E. L. Justus dedicated more than 60 years to Henderson County education. Principal of Flat Rock from 1932 - 1960 and East High principal from 1960 - 1969. Served on the school board from 1970 - 1986. Mr. Justus was "a class act, a gentleman, an educator." "He had the interests of children at heart. He had an aura of kindness."