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Booker T. Washington High School (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Coordinates: 32°24′02″N 85°44′01″W / 32.4006°N 85.7336°W / 32.4006; -85.7336
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Booker T. Washington High is a public high school in Tuskegee, Alabama. Its student body is more than 95 percent Black American and according to U.S. News 100 percent of students are economically disadvantaged.[1] It is named for Booker T. Washington. The school mascot is the Golden Eagle. It opened in 1992[2] in a merger of Tuskegee Institute High, South Macon High School, and D.C. Wolfe High School.[3] The school has faced declining enrollment.[4]

Booker T. Washington High School is at 3803 W. MLK Hwy in Tuskegee. The school colors are purple and gold.

History

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The school opened after Tuskegee Institute closed.[5]

Athletics

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Maurice Heard coached the football team for 10 years.[6] He played football at Tuskegee University and was inducted into its hall of fame for his achievements as a quarterback.[2] He was succeeded by Lawrence A. O’Neal in 2021.[3]

Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Booker T Washington High School in Tuskegee, AL - US News Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Drayton Florence and Maurice Heard to serve as honorary captains Saturday". Tuskegee University Athletics.
  3. ^ a b Gayle, Tim (March 31, 2021). "BTW names Pike Road coordinator as its new head football coach". Montgomery Independent.
  4. ^ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org.
  5. ^ "B.T. Washington Golden Eagles". AHSFHS.org. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "All-Time Roster - Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles Football (Tuskegee, AL)". www.maxpreps.com.
  7. ^ "Alabama High School Football History".

32°24′02″N 85°44′01″W / 32.4006°N 85.7336°W / 32.4006; -85.7336