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St. Paul Baptist Church-Moorehead Public School

May 15, 2018

St. Paul Baptist Church-Moorehead Public School of Kinder, Louisiana has been added to the National Register of Historic Places portion of the website. This Allen Parish grade school never became a high school, but has been added to the site to provide details about African American education before high school.  Until the establishment of many of the high schools on this site, most education occurred in the church.  1-3 teachers would teach multiple grades in the church pews. This church provided an educational foundation for Kinder’s Carver High School. The 1919 church still stands today alongside the newer church building constructed in the 1960s.

Historical Marker

While much of the information can be found in the Register Write Up, more information can be found in through the Carver High School List of Schools by Parish page.  In many ways, the information obtained from the alumni is stronger. Only by reading the NHRP write up and the Carver High School history side by side can the reader obtain a full spectrum of the education of the Kinder, Louisiana community. The government resource provides a surface understanding of the educational developments in Kinder, Louisiana.

This accentuates the importance we place in compiling and sharing the history of African American High Schools in Louisiana.

 

Eula D. Britton High School, Rayville, Louisiana, Richland Parish

May 6, 2018

dragon 1964 cover

Eula D. Britton High School, Rayville, Louisiana, Richland Parish    The 1964 Dragons  had ideas of greatness and they did succeed at making an impact upon the high school scene in basketball. A golden championship pleased the Dragons and their followers. Their roar extended beyond the time of their reign. Another year book from 1964 was added and this one was gilded in gold. The Dragon reveals itself.

 

Walter L. Cohen High School, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish

April 24, 2018

Hornet Green

Walter L. Cohen High School, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish     Cohen High School has three year books posted from the years immediately preceding their closing.  The years, 1969, 1967 and 1965, were remarkable because of the extensive portrayal of a student body engaged in all aspects of high school life. They leave a trail  scattered with aspirations, pride and hope for the future. There is much to be learned by viewing their site. The Green Hornets make a lasting impression. We feel their lost.

Louisiana High School Desegregation Cases

April 22, 2018

Louisiana Parishes and School Boards have had to deal with school desegregation cases since 1952, when John Hall submitted a case against the St. Helena Parish School board. This case was finally closed this past March 2018, when St. Helena Parish School board achieved its “unitary status”. We have a “Parish Desegregation Status Matrix” from Tulane University’s Cowen Institute For Public Education Initiatives which shows the status of the cases in August 2010. We also have information on a few parishes who have achieved the goal of “unitary status” since the Matrix was built.  The court cases are the beginning of the end for most of the African American High Schools in Louisiana.  The desegregation case section can be found in the HISTORY section of the SIGNIFICANT NOTES.

 

Walter L. Cohen High School, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish

April 19, 2018

Hornet Green

Walter L. Cohen High School, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish   Hornets are difficult to forget because they come with a sting, in this case, a pleasant sting. These green hornets from Walter L. Cohen High School will be remembered for their style. Two year books were added to their page and they are a must see for anyone who dare to view this website. We are very excited to have them as part of the African American high school experience. We will see more from them in the near future.

Charles H. Brown High School, Springhill, Louisiana, Webster Parish

April 11, 2018

Grabbing tiger

Charles H. Brown High School, Springhill, Louisiana, Webster Parish    Charles H. Brown High School took a conciliatory  approach to their situation. Their argument for tolerance and respect as delivered by their student government president was commendable. A proud group of youth with an accomplished record of their own could only add to another institution. The tigers held their heads high, their reality changed. They marched toward the future and their mark will be present into the future. Please review their story because it will give lessons to future generations.

L B Landry High School, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish

April 7, 2018

landry logo

L B Landry High School, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish  Year books were reconstructed for 1969, 1968, 1957 and  1954. Photos from 1940’s show a wide range of extracurricular activities. Viewing the site is a time-travelers delight. L. B. Landry exists today as part of the Landry Walker High School complex. It retains the Landry swagger,  its history endures.

Scottville High School, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish

April 5, 2018

MASCOTScottville High School, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish     “The Pearl of the Gulf Coast”  Scottville High School was confronted with an inclement political climate and adverse social pressure in fulfillment of its destiny. Like a pearl emerging from captivity in an oyster, Scottville High School became a jewel of hope to the local communities. Finally, in 1971 its role changed with the times and there is a glimmer of  its existence today. We salute the Scottville Apaches. The tribe remembers.