Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
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| Established | 1917 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Gregory McCullough |
| Faculty | 65 |
| Students | 1,365 |
| Location | Memphis, Tenn., USA |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Website | [1] |
Central High School is a public high school (grades 9-12) in Memphis, Tennessee located at 306 S. Bellevue blvd., 38104. Often considered the first high school in Memphis, it is often called "THE" High School. It is a part of the Memphis City Schools system where it is recognized as a school specializing in college preparatory programs. The principal is Mr. Gregory McCullough. Central's mascot is the Warrior; the school colors are green and gold.
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[edit] History
Central is considered to be the first high school in Memphis. It has a long-standing tradition of excellence dating back to the founding of the school in 1911[2]. The School is now on the List of Registered Historic Places in Tennessee.
[edit] Academics
Central High School offers a traditional program of academics as well as an Optional (Honors) program. The honors program is mainly for students who don't live in the area around the school. The optional program consists of taking certain classes, maintaining a certain GPA, and qualifying through various qualifying tests. Central offers one of the highest numbers of Advanced Placement classes in the city. Central is also considered to have one of the most rigorous academic progams of the Memphis City High Schools along with White Station and Ridgeway High School.
[edit] Extra-Curricular
Central High school is known for its many clubs in foreign language, volunteer/service, and honor societies. Central's concert choir under the direction of Mr. Gaylon Robinson has won many awards in the state and nation. Central has many athletic teams. The most notable are the bowling, cross country, and track teams. In keeping with being recognized as the first high school in Memphis, the football team, rather than having artwork denoting the "Warrior" mascot, simply has a capital "H", for High School.
[edit] School uniforms
All MCS students are required to wear school uniforms. [3]
Students may wear oxford shirts, polo shirts, turtlenecks, and blouses with "Peter Pan" collars. All shirts must be white. Sweatshirts must be white, black, navy blue, tan or any other colors approved by the individual campus.
Trousers, shorts, skirts, and jumpers must be black, tan, or navy blue. Denim clothing is not allowed.
[edit] Noteworthy Alumni
- Avron Fogelman (Prominent Memphis Businessman)
- Kevin "Ginji" Pickles (Former MGO Superstar)
- Kemmons Wilson (Creator of the Holiday Inn)
- Abe Fortas, Former Supreme Court Justice
- George R. Kelley aka George "Machine Gun" Kelley Barnes (1930's Gangster)
