John T. Morgan Academy
Former segregation academy in Selma, Alabama, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John T. Morgan Academy, commonly known as Morgan Academy, is a school in Selma, Alabama, USA, originally founded in 1965 as a segregation academy.
| John T. Morgan Academy | |
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2901 West Dallas Ave 36701 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°23′24″N 87°04′43″W |
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| Established | June 1965 |
| CEEB code | 012433 |
| Campus size | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Nickname | Senators |
| Website | morganacademy.com |
History
The school is named for John Tyler Morgan, a Confederate general and Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan who, as a U.S. Senator, advanced several bills to legalize lynching of African-Americans.[1] It was founded in 1965, shortly after the Selma to Montgomery marches. The first classes in 1965 were held in the John Tyler Morgan House until a new campus was built in 1967.
After 41 years, the school admitted its first black student in 2008.[2][3][4]
Bryan Oliver became the headmaster in 2021.[5]
Notable alumni
- Gunnar Henderson, 2019, MLB player - shortstop of the Baltimore Orioles and 2023 American League Rookie of the Year.
References
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