The first school session in the new town of Rocksprings was held in a frame house surrounded by a strong rock wall during the winter of 1891-92. Its teachers were Mr. Cole and Mr. Vaughn, whose strong voice served instead of a bell to call "Books." Pupils came from the families of Abner Benton, Mr. Buswell, John Campbell, Charlie Cooper, Julian Gill, West Hill, O. W. Holmes, George Maul, J. R. Sanford, Reuben Stewart, J. R. Sweeten, and Ira Wheat. This school was succeeded by the Gem City Academy, which had 111 students in its second term.