Class Facts

Brief History of Stanton

(Camilla Thompson and Nancy Watts)

After the Emancipation of slaves, a group of black people in Jacksonville organized themselves into the Education Society and on February 8, 1868, purchased the property on which the Old Stanton Building stands. The first building was a wooden structure and was named in honor of General McMasters Stanton, President Lincoln's War Secretary.

In 1917, the brick structure that stands today on the corners of Ashley and Broad was built. Stanton became the main focus for the education of black children in Duval County and surrounding areas.

In 1953, a new facility on 13th Street was built and named New Stanton. The building on Broad and Ashley became known as "Old Stanton" and in 1954 was converted into a vocational training center.

Charles Brooks was the first principal of this new school. Under his leadership, the school continued to foster the same traditionally high standards which befit its rich heritage. Through the 1960s, Stanton flourished as the oldest and most important high school for blacks in Jacksonville.

During the 1980-81 school year, the focus of New Stanton changed. It became one of the Magnet schools created by the School Board to serve gifted students throughout the county. The name was changed to Stanton College Preparatory School and is recognized as one of the top academic schools in the nation.

School Alma Mater

Give your best for dear old Stanton

For the blue and white

Whether games of life's endeavors,

Always bravely fight.

Stanton, thee, thy loyal sons

To exalt we'll try;

And we'll strive the Blue-White banner

Ever to hold high.

Stanton days will live forever

In our memories

To the treasure store of learning,

Stanton gives the keys.

Though thy walls we must leave

Thee we'll ever love,

Honored school, thy children love thee

To the skies above.

God preserve our love for Stanton;

God preserve her light.

May our precepts learned at Stanton,

Guide us ever right.

Out upon unbeaten pathways,

May we travel far,

With the light of Alma Mater

As our guiding star.

Class Motto

"With Knowledge, Integrity and Character, We seek To Conquer The World"

Class Officers

Charleyene Bloodworth - President

Elwanda McKinnon - Vice President

Artis Dixon - Secretary

Anest Schell - Assistant Secretary

Wilhemina Price - Chaplain

Elizabeth Smiley - Treasurer

Consentena Shorter - Business Manager

Gayle Harrison - Parliamentarian

Peter Roulhac - Reporter

Class Colors

Blue and White

Class Flower

Carnation