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* [[The Delfonics]], [[R&B]] group<ref name=CainObit>{{cite web|last=Gross|first=Dan|title=Delfonics singer Randy Cain dies at 63|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillygossip/Delfonics_singer_Randy_Cain_dies_at_63.html|publisher=Philadelphia Media Network Inc.|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> |
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* [[Jon Drummond]], Olympic track gold-medalist<ref name=PhillyInq2>{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Ron|title=Jon Drummond Is a Fixture at the Penn Relays|url=http://articles.philly.com/1999-04-22/sports/25521375_1_jon-drummond-leadoff-leg-105th-penn-relays|publisher=Philadelphia Media Network Inc.|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> |
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* [[Ted Eisenberg]], World record-holding breast surgeon<ref name=Records>{{cite web|title=Most breast augmentation surgeries performed: Ted Eisenberg sets world record|url=http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/society/most_breast_augmentation_surgeries_performed_Ted_Eisenberg_sets_world_record_112146.html|publisher=World Records Academy LLC|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> |
* [[Ted Eisenberg]], World record-holding breast surgeon<ref name=Records>{{cite web|title=Most breast augmentation surgeries performed: Ted Eisenberg sets world record|url=http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/society/most_breast_augmentation_surgeries_performed_Ted_Eisenberg_sets_world_record_112146.html|publisher=World Records Academy LLC|accessdate=2 October 2011}}</ref> |
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* [[Chaka Fattah]], U.S. Congressman (D-PA)<ref name=Phila.Inqr>{{cite web|title=Brady: Wilt Needs a Stamp|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/Brady-Wilt-needs-a-stamp.html|publisher=Philadelphia Media Network|accessdate=1 October 2011}}</ref> |
* [[Chaka Fattah]], U.S. Congressman (D-PA)<ref name=Phila.Inqr>{{cite web|title=Brady: Wilt Needs a Stamp|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/Brady-Wilt-needs-a-stamp.html|publisher=Philadelphia Media Network|accessdate=1 October 2011}}</ref> |
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Overbrook High School | |
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| Location | Fifty-ninth and Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Built | 1924 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003313[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
Overbrook High School is an inner-city, public, four-year secondary school in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
School
Overbrook High School is designated by the School District of Philadelphia as Location #402, in the West Region. As of 2005, the school principal of Overbrook is Ethelyn Payne Young.
Enrollment for 2004-05 was 2,075 students in grades 9 through 12). African Americans make up 99% of the student population, with whites, Asians, and Latinos accounting for most of the rest.[2]
Since the 2002-03 school year, Overbrook has required students to wear school uniforms.[3] Shirts may be white or black. Bottoms may be khaki or black.
Notable alumni
Overbrook is perhaps best known for its famous alumni, who include Wilt Chamberlain[4] and Will Smith.[5][6] At least 11 Overbrook alumni have played in the NBA, and the school is ranked sixth in that respect.[6]
- Len Barry, lead singer/songwriter, The Dovells[7]
- John Blake, Jr., jazz violinist; minister [8]
- Jerry Blavat, oldies radio disc jockey
- Bill Bloom, songwriter/musician
- Guion S. Bluford, Jr., space-shuttle astronaut; first African-American in space[9]
- Solomon Burke, soul singer [Attended briefly, but graduated from John Bartram High School[10]
- Bill Cash, Negro League star, Baseball Hall of Famer
- Wilt Chamberlain, NBA basketball legend[4]
- The Delfonics, R&B group[11]
- Jon Drummond, Olympic track gold-medalist[12]
- Bernie Ivens, Notable Basketball Player, Esteemed Math Teacher @ Canterbury School Fort Myers, FL
- Ted Eisenberg, World record-holding breast surgeon[13]
- Chaka Fattah, U.S. Congressman (D-PA)[14]
- Mike Gale, NBA/ABA player[15]
- Bobb Goldsteinn, songwriter/producer; coined term "multimedia"[16]
- The Last Emperor (Jamal Gray), rapper
- Walt Hazzard (Mahdi Abdul-Rahmad), NBA All-Star; UCLA All-American player and coach[17]
- Rosetta Hightower, lead singer, The Orlons[7]
- Wayne Hightower, NBA player; ABA All-star[18]
- Wali Jones, NBA player; Miami Heat executive[19]
- Jacob Landau, nationally recognized artist, teacher[20]
- James Lassiter, film producer; partner in Overbrook Entertainment[21]
- Hal Lear, NBA player[22]
- Lewis Lloyd, NBA player[23]
- Andre McCarter, UCLA All -American basketball and 3-time NCAA Champion; NBA player[24]
- Deworski Odom, American sprinter
- Frank Piasecki, helicopter inventor; National Medal of Technology winner[25]
- Marion Ramsey, film actress
- Malik Rose, NBA player[6]
- Dee Dee Sharp, singer[7]
- Will Smith, Oscar-nominated actor; rapper[5]
- Willie L. Williams, former police commissioner, Philadelphia and Los Angeles[26]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ www.greatschools.net
- ^ www.phila.k12.pa.us
- ^ a b Encyclo of Wold. "Wilt Chamberlain Biography". Encyclo of World Biography -Advameg, Inc. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ a b Fontana, Tony. "Will Smith (I)- Biography". IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ a b c Mazique, Brian. "6. Overbrook High School (Philadelphia, PA)". Bleacher Report, Inc. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ a b c "Cameo Parkway 1957-1957". AlbumLinerNotes.com. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "Performer, Educator and All That Jazz" (PDF). Retrieved 15 February 2013.
- ^ Greene, Nick. "Gioun "Guy" Bluford Biography- NASA". About.com - NYTimes Co. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ "Solomon Burke:Biography from Answers. com". Answers Corporation. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Gross, Dan. "Delfonics singer Randy Cain dies at 63". Philadelphia Media Network Inc. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Reid, Ron. "Jon Drummond Is a Fixture at the Penn Relays". Philadelphia Media Network Inc. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "Most breast augmentation surgeries performed: Ted Eisenberg sets world record". World Records Academy LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "Brady: Wilt Needs a Stamp". Philadelphia Media Network. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ "Mike Gale NBA & ABA Statistics". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ White, Josh. "Did You Know The Fillmore East's Joshua Light Show Really Started Here?". WestView News. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Mahdi Abdul-Rahman NBA & ABA Statistics". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "Wayne Hightower NBA & ABA Staistics". Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "SIXERS: Exclusive interview with Wali Jones - 8/1/2001". NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Pray, Rusty. "Jacon Landau. 83, artist shown in major museums". Philadelphia Media Network Inc. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ "James Lassiter". Imdb.com Inc. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Hal Lear NBA & ABA Statistics". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Jackson, Roger. "Pope, Pols, Black Magic Lewis Lloyd, No. 2 in rebounds and scoring, is Des Moines' latest rage Roger Jackson". SI Vault.com Time Inc. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ Jensen, Mike. "Philly's Andre McCarter recalls John Wooden". Phila. Inquirer. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Piasecki Aircraft Corporation >> About >> PiAC". Piasecki Aircraft Corporation. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Kram, Mark. "Williams, Willie L. 1943-". HighBeam Research, Inc. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
