John I. Leonard Community High School
| John I. Leonard Community High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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4701 10th Avenue Greenacres, Florida, Palm Beach County, 33406 United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°37′50″N 80°06′58″W / 26.63056°N 80.11611°WCoordinates: 26°37′50″N 80°06′58″W / 26.63056°N 80.11611°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public school |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | Palm Beach County |
| Principal | Edward Tierney |
| Enrollment | 2,997 (2013-2014) [1] |
| Color(s) | Orange & Black |
| Mascot | Lancer |
| Newspaper | (offline) The Knight Times Online |
| Website | www.johnileonard.com |
John I. Leonard Community High School is a public high school located in Greenacres, Florida, USA.
History
John I. Leonard Community High School was originally located in an unincorporated area in Lake Worth, Florida and opened in August 1965. The school is named after John I. Leonard who was the Palm Beach County superintendent from 1936 to 1947.[2] On August 7, 1964, Melvin J. Adolphson was named as the first principal of the new school scheduled to open in the fall of 1965.[3]
In January 1994, the school was annexed into the city of Greenacres.[4]
Notable alumni
- Doug Bochtler, former MLB right-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, LA Dodgers, and KC Royals
- Kenrick Ellis, current NFL defensive tackle for the NY Jets
- Kevin Fagan, former NFL defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers
- Pierre Garcon, current NFL wide receiver for the Washington Redskins
- Ryan Hawblitzel, former MLB right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
- Markus White, current NFL defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Notes
- ↑ http://www.palmbeachschools.org/schools/johnileonard.htm
- ↑ John I. Leonard High School
- ↑ The Palm Beach Post (1964)
- ↑ The Palm Beach Post (1997)
References
- John I. Leonard High School. "History & Culture".
- The Palm Beach Post. August 7, 1964. "New Principals Named by Martin". Page 8.
- The Palm Beach Post. June 16, 1997. "Greenacres Mayor: Annex Entire School". Page 1B.