Land O'Lakes High School

Lutz, Florida

4 Performances - May 12-14, 1999

Land O' Lakes began as a rural, farming (citrus) community located just north of Tampa, Florida, in the central part of Pasco County. Its numerous lakes made it a favorite site for vacation cottages. However as Tampa's rural sprawl pushed northward, more and more families built permanent homes. Schools had to be built to serve these students. Thus, construction of the school building began in 1973. Mr. Leroy McClain was appointed principal and began hiring faculty and staff. Classes were held on double sessions at Sanders Memorial Elementary School in Land O' Lakes during construction. In July 3, 1975, the doors opened. That fall 1400 students attended Land O' Lakes Junior and Senior High and Community School. In June of 1976, Land O' Lakes graduated its first class of 97 seniors. By 1978, the school had become too crowded to continue serving grades 7 through 12. LOLHS now houses approximately 2400 students in grades nine through twelve. 

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