Summerville High School
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| Summerville High School |
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| Established | 1924 |
| Type | Public High School |
| Principal | Dickey Dingle |
| Students | 3255[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | Summerville, South Carolina United States |
| District | Dorchester School District 2 |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Green Wave |
| Yearbook | The Green Wave |
| Newspaper | The Wave Breaker |
Summerville High School is a public high school located in Summerville, South Carolina. It is one of the largest high schools in the state.
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[edit] History
In 1924, a brick building on Main Street, which is now Rollings Middle School of the Arts, was the only high school in the Summerville area. As Summerville’s population increased rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a larger campus needed. In 1973, the present building on Boone Hill Road was opened to students. From the first day of classes, the new facility was too small. Because of the unexpectedly high enrollment, several mobile units were set up on the campus.
In 1970, Summerville High School and Alston High School, the district’s African-American school, were combined to integrate the school district. Attendance continued to increase throughout the 1070s. In 1972, double sessions were used until an additional underclassman campus was completed in 1975. Another classroom wing was created by the spring of 1978.
In 1991, Fort Dorchester High School was opened, splitting the school’s student body. As a result, the Gregg underclassman campus was renovated as a middle school, and the switch to a single campus was completed in 1998. Construction of a fine arts hall and cafeteria expansion was completed in the fall of 2001.[2]
[edit] Statistics
As of 2004, Summerville has a 78.9% graduation rate. However, the school boasts a 97.3% passing rate of the state's standardized exit exam.[3]
[edit] Demographics
| Demographic | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| White/Other | 73%[4] |
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Football
Summerville's varsity football team is coached by John McKissick. In McKissick's 55 years as coach, the team has won over 530 games, making him the most winning coach in the history of football.
The team has won 10 state championships, and in 2006, remained undefeated in the regular season.[5]
[edit] Swimming
The swim team, under former head coach Daniel McDonough, has won 4 state championships. The girls team won in 2000 and 2001, and the boys team won in 2003 and 2004. The team is now coached by David Horton.
[edit] Marching Band
The Summerville Competitive Performance Ensemble has won 12 state championships, the most recent in 2004. The band is under the direction of Leslie Gilreath and Sue Alexander. The ensemble held the title of lower state champions in 2005, and placed 3rd at state in 2006.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.city-data.com/city/Summerville-South-Carolina.html
- ^ http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/education/school/schoolhistory.php?sectiondetailid=82163
- ^ http://ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/2004/high/h1802006.pdf
- ^ http://sc.localschooldirectory.com/schools_info.php/school_id/75693
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2006-08-30-mckissick_x.htm
[edit] External links
- www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/shs Official Webpage
- www.summervillebands.org Competitive Performance Ensemble (Marching Band)
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