Submitted by: James Knox
Im a: Former Student
Date: 28/01/2013
Hello, I graduated with a Wilbur Wright diploma. I attended M.W. during the second half of the day. I remember Roslyn, Susie, Clarissa and other cheer leaders. I dated a cheer leader named Charlene Ullah. It was a great time and school along with the best people.
Submitted by: JOHN
Im a: Former Student
Date: 10/10/2012
Being on the left or the earlier side of the graduation dates, I found it very nice to read the comments of some that followed my era. I was part of the Wilbur Wright Era, and our hero was Hal Newhowser(Tiger Pitcher of fame), who a few years ahead of me.
I read a comment of another alumni that concluded 'her time in the vocational nursing program was the best thing that ever happened to her, work two weeks and then go to school two weeks.
I certainly agree with her! When I was sixteen years old, in the engineering program, I landed a job working on the B52 Bomber. The firm I worked for designed tools to build some of the parts, then built those tools, and then built parts in those tools for the first 27 B52 Planes every produced. Those planes have been recognized as the 'best planes ever built' barring none.
I was fortunate to begin as a detailer, moved onto a tool designer, then to a toolmaker, then to an inspector of tools, then to a parts maker, and lastly to a tool setup person for the production of parts.
I began in the drafting dept. on the two week schedule, and moved to tool making as a fulltime person working the afternoon shift. So I attended school for two weeks and worked atthe same time, then I had two weeks of only working.
My whole life was shaped by those three years of Wilbur Wright along with the on hands training.! I had the absolute best resune of a High School Graduate possible, and I had a 'full cycle program' in it. All before I was 19 years old.
I don't know if the current students have the vocational program available, but it was the best for me. Wilbur Wright prepared me and made possible all my days and ways!
Submitted by: Desmond
Im a: Former Student
Date: 15/07/2012
I went to Murray-Wright in '91 and graduated in '95 those was the best years of my life. I was in the band Mr Ellison was band director and it was great. the learning experinces at Murray was incredible, teachers was and devoted, and students... well students were students lol. The atmosphere at Murray was electric every morning standing out side in the cold waiting to enter the building was crazy vut once you got in it was on and poppin i miss Murray and all its found memories shout out to all the class of '95's and R.I.P Robert Traylor.
Subject: Cafeteria
Submitted by: MySTeRiOuS
Im a: Former Student
Date: 29/06/2012
C/o 96from end of 92 Besides Being Married These were the best years of my life. I really miss all of my teachers and being abl.o Visit whenever I wanted to. Let's give a shout out to the NJROTC NAVY!!!! THE BEST! ALL THE DRILLS, COLOR GAURDS, AND THE ONE AND ONLY CHIEF JOYNER. I JUST WANT TO SAY THAI YOU TO ALL THE WONDERFUL TEACHERS AND STAFF&Mr. MERCHANT.
Submitted by: Christopher Dunn
Im a: Former Student
Date: 19/01/2012
I just remember everything about murray wright how much the school ment to me.And the class of 1992 & 1991 were like family at that time no-one felt like they were better than any one. the teachers were great,it was the best time of my high school lie. like boys to men siad it's so hard to say good bye, now that was the 90's.
Subject: Teachers
Submitted by: Joyce Minor
Im a: Former Student
Date: 28/12/2011
I graduated in August 1972 I really loved Murray I played Field Hockey and I was a JV Cheerleader. I would like to thank all the teachers and support staff for giving me fond memories. I left the State after graduation would like to know if the class of 1972 or 1973 ever have a reunion.
Subject: Support Staff
Submitted by: LaTrece
Im a: Former Student
Date: 01/12/2010
Hi, all you guys are old er that is. LOL. I was a student for the grad yr. 1996-97. I was pregnant at the time of graduation and I had another child. He attended the school childcare. I really liked that service. We were allowed to eat with the children and observe what they were doing. I also was in NROTC for a very short time. I remember when my Army mom came to visit and the man over the class was wondering if I would make it as a career, but I said heck no; just my luck we will be at war soon. An soon came, well, to soon. I guess I predicted right. I never knew how to march. I would just blend in and pretend. I also tried my hand on the marching band, wearing the lil skirts. But by that time I was revealing a bump in my belly, hence walking across the grad stage soon to be due. I was never great with names but I think it was a pretty good school. I most certaninly recommended this school for mothers to be than the surrouding schools made for pregnant girls. Murrey-Wright gave girls the opportunity to function in a normal school setting as well as gave you care for your children. That was pretty cool before everything changed to the all boys school. But I'm sure the boys are getting just as much of a great opportunity that the girls did that were with child. Thank you for giving me the chance to speak highly of Murrey Wright.
Subject: Sports Facilities
Submitted by: James
Im a: Former Student
Date: 10/09/2009
Although i was in the early 70's class ,it was wonderful to perform in, at that time, a new arena or gym.Everyone else at that time had old gyms."Go pilots"
Submitted by: Henrietta
Im a: Former Student
Date: 31/08/2009
When I attended Murray-Wright, I worked in the office as a switchboard operator and office assistant. I later became a co-op student and my 1st office position was with City National Bank. A lot of students at this time were co-ops and 1 of my fondest memories was waiting the Warren bus to go downtown to work and having enough time to stop and enjoy lunch at Flaming Embers. At a cost of $3.99, you could get the best burger, baked potato and salad. Also, making a stop at Otto's popcorn.
Subject: Principal
Submitted by: Delreece (TONI)
Im a: Former Student
Date: 05/12/2008
I attended Murray when Dr James Boyce was Principle,Duncan was coach and Johhnie Davis was the kareem of murray/Ne Ne was the prince on the football field,we were the city and state cheerleasder champions 2 years running/Pilots 1973, Toni
Subject: Teachers
Submitted by: Vanita
Im a: Former Student
Date: 20/08/2008
Mr. James Tatum, was the music teacher when I attended Murray Wright to me he was the BEST. He taught me how to sing I will never forget his traning. Murray Wright will always keep a special place in my heart I had a great learning experience and over all I had fun.
Submitted by: Judith Marie
Im a: Former Student
Date: 23/07/2008
When I attended Murray-Wright, it still had vocational programs (e.g. nursing, auto mechanics, cosmotology, food service, etc.) It had thee finest certified nursing programs in the state. My entire senior year, I was able to work two weeks in a hospital and go to school for two weeks. The valuable experience and skills I gleaned from that is priceless. Students would most certainly benefit from such a program today. I sincerely appreciate every teacher and staff person that touched my life in a positive manner there.
Submitted by: Roslyn Ryle -Tucker
Im a: Former Student
Date: 06/03/2008
So sorry that the school as I know it ...Murray-Wright is closed
I was among the first class to attend the school after its being built in the mid 60's.Never had a chance to return to the school after graduation ,but it will always remain special to me.I will always remember Mr Tatum the music teacher.
Roslyn Ryle-Tucker
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