Schools in the Community
Before 1920
1920 - 1969
1970 - 1985
Period:
Lincoln Elementary
Lakeland High
School:
Moorehead School
Pickett Kiddieland
Rochelle Grammar
Rochelle Junior High
Rochelle High
Rochelle Adult School
Washington Park School
Washington Park High
Rochelle Elementary
Rochelle High
Rochelle High School was the successor to Washington Park High. In 1949, the school was renamed after William A Rochelle, a long-time educator in Lakeland's Black community. In 1951, the school moved from it original location at the corner of 10th Street and Dakota Avenue--now Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Rochelle continued the academic excellence that was established by its predecessor, Washington Park High. The school's athletic program and band received widespread accolades. Each year the school produced graduates, that went on to be successful in college and professionally.
The 1969-1970 academic year was Rochelle High School's final year before it was closed by the Polk County School Board. It's students, faculty and staff were split up between the predominately white high schools, Lakeland and Kathleen High schools.
Black Principals & Counselors
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Principals
Asst Principals
Mr Lewis
Mr Strickland
Mr Taylor
Mr Coleman
Mr Roberts
Black Teachers
Ms Adderly
Ms Alexander
Mr Balloon
Mr Bell
Mr Brown
Ms Bunch
Ms Chestang
Ms Colbert
Ms Gillings
Mr Graham
Ms Griffin
Ms Gilchrest
Ms Coleman
Mr Brown
Ms Hill
Ms Jenkins
Ms McCann
Mr McCann
Ms McNair
Mr McArthur
Ms Joe
Ms McPherson
Mr Meade
Ms Newton
Mr Newton
Ms Ortiz
Ms Newton
Mr Mills
Ms Pace
Ms Peterson
Mr Roberts
Mr Saylor
Ms Smith
Mr Roberts
Ms Postell
Mr Spears
Mr Strong
Ms Webb
Ms Williams
Ms Williams
Mr Williams
Mr. Wilson
Black Graduates
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