Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School

Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School was a high school in Tremé, New Orleans, Louisiana. Clark opened in 1947 as the first high school below Canal Street to educate colored children in New Orleans. It was named after Joseph S. Clark, the first president of the Southern University at Baton Rouge. The Rebirth Brass Band was formed at the high school in 1983. The high school was operated by the charter Firstline Schools at its closing in 2019. Notable alumni Keith Frazier, musician Shirley & Lee, American musical duo Oretha Castle Haley, civil rights activist Michael Haynes, American football wide receiver Derrick Lewis, American football wide receiver Fred Luter, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention Mannie Fresh, American rapper, record producer and DJ Mia X, American rapper, singer-songwriter and actress Rebirth Brass Band, New Orleans brass band Al Richardson, American football defensive end Kermit Ruffins, trumpeter Roosevelt "Rosey" Taylor, American football all-pro safety Oliver Thomas, Democratic politician Monk Williams, American football player References External links