East Jefferson High School
| East Jefferson High School | |
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| Address | |
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400 Phlox Av. , United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | public |
| Established | 1955 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and White |
| Mascot | Warriors (Tecumseh) |
East Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Metairie in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1]
East Jefferson High School was built in 1955 in a residential neighborhood. The school serves grades 9-12. It is a part of the Jefferson Parish Public Schools system. The school has a rich music/band tradition. The band is referred to as "The Miracle Band from Warrior Land"
Notable alumni
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- Neil Benard is the drummer for New Orleans based band Slang Angus, and for New Orleans based band Punch People.
- Matthew Brunson is the bass player for Kingdom of Sorrow and former guitarist for Shedding Old Skin. He attended the school, but graduated elsewhere.
- Randy Hilliard was an American football defensive back who played for three teams with the National Football League.
- Art Lentini (Class of 1971) served as a Republican in the Louisiana State Senate from Jefferson Parish from 1996-2008. He practices law in Metairie.[2]
Michael S. Walsh, (Class of 1974) is an attorney practicing law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Walsh has appeared on Court TV, CNN, Fox News, NBC Today Show and Good Morning America providing commentary on various legal topics.
Mr. Walsh was appointed by Justice Katherine (Kitty) Kimbal to serve on the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Walsh has served in this capacity since 2004. A 1983 graduate of the LSU Law Center, Mr. Walsh is a member of the Louisiana and Texas Bar Associations. Mr. Walsh is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Middle, Eastern and Western District Courts of Louisiana, the Southern District of Mississippi and the Southern District of Texas.
Mr. Walsh is currently the Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association, a Past President of both the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Baton Rouge Bar of Criminal Justice and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Walsh is currently serving as a Director-At-Large of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Baton Rouge Bar Foundation. Mr. Walsh also serves as a member of the Executive Board of the Istrouma Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and is a veteran of the United States Army.
Mr. Walsh is a past Chairman of the Board of the Capital Area Family Violence Intervention Center, Inc. having served in that capacity during the acquisition of the present Battered Women's Shelter.
Mr. Walsh has been active in the litigation of numerous constitutional issues and is currently representing multiple clients who are being investigated and prosecuted by the Federal Government.
- Neil Reed (basketball) was most recognized for his choking incident with coach Bob Knight while attending Indiana University. Locals consider him one of the greatest in New Orleans metro history. He was named Louisiana Player of the Year in 1994 and was a two-time state MVP.
- Otis Smith (football) is a former American football cornerback, and current a current defensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
- Rock Whittington is the guitarist for New Orleans based band Punch People, and former guitarist for Equal Vision Records band Damiera.
- Joseph Winn was drafted 275 overall pick by the Chicago Whitesox in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.
- Marty Wetzel class of 1977 played for the New York Jets.
- Joe Brockhoff class of 1956. Head Baseball Coach at Tulane University from 1975-1993. Brockhoff also played baseball in the New York Yankees organization.
Ricky Chapagrall and Ronnie Chapagrall, class of 1975, wrote the Bleu Raeders Cadence, a derivative of the East Jeff Cadence (which they also wrote). David Arthur wrote the melodic parts (East Jeff Class of 1977). This cadence was used by the Championship Bleu Raeders Drum and Bugle Corps. This cadence is used by L.S.U., Ole Miss, and schools and colleges along the Gulf Coast.
References
- ^ "Metairie CDP, Louisiana." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 23, 2009.
- ^ "Senate District 10". enlou.com. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
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