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Mary Lin History


Miss Mary Lin
Miss Mary Lin was a Teacher for 8 years in the Atlanta Public School System and a Principal for 27 years. She was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Candler Park for 60 years.
In 1929, Atlanta Public Schools opened a new elementary school in the Candler Park neighborhood. Miss Lin was installed as the principal of the new school, and the school was named in her honor.
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SCHOOL SONG
Mary Lin school song was found in a 1949 musical program. Past music teacher Betty Williford shown HERE in this video plays the music.

Your school and my school
Is the school our hearts enfold.
Our school is Lin School,
And we love her Green and Gold!
So let's sing our praises ---
Our love is loyal and true:
All hail the green and golden banner ---
We sing, Lin School, to you!