith incorporated into a family, which, hitherto, has been a contented and happy one; over whom a parental government is exercised, and a vigilant eye kept. He immediately becomes the subject of all a father's solicitude, exertions and anxieties.
As it is designed that this institution shall be a classical school of the highest grade, classical literature constitutes a distinct department, under the immediate and particular supervision of the Principal himself. Ample provisions are made to prepare students for any of the Universities of the country, or to impart to those who design only to take an academical course, a thorough acquaintance with classical literature.
The English department, which is separate and distinct, is under the direction of an efficient and competent instructor; so that all requisite facilities are afforded for the prosecution of such English studies as are generally prosecuted in Academies of the highest grade.
The Principal is now making extensive additions to his accommodations for boarders; so that in a short time rooms will be open for 18 or 20 boarders. Good board can also be procured in the neighborhood.
Tuition in the Classical Department, per session of 5 months, $12.50.
English Department, $8 per session. Board per month, exclusive of lights, $7.50. The present session will end on the 15th June next.
Those who may wish to correspond with the Principal of this Academy, will please to address him or Postmaster at Junto.
March 9, 1839. D. W. Kerr.
—Raleigh Star, March 20, 1839.
(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies 1790-1840, by Charles L. Coon, 1915)
