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'''Fairfield High Preparatory School''' is the sole high school in the [[Fairfield City Schools]] system. It was founded in [[1928]], four years after [[Fairfield Industrial High School]], to serve white students in the city | '''Fairfield High Preparatory School''' is the sole high school in the [[Fairfield City Schools]] system. It was founded in [[1928]], four years after [[Fairfield Industrial High School]], to serve white students in the city. | ||
The current | In [[1939]] the football field at Fairfield High school was equipped with 60,000 watts of light for evening games at a cost of $2,500 split between the [[Fairfield City Council]], [[Fairfield Board of Education]], and [[Fairfield Country Fair Association]]. | ||
The school was integrated in [[1969]], and is now primarily African-American. The current building was constructed in [[1998]]. In [[2011]], [[Fairfield City Council]]or [[F. D. Scott]] renewed a longstanding suggestion to relocate the school to the [[Flintridge Building]]. | |||
The Tigers compete in [[AHSAA]] Class 5A, Region 4. The home football stadium is [[Clements Field]]. | The Tigers compete in [[AHSAA]] Class 5A, Region 4. The home football stadium is [[Clements Field]]. | ||
==Principals== | |||
* [[R. J. Morgan]], 1959 | |||
* [[Mernia Hill]], 2010–2011 | |||
* [[Michelle Hayes]], 2012–2018 | |||
* [[Timothy Perry]], 2020– | |||
==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
* [[Nolanda | * [[Nolanda Hatcher]], architect and attorney | ||
* [[Melford Espey]], the original "[[Big Al]]" | * [[Melford Espey]], the original "[[Big Al]]" | ||
* [[Eleanor Harrison]], insurance executive | * [[Eleanor Harrison]], insurance executive | ||
* [[Tim Johnson]], NFL linebacker | |||
* [[Joe Shannon]], aviator | * [[Joe Shannon]], aviator | ||
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* [http://www.ahsfhs.org/Teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Fairfield Fairfield Tigers] at ahsfhs.org | * [http://www.ahsfhs.org/Teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Fairfield Fairfield Tigers] at ahsfhs.org | ||
[[Category:Fairfield schools]] | [[Category: Fairfield schools]] | ||
[[Category:High schools]] | [[Category: 1928 establishments]] | ||
[[Category:Valley Road]] | [[Category: High schools]] | ||
[[Category:1998 buildings]] | [[Category: Valley Road (Fairfield)]] | ||
[[Category: 1998 buildings]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:04, 16 April 2024
| Fairfield High Preparatory School | |
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| Established | 1928 |
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| School type | Public |
| District | N/A |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Timothy Perry |
| Enrollment | 498 (2010) |
| Colors | purple and gold |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Location | 610 Valley Road Fairfield |
| Website | fairfieldcityschoolsystem.com |
Fairfield High Preparatory School is the sole high school in the Fairfield City Schools system. It was founded in 1928, four years after Fairfield Industrial High School, to serve white students in the city.
In 1939 the football field at Fairfield High school was equipped with 60,000 watts of light for evening games at a cost of $2,500 split between the Fairfield City Council, Fairfield Board of Education, and Fairfield Country Fair Association.
The school was integrated in 1969, and is now primarily African-American. The current building was constructed in 1998. In 2011, Fairfield City Councilor F. D. Scott renewed a longstanding suggestion to relocate the school to the Flintridge Building.
The Tigers compete in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 4. The home football stadium is Clements Field.
Principals
- R. J. Morgan, 1959
- Mernia Hill, 2010–2011
- Michelle Hayes, 2012–2018
- Timothy Perry, 2020–
Notable alumni
- Nolanda Hatcher, architect and attorney
- Melford Espey, the original "Big Al"
- Eleanor Harrison, insurance executive
- Tim Johnson, NFL linebacker
- Joe Shannon, aviator
External links
- Fairfield City Schools website
- Fairfield High Tigers alumni website
- Fairfield Tigers at ahsfhs.org