Grand Opening 1958

On January 27, 1958, history was made by a philanthropic endeavor in the Sunnyside Area of Houston. A wealthy benefactor, Evan E. Worthing, bequeathed that all of his wealth be returned to the Negroes. Because of this philanthropist’s request, Evan E. Worthing Junior-Senior High School became a reality to this community. Students who traveled to the Third Ward to attend Miller Junior High and Jack Yates High Schools could now attend school in their community. Worthing’s first location was a 4330 Bellfort Blvd. It housed students from the seventh to the twelfth grades. The “Prancing Colt” was chosen as the mascot with Green and Gold as the school’s colors. With the rapid growth of Sunnyside and increased student enrollment, Worthing Junior-Senior also began experiencing growing pains. Seeing the need for more space, the present facility was erected. Worthing’s first home became Crispus Attucks Junior High School, housing the seventh through ninth grades, in January 1962, Worthing Senior High tenth through twelfth grades moved to its present location, 9215 Scott at Reed Road.