Amos P. Godby High School
| Amos P. Godby High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
| Type | Public coeducational secondary |
| Principal | Jean Ferguson |
| Students | 1,313[1] |
| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida, USA |
| Colors | Rivals= Rickards Raiders, Leon Lions |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website | http://www.godby.leon.k12.fl.us/ |
Amos P. Godby High School is a public high school in Tallahassee, Florida, named for Mr. Amos P. Godby, who served as a teacher, coach, Leon County Superintendent, and President and Secretary of the Florida Superintendents Association.[2]
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[edit] History
Amos P. Godby High School opened in 1966 at 1717 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32303.
Its first senior class graduated in 1970.
- Principals
- 1966 - 1968: O. D. Roberts
- 1968 - 1970: Stan Hilaman
- 1970 - 1973: Paul Coley
- 1973 - 1977: John E. Lawrence
- 1977 - 1989: William J. Montford
- 1989 - 1999: Merry (McDaris) Ortega
- 1999 - 2001: Ben Koenig
- 2001 - 2006: Randy Pridgeon
- 2007 - 2011: Jean Ferguson
- 2011 - : Gillian Gregory
[edit] Athletics
Godby High School's mascot is the Cougar, and their colors are royal blue and white.
Sports offerings at the school include: Fall Sports; (Cross Country, Football, Boys Golf, Girls Golf, and Volleyball), Winter Sports; (Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Wrestling, Girls' Weightlifting , Spring Sports; (Baseball, Flag Football, Softball, Tennis), Boys (Current State Champ) and Girls Track, and Weightlifting.
[edit] Clubs and organizations
- Chess Club
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Future Educators of America
- Junior Board
- Key Club
- National Art Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- Senior Board
- Spanish National Honor Society
- Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
- Students Working Against Tobacco (S.W.A.T.)
- Student Government Association
- National Vocational-Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
- Marching Cougar Band
- Symphonic and Concert Bands
- Jazz Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Cougarettes (flags, majorettes, & rifles)
- Royal Blue Marching Percussion Section
- Robotics Club
- Student Environmental Awareness Club (S. E. A. Club)
- Academy of Finance
- Drama Club
- Brain Bowl
- Air Force Junior ROTC
- Science Fair
- Bible Study Club
- Anime Club
- Art Club
[edit] References
- Amos P. Godby High School Website
- Association of Godby Graduates[3]
- Leon County School Board
- Godby Alumni Website
- Godby Band Website
Coordinates: 30°27′39″N 84°18′59″W / 30.46080°N 84.31645°W
