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MCKINLEY TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
LEGACY OF INNOVATION
Once a Trainer,
Always a Trainer
Welcome to the McKinley Tech Alumni network. Our community continues the breakthrough spirit of our STEM legacy, connecting generations of innovators and leaders who shaped our world from 151 T Street.
Leaders in Action
Technology & Science
- John Mauchly – Co-designer of ENIAC, one of the first general-purpose electronic computers – Deceased, 1980
- Jack Edmonds – Mathematician and computer scientist; major figure in combinatorial optimization – Alive
Innovators and mathematical minds.
Discover the diverse impact of McKinley Technology High School graduates across various fields and industries.
Civic Excellence
- Joseph Paul Reason – First African American four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy – Alive
- Emmet G. Sullivan – Senior U.S. District Judge for D.C. – Alive
- Dennis F. Hightower – Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce; former Disney executive – Alive
- Edward H. Thiele – U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral – Deceased, 1981
Public Service & Law
Creative Legacy
- Richard Smallwood – Gospel composer and singer; known for “Total Praise” – Deceased, 2025
- Jean Edward Smith – Historian and presidential biographer – Deceased, 2019
- Michael Morgan – Conductor; longtime music director of the Oakland Symphony – Deceased, 2021
- Francine Haskins – Visual artist, doll maker, children’s book illustrator – Alive
- James Ray – R&B/soul singer; original performer connected to “Got My Mind Set on You” – Deceased, 1963
- Joe Rosenthal – Photographer of the famous Iwo Jima flag-raising image – Deceased, 2006
- Charlie Brotman – Legendary D.C. sports and presidential inaugural parade announcer – Alive
Arts, Letters & Media
Alumni Events
A glimpse into the vibrant community and lasting connections formed within the McKinley Tech network.
Join the Network
Your journey didn’t end at graduation. Connect with fellow McKinley Tech Trainers, and help shape the future of our innovative community.
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