Kathleen Senior High School is the second oldest of four

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s in Lakeland,

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. It was originally housed north of its present location, at the site of the current Kathleen Middle School.School Improvement Plans, 2007-2008
Polk County School District

Notable alumni

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, former professional basketball player *

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) *

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, former American football kicker in the National Football League (NFL) *

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player for the

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, former NFL linebacker for the

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, former NFL free safety for the

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, and

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* Alan Mills, Major League Baseball pitcher (1990–2001) *

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* Chris Richard, professional basketball forward *

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-winning journalist *

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References

{{authority control Schools in Lakeland, Florida High schools in Polk County, Florida Public high schools in Florida Educational institutions established in 1928 1928 establishments in Florida