Lucy Craft Laney High School
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| Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School | |
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| Location | |
| Augusta, Georgia, (Richmond County) United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Leading Advancing Nurturing Educating Youth |
| Established | 1949 |
| School district | Richmond County School System |
| Superintendent | Dana Bedden |
| Principal | Jonathan E. Woods |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Red gray and white |
| Athletics conference | 3 AA |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Nickname | Wildcats and Lady Wildcats |
| Website | laney.rcboe.org |
Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School (Laney High School) is a public high school located in the Laney-Walker district of Augusta, Georgia (United States). It was formed in 1949 by combining the A. R. Johnson and Haines Normal and Industrial Institute. This combination merged what was seen as the best of both schools and with that, Laney derived the mascot, the "Wildcat," and the school colors of red and grey.
In the summer of 1951, the old building was torn down on the Haines site and the new building was started. During the construction, classes were held at another site. In September 1953, Lucy Laney High School moved into its new building with Dr. C.W. Johnson as principal. In 1964, the music building was added with spacious new choral and band rooms. In 1981, renovations were made to the building to update the library facilities and the main offices. Air conditioning was installed.
During the 1996–97 school year, work started on a renovation for school improvements costing approximately seven million dollars. This added ten new classrooms, a technology lab, a new media center, an expansion of the gym with a concession area, and new restrooms and new furnishings. The new facilities were completed during the 1997–98 school year.
Notable alumni
- Chip Banks, NFL linebacker
- Kendrell Bell, NFL linebacker
- Emerson Boozer, NFL running back
- Jessye Norman, opera singer soprano
See also
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References
External links
- Lucy C. Laney High School — official website
- Lucy C. Laney High School Alumni Association - Alumni Website
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