James B. Dudley High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids James B. Dudley High School |
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1200 Lincoln St.
27401
United States
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| Coordinates | 36°03′36″N 79°45′52″W / 36.0600°N 79.7645°W |
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| School type | Public |
| Founded | 1929 |
| School district | Guilford County Schools |
| CEEB code | 341605 |
| Principal | Lisé Timmons-Mclaughlin |
| Teaching staff | 90.21 (FTE) |
| Enrollment | 1,375 (2018–19) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.24 |
| Schedule type | Block |
| Schedule | Traditional (Late August–Early June) |
| Hours in school day | Monday–Friday, 9:15 A.M.–4:20 P.M. |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | NCHSAA All-Metro 4A |
| Sports | 15 varsity teams (7 male, 8 female) |
| Nickname | Panthers |
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James Benson Dudley Senior High School and Gymnasium
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James Benson Dudley Senior High School, September 2012
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| Location | 1200 Lincoln St., Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1929, 1936, 1959 |
| Architect | Hartmann, Charles C.; et.al. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Late Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Greensboro MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000302 |
| Added to NRHP | April 11, 2003 |
James Benson Dudley High School is a public high school located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was founded in 1929. At that time, schools were separated by law. Dudley High School was the first high school for Black students in Guilford County. The school was named after James Benson Dudley.
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School History
Building and Design
The main high school building was designed by architect Charles C. Hartmann. It was built in 1929. The building has three stories and is shaped like a "U". It is made of brick and shows off classic architectural styles. A front entrance with columns was added in the 1970s. A gymnasium was attached in 1936, and another separate gym building was built in 1959.
In 2003, the school and its gymnasium were added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
Important Events
Dudley High School played a key role in the 1969 Greensboro uprising. This happened when school leaders did not accept a student's election to the student council. This was because of his involvement in student activism. In 1971, the school became integrated. This means students of all races could attend together.
Dudley Today
Today, Dudley High School has a diverse student body. Most students are African-American. The school offers a regular education program. It also has the Dudley Science, Math, and Technology Academy. This special program helps students get ready for college. It focuses on math, science, writing, and technology skills. During their last year, students in this academy take classes at college campuses.
Dudley High School has a strong sports program. The school colors are blue and gold. The football team has won two championships in a row. Dudley also has an Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) Team. This team competes in the Shell Eco Marathon, an international competition.
Famous Alumni
Many successful people have graduated from James B. Dudley High School. Here are some of them:
- Elreta Melton Alexander-Ralston (Class of 1934): She was the first African-American judge in North Carolina. She was also the first Black woman to graduate from Columbia Law School.
- Tom Alston: He was the first African-American Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- David Amerson (Class of 2010): A football player who played for the Oakland Raiders.
- Clarence Avant: A famous music executive, sometimes called the "Godfather of Black Music."
- Ezell A. Blair, Jr. (Class of 1959): A civil rights activist and one of the Greensboro Four.
- Joey Cheek (Class of 1997): A former speed skater. He won a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
- King Virgil Cheek (Class of 1955): He was a former President of Shaw University and Morgan State University.
- Brett Claywell (Class of 1996): An actor who appeared in the TV shows One Tree Hill and One Life to Live.
- Jeff Davis: A former NFL player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Marques Douglas (Class of 1995): A former NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Beverly M. Earle (Class of 1961): The first Black woman to represent Mecklenburg County in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
- Clarence Grier (Class of 1983): A college basketball player.
- Will Graves: A basketball player for Maccabi Haifa.
- Brendan Haywood (Class of 1997): An NBA player who played for the Charlotte Bobcats.
- Hendon Hooker (Class of 2017): A quarterback for the Detroit Lions.
- Lou Hudson (Class of 1962): An NBA player for the St. Louis Hawks. He was a 6-time All-Star.
- Yvonne Johnson (Class of 1960): The first African-American mayor of Greensboro.
- Debra L. Lee (Class of 1972): A former President and CEO of BET Holdings, Inc.
- Joyce Martin Dixon (Class of 1952): A businesswoman and supporter of good causes.
- Jerry Gantt: A former NFL and CFL player.
- Mac McCain (Class of 2017): A defensive back for the Detroit Lions.
- Emmanuel Moseley (Class of 2014): A defensive back for the Detroit Lions.
- Natalie Murdock: A politician.
- Fred Neal (Class of 1958): A guard for the famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team.
- Kenny Okoro: A football player.
- DeMario Pressley (Class of 2004): A former NFL defensive tackle.
- Lynnae Quick (Class of 2001): A NASA scientist who studies planets. She was the first African American to win the Harold C. Urey Prize. An asteroid is named after her.
- David L. Richmond (Class of 1959): A civil rights activist and one of the Greensboro Four.
- Charlie Sanders (Class of 1964): He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. He played tight end for the Detroit Lions.
- Jessie Carney Smith: A librarian and educator.
- George Simkins, Jr. (Class of 1940): A civil rights activist and president of the NAACP.
- Barbara Weathers (Class of 1981): A soul singer who was part of the group Atlantic Starr.
Notable Teachers
- Nelle A. Coley: A famous educator and civil rights activist. She taught English at Dudley High School for over thirty years.
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