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The school celebrated its 100th anniversary in [[2001]] and graduated its 100th class of seniors in [[2005]]; however, the school has not always been at its current location. It was moved to Maxwell Street in [[1952]]. In [[1969]], a fire gutted the previous school building on Lee Square, prompting its demolition. Currently, it is the oldest secondary school in Pensacola. | The school celebrated its 100th anniversary in [[2001]] and graduated its 100th class of seniors in [[2005]]; however, the school has not always been at its current location. It was moved to Maxwell Street in [[1952]]. In [[1969]], a fire gutted the previous school building on Lee Square, prompting its demolition. Currently, it is the oldest secondary school in Pensacola. | ||
− | The school is part of the [[Escambia County School District]]. A former principal, Norm Ross, is the Deputy Superintendent of Schools for the county. Currently, the principal is David Williams, who previously served as an Assistant Principal | + | The school is part of the [[Escambia County School District]]. A former principal, Norm Ross, is the Deputy Superintendent of Schools for the county. Currently, the principal is David Williams, who previously served as an Assistant Principal. |
After [[Hurricane Ivan]], which struck the Pensacola area on [[September 16]], [[2004]], Pensacola High School was damaged, especially in the gym (one of the four towering walls was completely destroyed). While large renovations were needed, the school remained open and in operation. The gymnasium, which had only recently been remodeled, was demolished in [[Wikipedia:June 2005|June 2005]]. | After [[Hurricane Ivan]], which struck the Pensacola area on [[September 16]], [[2004]], Pensacola High School was damaged, especially in the gym (one of the four towering walls was completely destroyed). While large renovations were needed, the school remained open and in operation. The gymnasium, which had only recently been remodeled, was demolished in [[Wikipedia:June 2005|June 2005]]. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
− | The first public school for boys in Pensacola was organized in [[1870]]. A two-story building on Wright Street was erected by the School Board in [[1875]]. It was known as the [[Pensacola Academy]] and its principal was [[John Wilmer]]. In [[1886]], a new building was erected on Lee Square, known as [[ | + | The first public school for boys in Pensacola was organized in [[1870]]. A two-story building on Wright Street was erected by the School Board in [[1875]]. It was known as the [[Pensacola Academy]] and its principal was [[John Wilmer]]. In [[1886]], a new building was erected on Lee Square, known as [[Public School No. 1]]. Its first graduating class consisted of [[Albert Reed]] and [[J. Whiting Hyer]]. |
In [[1905]], Pensacola Senior High School was organized in the Public School No. 1 building. The school was a four-year high school, and its first principal was [[J. B. Lockey]]. PSHS's first graduating class consisted of [[Dudley Barrow]] and [[Nell Richards]]. | In [[1905]], Pensacola Senior High School was organized in the Public School No. 1 building. The school was a four-year high school, and its first principal was [[J. B. Lockey]]. PSHS's first graduating class consisted of [[Dudley Barrow]] and [[Nell Richards]]. |