Harrison High School (Arkansas)

Harrison High School
Location
925 Goblin Dr.,
Harrison, Arkansas
Coordinates 36°14′22″N 93°08′00″W / 36.2394°N 93.1333°W / 36.2394; -93.1333Coordinates: 36°14′22″N 93°08′00″W / 36.2394°N 93.1333°W / 36.2394; -93.1333
Information
School district Harrison School District
Grades 10–12
Team name Golden Goblins
Website https://sites.google.com/a/hps.k12.ar.us/hhs

The Harrison High School is a public high school serving tenth through twelve grade students in Harrison, Arkansas, United States.

Historic facility

Harrison High School

The former high school building, now a museum, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location 124 S. Cherry St.,
Harrison, Arkansas
Coordinates 36°13′30″N 93°6′38″W / 36.22500°N 93.11056°W / 36.22500; -93.11056
Area less than one acre
Built August 17, 1912 (1912-08-17)
Architect Harry C. Schwebke, R.D. Pollard
Architectural style Prairie School, International Style
NRHP Reference # 06001284[1]
Added to NRHP January 24, 2007

The Old Harrison High School was built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It was designed by architects Harry C. Schwebke and R.D. Pollard in Prairie School and International Style architecture.[1] The building served as the high school until 1952 before becoming the junior high through 1987. Soon thereafter, the site continues to serve the community as the Boone County Heritage Museum operated by the Boone County Historical and Railroad Society.[2]

Modern facility

Academics

Harrison High School provides a comprehensive education for students in grades nine through twelve, which is accredited by AdvancED and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Harrison High School mascot is the Golden Goblin with blue and gold as its school colors. The Harrison Golden Goblins participate in interscholastic activities In the 5A West Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association. The Golden Goblins sport teams include baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cheerleading, cross country (boys/girls), debate, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, speech, tennis (boys/girls), track (boys/girls), and volleyball.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Walks through History" (PDF). Silva, Rachel. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Retrieved Aug 20, 2012.
  3. "U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved Aug 20, 2012.
  4. "School Profile, Harrison High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved Aug 20, 2012.
  5. 1 2 "2012-13 Arkansas Sports Record Book" (PDF). Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  6. "National High School Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year" (PDF). National High School Baseball Coaches of America. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  7. "2010 State High School Players of the Year Announced". National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Retrieved October 24, 2013.
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