Gaffney High School
| Gaffney High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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149 Twin Lake Rd. Gaffney, South Carolina, 29341 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°4′4″N 81°40′57″W / 35.06778°N 81.68250°WCoordinates: 35°4′4″N 81°40′57″W / 35.06778°N 81.68250°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1924 |
| School district | Cherokee County School District |
| Superintendent | Dr. Quincie L. Moore |
| Principal | Dr. RaaShad Fitzpatrick |
| Faculty | 144 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2061 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Black and Vegas Gold |
| Mascot | Indian |
| Nickname | GHS |
| Rival | James F. Byrnes High School |
| Newspaper | The Indian Post |
| Yearbook | The Cherokeean |
| Student:teacher ratio | 17:1 |
| Website | http://www.cherokee1.k12.sc.us/ghs |
 The entrance to Gaffney High School, February 2006 | |
Gaffney High School is a public high school in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States, and is part of the Cherokee County School District. It is located at 149 Twin Lake Road. The school was founded in 1924. Prior to 2000, the school was located at 805 East Frederick Street; 2.5 miles away. There are about 2,100 students. Gaffney High School is the 14th largest high school in South Carolina.
The principal is Dr. RaaShad Fitzpatrick. The percentage of 2004 graduates entering post-secondary education is 60%.
The school has 97 classrooms, and six computer labs. The size of the campus is 63 acres (250,000 m2).
Staff profile
- 7 administrators.
- 124 teachers.
- 21 support staff members.
- 5 guidance counselors.
- 73 teachers with a master's degree or above.
- The Media Center has 2 media specialists and 1 DELC Coordinator.
Academic achievements
- 82% of students passed HSAP ELA on first attempt in spring 2006
- 80.8% of students passed HSAP math on first attempt in spring 2006
- 94% of student athletes passed HSAP in spring 2006
- More than $30,000,000 awarded in academic scholarships for the 2002/2006 graduating class.[1]
History
The high school building was opened at its 65-acre (260,000 m2) campus in 2000 at a cost of $22 million. But faulty construction work led to the district suing the bonding company, architects and construction company. The district received a $10 million settlement, $6 million of it for replacing brickwork and $4 million for mediation and architectural fees.[2]
Extracurricular activities
Gaffney High Band of Gold, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Robotics Team, Concert Band, Concert Choir, boys and girls track, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls basketball, boys golf, girls softball, boys baseball, football, cheerleading, JROTC, volleyball, swimming, wrestling, Miss Cherokean Pageant, Mr. GHS, Gospel Choir, and Step Team.
Clubs include the Writing Club, Green Teens, Model UN, Drama Club, Delta Society, Kappa Society, Spanish Club, and French Club.
Achievements and awards
Awards received by Gaffney High School include:[1]
- South Carolina's Palmetto's Finest Award
- 2002-2003 Red Carpet School
- Annual Regional Science Fair Winners/International Science Fair
- Odyssey of the Mind World Champions 1997
- Odyssey of the Mind State Champions in 2001-2002
- 2000-2001 Schools of Promise Flagship Award, Renewal of status in 2003
Athletics
Gaffney High School's athletic teams have won AAAA state championships. Its boys' varsity basketball team won this honor six times (in the 2002-2003 season, the 2003-2004 season, the 2004-2005 season, the 2005-2006 season, the 2009-2010 season and the 2011-2012 season); its boys' golf team won the same award in 2003; and its varsity football team was the AAAA State Champion in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2012.
- The football team has the most South Carolina High School League State Football Championships with a total of 16 championships.[3]
- 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2012 Big 16 AAAA State Football Champions. This marks the 16th State Championship for Gaffney.
- 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010 and 2012 Boys Basketball State Champions, becoming the first SC 4A high school to win three in a row.
- The baseball and softball teams State Titles in the 2008-2009 school year. These are the 1st State Championships for either sport at Gaffney High School.
State Championships
Football - 1927,1928,1929,1931,1934,1960,1963,1964,1965,1985,1992,1997,2003,2005,2006,2012
Baseball - 2009
Basketball - 1949,2003,2004,2005,2010,2012
Softball - 2009
Boys Golf - 2003
Volleyball - 1982
Boys Cross Country - 1976
Track - Joe Craig - 2010(100M) Leah Fair - 2013(400M)
Wrestling - Trentonian Richburgh - 1999(171 lbs.) Thomas Mabry - 2013(160 lbs.) Zack Clary - 2013(106 lbs.)Zack Clary - 2014(113 lbs.)
Notable alumni
- Jenna Gibson - Producer for CBS This Morning
- Jeff Coleman - 1993 South Carolina Mr. Football, former football player for the [University of Tennessee], {Montreal Alloutettes} in the CFL.
- Malcolm Long - 2006 South Carolina Mr. Football.
- Sidney Rice - former football player for the University of South Carolina, was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft. Also played with the Seattle Seahawks.
- Rocky McIntosh - drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 2006 NFL Draft. Currently a free agent.
- Arizona Reid - plays basketball for the Pallacanestro Varese of the Italian LegADue.
- Dominique Stevenson - former football player for the University of Tennessee, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins
- Cornelius Bonner - played for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League.
- Tim Montgomery - Olympic sprinter
- Scott Sentell - Army Prep OL. The ANSF planner in 101 CJ35
- Quinshad Davis - Currently plays Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions. 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of South Carolina.
- L. J. Peak - basketball player for Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball
SAT
| Year | Average score |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 918 |
| 2002 | 926 |
| 2003 | 947 |
| 2004 | 952 |
| 2005 | 939 |
| 2006 | 980 |
References
- 1 2 Achievements / Awards, accessed April 21, 2007.
- ↑ Spencer, Janet S. "Masonry project at high school nearly over", Spartanburg Herald News, January 24, 2007.
- ↑ STUDENT SPORTS FAB 50 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RANKINGS, accessed April 21, 2007. "Quarterback Malcolm Long finished the game with 254 yards (232 m) and three touchdown passes in Gaffney’s 45-0 victory over Irmo in the state championship game. The title marks a state-record 15 championships for Gaffney"