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[[Image:Hayes HS crest.jpg| | {{Infobox former school | ||
|name =Hayes High School | |||
|image =[[Image:Hayes HS crest.jpg|125px]] | |||
|years=[[1960]]–[[2008]] | |||
|grades =9-12 | |||
|enrollment =650 | |||
|enroll-year =2007 | |||
|colors =navy blue and burnt orange | |||
|mascot =Pacesetters | |||
|address =505 [[43rd Street North]] | |||
|city = Birmingham | |||
|map = ({{Locate_address_inline | address = 505+43rd+Street+N | zoom=17 | type=h }}) | |||
|district = [[Birmingham City Schools]] | |||
}} | |||
The school was planned in the late 1950s as a high school for African-American students and was constructed on a 17-acre site adjacent to the [[Tom Brown Village|Kingston Housing Development]]. Originally referred to as '''Eastern High School''', it was named for Birmingham's long-time "Director of Negro Schools" [[Carol | '''Carol W. Hayes High School''' (opened in [[1960]]) was a [[Birmingham City Schools]] high school located at 505 [[43rd Street North]] alongside [[Messer Airport Highway]] in [[Avondale]]. The school colors were burnt orange and navy blue and the athletic teams were called the Pacesetters, with a bald eagle as mascot. | ||
The school was planned in the late 1950s as a high school for African-American students and was constructed on a 17-acre site adjacent to the [[Tom Brown Village|Kingston Housing Development]]. Originally referred to as '''Eastern High School''', it was named for Birmingham's long-time "Director of Negro Schools" [[Carol Hayes]] just before it opened. The first principal was [[A. C. Dickinson]], who came to Hayes from [[Powderly Elementary School]]. | |||
The school opened with 622 9th through 11th-graders. A second wing was completed in [[1961]], in time for the first 12th grade class. A gymnasium along with space for home economics and industrial arts classes was finished in [[1962]]. Another expansion, completed for the [[1967]] school year, provided a library and auditorium as well as more space for vocational education. | The school opened with 622 9th through 11th-graders. A second wing was completed in [[1961]], in time for the first 12th grade class. A gymnasium along with space for home economics and industrial arts classes was finished in [[1962]]. Another expansion, completed for the [[1967]] school year, provided a library and auditorium as well as more space for vocational education. | ||
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On [[May 22]], [[2005]] Assistant principal [[Walter Moore (teacher)|Walter Moore]] was reported missing. His remains were found a year later in a wooded area of [[Wylam]]. In the early hours of the morning on [[June 5]], [[2007]] Alfonzo Turner, an alleged intruder, was [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2007|shot and killed]] by a security guard at the school. The guard was charged, but a Grand Jury failed to indict. | On [[May 22]], [[2005]] Assistant principal [[Walter Moore (teacher)|Walter Moore]] was reported missing. His remains were found a year later in a wooded area of [[Wylam]]. In the early hours of the morning on [[June 5]], [[2007]] Alfonzo Turner, an alleged intruder, was [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2007|shot and killed]] by a security guard at the school. The guard was charged, but a Grand Jury failed to indict. | ||
For a few years until shortly before it closed, Hayes ranked as the worst-performing high school in the state of Alabama. The possibility of closing the school was considered several times as the system adjusted to a shrinking student enrollment. After the Board approved a school consolidation plan proposed by acting superintendent [[Barbara Allen]] in early [[2008]], Hayes was closed at the end of that school year with students transferring to [[Woodlawn High School|Woodlawn]] and [[Carver High School]]s. | |||
In January [[2008]] Hayes fielded Birmingham City Schools' first lacrosse team, coached by assistant principal [[Yancey Williams]]. | |||
The buildings on the campus were demolished in early [[2009]]. Construction of a new [[Hayes K-8 School]], began that year, but was delayed for several months while the Board debated rebuilding it as a high school. | |||
==Principals== | ==Principals== | ||
* [[A. C. Dickinson]] | * [[A. C. Dickinson]], 1960-1965 | ||
* [[John B. Norman]] | * [[John B. Norman]], 1965- | ||
* [[Raymond Reddick]] | * [[Raymond Reddick]], 2003-2004 | ||
* [[Vanessa Byrd]] | * [[Vanessa Byrd]], 2004-2006 | ||
* [[Fred Stewart]] | * [[Fred Stewart]], 2006 | ||
* [[Anthony Gardner]] | * [[Anthony Gardner]], 2007-2008 | ||
==Notable graduates== | ==Notable graduates== | ||
* [[Wayne Bracy]], high school coach and former Auburn basketball player | * [[Wayne Bracy]], high school coach and former Auburn basketball player | ||
* [[Bryan Holt]], [[1978]], professor at Air War College | |||
* [[Anthony Gardner]], [[1975]], Birmingham Schools principal | |||
* [[Elvin Ivory]], ABL basketball player | * [[Elvin Ivory]], ABL basketball player | ||
* [[Buck Johnson]], NBA basketball player | * [[Buck Johnson]], NBA basketball player | ||
* [[Robert Scott]], former UAB basketball coach | * [[Robert Scott]], former UAB basketball coach | ||
* [[Willie James Ware]], U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California | |||
* [[Clara Zeigler]], first female [[Alabama Highway Patrol]] officer | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Miller, Charlotte (December 16, 1960) "The Origin of Hayes High School | * Miller, Charlotte (December 16, 1960) "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/u?/p4017coll8,366 The Origin of Hayes High School]" ''The Beacon, Hayes High School''. Vol. 1, No. 1 - via {{BPLDC}} | ||
* Leech, Marie (February 24, 2008) "Birmingham's Hayes High is in midst of a turnaround, but progress may have come too late to save the school." | * Leech, Marie (February 24, 2008) "Birmingham's Hayes High is in midst of a turnaround, but progress may have come too late to save the school." {{BN}} | ||
* "Hayes High School | * Stock, Erin (April 6, 2008) "Hayes High School lacrosse team takes on family obstacles, hecklers, as well as opposing teams." {{BN}} | ||
* Fields, Monique (May 18, 2008) "Hayes High closing shuts door on era, but memories remain." {{BN}} | |||
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hayes_High_School_%28Birmingham%2C_Alabama%29 Hayes High School (Birmingham, Alabama)]" (December 22, 2007) Wikipedia - accessed February 24, 2008 | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.birmingham.schoolinsites.com/Default.asp?L=0&LMID=&PN=Schools2&DivisionID=&DepartmentID=&SubDepartmentID=&SubP=School&SchoolID=513 Hayes High School] at birmingham.schoolinsites.com | * [http://www.birmingham.schoolinsites.com/Default.asp?L=0&LMID=&PN=Schools2&DivisionID=&DepartmentID=&SubDepartmentID=&SubP=School&SchoolID=513 Hayes High School] at birmingham.schoolinsites.com | ||
* [http://www.ahsfhs.org/Teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Hayes Hayes High School football history] from ahsfhs.org website | |||
[[Category:Birmingham schools]] | [[Category:Former Birmingham schools]] | ||
[[Category:43rd Street North]] | [[Category:43rd Street North]] | ||
[[Category:Messer Airport Highway]] | [[Category:Messer Airport Highway]] | ||
[[Category:1960 buildings]] | [[Category:1960 buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Former middle schools]] | [[Category:Former middle schools]] | ||
[[Category:Former high schools]] | |||
[[Category:1960 establishments]] | |||
[[Category:2008 disestablishments]] | |||
[[Category:2009 demolitions]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:35, 27 April 2020
| Hayes High School | |
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| Active | 1960–2008 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public |
| District | Birmingham City Schools |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Colors | navy blue and burnt orange |
| Mascot | Pacesetters |
| Location | 505 43rd Street North, (map) Birmingham |
Carol W. Hayes High School (opened in 1960) was a Birmingham City Schools high school located at 505 43rd Street North alongside Messer Airport Highway in Avondale. The school colors were burnt orange and navy blue and the athletic teams were called the Pacesetters, with a bald eagle as mascot.
The school was planned in the late 1950s as a high school for African-American students and was constructed on a 17-acre site adjacent to the Kingston Housing Development. Originally referred to as Eastern High School, it was named for Birmingham's long-time "Director of Negro Schools" Carol Hayes just before it opened. The first principal was A. C. Dickinson, who came to Hayes from Powderly Elementary School.
The school opened with 622 9th through 11th-graders. A second wing was completed in 1961, in time for the first 12th grade class. A gymnasium along with space for home economics and industrial arts classes was finished in 1962. Another expansion, completed for the 1967 school year, provided a library and auditorium as well as more space for vocational education.
Hayes graduated its first senior class in May 1962. Although Birmingham City Schools were formally integrated in the fall of 1963, the first non-Black student at Hayes arrived in 1970. In 1972 the school's enrollment peaked at 1,220. It was converted into a middle school in 1989 before resuming high school status in 2003. The Hayes High School class of 2005 was the first to graduate there in 16 years.
On May 22, 2005 Assistant principal Walter Moore was reported missing. His remains were found a year later in a wooded area of Wylam. In the early hours of the morning on June 5, 2007 Alfonzo Turner, an alleged intruder, was shot and killed by a security guard at the school. The guard was charged, but a Grand Jury failed to indict.
For a few years until shortly before it closed, Hayes ranked as the worst-performing high school in the state of Alabama. The possibility of closing the school was considered several times as the system adjusted to a shrinking student enrollment. After the Board approved a school consolidation plan proposed by acting superintendent Barbara Allen in early 2008, Hayes was closed at the end of that school year with students transferring to Woodlawn and Carver High Schools.
In January 2008 Hayes fielded Birmingham City Schools' first lacrosse team, coached by assistant principal Yancey Williams.
The buildings on the campus were demolished in early 2009. Construction of a new Hayes K-8 School, began that year, but was delayed for several months while the Board debated rebuilding it as a high school.
Principals
- A. C. Dickinson, 1960-1965
- John B. Norman, 1965-
- Raymond Reddick, 2003-2004
- Vanessa Byrd, 2004-2006
- Fred Stewart, 2006
- Anthony Gardner, 2007-2008
Notable graduates
- Wayne Bracy, high school coach and former Auburn basketball player
- Bryan Holt, 1978, professor at Air War College
- Anthony Gardner, 1975, Birmingham Schools principal
- Elvin Ivory, ABL basketball player
- Buck Johnson, NBA basketball player
- Robert Scott, former UAB basketball coach
- Willie James Ware, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Clara Zeigler, first female Alabama Highway Patrol officer
References
- Miller, Charlotte (December 16, 1960) "The Origin of Hayes High School" The Beacon, Hayes High School. Vol. 1, No. 1 - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- Leech, Marie (February 24, 2008) "Birmingham's Hayes High is in midst of a turnaround, but progress may have come too late to save the school." The Birmingham News
- Stock, Erin (April 6, 2008) "Hayes High School lacrosse team takes on family obstacles, hecklers, as well as opposing teams." The Birmingham News
- Fields, Monique (May 18, 2008) "Hayes High closing shuts door on era, but memories remain." The Birmingham News
- "Hayes High School (Birmingham, Alabama)" (December 22, 2007) Wikipedia - accessed February 24, 2008
External links
- Hayes High School at birmingham.schoolinsites.com
- Hayes High School football history from ahsfhs.org website