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W. O. Boston High School , January, 2020 W, O. Boston High School W. O. Boston High School (1949-1983) SECOND WARD HIGH SCHOOL (1929-1948) Lake Charles, Louisiana. History of W.O. Boston High School. William Oscar Boston founded First Ward Colored School in 1907. The school was the first elementary colored school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr.
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W. O. Boston High School was an American public high school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Named in honor of William Oscar Boston, [1] it opened in 1949 as a segregated school for Blacks. [2] [3] It was renamed from Second Ward Colored School, which had been in the community since the late 19th century. [4]
Oct 19, 2018 · Audrey Memorial High School, Cameron, LA. Holy Ghost High School, Opelousas, LA. W. O. Boston High School was a fixture in the African American High School community; it endured into the early 1980's. A thoughtful alumni decided to commemorate its graduates from its inception until its demise. We are elated to celebrate its legacy.
W. O. Boston High School was an American public high school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Named in honor of William Oscar Boston, In sports, the W. O. Boston Panthers won three state titles in 1972 in boys basketball, girls track and field, and football.
Feb 1, 2018 · school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Boston was principal of the school until 1940. He was later succeeded by Miss Mary Bell Williams. Professor Boston died in 1943. In 1949, W.O. Boston High School was constructed and named in honor of William Oscar Boston. R.C. Reynaud, was the first principal of the school.
Feb 27, 2017 · Updated: Feb. 27, 2017 at 2:57 PM PST. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA (KPLC) - As the month comes to a close, KPLC continues to celebrate and honor Black History Month. We honor two education system pioneers: William Oscar Boston (W.O. Boston) and Ralph C. Reynaud. Both were instrumental players in the progress of African-American education.
Dec 8, 2022 · Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Louisiana high school football championships are set for this week, and 50 years ago marks the last time a Lake Charles high school won a state title. In 1972, the W.O. Boston Panthers etched their name in high school football history, but getting there was no easy task.
