Melbourne High School (Melbourne, Florida)
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| Type | Public secondary |
|---|---|
| Principal | Jim Willcoxon |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Melbourne, Florida, USA |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
Melbourne High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in Melbourne, Florida, United States. The high school's current principal is Jim Willcoxon. The school's mascot is the bulldog.
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[edit] History
The original high school was built on New Haven Avenue in 1926, It is now the Henegar Center. In 1948, the old Eau Gallie High School on Pineapple Avenue closed. Their former students were bused to Melbourne High.[1] Rotary chartered their first Interact service club ever at the school in 1962.
There were race riots in during the period of integration from 1969-1972.[2]
[edit] Campus
In 2008, the school installed an artificial turf football field[3] and a new gym.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Bill Nelson, 1960, US Senator from Florida, President of Key Club International service club 1959-1960
[edit] References
- ^ EG Trail accessed February 28, 2008
- ^ Florida Today obit on former superintendent accessed December 6, 2007
- ^ - "Local turf fields get the lead out"
[edit] External links
- Official School Website
- Class of 1968 Melbourne High School Reunion Website
- Melbourne High School forum on Florida Today
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