Scott High School’s first African-American homecoming queen turns 80; celebrates with parade at school

Posted on August 17, 2020 / Posted by ACM
Scott High School's first African-American homecoming queen turns 80; celebrates with parade at school


The homecoming queen of Scott High School 1957 sat on her throne and waved as friends and family drove by on Sunday, wishing her a happy birthday.

TOLEDO, Ohio —

Scott High School was built in 1913, but it wasn’t until 44 years later that the school would have an African-American homecoming queen. The story was national news at the time. 

On Sunday, the homecoming queen of Scott High School 1957 sat on her throne at the school and waved as friends and family drove by, wishing her a happy…



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