Dudley High School, built in 1929, is located at 1200 Lincoln Street in East Greensboro. Dudley was Guilford County's first black high school, back in the day when our local school system was segregated. While Dudley High is no longer segregated by law, according to the school's website, the student body is 89% African American. Dudley enjoys great support from the surrounding community and there are many intergenerational events where present, future, and past students come out to support the school.
Extensive renovations and additions have been made to the Dudley campus over the last several years. Great effort was made to maintain the historical features of the original façade while incorporating 21st century technology and other modern features. Dudley is a state of the art learning institution and its mission is "to prepare students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers and productive citizens in today's global society." The above photo shows just a tiny bit of the campus, which extends a city block.
Today is ABC Wednesday and, for Greensboro's A-Z education series, D is for Dudley High School. (See A-C, here). Stop back tomorrow to learn about James B. Dudley, for whom the high school is named.
That looks a lot like a high school I drive by frequently. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
Posted by: Carver | Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at 08:45 AM
i love that they are still using it!
Posted by: Tanya Breese | Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at 09:45 AM
That one big tree is quite impressive!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Posted by: Roger Green | Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at 01:47 PM
I endured 3 miserable, violent years there... And still bear the scars emotional and physical 40 years later.
Posted by: Billy Jones | Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at 02:10 PM
I really like the old brick buildings. they have such a solid look about them.
that's a huge tree in front too.
Posted by: photowannabe | Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at 05:52 PM
Beautiful old building and beautifully situated!
Wil, ABCW Team
Posted by: Reader Wil | Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at 06:05 PM