Auburn in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
J. F. Drake High School / Alma Mater
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 15, 2014
1. J.F. Drake High School Marker
(Side 1)
J.F. Drake High School, formerly Lee County Training School, educated Black children of the community from 1958 to 1970. It bears the name of Dr. Joseph Fanning Drake. Drake consisted of 12 classrooms, gymnasium, kitchen, and band room/storage room. The State of Alabama curriculum was the course of study which included vocational and college preparatory. Extracurricular activities included sports, theater, and performing and fine arts. Dr. R.E. Moore was principal during the school's existence. School colors were maroon and white and the mascot was the Wildcat.
(Side 2)
Hail to thee, Our Alma Mater,
Drake High School
Though we toil we'll not forget thee,
Drake High School
We will love thee as our home,
Though amid life's grandeur roam;
Alma Mater, Alma Mater
Drake High School
Lee County the home of southern beauty,
We love thee well.
Let our voices ring with praises
Thy wonders tell.
We, thy loyal sons and daughters,
Pledge to thee our loyalty,
for we love thee, yes we love thee
Drake High School.
Erected 2008 by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Auburn City Schools
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 32° 37.018′ N, 85° 29.699′ W. Marker is in Auburn, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker is on Spencer Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Clark Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 655 Spencer Avenue, Auburn AL 36832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General James Henry Lane House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sigma Alpha Epsilon (approx. ¾ mile away); North College Street Historic District (approx. 0.8 miles away); Max Adams Morris / Max Adams Morris Drill Field (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cary Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Luckie Meagher's Kindergarten / Sani-Freeze Dairy Bar (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Auburn Guards Reviewed by Jefferson Davis (approx. one mile away); The Auburn Guards (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Also see . . . History of High School from Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 15, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 15, 2014
2. Alma Mater Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 15, 2014
3. Former J.F. Drake High School - Now J.F. Drake Middle School.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 15, 2014
4. J.F. Drake High School Area
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
