the New York City Department of Education to keep the school running. The school graduated its final class in June 2008. Organizational houses For many years, Walton was divided into eight theme houses: Apollo House Hercules House Jupiter House Mercury House Orion House (Special Education) Pre-Teaching House Ulysses House Welcome House (for incoming freshmen) Demographics When Walton opened in 1923, the school was entirely White. When Mary A. Conlon died in 1936, the school was 80% White and 20% African-American. The June Class of 1938 yearbook, however, shows no black women in any of the group photos and only three among the photos of the graduating class. <Periwinkle></1938> In the mid-1960s, Hispanic students started to enroll in sizable numbers, and by the end of the 1960s, Walton's ethnic makeup was 40% White, 40% African-American, and 20% Hispanic. . The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) code 362058002884 identifies this school. Academics Programs for students Pre-Teaching Academy – Founded in 1984 by Phyllis Opochinsky, students work with other peers with classwork and homework, assist teachers in classrooms, write term papers on their experience in Pre-teaching, and earn college credit through Lehman College. All students must earn a grade of 80 (B) and above. Humanities – Students study in interdisciplinary studies in the arts, history and participate in cultural trips. Business – Computer training, accounting, resume preparation, pre co-op Program, etc. Cooperative Education – Students work one week and attend school the next. It is often a paid internship, and students earn college credit. Extracurricular activities Yearbook (Periwinkle) – Founded in 1926 when the first graduating class graduated from the school, the Periwinkle is one of the most unusual and distinct yearbooks in the United States. Performing Arts – Only available to students assigned to Walton. It includes drama, vocal and instrumental music, and art. Cheerleading – Many students (male and female) are in the cheerleading squad. It has won six awards for six consecutive years, and championships. Football – Reinstated in 2001, it is not a major city PSAL sport like the other sports in Walton. Step-Team Cross Country – running track Tennis – One of the popular PSAL sport in Walton throughout history. Basketball – Many male and female students participate in this PSAL sport and has won many championships. Baseball – One of the most astounding baseball teams in New York City. Softball – The most outstanding softball team