Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School
Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School is a high school in Tremé, New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] It opened in 1947 as the second high school in New Orleans open to African-Americans. It was named after Joseph S. Clark, the first president of the Southern University at Baton Rouge.[2] The ReBirth Brass Band formed in 1983 at the school.[1] It operates as a charter school operated by Firstline Schools.[3]
Notable alumni
- John Bagneris, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 100 in eastern Orleans Parish since 2016
- Monk Williams, American football player
Roosevelt Taylor, Football Player Floyd Young Football Player Michael Haynes Football Player Kermit Ruffin, Musician
References
- ^ a b Wyckoff, Geraldine. "Next up: The Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival!" (Archive) Louisiana Weekly. December 5, 2011. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
- ^ "The History of Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School." (Archive) Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School. Retrieved on March 17, 2013.
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