J.C. Price School had a reputation for preparing its students well for life and numerous Price alumni went on to accomplish a great deal and to make noteworthy contributions to society.
Note: The list below is by no means all-inclusive. Rather, it is meant to be a representative sample. We anticipate adding more names as we receive additional information. Contact us.
- Blackwell, Randolph
Became Director of Minority Business Enterpries for President Carter. - Blair, Jr., Ezell
Participated in the Greensboro Sit-Ins, becoming one of the “Greensboro Four.” - Bradley, Dr. Josephine Boyd
Became the first black student to attend Greensboro High School, now Grimsley. - Fairley, Charles
Became the city’s first black postman from Warnersville. - Goolsby, Leon
Became principal of Gillespie Educational Center. - Hairston, Otis
Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church and NAACP leader in the 1950s. - Higgins, Bennie
Became the principal of Smith High School. - McAden, Charles
Became the first black member of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. - Morehead, David
Became the first Educational Director of the Hayes-Taylor YMCA. - Morrow, Calvin
Became the principal of Peeler Elementary School. - Yourse, Wiley
Became the principal of Jonesboro School.