Orlando Junior College was a private, segregated Junior College in Orlando, Florida, that served white Christians only.
Founded by Judson Walker,[1] Orlando Junior College opened in 1941 on the grounds of the former Magnolia School, explicitly excluding Black and Jewish students.[2]
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.[3][4]
Orlando Junior College became Lake Highland Prep in 1970.[5]
Notable alumni
- Mel Martínez, Cuban-American politician, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (under President George W. Bush), former chair of the Republican National Committee.[6]
References
- ^ Bouma, Katherine (June 30, 1997). "Virginia Walker Taylor Spent Life in Education". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Andrews, Mark (August 7, 1994). "Valencia Community College opens the door to higher education for all". The Orlando Sentinel. pp. K-2. Retrieved 2023-04-20 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ 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.