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Matthew Gilbert High School
Matthew Gilbert High School was a high school for black students in Jacksonville, Florida. Like many black high schools of the time, it was reclassified as a junior high school after integration. It is now Matthew Gilbert Middle School.[2]
| Matthew Gilbert High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 30°20′28″N 81°38′23″W / 30.3411°N 81.6397°WCoordinates: 30°20′28″N 81°38′23″W / 30.3411°N 81.6397°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Franklin Street Public School #146 (1928–1944)[1] |
| Type | Public, segregated |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Closed | 1970 |
| Last updated: 31 December 2017 | |
Athletics
The Gilbert Panthers went undefeated (11–0) and won the FIAA State Football championship in 1958.[3]
Notable alumni
- Henry Lee Adams Jr., first African-American judge in the middle district of Florida.[4]
- Bob Hayes, Olympic sprinter, NFL Wide Receiver, the only athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.[5]
References
- ^ "History of Matthew William Gilbert School, No. 146". Jacksonville Public Library Digital Collections. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ Brown, Will (26 February 2017). "Matthew W. Gilbert renames athletic field in honor of former principal". Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "100 years of Florida high school football: The 100 greatest players". 5 December 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ Wilhelm Jr, Joe (5 July 2007). "From the bench to the big screen: Adams documentary wins award, Morrow film due in fall". Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Olympics Fan Guide: Bob Hayes". Retrieved 27 November 2017.