U.S. GRANT GENERALS.......got memories?

[Architect2010]

When we played Grant, our band was there, and we [Southeast] were the away team. Every football game day they have the full band walk down the hallways between 1st and 2nd hour to promote spirit. I don't know why Grant's band wasn't there when we played them. I do know for a fact though that their band leader was at Moore-War. He's a friend of mine. ;]

[Generals64]

When we played Grant, our band was there, and we [Southeast] were the away team. Every football game day they have the full band walk down the hallways between 1st and 2nd hour to promote spirit. I don't know why Grant's band wasn't there when we played them. I do know for a fact though that their band leader was at Moore-War. He's a friend of mine. ;]

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Hey guy:....when I was in High school, the band was a pretty good gig. We had a real dedicated director and we won many band contests throughout the State of Oklahoma. We also marched through the halls on game day and during the pep rally but it seems that Grant hasn't had a band of any consequences in the past few years....You said you go to southeast....Don't you have to apply to get in that school now? I was under the impression that Southeast was similar to a Charter School and you had to be accepted by the Principal etc. Where did you attend Junior Highschool??? or middle school as it's called now.

[papaOU]

When we played Grant, our band was there, and we [Southeast] were the away team. Every football game day they have the full band walk down the hallways between 1st and 2nd hour to promote spirit. I don't know why Grant's band wasn't there when we played them. I do know for a fact though that their band leader was at Moore-War. He's a friend of mine. ;]

Do they (Grant Band) only attend/play at home games?

[papaOU]

Capitol Hill and Southeast this friday........

[Generals64]

Do they (Grant Band) only attend/play at home games?

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I don't even know if they have a band...Mariachi maybe????

[papaOU]

NE 37-Grant 19

No band in attendance for Grant..

NE had theirs......

[grantgeneral78]

This was the first high school football game I have attended in about 20 years. First time I have ever been in that stadium straight.

Bad observations: Students being checked out with a metal detector wand.

No band from either school.

No pep club.

About a dozen cheerleaders for each team with some 200lbs. or more.

Asking around this is true for all inner city schools.

No bands.....No vocal groups......Unless it's sports it's not dealt with.

My brother in-law teaches at Western Heights which still have most all of the extra curricular activities. It seems that today's teachers feel their work day is from first bell to the last bell. No need to stay longer. Not part of their job.

Only staff to serve as "observers" at the game (stop trouble before it starts) were athletic staff.

OMG that is shocking to hear all this, I thought they still had the bands and pep clubs....Geez how depressing

[grantgeneral78]

Ok -I am having nightmares that 200lb cheerleaders are chasing me therough a doughnut shop!....thanks PAPA

[Generals64]

Ok -I am having nightmares that 200lb cheerleaders are chasing me therough a doughnut shop!....thanks PAPA

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Yep and they can't speak a lick of English.

[Redskins/General]

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Yep and they can't speak a lick of English.

There ol' Gen/78 goes again having those visions!! Ha! Ha! I'm coming to the get together on the 26th and I'm expecting Gen/78 to either pay for my hot dogs and root beer or bring me a sack of Fried Chicken!!

[papaOU]

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Yep and they can't speak a lick of English.

If there were Hispanics among the cheerleaders they were very, very dark or anemic.

I'm sure there probably was at least one in the group but after watching the 200 pounders and the others go through their first routine I never looked again..

[papaOU]

Ok -I am having nightmares that 200lb cheerleaders are chasing me therough a doughnut shop!....thanks PAPA

Had they been rolled in flour?

[grantgeneral78]

Had they been rolled in flour?

O crap! another bad visual.

[grantgeneral78]

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Yep and they can't speak a lick of English.

Yup your probably right.

[Architect2010]

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Hey guy:....when I was in High school, the band was a pretty good gig. We had a real dedicated director and we won many band contests throughout the State of Oklahoma. We also marched through the halls on game day and during the pep rally but it seems that Grant hasn't had a band of any consequences in the past few years....You said you go to southeast....Don't you have to apply to get in that school now? I was under the impression that Southeast was similar to a Charter School and you had to be accepted by the Principal etc. Where did you attend Junior Highschool??? or middle school as it's called now.

Yes. Southeast shut down in late 80's, maybe early 90's. [I'm not sure specifically] It reopened in '94 as a magnet school with a specialty in technology. Thus the official name of S.E. now is actually Southeast High Specialty School of Technology. You have to maintain a GPA and have a good record. Lately though, the board has been making us take in Capitol Hill and Grant kids to try and assimilate them into our school to try and correct them if you get what I mean. I went to Webster Junior High. I went to elementary at Lafayette.

Southeast has no 200lb cheerleaders. And some of them can actually flip. Our teachers come to our games. There's always groups of about 10 of 'em huddled together watching. I'm just sayin', Grant and Capitol Hill aren't the only high schools in the city. There are actually decent schools still present today. Classen SAS for example.

And yes. Southeast's band does go to away games also. It depends on the distance though. If it's at Speagle, then they are there. Home or Away.

BTW. Our Homecoming is tonight. We play Guymon Tigers. It's going to be my last Football Homecoming at Southeast. Alumni were at school today looking at all the decorations and activities we had. Seniors won the spirit stick, dress up days, and Hallway/Gym Decorations. Wewt 2010.

[Generals64]

Yes. Southeast shut down in late 80's, maybe early 90's. [I'm not sure specifically] It reopened in '94 as a magnet school with a specialty in technology. Thus the official name of S.E. now is actually Southeast High Specialty School of Technology. You have to maintain a GPA and have a good record. Lately though, the board has been making us take in Capitol Hill and Grant kids to try and assimilate them into our school to try and correct them if you get what I mean. I went to Webster Junior High. I went to elementary at Lafayette.

Southeast has no 200lb cheerleaders. And some of them can actually flip. Our teachers come to our games. There's always groups of about 10 of 'em huddled together watching. I'm just sayin', Grant and Capitol Hill aren't the only high schools in the city. There are actually decent schools still present today. Classen SAS for example.

And yes. Southeast's band does go to away games also. It depends on the distance though. If it's at Speagle, then they are there. Home or Away.

BTW. Our Homecoming is tonight. We play Guymon Tigers. It's going to be my last Football Homecoming at Southeast. Alumni were at school today looking at all the decorations and activities we had. Seniors won the spirit stick, dress up days, and Hallway/Gym Decorations. Wewt 2010.

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By the Way:...Speegle....correction my child....He was and always will be a martyr in Southside Football no matter what team he coached...

[papaOU]

Yes. Southeast shut down in late 80's, maybe early 90's. [I'm not sure specifically] It reopened in '94 as a magnet school with a specialty in technology. Thus the official name of S.E. now is actually Southeast High Specialty School of Technology. You have to maintain a GPA and have a good record. Lately though, the board has been making us take in Capitol Hill and Grant kids to try and assimilate them into our school to try and correct them if you get what I mean. I went to Webster Junior High. I went to elementary at Lafayette.

Southeast has no 200lb cheerleaders. And some of them can actually flip. Our teachers come to our games. There's always groups of about 10 of 'em huddled together watching. I'm just sayin', Grant and Capitol Hill aren't the only high schools in the city. There are actually decent schools still present today. Classen SAS for example.

And yes. Southeast's band does go to away games also. It depends on the distance though. If it's at Speagle, then they are there. Home or Away.

BTW. Our Homecoming is tonight. We play Guymon Tigers. It's going to be my last Football Homecoming at Southeast. Alumni were at school today looking at all the decorations and activities we had. Seniors won the spirit stick, dress up days, and Hallway/Gym Decorations. Wewt 2010.

Sorry. I thought I had given SE credit for having a band at the CHHS-SE game on 9/18. They had a small band but having any type of band today is an A+. (how many members equals a "full" band?) I did not notice the cheerleaders. I actually go to watch the game.

CHHS teachers were also in attendance during both games.

I have always believed since the demise of the inner-city schools more faculty and staff should attend events even if its only home.

And I consider Grant, SE and CHHS decent schools. If I felt different I would not have attended the 2 football games this season. That may not be much but it's a start. It has allowed me to be introduced to and talk with some coaches, faculty and sponsors.

If I have spoken ill of any school on this site in was in a satirical manner and that's what makes okc talk fun.

Sorry if I ruffled feathers........wait! If you went to SE it should be, "sorry if I ruffled your plume."


ease-up 2010. Come to Coit's Saturday and have a good time with all the jokers...

[grantgeneral78]

Ok how bad did Grant loose to the east side school friday night?

[papaOU]

Yes. Southeast shut down in late 80's, maybe early 90's. [I'm not sure specifically] It reopened in '94 as a magnet school with a specialty in technology. Thus the official name of S.E. now is actually Southeast High Specialty School of Technology. You have to maintain a GPA and have a good record. Lately though, the board has been making us take in Capitol Hill and Grant kids to try and assimilate them into our school to try and correct them if you get what I mean. I went to Webster Junior High. I went to elementary at Lafayette.

Southeast has no 200lb cheerleaders. And some of them can actually flip. Our teachers come to our games. There's always groups of about 10 of 'em huddled together watching. I'm just sayin', Grant and Capitol Hill aren't the only high schools in the city. There are actually decent schools still present today. Classen SAS for example.

And yes. Southeast's band does go to away games also. It depends on the distance though. If it's at Speagle, then they are there. Home or Away.

BTW. Our Homecoming is tonight. We play Guymon Tigers. It's going to be my last Football Homecoming at Southeast. Alumni were at school today looking at all the decorations and activities we had. Seniors won the spirit stick, dress up days, and Hallway/Gym Decorations. Wewt 2010.

Since you wrote it and we discussed at the last Southsiders meeting Saturday I thought I would check it out.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools website lists the following "charter" or specialty schools:
HIGH SCHOOLS

ASTEC Charter School (6-12) - 2401 NW23rd, Ste 3, OKC 73107 (405) 947-6272 (fax: 947-0035)

Dove Science Charter School (6-12) - 919 NW 23, OK, 73103 (405) 524-9762 (fax: 524-9471)

Harding Charter Preparatory High School - 3333 N. Shartel, OKC 73118 (405) 528-0562 (fax: 556-5063)

Harding Fine Arts Center (9-12) - 3333 N. Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK 73154 (fax: 601-0904)


Santa Fe South Charter High School - 301 SE 38, OKC 73129 (405) 631-6100 (fax: 681-6993).

Oklahoma City Public Schools - High Schools


Capitol Hill High School, 500 SW 36, OKC 73109, 616-1210 (fax: 636-5007)

Classen School of Advanced Studies Mid-High, 1901 N. Ellison, OKC, 73106, 556-5070 (fax: 556-5080)

Douglass Mid-High School, 900 ML King, OKC 73117, 587-4200 (fax: 587-4502)

Emerson Mid-High School, 715 N Walker, OKC 73102, 235-5179 (fax: 235-5173)

John Marshall Mid-High School, 12201 N. Portland, OKC 73120, 587-7200 (fax: 587-7205)

Northeast Academy Mid-High, 3100 N Kelley, OKC 73111, 424-1491 (fax: 425-4609)

Northwest Classen High School, 2801 NW 27, OKC 73107, 942-5551 (fax: 942-3900)

Oklahoma Centennial Mid-High School, 1301 NE 101 St., OKC 73131, 587-5200 (fax: 587-5205)

Southeast High School, 5401 S Shields, OKC 73129, 636-5008 (fax: 636-5024)

Star Spencer HS, 3001 N Spencer Rd, Spencer, 73084, 587-8800 (fax: 587-8875)

U.S. Grant High School, 5016 S Pennsylvania, OKC 73119, 587-2200 (fax: 686-4006)

Can anyone produce proof of South East being nothing more than one of OKC's high, middle, or elementary schools.

You started it big boy!

Website:http://www.okcps.k12.ok.us/HighSchools/

[Generals64]

Proof of Southeast being a MAGNET School is the way the students have to Apply to get into the school. They have to be Accepted and can't just go there and start school. Grade Points....and Student Achievements are a lage part of their getting in and attending school.....However, as in anything OKC School does....there are certain conditions that can allow the student to attend....other than the above.....I'm outta this one....Southeast always was kinda strange...

[papaOU]

Proof of Southeast being a MAGNET School is the way the students have to Apply to get into the school. They have to be Accepted and can't just go there and start school. Grade Points....and Student Achievements are a lage part of their getting in and attending school.....However, as in anything OKC School does....there are certain conditions that can allow the student to attend....other than the above.....I'm outta this one....Southeast always was kinda strange...

My question is if SE is a maggot.........

Sorry! Magnet school why is that not noted in the SE website............

I would think it would also be recognized on or within the OKC Public Schools website.......

[Generals64]

I asked the question...the answer was it would be too complicated to explain to someone whose child did not qualify....???? O.K. There are Charter Schools on the South side of OKC but, they are semi-like Private schools and they too have criteria to meet which a lot of parents don't understand.....Then there are alternative schools which are mainly for "Problem" children.....All these kids need an education.....Some eighth Graders don't know their Multiplication Facts...That was definitely a fifth Grade task in the old days......

[Prunepicker]

This just in:
Shots Fired at Car Wash Near U.S. Grant High School

Posted: Sep 30, 2009 2:26 PM CDT Wednesday, September 30, 2009 3:26
PM EST Updated: Sep 30, 2009 3:39 PM CDT Wednesday, September 30,
2009 4:39 PM EST

News9.com
OKLAHOMA CITY -- No injuries have been reported in a shooting across the
street from U.S. Grant High School in Oklahoma City, police said.

Shots were fired at a car at the Star Wash Car Wash at S.W. 51st and
Pennsylvania Avenue.

No one was hit. The driver of the car then drove to the high school to
report the shooting. The driver was not affiliated with the school.

Earlier reports that the shots were fired at a car in the school parking lot
were incorrect.

[Generals64]

This just in:
Shots Fired at Car Wash Near U.S. Grant High School

Posted: Sep 30, 2009 2:26 PM CDT Wednesday, September 30, 2009 3:26
PM EST Updated: Sep 30, 2009 3:39 PM CDT Wednesday, September 30,
2009 4:39 PM EST

News9.com
OKLAHOMA CITY -- No injuries have been reported in a shooting across the
street from U.S. Grant High School in Oklahoma City, police said.

Shots were fired at a car at the Star Wash Car Wash at S.W. 51st and
Pennsylvania Avenue.

No one was hit. The driver of the car then drove to the high school to
report the shooting. The driver was not affiliated with the school.

Earlier reports that the shots were fired at a car in the school parking lot
were incorrect.

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They were probably actually shooting at a car in the parking lot but they don't really know how to aim.....Also, they probably can't read the instructions since it's in English...If you want to get mad at me on this one, Go ahead.....My wife taught over in that area and I worried about her every day on something this stupid.....My Heart is still at Grant as a General but my A$% is staying away....Bullets are forever.... especially when in the hands of some Idiot....

[papaOU]

I asked the question...the answer was it would be too complicated to explain to someone whose child did not qualify....???? O.K. There are Charter Schools on the South side of OKC but, they are semi-like Private schools and they too have criteria to meet which a lot of parents don't understand.....Then there are alternative schools which are mainly for "Problem" children.....All these kids need an education.....Some eighth Graders don't know their Multiplication Facts...That was definitely a fifth Grade task in the old days......

Oh man!!

I'm not saying you are right or wrong....

I know what magnet and charter schools are!!!!!!

I just have found nothing to substantiate that S.E. is one of those schools..

Not on the SE or OKC Public Schools websites.......

I don't care what he said she said.......

Produce some documentation and it's over