Orlando Junior College
Christian college in Orlando, Florida / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Orlando Junior College was a private, segregated Junior College in Orlando, Florida, that served white Christians only.
Founded by Judson Walker,[1] Orlando Junior College opened in 1941 on the grounds of the former Magnolia School, explicitly excluding Black and Jewish students.[2]
In 1944 the school moved to a 20-acre site on Lake Highland. In 1957, the school was offered $1 million by Martin Company on condition that Blacks and Jews would be admitted; the board refused. In 1967, the founding of Valencia College and other public institutions challenged the continued viability of the school.[3][4]
Orlando Junior College became Lake Highland Prep in 1970.[5]