Alfred Lawless High School
Home of the Pythians
Lower Ninth Ward • Established 1964 • Maroon, Gold & Robin’s-Egg Blue
About the School
Opened in 1964, Alfred Lawless was the first high school in the Lower Ninth Ward. It was named for educator Alfred Lawless, who fought for the right of Black children in New Orleans to a full education.
The school served about 900 students before Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its campus was among the most heavily damaged in the city and never reopened as a high school — but the Pythians live on through their graduates.
The school served about 900 students before Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its campus was among the most heavily damaged in the city and never reopened as a high school — but the Pythians live on through their graduates.
Quick Facts
Founded: 1964
Mascot: Pythians
Colors: Maroon, Gold & Robin’s-Egg Blue
Location: Lower Ninth Ward
Status: Closed after Hurricane Katrina (2005)
Mascot: Pythians
Colors: Maroon, Gold & Robin’s-Egg Blue
Location: Lower Ninth Ward
Status: Closed after Hurricane Katrina (2005)
Reunion News & Alumni
Pythians keep the legacy alive. Alfred Lawless graduated generations of lawyers, educators, entrepreneurs, and nurses — and its alumni still gather. Visit below and check back here for reunion updates.
