Will This Central HS be Closed?

This was opened in 1971. It sits on top of the hill in a central area of Duluth, just off Mesaba and Central Entrance. The building has been refurbished a few times since 1971, and from what I understand, is still in good shape. There are many acres around it, so expansion would be possible in the future, if needed. It's got a fantastic view of the lake and the city, from high on top of the hill!

During the 1991-92 school year, the School Board tried to close Central, but with determination from the students of all the schools and the citizens of Duluth, the school board was convinced that Central should stay open both as a high school and as a community center. That was the last time consolidation of high schools in Duluth was really addressed.

Now, as I wrote about a few days ago, Central could be on the “chopping block” again. If the “Red Plan” gets approved by the school board, it means Central H. S. would be closed. Will the students and citizens of Duluth fight to keep it open as it did in ’91 and ’92?? We’ll see. Speaking of the “Red Plan”, there is a good article today on the editorial page of The Duluth News Tribune. (see my link) I urge you to log on to it and read it, it’s titled “Red Plan needs some work to bridge city’s east-west divide”.

In August, will the out of towners from the "Class of 1957" be told when they come to Duluth for their 50th class reunion, that there soon will not be a Central High School in Duluth??

Next post: Read about the possiblity of the East High School Alumni facing the same as the Central Alumini's.