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| ⚫ | * ], politician<ref>{{Cite web|title=Representative Danilo Burgos|url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1863|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.|language=English}}</ref> | ||
| * ], former author, '']'' mystery series | * ], former author, '']'' mystery series | ||
| ⚫ | * ], politician<ref>{{Cite web|title=Representative Danilo Burgos|url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=1863|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.|language=English}}</ref> | ||
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* ], former child and social psychiatrist | ||
| ⚫ | * ], former economist and researcher | ||
| * ], former philanthropist | * ], former philanthropist | ||
| * ], former songwriter, record producer, and founder of ] | * ], former songwriter, record producer, and founder of ] | ||
| * ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ] | * ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ] | ||
| * ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ] | * ], former professional baseball player, ], ], ], and ] | ||
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* ], singer, eldest sister and founding member of ] | ||
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* ], former singer and founding member of Sister Sledge | ||
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* ], singer and founding member of Sister Sledge | ||
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* ], singer and founding member of Sister Sledge | ||
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*], ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wouldn’t have been hired as a cop if he revealed he killed a man, former boss says |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-vetting-sheriff-tony-20200504-twm6ufhi2vaynnkjszkcqg6awi-story.html |website=Sun Sentinel |access-date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | ||
| *] (class of 1985), actress in Skid Row Marathon (2017) | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Not to be confused with Olney Elementary School.United States historic place
| Olney High School | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
 Olney High School in September 2010 | |
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| Location | 100 West Duncannon Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 40°01′43″N 75°07′26″W / 40.0286°N 75.1239°W / 40.0286; -75.1239 |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1929–1930 |
| Architect | Irwin T. Catharine |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival, Academic Gothic |
| MPS | Philadelphia Public Schools TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003312 |
| Added to NRHP | December 4, 1986 |
The Olney Charter High School, formerly the Aspira Charter School at Olney, and Olney High School, is a public high school that is located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Previously controlled directly by the School District of Philadelphia, it was subsequently a charter high school; however, it reverted to a public high school beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
History and architectural features
The original historic building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and was built between 1929 and 1930. It is a five-story brick building that sits on a granite base with a five-story tower. Designed in the Late Gothic Revival style, it features Gothic arched openings and limestone details.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Alumni
- Clair Blank, former author, Beverly Gray mystery series
- Danilo Burgos, politician
- Leon Eisenberg, former child and social psychiatrist
- Florence Jaffy, former economist and researcher
- Raymond G. Perelman, former philanthropist
- Jerry Ross, former songwriter, record producer, and founder of Heritage Records
- Al Spangler, former professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, and Milwaukee Braves
- Del Ennis, former professional baseball player, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals
- Debra Sledge, singer, eldest sister and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Joni Sledge, former singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Kathy Sledge, singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Kim Sledge, singer and founding member of Sister Sledge
- Gregory Tony, Broward County, Florida sheriff
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "2014-2015 School Progress Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 1, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes unknown (n.d.). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Olney High School" (PDF). Retrieved June 16, 2012.
- "Representative Danilo Burgos". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- "Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wouldn't have been hired as a cop if he revealed he killed a man, former boss says". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
External links
| US National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania | ||
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