Chadsey Senior High School was a public secondary school in
Detroit
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Michigan
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History
Chadsey Senior High School was named in honor of
Charles E. Chadsey - Superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools, 1912–1919; Chadsey High was constructed and organized in 1931. Since the school was not ready for occupancy on opening day, Chadsey's sessions were held - following dismissal of younger students - at adjacent Munger Intermediate School. Finally, on October 12, 1931, construction was completed and Chadsey High School began operation.
The date of occupancy -
Columbus Day
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...
- inspired nicknames; for the athletic teams: the Explorers; the school newspaper: The Navigator; the school annual: The Compass, and Discovery: Chadsey's literary magazine. Fittingly, the school colors chosen for Chadsey High were those under which Columbus sailed: the vermilion and gold of
Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
's
Ferdinand and Isabella.
Chadsey High School added one half-grade of secondary classes, each semester until January 1934; the first graduating class celebrated its matriculation in June 1934. Chadsey High School was first accredited by the
University of Michigan
, mottoeng = "Arts, Knowledge, Truth"
, former_names = Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania (1817–1821)
, budget = $10.3 billion (2021)
, endowment = $17 billion (2021)As o ...
in 1934, and by the
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
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in 1939.
The Detroit school district underestimated the impact of population decline in the City of Detroit and failed to proactively manage reduction in staff and facilities; an emergency manager was appointed. The district's $285-million deficit for 2009-2010 led to the layoff of nearly 1,900 teachers and administrators; the financial difficulties also forced the closing of 29 educational facilities, including Charles E. Chadsey High School. Munger Elementary-Middle School is located on the former site.
Its neighborhoods were assigned to the
Southwestern High School zone. Students began attending regular classes there in September 2009.
The school has been demolished as of February 9, 2011. The land was needed so Detroit Public Schools can build a new $22.3 million school on the property. Local artisans are being allowed to pick through the rubble for pieces of 1920s limestone for a community garden.
The track and field program won the girl's state championship in 1982.
Notable alumni
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Marion Barber, Jr. (1978) former
NFL running back (
New York Jets 1982-1988) and father of NFL players
Marion Barber III and
Dominique Barber.
*
Jerome Davis (1993) was a former
NFL and
CFL
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offensive tackle for the
Detroit Lions,
Calgary Stampeders
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,
San Francisco 49ers
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,
Toronto Argonauts
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and the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Andrew Davison
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, former NFL player
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Karen Dennis
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(1966) head coach of the United States women's national team that competed in the 2000 Olympic Games and head women's track coach at
Ohio State University
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; in 2005, Dennis was promoted to head coach of the OSU women’s track team.
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Ray Hill (1993) was a former
NFL safety
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for the
Buffalo Bills and the
Miami Dolphins
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.
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Renaldo Hill
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(1996) was a former
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Arizona Cardinals,
Oakland Raiders,
Miami Dolphins
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,
Denver Broncos
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and the
New Orleans Saints
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.
*
Johnny Lipon
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(1943) was a former
MLB
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player for the
Detroit Tigers,
Boston Red Sox
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St. Louis Cardinals
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, and the
Cincinnati Reds.
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Dan Roundfield
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(1971)
NBA basketball player
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Bruce Thornton
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Thornton received a Bachelor of Arts in Latin from the Univers ...
(1975) was a former
NFL and
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defensive end
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for the
Dallas Cowboys
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,
St. Louis Cardinals
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,
Chicago Blitz
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, and the
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Michael Westbrook
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(1990) was a former
NFL wide receiver for the
Washington Redskins
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and the
Cincinnati Bengals.
*
Freeman White NFL and
CFL
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tight end
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for the
New York Giants and the
Ottawa Rough Riders.
References and notes
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Former high schools in Michigan
Educational institutions established in 1931
1931 establishments in Michigan
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Educational institutions disestablished in 2009
2009 disestablishments in Michigan
Buildings and structures demolished in 2011
School buildings completed in 1931