This resolution commends Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, and specifically honors the graduating classes from 1970 to 1979. Established in 1895 as the "Peabody Industrial School," it was the first public school for black students in the area. Over the years, the school underwent significant growth and changes, including the addition of grades, a new building, and a shift in its name to Peabody Magnet High School. The resolution highlights the contributions of various principals and educators who have shaped the school's curriculum and infrastructure, emphasizing its long-standing commitment to education in the community.
The House of Representatives expresses its recognition of Peabody Magnet High School as an inspiring educational institution that has served Louisiana for over a century. The resolution extends its sincerest wishes for the continued prosperity of the school, acknowledging the importance of the alumni from the 1970s in its legacy.