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Washington High School originally opened in [[1916]] at 30 East [[Texar Drive]] (now the [[J. E. Hall Center]]). It was a [[Segregation|segregated]] black school named for African-American educational pioneer [[Wikipedia:Booker T. Washington|Booker T. Washington]]. It was desegregated in [[1970]] and moved to its current location in [[1982]].
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Washington High School originally opened in [[1916]]. It was a [[Segregation|segregated]] black school named for African-American educational pioneer [[Wikipedia:Booker T. Washington|Booker T. Washington]]. It was desegregated in [[1970]] and moved to its current location in [[1982]].
  
 
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Revision as of 05:27, 17 November 2008

Washington High School
School Information
Location 6000 College Parkway
Opened 1916
1982
Principal Dr. Michael Roberts
Assistant Principal(s) Clinton Lott
Terry Colburn
Mascot Wildcats
Colors Blue, white & gold
Yearbook Graffiti
Phone (850) 475-5257
Website www.btwash.org
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Booker T. Washington High School is a public high school in the Escambia County School District.

History

Washington High School originally opened in 1916. It was a segregated black school named for African-American educational pioneer Booker T. Washington. It was desegregated in 1970 and moved to its current location in 1982.