Dixie Hollins High School

Dixie M. Hollins High School is a public secondary school located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school was opened in 1959 as a vocational school for grades 10–12, but it has since expanded to include 9th grade education. The school has just under 1,800 students.

Dixie Hollins High School
Address
4940 62nd St N

St. Petersburg
,
Florida
33709

United States
Coordinates27.81617°N 82.72097°W / 27.81617; -82.72097
Information
Other nameDHHS
TypePublic high school
Established1959 (1959)
School districtPinellas County Schools
PrincipalRobert Florio
Grades9–12
NicknameRebels
Websitewww.pcsb.org/dixie-hs

Its graphic arts program, known as the Academy of Entertainment Arts (AEA), is designated as a center of excellence.[1] Dixie Hollins also offers a program in the culinary arts, which is also designated as a center of excellence.[2] The school also offers Cambridge/AICE curriculum, as well as a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program.

History

When Pinellas County separated from Hillsborough County and became its own entity in 1912, Dixie Martin Hollins was appointed as Superintendent of Pinellas County Schools;[3] he was about twenty-five years old. Hollins promoted the rights of black students to have certified teachers, to attend a full school day, and to attend school for more than just a few months per year. When Dixie Hollins High School opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 1959, it was named Northwest High School. Almost immediately the School Board decided to name the new high school after Dixie Hollins. His family owned and operated one of the largest ranches in the state in Citrus County from 1942 until 1992 when all but a small portion was sold upon the death of his son, Maurice L. Hollins. Dixie Hollins donated land for both Madeira Beach Elementary and Middle Schools. His estate continues to provide contributions to Dixie's music program.

In 1971, the school became national news when the campus became embroiled in a community protest against racial integration through forced busing.[4] The unrest had been building for several weeks.[5] When the school decided to ban the use of the Confederate flag, community groups began picketing the school. The unrest broke out into violence on October 12, 1971. When Florida schools mandated kindergarten, Dixie Hollins High School incorporated 9th grade into its curriculum. The school underwent extensive renovations in 1992–1996, adding a two-story science wing, a new media center and cafeteria, an art building, a music building, and upgrading the existing classrooms, the gymnasium, and the vocational wing.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Graphics Art Academy at Dixie Hollins High School". Dixie-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  2. "Dixie's Culinary Arts". Dixie-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  3. "About Our School / DHHS History". Dixie Hollins High School. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  4. Duryea, Bill (September 19, 1999). "The rage of a young white rebel". St. Petersburg Times. St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  5. "Mangin Bans Rebel Flag At Hollins". St. Petersburg Times. September 25, 1971. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  6. Topkin, Marc (April 16, 1994). "Marlins rookie lives a dream". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  7. Wojciechowski, Gene (March 31, 1994). "College Basketball / NCAA Men's Final Four : Obscure Gators Feasting : Florida Storms Final Four Party Without Requisite Big-Name Players, Glitzy Reputation". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  8. "A Few Just the Ten of Us Articles From St. Petersburg Times". Sitcomsonline.com. February 18, 2008. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  9. Basse, Craig (February 15, 1992). "Bruce A. Woyan, was pro wrestler". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
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