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Alcée Fortier High School was a high school in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana that served grades 8–12. It was located five blocks away from McMain Secondary School. [1] History. The school opened in 1931 and was named for the renowned professor of Romance Languages at Tulane, Alcée Fortier. [2] . Originally Fortier was an all-boys school. [1]
Apr 23, 2022 · Alcee Fortier High School, the former name of the building now occupied by Lusher Charter's high school, remains visible as protesters march to against racial bias and discrimination in the...
5624 Freret Street. New Orleans, LA 70115. Alcee Fortier High School serves 925 students in grades 8-12. Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Alcée Fortier (June 5, 1856 – February 14, 1914) was a renowned Professor of Romance Languages at Tulane University in New Orleans. In the late 19th and early 20th century, he published numerous works on language, literature, Louisiana history and folklore, Louisiana Creole languages, and personal reminiscence.
Jun 14, 2015 · If you were a student at Alcee Fortier High School in Uptown New Orleans in 1965, you pretty much knew where you stood in life. You wore the badges of the caste system with pride.
Jun 4, 2021 · The Alcée Fortier school building on Freret Street, now home to Lusher Charter School, will be renamed soon, according to NOLA Public Schools. Alcée Fortier High School closed in 2006, but Fortier’s name remains with the building that now serves as Lusher’s secondary school campus.
Sep 30, 2021 · Lusher’s high school campus, named for Alcee Fortier who was also a segregation supporter, was renamed for Elijah Brimmer, Jr., who was the school’s longtime band director.
