Garnet High School
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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[3]
Alumni
Singer, musical performer and Dot Records recording artist Rita Moss graduated in 1936. At her convocation she played Mendelssohn's "War March of The Priests" on piano.[4][5]
Oscar Holmes (1916–2001) graduated from this school and became the first African-American Naval Aviator and air traffic controller.[6][7][8]
Gallery
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Garnet High School entry, April 2009
References
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