George Washington Preparatory High School Brief History: Taking Flight

Описание: George Washington Preparatory High School Brief History: Taking Flight

In the unincorporated southwest community of Westmont (South LA / South Central), you’ll find a wide-spreading campus that, just under a century ago, was home to a one-of-a-kind aviation program for high school students.

Today we’re looking at a brief history of Washington Preparatory High School, and we’ll also take a look at how this local high school jumpstarted development in Southwest Los Angeles.

Clarification: Ice Cube attended George Washington High School (at least for the 9th grade), but didn't graduate from the school.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:47 Building George Washington High School
1:41 Aviation at George Washington High School
3:58 Washington in the 80s
5:35 Present Day at Washington

Info that didn't make the cut in the brief history:

In March of 1933, a devastating earthquake destroyed several buildings across Los Angeles County. In that, a series of buildings at George Washington High School were damaged, resulting in $200,000 of damages, cracking firewalls, towers, the cafeteria, and extensive damage to the original school building.

Later that year, George Washington High School graduated its largest class at the time, 380 students.

George Washington Preparatory High School was a home to a rising and award-winning arts program. It’s theater program became acclaimed, becoming a community event venue in Southwest Los Angeles. And it’s glee clubs captivated crowds.

More Washington Prep Alumni

Gino Jones and Jamin Butler, founders of Black Coffee Company - https://lastandardnewspaper.com/index...

UCLA Football Player Jim McElroy IV - https://lasentinel.net/local-legend-j...

WNBA Player Reshanda Gray - https://lasentinel.net/student-athlet...

Clarification: Ice Cube attended George Washington High School (at least for the 9th grade), but didn't graduate from the school.