In 1997, he again drew national attention after he was elected superintendent of Randolph County's school district.
In 1890, he was elected superintendent of schools, but resigned on January 1, 1892, to accept the offer of judge of the county court.
In 1869, he was elected superintendent of the Bellevue public schools.
He was elected general superintendent in 1908, remaining in that position through 1911.
White was elected superintendent of schools of Hickory County in 1887.
"Being elected superintendent, to actually be able to do something, allowed me to say something," he said.
He was elected general superintendent at the 1960 General Assembly.
He withdrew his name after John Bowling was elected general superintendent and then declined to serve.
He was elected general superintendent in 1911, and continued in office until his death in 1918.
He was elected general superintendent in 1952 and served in this position until retirement in 1968.
