Edward H. White High School History?

[cityimrov]

Does anyone here know about the history of Ed White High School?  I want to know more about what kind of school this was back then because this school doesn't sound like the Ed White School we know today. 

When first built:

• there was no "BELL" ringing between classes, instead, "MUSIC" was played for 5 minutes between classes. All students had to be in their next class when the music ended. The music itself came from an "8-TRACK PLAYER" that was hooked into the school intercom system in the front office. The "Senior Class" held weekly surveys to decide what music would be played. (later removed, and now uses standard "bell" ringing)
• some of the bathrooms were fully carpeted. (later removed)
• the Cafeteria served "Milkshakes" (unfortunately also since removed)
• the School experimented with the "Open Planning" concept popular in Europe at that time, through the use of 24 "three-walled" classrooms called "MODS". The 24 MODS were grouped in 3 sets (also called MODS) of 8 classrooms (4 classes on each side of a central open space). All 24 classrooms had only 3 walls and "NO CHALK-BOARDS". "ALL 3 WALLS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC COATED METAL, and the Teachers attached papers to the walls with magnets, AND WROTE ON THE WALLS WITH SPECIAL MARKERS. In 1987, due to "sound" issues, the "Open Planning" concept was deemed a failure by the School Board, and a 4th wall, with door, was installed in each of the 24 MODS. During that same renovation, normal chalkboards were installed.

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_H._White_High_School

[Jason]

What's with all the "quotes" in that passage!?!?!? 

I graduated from Ed White in 2000.  Nothing had seemed to have been updated since the above mentioned changes to the original school were made.  Pretty dated but a decent school, nonetheless.  Not sure what it looks like now because I haven't stepped foot on that property since I collected my diploma!

[jerry cornwell]

 I graduated in 76 the 4th graduation class. The schedules were defined in 5 distinct days (A-E) with classes divided into 20 minute time spans called "mods". The days were divided into 16 mods, thats the 20 minute period. Classes ran between 2 - 4 mods from all 5 days to phys Ed classes that ran 2 days ( at 4 mods). Music was used to avoid the disturbance of other classes running concurrently through the day. Ed White was opened along with Sandalwood, who ran the system for only 2 years (?) after which they reverted to a 7 period daily schedule.
The format was tried with a preference towards getting students adjusted to a college format. Students had a substantial amount of free time to use on their own between library, resource centers located in the 4 "mods" that were dedicated to the common subjects, and the cafeteria to goof off and try various shenanigans.......guess which won out ...
I feel grateful for the experience, even if i barely graduated.
  Hopefully some more alumni will share some experiences at this great school!

[cityimrov]

I graduated in 76 the 4th graduation class. The schedules were defined in 5 distinct days (A-E) with classes divided into 20 minute time spans called "mods". The days were divided into 16 mods, thats the 20 minute period. Classes ran between 2 - 4 mods from all 5 days to phys Ed classes that ran 2 days ( at 4 mods). Music was used to avoid the disturbance of other classes running concurrently through the day. Ed White was opened along with Sandalwood, who ran the system for only 2 years (?) after which they reverted to a 7 period daily schedule.
The format was tried with a preference towards getting students adjusted to a college format. Students had a substantial amount of free time to use on their own between library, resource centers located in the 4 "mods" that were dedicated to the common subjects, and the cafeteria to goof off and try various shenanigans.......guess which won out ...
I feel grateful for the experience, even if i barely graduated.
  Hopefully some more alumni will share some experiences at this great school!

How was the school back then, did you feel like you had a quality education?  Do you think you would have learned more in a more traditional school rather than what you had there? 

[duvaldude08]

My mom went to Ed White back when it first intergrated. Her graduating class was like 700 people. The demographics of that area have changed drastcially over the past few decades and it shows in the schools performance.

[jerry cornwell]

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How was the school back then, did you feel like you had a quality education?  Do you think you would have learned more in a more traditional school rather than what you had there? 
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I treasure it, i dont know, but i feel i had a great education. Many lead me to believe that todays public education isnt as good as it was. i got to go to FJC and had a great experience. Im really grateful i had my experience at Ed White!

[deathstar]

@Jason Did you goto your Senior Prom? I graduated from Lee in 2000, but I went with a friend to her Junior Prom in 2000, and it was a riot. Do you remember the balloons all being Blue & Gray and everyone being pissed about it?

[Jason]

I did go to my senior prom but didn't stay long.  To be honest, I don't really remember much about it! 

[deathstar]

I didn't stay very long for my prom at Lee, so I guess Ed White's prom was my only chance to experience it haha. I was pretty quiet that night about the fact that I went to Lee.. all the "F### Lee" chants made me laugh, lol.