DuPont High School was organized in Old Hickory in 1926 as a two-year high school with three teachers and sixty-three pupils, and was housed in the DuPont Grammar School building. A third year was added in 1927 and a senior year in 1928. The first graduating class was the class of 1929. In 1930, a new high school building located at 2001 Hadley Avenue (now Old Hickory Blvd.) was constructed. In November 1967, the high school building was completely destroyed by fire. In the fall of 1969 a Senior High School, retaining the DuPont High name, was completed on Tyler Drive in Hermitage. Today, the Tyler school is a Middle School and the DuPont-Hadley Middle School is located at the original Hadley Avenue location.

From the first graduating class in 1929 until the last graduating class in 1986, DuPont graduates have made their mark on the world, the nation, the state, and local communities. In summary, they have made their alma mater proud. Do you know a graduate who matches this description? The Association wishes to honor up to 3 graduates who have “made their alma mater proud.” If you would like to nominate a living male or female graduate for one of the awards, please click here.