Matthew Gilbert High School
Location
Coordinates30°20′28″N 81°38′23″W / 30.3411°N 81.6397°W / 30.3411; -81.6397
Information
Former nameFranklin Street Public School #146 (1928–1944)[1]
TypePublic, segregated
Opened1928
Closed1970
Last updated: 31 December 2017

Matthew Gilbert High School was a high school for black students in Jacksonville, Florida. Like many black high schools of the time, it was reclassified as a junior high school after integration. It is now Matthew Gilbert Middle School.[2]

Athletics

The Gilbert Panthers went undefeated (11–0) and won the FIAA State Football championship in 1958.[3]

Notable alumni

References

  1. "History of Matthew William Gilbert School, No. 146". Jacksonville Public Library Digital Collections. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. Brown, Will (26 February 2017). "Matthew W. Gilbert renames athletic field in honor of former principal". Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  3. "100 years of Florida high school football: The 100 greatest players". 5 December 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  4. Wilhelm Jr, Joe (5 July 2007). "From the bench to the big screen: Adams documentary wins award, Morrow film due in fall". Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  5. "Olympics Fan Guide: Bob Hayes". Retrieved 27 November 2017.


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