Greenwood High School (South Carolina)
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| Greenwood High School | |
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| Greenwood, South Carolina |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Principal | Beth Taylor |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Eagle |
Greenwood High School is located in the city of Greenwood, South Carolina. The school is in District 50, and the current principal is Dr. Beth Taylor. The school's mascot is the Eagle.
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[edit] Campus
In the summer of 2008, Greenwood High began renovations to the campus. A new classroom wing was added, which has been completed and is now known as the "H-Building." The library was extended and brought up to technological codes. The school has a new office section and has added in a new press box and fixed up the home bleachers.
[edit] Sports
Greenwood High School is a division 4A school with competitive teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.
While successful in many areas athletically, Greenwood is most known for its prestigious football program. Playing its first football season in 1933, Greenwood has won 13 division 4A state titles and compiled a 71% winning percentage. While most recently making it to the State Championship in the 2010 season.Greenwood was most well known under two different head coaches. The first, the legendary Pinky Babb, is one of the all time winning coaches. In 39 seasons, he had an 83% winning percentage and 10 state titles. The other, Shell Dula, compiled an 87% winning percentage in 11 seasons, winning 3 state championships and winning its region every year. Greenwood High is also home to a prestigious chess program, with its members frequently being rated among the top in the state.
A recent 2006 graduate James "Jimmy" Henry Parker was selected for the 2010 United States World Cup roster. James signed with Real Salt Lake on May 23, 2010 after a successful career at the University of South Carolina compiling 41 goals and 23 assists.[citation needed]
[edit] Alma mater
To Alma Mater Greenwood High, We lift our voice in Praise. For giving us a goal to seek, To pursue through all our days. A search that never ends, Till all mankind shall see That we have done our best to find Truth for eternity
[edit] Fight song
We're from Greenwood High School Don't you forget! We've got that spirit! We'll surprise you just wait and watch us do it! The boys from Greenwood High School Never give in (hey hey hey) Fight to the finish Cause we're out to win! Rah-Rah-Rah
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Coordinates: 34°13′51″N 82°10′32″W / 34.2309547°N 82.1756774°W
