Each week TheMash will travel to different high schools across the city. Your school could be next!
Full name: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School
Enrollment: 899 students
Founded: 1971
Mascot: Jaguars
Location: 4445 South Drexel Blvd.
Neighborhood: North Kenwood
Colors: black and gold
Rival school: Hyde Park
Top sports: Football
What’s a hot trend at your school? The “preppy” look, although wardrobes are very unique because they don’t have school uniforms.
Biggest event of the school year: The KCP Band traveled to the Washington, D.C., area to perform in the Presidential Inauguration Heritage Muisc Festival at George Mason University.
Favorite after-school hangouts: The foyers, second-floor bridge, workout and weight room, Golden’s (chicken and fish), McDonald’s, band room
Best cafeteria food: Spicy chicken sandwich with barbecue sauce; pizza; nachos; barbecue french fries
School traditions: “King goes to College Day” where underclassmen go to colleges in Chicago, and seniors stay at school to do college applications, scholarship searches and financial aid forms. Prom’s a big deal too. After Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) testing, there’s always a barbecue for the juniors. The principal is said to be a fan of barbecue.
My school stands out because …
“… its greatness and achievements. But one thing that really stands out at King College Prep is our great wonder band! Thumbs up!”
Deniqua Johnson, sophomore
“… our sexy principal and our overall school spirit and pride. You’ll be quick to notice a King girl by her stride.”
Jade Sariah, sophomore
“… King College Preparatory is a beautiful environment for both social and academic activities. … I love the diverse personalities.”
Donnell Appleby, junior
Famous alumni: Actor Michael Clarke Duncan
