Robert E. Lee High School
| Robert E. Lee High School | |
| Established | 1958 |
| School Type | Public High School |
| Principal | Deirdre Lavery |
| Location | Springfield |
| Athletic Conference | Patriot District |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Lancers |
| Homepage | [1] |
Robert E. Lee High School, usually shortened to Lee High School, is a high school in Springfield.
In July 2014, Deirdre Lavery became the principal of the school.[1]
Notable Alumni
- Susan Matthews – Beaten to death by her father, Joseph B. Matthews, in the family home on April 11, 1959.[2]
- Joseph A. Robles – The only National Merit Scholar in the class of 1989, Robles passed up a full scholarship to Virginia Tech to pursue his dream of becoming a drug dealer. Robles was shot and mortally injured in his Springfield home during an attempted rip-off in October 1994 and died six weeks later.[3]
References
- ↑ Shapiro, T. Rees. "Deirdre Lavery Is New Principal of Fairfax's Lee High School." Washington Post. The Washington Post, 16 July 2014. Web. 29 Aug. 2014.
- ↑ Lawson, John, and Albon B. Hailey. "Father Kills His 3 Children, Slays Self with Butcher Knife." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): A1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1994). Apr 12 1959. Web. 6 Feb. 2012.
- ↑ Jackman, Tom. "Suspect in '94 Slaying Still at Large; Police Think Man is in D.C. Vicinity." The Washington Post: 0. Nov 19 1998. ProQuest. Web. 22 Sep. 2014.
