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'''P. D. Jackson-Olin High School''', founded in [[1952]] as '''Western | '''P. D. Jackson-Olin High School''', founded in [[1952]] as '''Western High School''', moved to its current location in [[2006]] after merging with [[Ensley Magnet High School]]. It is currently the largest high school in the [[Birmingham Public School System]], serving over 1,700 students from the [[Ensley]] area. The school is located at 1300 [[Avenue F Ensley]] adjacent to [[McAlpine Park]]. | ||
Jackson-Olin's teams are called the Mustangs and the school colors are kelly green and gold. | Jackson-Olin's teams are called the Mustangs and the school colors are kelly green and gold. | ||
Western High School was built to handle overcrowding at Birmingham's [[Parker High School|Parker]] and [[Ullman High School]]s. After a $600,000 gift from the F. W. Olin Foundation for a vocational building, the school was named '''Western Olin High School''' in [[1953]]. It was given its current name, honoring the first principal, [[Pierre Jackson]], at his retirement in [[1973]]. | |||
In Fall 2006, Jackson-Olin moved to a new $30.8 million, 300,000 square foot building and merged its student body with the former [[Ensley High School]]. The new school has a capacity of 1,800 students in 90 classrooms on 2 floors. There ise a 450 seat cafeteria, 1,800 seat gymnasium, 750 seat auditorium, a practice gym and a football stadium at the new campus. A career wing houses classrooms for auto repair, welding, and culinary arts as well as science labs. [[Goodwin Mills and Cawood]] were the architects for the new building, and [[Doster Construction]] was the general contractor. | In Fall 2006, Jackson-Olin moved to a new $30.8 million, 300,000 square foot building and merged its student body with the former [[Ensley High School]]. The new school has a capacity of 1,800 students in 90 classrooms on 2 floors. There ise a 450 seat cafeteria, 1,800 seat gymnasium, 750 seat auditorium, a practice gym and a football stadium at the new campus. A career wing houses classrooms for auto repair, welding, and culinary arts as well as science labs. [[Goodwin Mills and Cawood]] were the architects for the new building, and [[Doster Construction]] was the general contractor. | ||
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* [[Leroy Bandy]], [[Birmingham City Council]] | * [[Leroy Bandy]], [[Birmingham City Council]] | ||
* [[Vonetta Flowers]], Olympic medalist | * [[Vonetta Flowers]], Olympic medalist | ||
* [[Reginald Jones]] | |||
* [[Reggie King]] | * [[Reggie King]] | ||
* [[Bernard Kincaid]] (1962), former Birmingham mayor | * [[Bernard Kincaid]] (1962), former Birmingham mayor | ||
* [[Annetta Nunn]], former Birmingham police chief | * [[Annetta Nunn]], former Birmingham police chief | ||
* [[ | * [[David Palmer]], football player | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Walton, Val (May 27, 2006) "School is out for aging Ensley High School." | * Walton, Val (May 27, 2006) "School is out for aging Ensley High School." {{BN}} | ||
* Hickerson, Patrick (December 7, 2006) "Co-principal assigned to Jackson-Olin High". | * Hickerson, Patrick (December 7, 2006) "Co-principal assigned to Jackson-Olin High". {{BN}} | ||
* Ruisi, Anne (May 23, 2012) "Birmingham's Jackson-Olin High celebrates its 60th year all weekend." {{BN}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 08:56, 23 May 2012
| P. D. Jackson-Olin High School | |
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Birmingham City Schools |
| Years | 1952–present |
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| Location | 1300 Avenue F Ensley, (map) Ensley |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Janice Drake |
| Enrollment | 1581 (2008) |
| Colors | kelly green and gold |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
| Website | jacksonolin.bch.schoolinsites.com |
P. D. Jackson-Olin High School, founded in 1952 as Western High School, moved to its current location in 2006 after merging with Ensley Magnet High School. It is currently the largest high school in the Birmingham Public School System, serving over 1,700 students from the Ensley area. The school is located at 1300 Avenue F Ensley adjacent to McAlpine Park.
Jackson-Olin's teams are called the Mustangs and the school colors are kelly green and gold.
Western High School was built to handle overcrowding at Birmingham's Parker and Ullman High Schools. After a $600,000 gift from the F. W. Olin Foundation for a vocational building, the school was named Western Olin High School in 1953. It was given its current name, honoring the first principal, Pierre Jackson, at his retirement in 1973.
In Fall 2006, Jackson-Olin moved to a new $30.8 million, 300,000 square foot building and merged its student body with the former Ensley High School. The new school has a capacity of 1,800 students in 90 classrooms on 2 floors. There ise a 450 seat cafeteria, 1,800 seat gymnasium, 750 seat auditorium, a practice gym and a football stadium at the new campus. A career wing houses classrooms for auto repair, welding, and culinary arts as well as science labs. Goodwin Mills and Cawood were the architects for the new building, and Doster Construction was the general contractor.
Since the merger, the school has been the scene of frequent fights between the former rivals. After only a few months there had been 70 arrests and four expulsions originating at the school. In October the board contracted with Jarvis Patton to provide mediation services aimed at reducing tension. In December Superintendent Stan Mims appointed Anthony Gardner to serve as Co-Principal, with responsibility over operations. After a stint as principal at Hayes High School, Gardner returned to Jackson-Olin in 2008 and was succeeded by Janice Drake in 2011.
In 2011, Jackson-Olin became one of two locations for the city's "Academy of Health Science", under Superintendent Craig Witherspoon's plan to establish career academies in the city's high schools.
Principals
- Pierre Jackson (1952–1973)
- Andrew Jones (1973–1977)
- Charles Townsend (1977–1992)
- Doris Willis (1992–1997)
- Linda Parsons (1997–2008)
- Anthony Gardner (2008–2010)
- Janice Drake (2011–)
Notable alumni
- Michael Ansley
- Mike Anderson, former UAB and current Missouri head basketball coach
- Leroy Bandy, Birmingham City Council
- Vonetta Flowers, Olympic medalist
- Reginald Jones
- Reggie King
- Bernard Kincaid (1962), former Birmingham mayor
- Annetta Nunn, former Birmingham police chief
- David Palmer, football player
References
- Walton, Val (May 27, 2006) "School is out for aging Ensley High School." The Birmingham News
- Hickerson, Patrick (December 7, 2006) "Co-principal assigned to Jackson-Olin High". The Birmingham News
- Ruisi, Anne (May 23, 2012) "Birmingham's Jackson-Olin High celebrates its 60th year all weekend." The Birmingham News
External links
- Jackson-Olin High School football history from ahsfhs.org website
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Carver High School | Jackson-Olin High School | Huffman High School | Parker High School | Ramsay High School | Wenonah High School | Woodlawn High School |