Booker T. Washington High School is a

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currently located at 6000 College Parkway in

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, and is part of the

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. It was named after the African-American education pioneer

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. The previous location for the school is now in use as the J.E. Hall Center. Booker T. Washington is also the primary location for disabled students in the county.

History

The school first opened in 1916 as a segregated black school and remained that way until 1969, when it was integrated as a result of a federal court order. It moved from its previous location on Texar Drive in 1982 to College Parkway.

Notable alumni

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, University of Texas All-American backstroker, and 1988 Seoul Olympic Silver medalist for the United States in the 4x100-meter medley relay.Reeves, D.C., "Washington Grad Reflects on the Empty Feeling", ''Pensacola News Journal'', Pensacola, Florida, 10 August 2008, pg. 37 *

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References

External links

Booker T. Washington High School websiteEscambia School District
{{authority control Escambia County School District High schools in Escambia County, Florida Public high schools in Florida 1912 establishments in Florida Educational institutions established in 1912 Historically segregated African-American schools in Florida

History

Notable alumni

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