Orlando Junior College
Orlando Junior College was a private, segregated Junior College in Orlando, Florida, that served white Christians only.
Founded by Judson Walker, Orlando Junior College opened in 1941 on the grounds of the former Magnolia School, explicitly excluding Black and Jewish students.
In 1944 the school moved to a 20-acre site on Lake Highland. In 1957, the school was offered $1 million by Martin Company on condition that Blacks and Jews would be admitted; the board refused. In 1967, the founding of Valencia College and other public institutions challenged the continued viability of the school.
Orlando Junior College became Lake Highland Prep in 1970.
Notable alumni
- Mel Martínez, Cuban-American politician, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President George W. Bush former chair of the Republican National Committee.
References
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- ^ Klingman, Peter D. (2007). Bill Castellano, Susan Kelly (ed.). "Valencia Community College: A History of an Extraordinary Learning Community". issuu.com. Valencia College. Archived from the original on 2022-01-15. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Andrews, Mark (August 7, 1994). "Valencia Community College Opens the Door to Higher Education for All". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Bouffard, Donna (December 17, 1986). "Lake Highland's halves make a cohesive whole". The Orlando Sentinel. p. E3. Retrieved 2023-04-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Community College Alumni Leave Their Mark in Congress". Community College Week. August 14, 2006. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
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