Winston Academy
| Winston Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
545 Richardson Road , 39339 United States | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1969 |
| Founders | Segregationists |
| Colors | Red and Blue |
| Nickname | Patriots |
| Website | http://www.winstonpatriots.org/ |
Winston Academy is a private college preparatory school in Louisville, Mississippi. It was founded in 1969 as a segregation academy.[1][2][3]
History
[edit | edit source]When the Federal government enforced school integration, many white parents sought ways to keep their children from attending integrated schools. Winston Academy was founded in 1969 to provide white children a segregated education.
In 1969, the Louisville-Winston Educational Foundation voted to establish the school after receiving a report on the "public school situation facing our country".[4] Foundation president David Richardson told a crowd of 300 citizens gathered at the county courthouse that "The only choice open to parents who want their children to continue to receive a high caliber education is to support a private school system in Winston County."[4]
In the fall of 1970, the school stopped holding classes in local churches and moved into its permanent campus.[5]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]Although the school posts a non-discrimination policy on their website,[6] as of 2012, the student population was over 99% white.[7]
Athletics
[edit | edit source]Winston Academy competes under the nickname Patriots within the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools.[8]
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]- Andy Kennedy, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers[9]
- Mark Hudspeth, former Mississippi State Football Coach and Former ULL Head Coach. Served as head football coach at WA from 1996 to 1997.[10]
- Matthew Mitchell, Head Women’s basketball coach, University of Houston Lady Cougars [11]
- Kim Rosamond, Head Women's basketball coach, Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagles[12]
- Taylor McNeel, United States District Judge for the state of Mississippi
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