Lord Botetourt High School

Lord Botetourt High School
Location
1435 Roanoke Road Daleville, Virginia, 24083 United States
Information
School type	Public, high school
Established	1959
School district	Botetourt County Public Schools
Superintendent	Dr. Anthony S. Brads
Principal	Ms. Janet Womack
Assistant principals	Ms. Stacy Jones, Mr. Andy Dewease
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,100  (2011-12)
Language	English
Color(s)	Scarlet, Gray, White
Athletics conference	Blue Ridge District Region III
Nickname	Cavaliers
Rival	James River High School Northside High School William Byrd High School
Website	Official Site

Lord Botetourt High School (LBHS) is one of two high schools in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, in suburban Daleville, Virginia, opening the fall of 1959. It currently has 73 faculty members serving over 1,000 students grades 9-12. LB, as it is commonly known, is named after Lord Botetourt, the governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770. LB's athletic teams are known as the "Cavaliers" and the school colors are Scarlet, Gray, and White.

Mission statement

The school's mission statement reads: The mission of Lord Botetourt High School is to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be successful in higher education and employment; motivated by integrity, concern, and appreciation of life, and a love for learning; adept in a society of ever-changing technological advances and challenges; involved as responsible , productive citizens in their community; aware of the moral, political, and environmental issues confronting nations today; and to be tolerant of cultural differences.

Athletics and Extracurriculars

Lord Botetourt High School is a member of the Virginia High School League and competes in the AA Blue Ridge District, a district in Region III of Group AA. The Cavaliers have captured Group AA state championships in women's basketball and men's golf and a Group II title (pre-1970 VHSL classification) in men's track, golf (2006) and women's softball.

The LBHS Swim Team

The Lord Botetourt Swim Team has won six District Championships in six years. The first freshman to go all four years with a District Championship win was Charlie Barnett, a now rising star in the NCAA. Matt Chocklett, a school record holder in 4 events, has been the second Cavalier to go all four years with District wins. Chocklett was also named Blue Ridge District Swimmer of the Year in 2007. Sam Barnett, a long freestyle specialist, has won districts in both his freshman year and sophomore year in the 200yd and 500yd freestyle, following in the footsteps of his brother.

LBHS Cross Country/Track and Field

The Lord Botetourt High School Cross Country Team membership has risen over the past few years, with the amount of athletes competing in Track and Field remaining consistent throughout recent years. Coach Peter Walton, who is also a science teacher, volunteers his time to help his athletes become the best they can be. Both the men's and women's Cross Country team and Track team have had many great athletes, including Stephanie Spickard, Zeke Hunsberger, Michael McBane, Lexie Janney, Taylor Cline, Charquia Wright, and Conor Hogan among many others. Stephanie Spickard went to run for Roanoke College after high school, and Hunsberger West Point. Hogan, Cline, and Janney graduate this year and all plan on running after high school. McBane, a junior with a promising future, also plans to run in the future. Both the teams are competitive in the Blue Ridge District and Region III with many athletes advancing to the state level to compete.

The LBHS Marching Cavaliers

The Lord Botetourt High School Marching Cavalier Band is a show and competition program consisting numerous members from both Lord Botetourt and Read Mountain Middle School band programs. The Marching Cavaliers compete in many competitions, both in and out of state, as well as performing in football games and parades.

The Marching Cavaliers are currently under the direction of band director Chris Caldwell and assistant band director Jamie Lawson. The band has received numerous awards through the years. The Marching Cavaliers highest honor to date was being receiving 1st Place in Class AAA at the USSBA Virginia State Championships. The Band went to Nationals in 2010 with their "Let's Stretch" performance.

Past shows include: Beethoven Lives!(1996), Gino Vanelli- Colors of Jazz (1997), Adventure on the High Seas (1998), The Newsies (1999), Ego/Alter Ego (2000), Flight (2001), 13 2 50, (2002), West Side Story (2003), Riverdance (2004), Cavaliers Go West (2005), Fantasmic (2006), Music of Frank Sinatra (2007), Blood, Sweat, and Tears 40th Anniversary (2008), Phobias (2009), Let's Stretch (2010), and Alla Famiglia (2011).

The LBHS Winterguard

The Lord Botetourt High School Winterguard is a show and competition program. The Winterguard has competed in various competitions, both in and out of state, and has recently been placed into High School Intermediate level in the Carolina Indoor Performance Association. The Winterguard is under the direction of choreographer D. Dickerson, band director C. Caldwell, and assistant band director J. Lawson.