Booker T. Washington High School (Tuskegee, Alabama) Explained

Booker T. Washington High is a public high school in Tuskegee, Alabama. Its student body is more than 95 percent African American and according to U.S. News 100 percent of students are economically disadvantaged.^[1] It is named for Booker T. Washington. The school mascot is the Golden Eagle. It opened in 1992^[2] in a merger of Tuskegee Institute High, South Macon High School, and D.C. Wolfe High School. The school has faced declining enrollment.^[3]

Booker T. Washington High School is at 3803 W. MLK Hwy in Tuskegee. The school colors are purple and gold.

History

The school opened after Tuskegee Institute closed.^[4]

Athletics

Maurice Heard coached the football team for 10 years.^[5] He played football at Tuskegee University and was inducted into its hall of fame for his achievements as a quarterback.^[2] He was succeeded by Lawrence A. O’Neal in 2021.^[6]

Alumni

• Frank Walker (American football)
• Chad Lucas^[7]

References

32.4006°N -85.7336°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Booker T Washington High School in Tuskegee, AL - US News Best High Schools . . https://web.archive.org/web/20210725005003/https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/alabama/districts/macon-county/booker-t-washington-high-239 . July 25, 2021 . live.
2. Web site: Drayton Florence and Maurice Heard to serve as honorary captains Saturday. Tuskegee University Athletics.
3. Web site: Alabama High School Football History. www.ahsfhs.org.
4. Web site: B.T. Washington Golden Eagles . December 24, 2021 . AHSFHS.org.
5. Web site: All-Time Roster - Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles Football (Tuskegee, AL). www.maxpreps.com.
6. Web site: BTW names Pike Road coordinator as its new head football coach. Tim. Gayle. Montgomery Independent.
7. Web site: Alabama High School Football History.