Jerome High School (Jerome, Arizona)

Jerome High School was the high school for the town of Jerome, Arizona. The mascot was the Muckers. It opened in 1923 and closed in 1951, when it was consolidated along with Clarkdale High School into Mingus High School. In 1958, when Cottonwood High School was added, that school became known as Mingus Union High School, which was housed in Jerome from 1960 to 1975.[1]

Former high school complex in Jerome

The buildings are used in the 21st century for artists' studios, light industry, and private business.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Historical societies receive high school annuals - the Verde Independent - Cottonwood, Arizona". Archived from the original on 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  2. ^ Jerome, Arizona, Tourguide. Jerome, Arizona: Haven United Methodist Church. pp. 32–33.