Oliver P. Morton High School
Oliver P. Morton High School is a public secondary school located in Hammond, Indiana. It is part of the School City of Hammond district.
| Oliver P. Morton High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
6915 Grand Avenue , , 46323 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°35′10″N 87°26′26″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1937 |
| School district | School City of Hammond |
| Superintendent | Scott Miller |
| Principal | Greg Easton |
| Faculty | 77.54 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,389 (2017–18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.91[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | Great Lakes |
| Team name | Governors |
| Rival | Gavit High School Hammond High School |
| Website | School website |
| [2] | |
History
The school was established in 1937 at its former location on Marshall Avenue in the Hessville section of Hammond. It became a four-year school in 1954.[3] The current facility opened in 1968.[4]
Notable alumni
- Darrel Chaney – Former MLB player for the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves
- Frank J. Mrvan – politician[5]
- Stan Perzanowski – Former MLB player for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins
See also
References
- "Morton Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- "IDOE: Compass". in.gov. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- "Our Building, 1937–1991".
- "A Little About Us".
- "Leadership Life: Frank J. Mrvan, North Township Trustee – NWILife". Nwi.life. April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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