Learn about William B. Wade Elementary School
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A lifetime resident of Charles County, William B. Wade was extremely active in the community and believed strongly in a quality educational system.
Wade, who was known as “Willie” to his friends, was born November 10, 1881 in Hughesville, Maryland. He lived in Hughesville until his death on July 11, 1964.
Wade was active in a number of different organizations throughout his life. In 1932 he was appointed to the Board of Directors at Physician’s Memorial Hospital in La Plata. He also organized the Knights of St. John No. 309 and was an active member of the Republican Central Committee.
The Governor of Maryland appointed Wade to serve as a member of the Charles County Board of Education from 1951 to 1957. While on the Board, Wade helped open a new school in the Malcolm area of Charles County, which gave many minority teachers an opportunity to acquire professional positions in the county. Malcolm Elementary School served as a public school for blacks from 1955 to 1967.