Cardinals, Class Of 1987
ECHS History & Facts
Taken from Wikipedia entry....
East Central High School is one of nine high schools in Tulsa Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school is home to roughly 1,200 students from East Tulsa each school year. The absence of windows from almost all classrooms creates a prison look. The school is affectionately referred to as just E.C. by students.
Two schools feed into East Central: Stephen Foster Middle School and Lewis & Clark Middle School (though some Lewis & Clark students go on to attend Will Rogers High School).
East Central was founded 1927 as an independent school district. The district was later annexed by Tulsa Public Schools. The current school facility opened in 1966 with additions of East Wing in 1978 and Stadium in 1997. East Central is the most culturally diverse high school in the state of Oklahoma.
East Central competes in Oklahoma 5A athletics. Sports teams compete as the East Central Fighting Cardinals. During the 2005-2006 school year, the football team and girls basketball teams won the state 5A title in their respective sports. East Central has several different sports including swimming, football, basketball, tennis, golf, baseball, track, and wrestling.
Notable Alumni
- Paula Trickey- 1984
- Tony Casillas - 1981
- Cecil Pettigrew - 1977
- Jimbo Elrod - 1972
- Jim Shoulders- 1945
East Central High School | |
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12150 E 11 St Tulsa, OK 74128 USA |
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Information | |
School district | Tulsa Public Schools |
Principal | Tom O'Malley |
Type | Public |
Grades | 9 through 12 |
Mascot | Fighting Cardinals |
Color(s) | Red, Black, White |
Established | 1927 |