John I. Leonard Community High School Explained

John I. Leonard Community High School
Streetaddress:	4701 10th Avenue
City:	Greenacres
State:	Florida
Zipcode:	33463
County:	Palm Beach County
Country:	United States
District:	Palm Beach County
Principal:	Jesus Armas
Teaching Staff:	168.50 (FTE)
Ratio:	21.40
Schooltype:	Public school
Enrollment:	3,606 (2019-20)^[1]
Nickname:	Lancers
Colors:	Black and orange ^[2]
Established:	1965
Newspaper:	(offline) The Knight Times Online

John I. Leonard Community High School is a public high school located in Greenacres, Florida, United States.

History

The high school is named after John I. Leonard, who served as the first president of Palm Beach State College (then Palm Beach Junior College) and as Palm Beach County superintendent of public schools from 1936 to 1947.^[3]

On August 7, 1964, Melvin J. Adolphson was named as the first principal of the new high school,^[4] which opened in 1965.^[3]

In January 1994, the school was annexed into the city of Greenacres.^[5]

Notable alumni

• Doug Bochtler (class of 1988), former MLB right-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, LA Dodgers, and KC Royals.^[6]
• Kenrick Ellis (class of 2006), former NFL defensive tackle for the New York Jets, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings.^[7]
• Kevin Fagan (class of 1981), former NFL defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers; two-time Super Bowl champion (XXIII and XXIV).^[8]
• Pierre Garçon (class of 2004), NFL wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and later for the San Francisco 49ers.^[9]
• Ryan Hawblitzel (class of 1990), former MLB right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.^[6]
• Markus White (class of 2006), former NFL defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Redskins, as well as the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.^[10]

References

• John I. Leonard High School. "History & Culture".

Notes and References

1. Web site: JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. August 16, 2021.
2. Web site: FHSAA Member Schools. 2024-03-09. Florida High School Activities Association. en-US.
3. Web site: John Ireson Leonard. Historical Society of Palm Beach County. October 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516050006/https://www.pbchistoryonline.org/page/john-ireson-leonard. May 16, 2021.
4. News: New Principals Named by Martin. August 7, 1964. The Palm Beach Post. 45. October 7, 2018. Newspapers.com.
5. News: Greenacres Mayor: Annex Entire School. June 16, 1997. 1B. The Palm Beach Post. October 7, 2018. Newspapers.com.
6. News: Trying to Beat Major Odds. Chris Lazzarino. Sun-Sentinel. December 18, 1992. November 3, 2018.
7. Web site: Football Signing Day Central. University of South Carolina Gamecocks. February 1, 2006. November 3, 2018.
8. News: Area alums Fagan, Richards-Ross among FHSAA honorees. February 18, 2015. Sun-Sentinel. November 3, 2018.
9. Web site: Pierre Garçon. 247Sports.com. November 3, 2018.
10. Web site: Markus White. 247Sports.com. November 3, 2018.