Watson Chapel Academy
| Watson Chapel Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Route 7, Sulphur Spring Road , | |
| Coordinates | 34°11′19″N 92°04′10″W / 34.1887184°N 92.0694878°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1971 |
| Closed | 1985 |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
Watson Chapel Academy, better known as Chapel Academy (CA) was a private school in the Watson Chapel neighborhood of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It was founded in 1971 as a segregation academy, which provided a means for white parents to keep their children from attending integrated public schools.[1]
History
Chapel Academy opened in 1971 with 199 students, along with nearby Jefferson Prep as one of two segregated alternatives to integrated public schools. The school was a member of Mid-South Association of Non-Public Schools, which primarily sponsored athletics.[2] Chapel Academy closed in 1985.[3]
Notable people
Tim Storm, professional wrestler[4]
References
- ^ "Private School Movement". Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Private School Group Formed". Camden, Arkansas: Camden News. June 25, 1973. Retrieved 21 June 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Private Schools". 3 August 1988. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Breaking news: Tim Storm defeats Jax Dane in Sherman, TX to become the new NWA World's Heavyweight Champion!!!". 22 October 2016.