Add to ORKGThis undated photograph shows the school class at Wilmont with Inez D. Cathey (1888-1918) as teacher and is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the photograph is written “Mrs. Inez D. Cathey Sylva, NC and school of Wilmont NC. Dec 9, 1909 - September 13, 1915.” William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) was born in the Qualla community of Jackson County, NC. Bird served Western Carolina University in various capacities during his long career. Bird’s roles at WCU included head of the English Department, Dean of Men, Acting President, and President. In 1963, he published The History of Western Carolina College: The Progress of an Idea. He was married to Myrtle Wells (1891-1983)