James F. Byrnes High School
James F. Byrnes High School is located in Duncan, South Carolina. The school has 2289 students enrolled as of the 2008–2009 school year. It is the only high school in Spartanburg District 5. The James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy is located at the former D. R. Hill Middle School. Currently, there are 1,560 students served by 139 faculty and staff members. There are approximately 600 students in the Byrnes Freshman Academy. Throughout its history, Byrnes has experienced a large amount of success in the fine arts most notably their Marching Band, The Rebel Regiment, which has won 10 State Championships. [1]
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[edit] History
James F. Byrnes High School was built in 1955 at a cost of $1,000,000. At that time, there were 21 teachers and 500 students in grades 9-12. In 1969, the school integrated, moving all the African-American students from Florence Chapel School to Byrnes. In 2007, the ninth grade moved to a separate facility.[2]
[edit] Extracurricular activities
[edit] Fine Arts
James F. Byrnes high school has had a lot of success in the fine arts. Most prominient is the marching band nicknamed "The Rebel Regiment" which has won 10 State Championships.
[edit] Athletics
Throughout the school's history, the Rebels have won a total of thirty-six state championships in all sports.[1]
[edit] Football
The Byrnes High School football team has experienced a large amount of success throughout its history. The Rebels have won ten state championships in football, including four straight from 2002-2005 under head coach Bobby Bentley.[1] The Rebel football team competes on Nixon Field, located behind J. F. Byrnes High School. The field is named in honor of D. M. Nixon. Mr. Nixon was a former superintendent of District Five Schools and served from 1956 until his retirement in 1965.[3]
In 2009, Byrnes began the season as the No. 2 ranked team in the nation according to MaxPreps.com. Also in 2009, the Rebels played the defending national champions, St. Thomas Aquinas High School of Fort Lauderdale, FL on October 2, 2009. St. Thomas Aquinas defeated Byrnes by a score of 42-34. Byrnes defeated Gaffney 31-24 on December 3, 2011 to win their 11th state title.[4]
[edit] State championships
| State Championships[1] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Marching Band | 10 | 1983, 1988, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 |
| Football | 11 | 1976, 1982, 1986, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 | |
| Cross Country, Boys | 2 | 2000, 2001 | |
| Volleyball | 4 | 1979, 1982, 1986, 2008 | |
| Winter | Wrestling | 1 | 1981 |
| Basketball, Boys | 2 | 1976, 1990 | |
| Basketball, Girls | 4 | 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965 | |
| Spring | Softball | 2 | 1991, 2005, 2006 |
| Total | 36 | ||
[edit] Notable alumni
- Bradley Robinson, CFL player for the Edmonton Eskimos, former Cornerback for Middle Tennessee
- Samuel J. Locklear 4 star Admiral US Navy
- Marcus Lattimore, University of South Carolina , Running Back, National Freshman of the Year, 2009 SC Mr. Football
- Chas Dodd, Rutgers University, Quarterback, All-Big East Freshman Team
- Prince Miller, National Football League player for the Detroit Lions, former Cornerback for Georgia, 2005 SC Mr. Football
- Trey Elder, Appalachian State, Wide Receivers Coach, former Quarterback, 2003 SC Mr. Football
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Byrnes Athletic Website" (English). http://www.spart5.net/177120829231144177/site/default.asp. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ "Our School" (English). http://www.spart5.net/177120826145942600/site/default.asp. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ "Honored at Byrnes" (English). http://www.spart5.net/177120826145942600/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=54673. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ "Byrnes Holds Off Gaffney to Win Second Straight 4A Division I Football Championship". One Million Titles. December 6, 2011. http://www.onemilliontitles.com/2011/12/07/byrnes-holds-off-gaffney-to-win-second-straight-4a-division-i-football-championship/.
