Emsley A. Laney High School facts for kids
"Laney High School" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Lucy Craft Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia.
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2700 N College Rd
28405
United States
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| Coordinates | 34°17′51″N 77°52′22″W / 34.2975729°N 77.8728835°W |
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| Type | Public high school secondary school |
| Motto | Our Treasure is Knowledge |
| Established | 1976 |
| School district | New Hanover County Schools |
| Superintendent | Charles Foust |
| CEEB code | 344349 |
| Principal | Danny Little |
| Teaching staff | 112.22 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| Number of students | 2,248 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.03 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Campus size | 26.477 acres |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) |
| Sports | basketball, baseball, cross country, cheerleading, football, golf, lacrosse, swimming, softball, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling |
| Mascot | Buccaneer |
| Nickname | Buccaneers |
Emsley A. Laney High School, often called Laney High School, is a public high school in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the New Hanover County Schools system. The school is well-known because Michael Jordan, a famous basketball player, went there.
History of Laney High School
Laney High School opened its doors in 1976. The school was named after Emsley Armfield Laney. He was an important business and community leader in Wilmington for many years. Mr. Laney was also a member of the school board for over 30 years. During some of that time, he served as the chairman.
Famous People Who Went to Laney High
Many talented people have graduated from Laney High School. These former students are called "alumni." Here are some of the notable alumni:
- Kadeem Allen: A professional basketball player. He plays for Hapoel Haifa in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- David Bostian: A professional wrestler who works for WWE. His wrestling name is Myles Borne.
- Arnold Brown: A former defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
- Dondi E. Costin: A major general in the United States Air Force.
- Jeff Ferrell: A former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Kitwana Jones: A former linebacker in the Canadian Football League.
- Larry Jordan: A former professional basketball player and executive. He is Michael Jordan’s brother.
- Michael Jordan: One of the most famous basketball players ever. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He is also a successful businessman.
- Greg Lindquist: An artist who lives and works in New York.
- Leroy Smith: A professional basketball player.
- Lara Trump: A television producer and campaign adviser. She is the daughter-in-law of Donald Trump.
- Kevin Whitted: A professional basketball player and coach.
- Tamera Young: A player in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association).
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