Julian High School (Chicago)

Julian High School (Chicago)
Location
10330 S. Elizabeth Street

Chicago
,
Illinois
60643

United States
Coordinates41°42′22″N 87°39′16″W / 41.7060°N 87.6545°W / 41.7060; -87.6545
Information
School type
MottoHeart. Head. Hand
Opened1975
School districtChicago Public Schools
CEEB code141073[3]
PrincipalLawrence P. Spaulding[1]
Teaching staff35.5 [2]
Grades9–12
GenderCoed
Enrollment381 (2025–2026)[2]
Campus typeUrban
ColorsOrange and brown    
Athletics conferenceChicago Public League
Team nameJaguars
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[4]
YearbookCatalyst[5]
Websitepljulianhs.net

Percy Lavon Julian High School is a public 4–year high school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the far south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in September 1975, Julian is a part of the Chicago Public Schools district.[6] Julian is named for African-American research chemist Percy Lavon Julian (1899–1975).

History

Julian was officially established in August 1974 when community members requested to James F. Redmond, General Superintendent of Chicago Schools[7][8] and the Chicago Board of Education that two new schools were needed to relieve overcrowding at two area schools, Harlan and Fenger during the 1970–1971 school year. The school board approved the requested and construction on Julian began in November 1974.

Designed by Chicago native and architect Myron Goldsmith[9] (who also designed the other school proposed in the request a year prior, Corliss High School; which shares a similar design to Julian), the school was constructed over two phases between November 1974 through May 1975. Prior to its construction and opening, the school was often referred to as the 103rd and Dan Ryan Site High School by city and school officials.

The school opened for students on September 3, 1975[10] and was renamed after Percy Lavon Julian by the school's founding principal Dr. Edward H. Oliver. Oliver served as principal of the school from its opening in 1975 until June 1991;[11][12] the longest to serve as principal of Julian.

Other information

On May 10, 2007, 16-year-old Blair Holt, a student at the school, was tragically shot and killed on a CTA bus shortly after boarding, caught in a gang-related shooting.[13] His death brought national attention to the rampant gun violence in Chicago. In 2017, an honorary street sign was placed in front of the school to honor his memory.[14] On October 22, 2013, twenty–nine students were arrested and charged with mob action after a fight involving a large group took place at the school. The fight was believed to be between members of rival street gangs.[15][16]

Athletics

Julian competes in the Chicago Public League (CPL) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The school sport teams are nicknamed the Jaguars. The boys' wrestling team became public league champions and Class AA qualifiers two times (1981–82, 1986–87).[17] The girls' basketball team became regional champions during the 2003–04 season. The boys' basketball team were regional champions and Class AA qualifiers three times (2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05).

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Home - Principal's Message - Percy L. Julian High School". www.pljulianhs.net.
  2. ^ a b "Julian High School". Common Core of Data Public School Search. The Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Educational Statistics. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  3. ^ "High School Code Search". College Board. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  4. ^ "Institution Summary for Julian High School". AdvancED profile. North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "Reconnect with friends from Classmates Test High School, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more". Classmates.com.
  6. ^ Sciences (U.S.), National Academy of (December 18, 1980). Biographical Memoirs. National Academies. ISBN 9780309030991 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Drugs in Our Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  8. ^ Chicago Public Schools: Ensuring Diversity in Selective Enrollment and Magnet Schools. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  9. ^ Emanuel, Muriel (January 23, 2016). Contemporary Architects. Springer. ISBN 9781349041848 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ Chidi, Sylvia Lovina (June 13, 2014). The Greatest Black Achievers in History. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781291909333 – via Google Books.
  11. ^ Journal of the House of Representatives, 1991. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  12. ^ Legislative Digest ... General Assembly, State of Illinois, Volume 3, 1991. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  13. ^ ABC Chicago - 10 years later, school remembers teen Blair Holt who was shot on CTA bus, May 10, 2017
  14. ^ DNA info - Blair Holt Honored 10 Years After He Was Killed On Bus Protecting Classmate, May 10, 2017
  15. ^ "29 students charged in Percy Julian High School fight | ABC7 Chicago | abc7chicago.com". ABC7 Chicago.
  16. ^ "29 Students Arrested In Massive Brawl At South Side High School". HuffPost. October 23, 2013.
  17. ^ "IHSA". www.ihsa.org.
  18. ^ "Ousmane Barro, Julian, Power Forward". 247Sports.
  19. ^ McGavin, Patrick Z. (February 15, 2001). "Raw Footage: Reality TV finds the fascination in high school basketball". Chicago Reader. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  20. ^ Breen, Justin (September 2, 2015). "Ex-NBA Player Byron Irvin, Now a Sports Agent, Enters Julian's Hall of Fame". DNAInfo. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  21. ^ "Walt Lemon, Jr. bio". BradleyBraves.com. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  22. ^ WALTER LEMON JR. LOOKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH THE WINDY CITY BULLS - “IT’S BEEN ABOUT PLAYING TOGETHER, UNSELFISH BASKETBALL AND THAT HAS TO START WITH ME.” - WALTER LEMON JR..Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  23. ^ WGN (Chicago) Walter Lemon Jr. completes memorable day by helping the Bulls to a win.Retrieved November 14, 2019.
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