Blanche Ely High School

Blanche Ely High School
Address
1201 Northwest 6th Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33060-5318 United States
Coordinates	26°14′34″N 80°07′51″W / 26.242766°N 80.130758°WCoordinates: 26°14′34″N 80°07′51″W / 26.242766°N 80.130758°W
Information
Type	Public
Motto	"Home of the Mighty Tigers" "Destination Excellence"
School district	Broward County Public Schools
Principal	Karlton Johnson
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,874[1]
Color(s)	Orange and Green
Mascot	Mighty Tiger
Website	www.broward.k12.fl.us/elyhigh

Blanche Ely High School is a high school located in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida. Blanche Ely High School serves all cities in Broward County that are north of Sunrise Blvd. The school is named for Blanche Ely, former principal and social activist.^[2]

Magnet program

Blanche Ely High School offers medical and engineering magnet programs and vocational programs such as the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and the LPN nursing

The Practical Nursing Program at Blanche Ely High School is part of the Broward County Practical Nursing Program. It is the only Practical Nursing Program in a comprehensive high school in the State of Florida. Students who qualify for this program, and successfully complete it, are awarded certificates of completion at the end of their senior year. They also qualify to take the Florida State Board of Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX) to become Licensed Practical Nurses.

In addition to completing the general education requirements for graduation, students are required to take specific prerequisites prior to acceptance into the program. Courses in the discipline of nursing are taken during the junior and senior years and include classroom, laboratory and nursing practicum in a variety of health care settings. Such as clinics, nursing homes & hospitals. Emphasis is placed on preparing students capable of safe, competent practice with provisions for progressive educational growth and upward mobility in nursing. Admission into the program is both limited access and competitive.

Extracurricular activities

Sports

Their mascot is the Mighty Tiger. State championship include 2002 in football, 1993, 2007, 2012, and 2013^[3] in boys basketball, and 2003 and 2007 in track and field.^[4] Under the guidance of Coach William F. Boynton Blanche Ely High School won the Class A Florida High School Athletic Association Cross Country Championship in 1968. The Cross Country Team finished runners-up in 1969.

Band

The marching band is known as the Mighty Tiger Marching Band. The marching band participates in Friday night football games entertaining spectators and teams. The band has traveled to perform and compete at events to include the 73rd Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl, the Florida Classic Battle of the Bands, and the Florida Bandmasters Association District 15 Evaluations. The school's jazz bands and concert bands have also successfully performed at state and national evaluations. It is now being run by marching band director Richard Beckford.

JROTC

Blanche Ely High School has an Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) unit.

Television production

BETV was a daily newscast that featured anchors, reporters, and special segments that are broadcast throughout the school. The newscast won awards twice.^[5][6] BETV aired its final episode (Episode #1330) on 7 June 2010.

Organizations

Blanche Ely High School provides a wide range of organizations students can get involved in. Whether it is to help win scholarships or have a little fun after school. These organizations include: SIGMA, The Ladies of Intrigue, Adimu: Men of Excellence, Kiada: Ladies of Distinction, Gentlemen of Influence, French Club, Bandaids, Icon, ESA, etc.

Demographics

As of 2011, the total student enrollment was 2,034. The ethnic makeup of the school was 81% Black, 10% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian or Pacific Islander, 1% Multiracial, and 1% Native American or Native Alaskan.^[7]

Notable alumni

Entertainment

Name	Class year	Notability	Reference(s)
Kodak Black		rapper	[8]
Esther Rolle	1938	best known for her portrayal of Florida Evans on the CBS television sitcom Maude and its spin-off series Good Times	Rosewood

Sports

Name	Class year	Notability	Reference(s)
Patrick Peterson	2008	professional football player
Walter McFadden	2005	professional football player
Corey Simon		professional football player
Henri Crockett		professional football player
Tyrone Carter		professional football player
Jerome McDougle		professional football player
Zack Crockett		professional football player
Eddie Jones		professional basketball player
James Jones		professional football player
Joshua Moore	2006	professional football player
Clint Session		professional football player
J.T. Thomas	2006	professional football player
Al Harris	1993	professional football player
Jabari Price	2010	professional football player

References

1. "Enrollment Count: Ely High". Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
2. Profile of Blanche Ely, referencing an earlier page of the Blanche Ely High School website
3. "Year-by-Year Results - Blanche Ely Tigers Basketball". maxpreps.com. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
4. "FHSAA Championship Record Books". fhsaa.org. Florida High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
5. "Honors".
6. "2007 Awards".
7. "Enrollment Counts".
8. Ivey, Justin (May 24, 2016). "Kodak Black Drops "Jewels"". XXL.

External links

• www.broward.k12.fl.us/elyhigh—Official web site