Middleton History
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Famous African Americans
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Important Dates
100

The official mascot of George S. Middleton High School. 

What is a Tiger?

100

The first high school for African Americans in Hillsborough County that opened in 1934. 

What is George S. Middleton High School? 

100

The NBA player often known as "one of the best basketball players of all time" and recognized from their famous sayings: "Mamba Mentality". 

Who is Kobe Bryant? 

100

The artist behind the famous song that spells out "Respect". 

Who is Aretha Franklin? 

100

The year the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) was founded.  

When is 1975?

200

The three official colors of George S. Middleton High School. 

What is Maroon, Gold, and White?  

200

The rival of George S. Middleton High School. 

What is Howard W. Blake High School? 

200

The main leader of the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950's and 1960's, and won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for leading nonviolent civil rights demonstrations.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.? 

200

The intelligent musician behind "Purple Rain". 

Who is Prince? 

200

The year the first African American president of the United States inaugurated.

When is 2009? 

300

The year Middleton became a junior high school. 

When is 1971? 

300

A publisher of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin, a newspaper serving the African American community.  

Who is C. Blythe Andrews Jr.? 

300

The woman who said, 'I never run my train off the track and never lost a passenger'? 

Who is Harriet Tubman

300

The singer-songwriter behind the song "All of Me". 

Who is John Legend? 

300

The year when John Taylor, the first African American to win a gold medal in the Olympic games, received his award.

When is 1908? 


400

The year the original George S. Middleton was founded? 

When is 1934? 

400

The first African-American woman in the state of Florida to graduate from an accredited law school who also has a high school named after them in Hillsborough County.

Who is Blanche Armwood? 

400

The self-proclaimed "greatest [boxer] of all time" who was gifted a new gold medal during the 1996 Summer Olympics to replace one from 1960. 

Who is Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay)? 

400

The blind musical artist who is most famous for his harmonica work, keyboard skills and vocal ability. 

Who is Stevie Wonder? 

400

The year Black History Month became an official celebration? 

When is 1976? 

500

The new name Middleton Junior High School was given in 2000.  

What is A.J. Ferrell Middle School of Technology? 

500

The first African American woman elected to a major office in Hillsborough County. 

Who is Sylvia Rodriguez Kimball? 

500

 The "King of Pop," who co-wrote the single "We Are the World" with Motown legend Lionel Richie. The track became one of the best-selling singles of all time, earning millions of dollars donated to famine relief in Africa.

Who is Michael Jackson? 

500

The singer who was the star of the iconic "HOMECOMING" performance at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. 

Who is Beyonce? 

500

The year the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded.  

When is 1909?