Booker T. Washington High School (Tuskegee, Alabama)

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Booker T. Washington High is a public high school in Tuskegee, Alabama. Its student body is more than 95 percent African American and according to U.S. News 100 percent of students are economically disadvantaged.[1] It is named for Booker T. Washington. The school mascot is the Golden Eagle. It opened in 1992[2] in a merger of Tuskegee Institute High, South Macon High School, and D.C. Wolfe High School.[3] The school has faced declining enrollment.[4]

Booker T. Washington High School is at 3803 W. MLK Hwy in Tuskegee. The school colors are purple and gold.

History[]

The school opened after Tuskegee Institute closed.[5]

Athletics[]

Maurice Heard coached the football team for 10 years.[6] He played football at Tuskegee University and was inducted into its hall of fame for his achievements as a quarterback.[2] He was succeeded by Lawrence A. O’Neal in 2021.[3]

Alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/alabama/districts/macon-county/booker-t-washington-high-239[bare URL]
  2. ^ a b "Drayton Florence and Maurice Heard to serve as honorary captains Saturday". Tuskegee University Athletics.
  3. ^ a b Gayle, Tim. "BTW names Pike Road coordinator as its new head football coach". Montgomery Independent.
  4. ^ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org.
  5. ^ https://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/teampage.asp?Team=B.T.%20Washington
  6. ^ "All-Time Roster - Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles Football (Tuskegee, AL)". www.maxpreps.com.
  7. ^ "Alabama High School Football History".

Coordinates: 32°24′02″N 85°44′01″W / 32.4006°N 85.7336°W / 32.4006; -85.7336


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