Mortimer Jordan High School
| Mortimer Jordan High School | |
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| Established | 1920 |
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| School type | Public |
| District | Jefferson County Schools |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Byron Campbell |
| Enrollment | 931 (2007) |
| Colors | blue & white |
| Mascot | Blue Devils |
| Location | 8601 Old Highway 31 Morris |
| Website | mortimerjordan.com |
Mortimer Jordan High School (MJHS) is a four-year public high school located at 8601 Old Highway 31 in the town of Morris (map). It is part of the Jefferson County School System. The athletic teams are called the "Blue Devils". The school's motto is "Love it . . . or leave it." The principal is Byron Campbell, who is an MJHS alumnus.
History
Mortimer Jordan High School was named after Captain Mortimer H. Jordan, an officer in World War I. He was commanding Company K, 16th infantry, 42nd "Rainbow Division" when he was mortally wounded while leading his sector in battle. He died of his wounds in 1918 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
The school first opened in the fall of 1920. The student body numbered ninety and only two students graduated that year. The faculty consisted of three female teachers and Minnie Holliman as the school's first principal.
The school's original building had five rooms, but growth required the addition of a frame building of eight rooms. The school's first gym was built by the Works Progress Administration from 1936 to 1937, around the same time the lunchroom program was established. Indoor plumbing and restrooms were installed between 1937 and 1941. A football and athletic field was added in the early 1950's.
In recent history, the school served grades 7-12. With the opening of North Jefferson Middle School in the fall of 2004, Mortimer Jordan began serving only grades 9-12.
Sports
Mortimer Jordan currently competes at the AHSAA Level 5A. The school has won two state championships, boy's basketball in 1928 and girl's fast pitch softball in 1999.
References
- School History. Accessed January 17, 2007.
External links
- Mortimer Jordan High School website
- Mortimer Jordan High School Athletics website