Warren Easton High News_25 May 2013
Congrats to the Warren Easton High Class of 2013!
On May 20th at the UNO Lakefront Arena, Warren Easton held its 100th Commencement. We wish them well and remember ONCE AN EAGLE, ALWAYS AN EAGLE!
Be An Eagle Forever
In honor of Warren Easton’s Centennial Celebration alumni, family and friends are invited to help pave the way to our next century by participating in our Centennial Brick Campaign.
Thank You Easton Teachers & Staff
Not only do our great teachers and staff work tirelessly to keep our students on track to graduate and also keep our historic campus maintained – they go above and beyond!
This year each and every employee of Warren Easton High made a financial contribution to the school, giving us 100% participation during our Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign! We’d like to thank our teachers and staff for helping us to reach 100% participation this Centennial season. GEAUX EAGLES!
2013 Hall of Fame Inductees
During the 2013 Centennial Hall of Fame Ceremony on May 17th, over $55,000 in scholarships were awarded to 22 seniors by the Hall of Fame Committee.
The following alumni were inductee into the Warren easton High Hall of Fame:
LT. Colonel Ralph Brown ’32 (deceased); Frank Methe ’47; Colonel George Smith ’59; Philip Daroca, M.D. ’60; Niquelle Lackings, PhD ’92; and LT. Colonel Merrick Green ’93.
Warren Easton Cookbook
Have your favorite recipe published in the Warren Easton High Cookbook. Email all recipes to: diane_fleming@opsb.us or ditania_barquet@opsb.us
Help us Reconnect with Warren Easton high Alumni.
Simply forward this link to as many of your fellow Fighting Eagles Alumni as possible and ask them to register!
https://warreneastoncharterhigh.thankyou4caring.org/page.aspx?pid=291&bm=-677291320
Summer Dance
Saturday, June 22, 2013
7:00pm till 11:00pm
School Auditorium
More info contact: Sal Genovese (504) 462-1075 sgenovese51@yahoo.com
WARREN EASTON CENTENNIAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
On May 17, 2013, Warren Easton Charter High School Foundation will host its annual Warren Easton Hall of Fame ceremony at 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium at 3019 Canal Street.
The ceremony is free and open to the public. Six outstanding alumni of Easton have been selected to be added to the Hall of Fame. Criteria for selection are contributions to the community, excellence of character, significant professional accomplishments and demonstrated love for Warren Easton.
This year’s inductees are:
LT. Colonel Ralph Brown ’32 (deceased); Frank Methe ’47; Colonel George Smith ’59; Philip Daroca, M.D. ’60; Niquelle Lackings, PhD ’92; and LT. Colonel Merrick Green ’93.
Stay Connected with Warren Easton Charter High School
Contact
Marcel McGee
3019 Canal St, New Orleans LA 70119
504.324.7400
Alumni & friends of Easton are invited to support our students by making an annual gift today. With continued cuts to funding for education in Louisiana, our mission becomes more challenging each
Warren Easton High Centennial Hall of Fame
Save the Date!
On May 17, Warren Easton Charter High School will host its annual Warren Easton Hall of Fame ceremony at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium at 3019 Canal St. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Six outstanding alumni of Easton have been selected to be added to the Hall of Fame. Criteria for selection are contributions to the community, excellence of character, significant professional accomplishments and demonstrated love for Warren Easton.
Centennial Celebration Warren Easton High School
A Centennial Celebration Warren Easton High School
Bring Back the Memories Summer Dance
Saturday - June 22, 2013
7:00 pm till 11:00 pm
School Auditorium
2nd floor
3019 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
$20.00 per person
Music by Flipside
For ticket information
Sal Genovese
(504) 462-1075
sgenovese51@yahoo.com
WARREN EASTON HIGH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2013 UPDATE - 130319-1
You are cordially invited to join the faculty, staff, students and alumni as we announce the beginning of the Warren Easton High School Centennial Celebration on April 5, 2013, at 1030 A.M. The event will be held at our school – 3019 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119.
Thomas Lee, my father
Hi, My name is Eileen Lee. My father graduated from Warren Easton in 1930, I think. I know he was on the basketball team in 1930 as I have his picture which was in the Times Picayune on 11/14/93. He died in 1948 when he was 38
. I am now 68 and realize that when I die no one in my family will know much about him. I have had all old photos of him put on CD and am making a scrap book for my son and nephews. I would like to have any information that would be available about him such as year books or whatever.
I am happy to join the alumni association or pay a fee for this information. This means very much to me. I was a Daddy's girl for the short time he was here. I guess my old age and semi retirement has brought making this book about him to great importance.
I hope this was not too inappropriate and would appreciate any response.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may have
Eileen Lee, eleeelee19@gmail.com
WARREN EASTON HIGH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2013 UPDATE - 120220-1
CALLING ALL WARREN EASTON FIGHTING EAGLES!
100th Anniversary to be celebrated, alumni invited to participate
Easton is inviting all alumni, former faculty and friends to participate in this milestone centennial celebration. The official anniversary date is September 16, 2013 and Easton encourages all interested parties to stay updated on all the upcoming events and activities by registering at:
warreneastoncharterhigh.org
posted February 20th, 2013
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD FOR FAVORITE HUMANITARIAN
SANDRA BULLOCK WINS THE FIRST EVER PEOPLE'S CHOICE "FAVORITE HUMANITARIAN" AWARD FOR HER TIRELESS EFFORTS TO RESURRECT WARREN EASTON CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations Sandra Bullock on winning the first ever People's Choice "Favorite Humanitarian" Award!
This award honors her untiring commitment to the post KATRINA restoration and continued excellence of Warren Easton Charter High School.
Sandra Bullock_People's Choice Award 2013" YouTube Links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCXlDqLTYkE
http://pca.edgesuite.net/Sandra_Full_H264_pca.mp4
http://pca.edgesuite.net/PCA_2013_SHOW_HUMANITARIAN_AWARD_053_pca.mp4
The above links include the formal award presentation and an expanded version of the Warren Easton Charter High School resurrection story.
posted January 11th, 2013
Warren Easton High Celebrates 100 Years In 2013
In 2013, Warren Easton High celebrates 100 Years at its current location of 3019 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Please follow, "Warren Easton Charter High," on Facebook for detailed and upcoming special events information.
Warren Easton High Commemorative Bricks are currently being ordered and struck in honor of the school's centennial celebration. Contact, Maureen at (504) 920-1444.
The commemorative bricks honor alumni, faculty (past and present), current students, clubs and teams. Bricks will be placed around the school flag pole facing Canal Street.
Due to limited space, commemorative bricks are only available for a short time. ORDER NOW!
History of Warren Easton High School
In 1845 the first public high school for boys in Louisiana was opened in New Orleans. By 1855, four separate boys high schools had emerged, one for each municipality. In 1864, the two boys high schools "above Canal" consolidated into Upper Boys High, while the two boys high schools "below Canal" merged into Lower Boys High.
In 1867, Lower and Upper Boys Highs merged to form Consolidated Boys Central High School. Thus what started as one school in 1845 and had grown into four schools, then existed as a single school located at Constance and Gaienne Streets.
In 1886, Francis Gregory was hired as a Latin teacher at Consolidated Central Boys High School. He was named principal of "Boys High" in 1890 and the school moved into new quarters at 1533 Calliope between Prytania and St. Charles Avenue. In 1896, the city's first prep football game was held between Boys High and a group of freshmen from Tulane.
In 1898 the school's colors purple and gold were chosen and the Old Gold & Purple newspaper debuted.
In 1911 the school board bought property for a new school and construction began. After much discussion, the new building was named for Warren Easton, the city's and state's first Supervisor of Education. (Other names under consideration were John McDonough and Martin Behrman.)
Principal Francis Gregory and the entire faculty moved into new quarters at 3019 Canal Street which opened the school year on Sept. 22, 1913. The building, which was partially funded by the Boys High Alumni Association, was constructed at the cost of $360,000.
Warren Easton has always educated the children of the working class of New Orleans. The school has changed in response to the times, becoming co-ed in 1952, integrating in 1967, and becoming a fundamental magnet school in 1977.
Easton has been led by a dedicated principal, faculty and staff. Easton out-performed almost all other schools in the district and has improved its SPS score for five consecutive years (2000-2005). A matrix system was employed to govern admission and contracts were signed by the students and parents. The school's reputation of academic excellence, high attendance, low drop-out rate and high graduation rate were all factors that earned the school National Blue Ribbon designation by the United States Department of Education.
The school has been particularly proud of the success of its special education students, as well as its "English as a second language" students.
Warren Easton High School Significant Historical Dates and Events
Warren Easton has always educated the children of the working class of New Orleans. The school has changed in response to the times, (from an all boys school to becoming co-ed, later integrating, ten years later becoming a fundamental magnet school and now a charter school). Easton has been led by dedicated principals, faculty and staff. Easton out-performed almost all other schools in the district and has improved its SPS score for five consecutive years. The school's reputation of academic excellence, high attendance, low drop-out rate and high graduation rate were all factors that earned the school National Blue Ribbon designation by the United States Department of Education.
Dates and Events
1845 First public high school for boys in Louisiana was opened in New Orleans
1855 Four separate boys' high schools had emerged, one for each municipality
1864 The two boys' high schools above Canal consolidated into Upper Boys High. The two boys' high schools below Canal merged into Lower Boys High.
1867 Lower and Upper Boys Highs merged to form Consolidated Boys Central High School located
Constance and Gaienne Streets.
1886 Francis Gregory was hired as a Latin teacher at Consolidated Central Boys High School.
1890 Francis Gregory was named principal of Boys High and the school moved into new quarters at 1533 Calliope between Prytania and St. Charles Avenue.
1896 The city's first prep football game was held between Boys High and a group of freshmen from Tulane.
1898 The school's colors purple and gold were chosen and the Old Gold & Purple newspaper debuted.
1911 The school board bought property for a new school and construction began. After much discussion, the new building was named for Warren Easton, the city's and state's first Supervisor of Education.
1913 Principal Francis Gregory and the entire faculty moved into the new quarters at 3019 Canal Street.
1952 Warren Easton became co-ed.
1967 Warren Easton became integrated.
1977 Warren Easton became a fundamental magnet school.
2000- 2005 Easton out-performed almost all other schools in the district and has improved its SPS score for five consecutive years.
2006 After being closed for one year, (because of Hurricane Katrina) Warren Easton re-opened as a charter school.
Warren Easton High Hall of Fame Inductees 2012
Command Chief Master Sergeant Chalma Lee Sexton, Jr., USAF (Retired)
Class of 1970
Inducted 2012
Sammy R. Zito
Class of 1956
Inducted 2012
Captain Terrence J. Reese, Sr., USMC
Class of 1998
Inducted 2012
David Napoleon
Class of 1987
Inducted 2012
Ronald J. Cannatella
Class of 1967
Inducted 2012 deceased
Guy Williams
Honorary
Inducted 2012
Anthony Valentino
Honorary
Inducted 2012 deceased
Warren Easton Hall of Fame History
The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize Warren Easton alumni and members of the Easton family for their achievements and to set a standard for current students and future graduates.
Selection to the Warren Easton Hall of Fame is based upon outstanding contribution to the community, excellence of character, significant professional accomplishments and a demonstrated love for Warren Easton High School.
Warren Easton, the city's oldest public high school, is also the only such institution in New Orleans to have established a Hall of Fame. During the past eight decades, more than 20,000 students have graduated from the Canal Street landmark which opened as Boys High School in 1913, but whose roots date to its predecessor school which opened in 1845.
In 1987, a 75th anniversary celebration was held at the Louisiana Superdome. The outgrowth of this gathering was the formation of the Warren Easton Hall of Fame Committee. Since 1991, more than 100 members of the Easton family have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Under its auspices, the Hall of Fame committee has also awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors, provided the school with needed equipment and supplies, and presented faculty members with more than $14,000 in cash awards.
