Julian High School (Chicago)
Julian High School | |
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Chicago Public League | |
Team name | Jaguars |
Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
Yearbook | Catalyst[4] |
Website | pljulianhs |
Percy Lavon Julian High School (commonly known as Julian High School) is a
History
Julian was officially established in August 1974 when community members requested to James F. Redmond, General Superintendent of Chicago Schools
Prior to its construction and opening, the school was often referred to as the 103rd and Dan Ryan Site High School by city and school officials. The school opened for students on September 3, 1975[10] and was renamed after Percy Lavon Julian by the school's founding principal Dr. Edward H. Oliver. Oliver served as principal of the school from its opening in 1975 until June 1991;[11][12] the longest to serve as principal of Julian.
Other Information
On October 22, 2013, twenty–nine students were arrested and charged with mob action after a fight involving a large group took place at the school. The fight was believed to be between members of rival street gangs.[13][14]
Athletics
Julian competes in the
Notable alumni
- Corwin Brown – (class of 1988), NFL football player, (New England Patriots).
- Jason Burns (attended) – NFL football player, (Cincinnati Bengals).
- Sean Dockery – (class of 2002), IBL basketball player, Edmonton Chill.[16]
- Howard Griffith – (class of 1986), NFL two-time Super Bowl champ with the Denver Broncos.
- Byron Irvin – (class of 1984), NBA basketball player, Washington Bullets.[17]
- BJ the Chicago Kid (Bryan Sledge) – (class of 2003), singer-songwriter.[citation needed]
- Danny Walters – (class of 1978), NFL football player, (San Diego Chargers).
- Chris Washington – (class of 1979), NFL football player, (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
References
- ^ "Home - Principal's Message - Percy L. Julian High School". www.pljulianhs.net.
- ^ "High School Code Search". College Board. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- ^ "Institution Summary for Julian High School". AdvancED profile. North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ "Reconnect with friends from Classmates Test High School, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more". Classmates.com.
- ^ "Error | Chicago Public Schools". www.cps.edu.
- ISBN 9780309030991– via Google Books.
- ^ Drugs in Our Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- ^ Chicago Public Schools: Ensuring Diversity in Selective Enrollment and Magnet Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- ISBN 9781349041848– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9781291909333– via Google Books.
- ^ Journal of the House of Representatives, 1991. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ Legislative Digest ... General Assembly, State of Illinois, Volume 3, 1991. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ "29 students charged in Percy Julian High School fight | ABC7 Chicago | abc7chicago.com". ABC7 Chicago.
- ^ "29 Students Arrested In Massive Brawl At South Side High School". HuffPost. October 23, 2013.
- ^ "IHSA". www.ihsa.org.
- ^ McGavin, Patrick Z. (February 15, 2001). "Raw Footage: Reality TV finds the fascination in high school basketball". Chicago Reader. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- DNAInfo. Archived from the originalon December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Walt Lemon, Jr. bio". BradleyBraves.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ WALTER LEMON JR. LOOKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH THE WINDY CITY BULLS - “IT’S BEEN ABOUT PLAYING TOGETHER, UNSELFISH BASKETBALL AND THAT HAS TO START WITH ME.” - WALTER LEMON JR..Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ WGN (Chicago) Walter Lemon Jr. completes memorable day by helping the Bulls to a win.Retrieved November 14, 2019.