James Madison High School
| James Madison High School
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| Established | 1959 |
| School Type | Public High School |
| Principal | Gregory Hood |
| Location | Vienna |
| Athletic Conference | Liberty District
Northern Region |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Mascot | Warhawk |
| Homepage | http://www2.fcps.edu/MadisonHS/ |
James Madison High School is a public high school in Vienna.
The school opened in 1959 with Elton A. Bonner as its first principal. The following year, 1960, the school desegregated when Phyllis and Preston Blackwell were allowed to transfer to the school.[1]
In 1987, Ed Ryan moved over from Falls Church High School to become the principal.[2]
References
- ↑ "3 Negroes Enrolled in Fairfax." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Oct 12 1960. ProQuest. Web. 13 June 2017.
- ↑ Saenz, Dianne. "Five Principals Begin New Jobs in Fairfax." The Washington Post (pre-1997 Fulltext): 0. Sep 03 1987. ProQuest. Web. 1 Sep. 2014.
