1964 was a year of prowess, academic and athletically, for the Panthers at McKinley High School. The Panthers made their presence felt nationally in basketball and track and field emerged as a staple for the Panthers. The Panther, 1964, makes all of the noise to show these felines were in their environment.
The Panther, 1957, the McKinley High School Year Book, is a publication of success. The felines were stealthily on the prowl. This is a document of accomplishment in the life of its student body.
1928 marked the first year book by McKinley High School. The 1928 Panther preceded the Great Depression of 1929. The second Panther was published in 1946, the year after World War II. The latest addition of the Panther is from 1953. Coincidentally, this year marked the end of the Korean War. Some of the McKinley graduates served during this conflict. The beauty of the 1953 Panther is there was a flowering of campus organizations which were not present in the earlier Panther editions. The Panthers were flourishing and the Panther, 1953 edition is a testament to this progress.
The Panther 1946, McKinley High School Year Book is another creation by the Panthers who at the time declared, “The highest peaks are still not reached”. This is a rare year book for the times and it was preserved and is now presented for all too see.
The 1959 Paulian, Paul Breaux High School year book, is displayed on the Paul Breaux Webpage. This valuable and extensive addition to the site offer a trove of information for visitors to the website. The Tigers were industrious and ambitious.
There is an enormous difference between a knight and a crusader. The Crusaders at George Washington Carver High School in Breaux Bridge consider the synonym a slight of decorum. They are Crusaders. We are ecstatic to present The Crusader, 1955 edition for everyone to see this proud and industrious group of warriors who strived to make their mark upon the world.
The Hornets at George Washington Carver were a diligent hive. In 1965 they chronicled their activity by constructing a memorable album. They called it Hornets Haven. This was a year to remember.
A gem was found within the rich history of African American high schools. The mine was located in Lafayette, La. The Tigers were found within the jungle, they were fierce and respected for their prowess. A year book, Paulian, 1962 edition, is displayed. The Tigers were on the prowl.
Coach Webster Duncan was a motivator of young boys and girls in Oakdale, Louisiana. His roots were in Morehouse Parish at Morehouse High School where he learned the basics and received his education. This veteran returned home to bestow an everlasting impression upon young students in the Oakdale community. With assistance from his colleagues, he overcame barriers to success and his teams achieved fame in the basketball arena and, subsequently, in life. The Hornets were major players in the Louisiana Interscholastic Athletic and Literary Association State Championship competition. They obtained the Louisiana State Championship title upon two occasions and near misses on several occasions. When his team entered the basketball court, they were the team to beat.
St. Matthew High School was a “Jewel” for people who lived south of Natchitoches, LA. An application for U.S. National Register was submitted for consideration. The Tigers have a compelling story for recognition.
St. Matthew High School alumni applied for recognition in the National Register. A brief description of its mission and goals for the future is displayed.
African American High Schools in Louisiana Before 1970 