| East Jefferson High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1955 |
| Type | public |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Location | 400 Phlox Av., Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.A. |
| Colors | Royal Blue and White |
| Mascot | Warriors (Tecumseh) |
East Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Metairie in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1]
East Jefferson High School was built in 1955 in a residential neighborhood. The school serves grades 9-12. It is a part of the Jefferson Parish Public Schools system. The school has a rich music/band tradition. The band is referred to as "The Miracle Band from Warrior Land"
Mike Miley, Miracle Mike at LSU & Annual Sportsmanship award given at LSU in his name, Shortstop for the California Angels, Tragic death in 1976, Airline Park Playground was renamed in his honor.
Ricky Chapagrall and Ronnie Chapagrall, class of 1975, wrote the Bleu Raeders Cadence, a derivative of the East Jeff Cadence (which they also wrote). David Arthur wrote the melodic parts (East Jeff Class of 1977). This cadence was used by the Championship Bleu Raeders Drum and Bugle Corps. This cadence is used by L.S.U., Ole Miss, and schools and colleges along the Gulf Coast.
Michael S. Walsh, (Class of 1974) is an attorney practicing law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Walsh has appeared on Court TV, CNN, Fox News, NBC Today Show and Good Morning America providing commentary on various legal topics.
Leandre Steve Williams, Jr. : EJ 112-119 lbs. Wrestling Captain 1982-85 & Football Defensive end. Former US Marine Security Forces, Boxer & Wrestler: 3rd Place in the West Coast Military Wrestling championship 1990 that advanced him to the World Duels for the Olympics try outs. New Orleans Published Artist "LSW, 504 What Style" know for his Rock N Roll Art, Music productions/Promotions, 504 Rock Art Circus, "504 What Style" Clothing line in 1992 and you can find his art work all over the world. Music Productions: 1996 Recess Records #31 "Second Hand- Puke and Fall over 7", 1997 504 What Style #2 "It Came from 504" Compilation Novak, The Royal Pendletons, Hawg Jaw, Stuck on Stupid,Dulac Swade & Demonixx. 1997 Dumb Ass Records- "Takes a Dummy to know a Dummy" Compilation. 1999 to the present is the artist & road manager for New Orleans Greatest Rock Band "Suplecs". 2005 CD Art for "Poutin' on the outside, Pawty on the inside" and lyrics for the song "Switchblade" on the 2010 Small Stone records- "Suplecs- Mad Oak Redoux". Booking agent & arts for the Americanos & Secret Society in Smaller Lies. Tattoo Artist at NOLA Tattoo & Piercing in New Orleans. Activist & Member of the Southern Louisiana Indian Tribe "United Houma Nation" that you can meet at Every Jazz Fest in the Native American Village. Donates his time and Art to disadvantaged children of our city. As his Journey continues...