Oliver P. Morton High School
| Oliver P. Morton High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
6915 Grand Avenue Hammond, Indiana, 46323 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°35′10″N 87°26′26″W / 41.58611°N 87.44056°WCoordinates: 41°35′10″N 87°26′26″W / 41.58611°N 87.44056°W |
| Information | |
| Established | 1937 |
| School district | School City of Hammond |
| Superintendent | Walter Watkins |
| Principal | Greg Easton |
| Teaching staff | 92 |
| Enrollment | 1226 (2013-2014) |
| Color(s) |
Red Gray |
| Athletics conference | Great Lakes |
| Nickname | Governors |
| Rival | Gavit High School, Hammond High School. |
| Website | School website |
| [1] | |
Oliver P. Morton High School is a public secondary school located in Hammond, Indiana. It is part of the School City of Hammond district.
History
The school was established in 1937 at its former location on Marshall Avenue in the Hessville section of Hammond. It became a four year school in 1954.[2] The current facility opened in 1968.[3]
Notable Alumni
- Darrel Chaney, Former professional baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves)
- Stan Perzanowski, Former professional baseball player (Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins)
References
- ↑ "IDOE: Compass". in.gov. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "Our Building, 1937-1991".
- ↑ "A Little About Us".