Was Donald Trump popular in high school?

Pretty much the same as he is today: unruly, charismatic, obsessed with winning. Trump attended New York Military Academy (NYMA) for 8th grade and high school. His father Fred sent him there because he thought "the discipline of the school would channel his energy in a positive manner. read more

When Mr. Trump’s high school classmates showed up for a Columbus Day parade in New York City, expecting to lead the procession, they were dismayed to find a group of Roman Catholic girls arranged ahead of them. Mr. Trump announced that he would take care of the problem. read more

Trump's parents sent him to the New York Military Academy when he was 13 because of his acting up. His father, Fred Trump, hoped "the discipline of the school would channel his energy in a positive manner," according to The Washington Post. Trump graduated in 1964 and went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania. read more

Courtesy of Donald J. Trump 'Ladies man' Trump's yearbook indicates his nickname in high school was "D.T." His former classmates who talked to Business Insider said he went by "Don" and "Trump" as well. The yearbook also showed Trump was voted the school's "Ladies Man" in his senior year. read more