Ferndale High School (Michigan)
Ferndale High School is a public high school in Ferndale, Michigan. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ferndale Public Schools.
History
It was originally Lincoln High School when built in 1921 on the corner of 9 Mile and Livernois Roads. The current Ferndale High School was built in two phases: "Old Main" was built in 1936 as an addition to Lincoln High School, with the "Alexander" wing built in 1957, the year the high school was renamed; the original 1921 building became a middle school.
Athletics
The Ferndale Eagles are a member of the Oakland Activities Association. The school colors are currently brown, white and gold. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:
- Baseball (boys)
- Basketball (boys & girls)
- Boys state champions - 1963, 1966, 2023
- Bowling (boys & girls)
- Cheerleading (girls)
- Cross country (boys & girls)
- Dance (girls)
- Football (boys)
- Golf (boys)
- Ice hockey (boys)
- Soccer (boys & girls)
- Softball (girls)
- Swimming (boys & girls)
- Tennis (boys & girls)
- Track & field (boys & girls)
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
Notable people
- Bethany Ball, author
- James Blanchard, governor of Michigan 1983–1991
- Anne Harris, professor and science fiction author
- Frank Joranko, football and baseball player and coach; FHS coach 1960–1972
- David Kemper, television writer and producer
- Paigion (Kimberly Walker), host of BET's 106 & Park (2012–present)
- Rashad Phillips, former professional basketball player
- Miriam Shor, film and television actress
- Bobby Smith, R&B singer, principal lead singer of the classic Motown/Philly group The Spinners
References
- ^ "Ferndale High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Ferndale High School". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Ferndale High School". ed.gov. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "AdvancED - Institution Summary". advanc-ed.org. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ^ "Ferndale Public Schools". ferndaleschools.org. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ Hinds, Julie. "Metro Detroit native's new novel 'The Pessimists' considered fall must-read". Detroit Free Press.