Gadsden High School (Alabama) Explained

Gadsden High School in Gadsden, Alabama was closed after the 2005–2006 school year. It consolidated with Emma Sansom High School and Litchfield High School to form Gadsden City High School.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The school was involved in a historic case of racism against African American students in Alabama. Ten students including Jennie Patrick were discriminated against by both teachers and students after entering the school through people protesting about racial integration in schools.^[4]

Notable alumni

• Derrick Allen, American basketball player
• Hersh Freeman, Major League Baseball pitcher^[5]
• Rex Keeling, professional football player
• Mathew Knowles, music executive^[6]
• Jennie Patrick, first African American woman in the United States to earn a doctorate in chemical engineering (MIT)^[7]
• Aaron Pearson, American football player
• Robert Bruce Propst, judge
• Gary D. Speer, U.S. Army lieutenant general^[8]
• Jerry Watford, American football player

Notes and References

1. News: Slaton. Luke. Gadsden drawing students back with new high school. 24 February 2014. The Moulton Advertiser. 15 November 2006.
2. News: Luster. Marla. Middle schools to be renamed Emma Sansom and Litchfield. 24 February 2014. The Gadsden Times. 11 May 2005.
3. News: Jackson. Mo. High school change spurs middle school moves. 24 February 2014. The Gadsden Times. 1 July 2006.
4. http://www.thehistorymakers.com/news/jennie-patrick-pioneering-chemical-engineer Jennie Patick
5. Web site: Hersh Freeman – Society for American Baseball Research.
6. Book: Taraborrelli, J. Randy . J. Randy Taraborrelli . Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story . October 27, 2015 . . 9781455590346 . 20 . English .
7. Book: Smith, Jessie Carney. Notable Black American women. 1996. Gale Research. Detroit. 0810391775. 516–519. 1st.
8. News: Butler . Harry D. . July 2, 2006 . When Harry Met ... Lt. Gen. Gary D. Speer . . Gadsden, AL.