John I. Leonard Community High School
John I. Leonard Community High School is a public high school located in Greenacres, Florida, United States.
History
The high school is named after John I. Leonard, who served as the first president of Palm Beach State College and as Palm Beach County superintendent of public schools from 1936 to 1947.On August 7, 1964, Melvin J. Adolphson was named as the first principal of the new high school, which opened in 1965.
In January 1994, the school was annexed into the city of Greenacres.
Notable alumni
- Doug Bochtler, former MLB right-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, LA Dodgers, and KC Royals.
- Kenrick Ellis, former NFL defensive tackle for the New York Jets, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings.
- Kevin Fagan, former NFL defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers; two-time Super Bowl champion.
- Pierre Garçon, NFL wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and later for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Ryan Hawblitzel, former MLB right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.
- Markus White, former NFL defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Redskins, as well as the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.