James B. Dudley High School facts for kids

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Address
1200 Lincoln St. Greensboro, North Carolina 27401 United States
Coordinates	36°03′36″N 79°45′52″W / 36.0600°N 79.7645°W / 36.0600; -79.7645
Information
School type	Public high school secondary school
Founded	1929 (96 years ago) (1929)
School district	Guilford County Schools
CEEB code	341605
Principal	Marcus Gause
Teaching staff	91.50 (FTE)
Gender	Co-educational
Enrollment	1,465 (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio	16.01
Schedule type	Block
Schedule	Traditional (Late August–Early June)
Hours in school day	Monday–Friday, 9:15 A.M.–4:20 P.M.
Campus type	Suburban
Color(s)	Blue and Gold
Athletics conference	NCHSAA All-Metro 4A
Sports	15 varsity teams (7 male, 8 female)
Mascot	Panther
Nickname	Panthers
James Benson Dudley Senior High School and Gymnasium
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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 (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 in Greensboro, North Carolina. It's in Guilford County. The school opened in 1929. It was the first high school for Black students in Guilford County. At that time, schools were separated by law based on race. The school is named after James Benson Dudley (1859–1925).

School History and Design

Building Design and Recognition

The main high school building was designed by architect Charles C. Hartmann. It was built in 1929. The building is three stories tall and shaped like a "U". It is made of brick. Its design mixes two styles: Classical Revival and Collegiate Gothic.

In the mid-1970s, a small entrance porch with columns was added. The building also has a stepped roof edge and towers that look like castle walls. A gym was added to the main building in 1936. A separate gym building was built in 1959.

In 2003, the school and its gym were added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list recognizes important historical places in the United States.

Important Events and Changes

Dudley High School was part of a big event in 1969. This event is known as the 1969 Greensboro uprising. It happened when school leaders did not accept a student's election to the student council. This was because he was involved in the Black Power movement.

In 1971, the school became integrated. This meant students of all races could attend together. Today, Dudley High School has a diverse group of students. Most of the students are African-American.

Academics and Activities

Dudley High School offers a regular education program. It also has a special program called the Dudley Science, Math, and Technology Academy. This academy helps students who are good at math and science get ready for college. Students learn strong writing, research, and technology skills. In their last year, students in this academy take classes at college campuses.

The school's sports teams are called the Panthers. The school colors are blue and gold. Dudley has won two football championships. The school also has an Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) Team. This team competes in an international competition called the Shell Eco Marathon.

Notable People from Dudley High

Famous Alumni

Many talented people have graduated from Dudley High School. Here are a few:

• Elreta Melton Alexander-Ralston (Class of 1934) was the first African-American judge in North Carolina. She was also the first Black woman to graduate from Columbia Law School.
• Tom Alston was the first African-American Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.
• David Amerson (Class of 2010) played football for the Oakland Raiders.
• Clarence Avant is a music executive. He is known as the "Godfather of Black Music."
• Ezell A. Blair, Jr. (Class of 1959) was a civil rights activist. He was one of the Greensboro Four.
• Joey Cheek (Class of 1997) is a former speed skater. He won a gold medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
• King Virgil Cheek (Class of 1955) was a former president of Shaw University and Morgan State University.
• Brett Claywell (Class of 1996) is an actor. He was on the TV shows One Tree Hill and One Life to Live.
• Jeff Davis played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
• Marques Douglas (Class of 1995) was an NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers.
• Beverly M. Earle (Class of 1961) was the first Black woman to represent Mecklenburg County in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
• Brendan Haywood (Class of 1997) played in the NBA for the Charlotte Bobcats.
• Hendon Hooker (Class of 2017) is a quarterback for the Detroit Lions.
• Lou Hudson (Class of 1962) was an NBA player for the St. Louis Hawks. He was a 6-time All-Star.
• Yvonne Johnson (Class of 1960) was the first African-American mayor of Greensboro.
• Debra L. Lee (Class of 1972) was the President and CEO of BET Holdings, Inc.
• Mac McCain (Class of 2017) is a defensive back for the Detroit Lions.
• Emmanuel Moseley (Class of 2014) is a defensive back for the Detroit Lions.
• Fred Neal (Class of 1958) was a guard for the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team.
• Lynnae Quick (Class of 2001) is a NASA scientist. She studies planets and ocean worlds. An asteroid is named after her.
• David L. Richmond (Class of 1959) was a civil rights activist. He was one of the Greensboro Four.
• Charlie Sanders (Class of 1964) was an NFL tight end for the Detroit Lions. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• George Simkins, Jr. (Class of 1940) was a civil rights activist and president of the NAACP.

Notable Faculty

• Nelle A. Coley was a famous educator and civil rights activist. She taught English at James B. Dudley High School for over thirty years.

See also

• List of high schools in North Carolina