East Ascension High School
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| Gonzales, LA |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1966 |
| Principal | Traci McCorkle |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,400 |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue & Yellow |
| Athletics conference | District 6-5A |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Rival | St. Amant High School |
| Website | homepage |
East Ascension High School is a high school in Gonzales, Louisiana, United States. It is within the Ascension Parish School Board. It is commonly referred to as EA.
As of 2010 the Principal is Traci McCorkle. Including an Associate Principal Lauren Lambert Avery, and three Assistant Principals Walter Traveler, Randy Loving, and Carli Francois. The school mascot is the Spartan, and the school colors are royal blue and yellow. Although royal blue is the official color, and is mentioned in the alma mater, simple blue and gold are often used instead. The school newspaper is The Spartan Lance, a member of the High School National Ad Network. Gonzales Middle School and Central Middle School feed into EA.
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- Info from GreatSchools.Net
[edit] AP Courses Offered
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- European History
- Physics B
- Spanish Language
- U.S. History
[edit] Notable Alumni
Glenn Dorsey graduated in 2004. Dorsey played defensive line and was a High School All-State selection in 2003 and 2004. Dorsey was a two time All-American football player at Louisiana State University in 2006 and 2007 and was named the Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year in 2007. Dorsey also finished ninth in the 2007 Heisman Trophy voting. He was the fifth selection in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 NFL Draft. In Dorsey's first three seasons he has compiled four sacks and 169 tackles.
John McConnell (actor) was born in 1958, nicknamed Spud. McConnell in an actor best known for his work in films such as O Brother, Where Art Thou? and A Confederacy of Dunces. McConnell is also conservative afternoon radio personality, hosting a daily call-in talk show, "The Spud Show", on WWL 870 AM.
Cassandra M. Chandler was born in 1959, was the first African American Mrs East Ascension. She was the Assistant Director of the Office of Public Affairs for the FBI and the FBI National Spokesperson. Chandler is the highest ranking black female agent in the history of the FBI.
Shawn Nelson (American football) graduated in 2004. Nelson played tight end at University of Southern Mississippi where he was a first-team All-Conference USA selection in 2006 and 2007 and MVP of the 2005 New Orleans Bowl. He was a forth round selection of the Buffalo Bills in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Andrew Glover (American football) graduated in 1987, nicknamed Poncho. Glover played tight end at Grambling State University and was drafted by Los Angeles Raiders in 1991. Glover also went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints over his nine year NFL career.
Mike Mohler was born in 1968, was a Major League Baseball pitcher drafted in 1989 by the Oakland Athletics. Played for four teams during his eight year pro baseball career
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