CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE)

'Central High School' is a public high school (grades 9-12) in Memphis, Tennessee located at 306 South Bellevue Boulevard, 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.

Contents

History

Academics

Extra-Curricular

Noteworthy Alumni

External links

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.

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.

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. Additionally, the Warrior Marching Band has kept a winning tradition by marching in the Krewe of Rex parade in New Orleans, LA for the annual Mardi Gras celebration, and also Ireland for St. Patricks Day parades. Central also has a stellar track team, known for being #1 in the state, and conditioning a number of alumni for Olympic competitions.
Lastly, 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 THE'H'igh School.

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

★ Charita Moses (Miss Tennessee and Miss USA 2nd Runner up)

★ Lashundra "Trenyce" Cobbins from c/o 1998 (American Idol Participant and Singer)

★ Devin Crutcher from c/o 1998(Band member on "Making the Band" on MTV)

★ Sherry Mathis (Broadway star, soap opera star-Search For Tomorrow)

★ Machine Gun Kelly (famous 1920s gangster)

External links

★ Central High School

★ Class of '77

★ Memphis Central High School Class of '63