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our history - the class of legends
The Name
The History
The School
James Benson Dudley High School is a four-year public high school located in Guilford County in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Dudley High School was founded in 1929 as the first black high school in Guilford County, in a school system segregated by law.
The school was named for James Benson Dudley (1859–1925).
The School
The History
The School
The building, designed by architect Charles C. Hartmann, was constructed in 1929. James B. Dudley High School is a three-story, U-shaped structure blending Classical Revival and Collegiate Gothic elements. It features a projecting entrance portico with Doric columns, added in the mid-1970s, plus a stepped parapet and crenellated stair towers.
The History
The History
The Blue and Gold
The gymnasium was first attached to the school in 1936, expanding student athletic space. In 1959, a separate brick gymnasium building was added to further support growing programs. James Benson Dudley Senior High School and Gymnasium was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
The Blue and Gold
The Blue and Gold
The Blue and Gold
The Blue and Gold of James B. Dudley High School symbolize pride, excellence, and unity. Blue reflects strength, loyalty, and perseverance, while Gold represents achievement, success, and high standards. Together, they embody tradition, school spirit, and a commitment to greatness, inspiring students and alumni to uphold Dudley’s legacy with honor, confidence, and purpose.
The Tradition
The Blue and Gold
The Tradition
James B. Dudley High School is rich in tradition because of its deep historical roots, academic excellence, and cultural impact. Generations of students, alumni, and community leaders have upheld pride, resilience, and achievement. Its legacy is strengthened through shared experiences, strong leadership, and a commitment to honoring the past while building future success.
The Alumni
The Blue and Gold
The Tradition
Being an alumnus of James B. Dudley High School means carrying a legacy of excellence, resilience, and pride. It reflects a commitment to community, leadership, and achievement. Dudley alumni honor tradition while inspiring future generations, embodying strength, unity, and a deep connection to a historic institution that shaped their journey.
The class of 1986 - Four Decades of excellence
Dudley High School Alma Mater
Dear Dudley High, Our alma mater true
Deep thoughts of love we’ll always have for you
We shall strive on as others too have done,
And in thy strength, life’s victories will be won
Our Dudley High, we’ll ever praise and love thee
Success ahead, through open doors we see.
Foundations built, Our Lives will forge ahead
On love and kindness have our young souls fed
Strength of our life, Dear Mother and our home,
Be thou our light in all the years to come
Our Dudley High, We’ll ever praise and love thee
Success ahead through open doors we see.
-Doris McKethan Townes, Class of 1944-
