I think you are referring to Boston English High School which opened in 1821. My father graduated from Boston English in 1937. But Boston English is not the first high school to open in the US. That would be Boston English's rival, Boston Latin which opened in 1635. Harvard College, now Harvard University opened in 1636.
CJ,Whew I had to do some digging on this. You're right about Boston Latin.
Boston HIGH SCHOOL claims to be the oldest high school that could be attended regardless of the student's status, i. e. not belonging to the upper class, which they consider makes them the first public high school.
Elizabeth, Yup she did. She sent me back to do more research:) Val, EC and Elizabeth, I didn't either, but ran across it in a biography I'm reading. Jeanie, For sure:) Christine, Glad you found it so;) Jamie, Yes:) Birgit, Makes sense, doesn't it.
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No, but I bet CJ did!
No, I didn't! Hugs, Valerie
Probably unsurprisingly I didn't.
I think you are referring to Boston English High School which opened in 1821. My father graduated from Boston English in 1937. But Boston English is not the first high school to open in the US. That would be Boston English's rival, Boston Latin which opened in 1635. Harvard College, now Harvard University opened in 1636.
Nope, I didn't know that!
I didn't but it makes some sense!
Amazing!
Interesting
CJ,Whew I had to do some digging on this. You're right about Boston Latin.
Boston HIGH SCHOOL claims to be the oldest high school that could be attended regardless of the student's status, i. e. not belonging to the upper class, which they consider makes them the first public high school.
PS. Cool info about your dad and the school rivalries, CJ.
I didn't know that but since Harvard is there too and an old university, I am not surprised.
Elizabeth, Yup she did. She sent me back to do more research:)
Val, EC and Elizabeth, I didn't either, but ran across it in a biography I'm reading.
Jeanie, For sure:)
Christine, Glad you found it so;)
Jamie, Yes:)
Birgit, Makes sense, doesn't it.
That is something I never knew. That's interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Have a lovely day, my friend!
God Bless!
I vaguely remember this
Buen fin de semana. Te mando un beso.
I did not! Xo
Nope - didn't know ... but makes sense - cheers Hilary
No, I didn't!
It's Friday as I type this and the weekend is almost here, I wish you a good one.
All the best Jan
guyz !!
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