John T. Morgan Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John T. Morgan Academy |
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2901 West Dallas Ave
36701
United States
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| Coordinates | 32°23′24″N 87°04′43″W / 32.3898673°N 87.078585°W |
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| Established | June 1965 |
| CEEB code | 012433 |
| Campus size | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Nickname | Senators |
John T. Morgan Academy, often called Morgan Academy, is a school located in Selma, Alabama, USA. It was started in 1965.
History of Morgan Academy
Morgan Academy was founded in 1965. This was a time when schools in the southern United States were changing. Many private schools were created then. The first classes in 1965 were held in the John Tyler Morgan House. A new campus was built for the school in 1967.
The school is named after John Tyler Morgan. He was a general during the American Civil War. Later, he became a U.S. Senator.
In 2008, Morgan Academy welcomed its first Black student. This happened 41 years after the school first opened. Bryan Oliver became the headmaster of the school in 2021.
Famous People from Morgan Academy
- Gunnar Henderson (2019), a professional baseball player who is an MLB All-Star shortstop.
See also
In Spanish: Academia John T. Morgan para niños
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