Pell City High School
Pell City High School
| Established | 1912 |
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| School type | Public |
| Principal | Helene Bettinger |
| Location | Pell City, Alabama, USA |
| District | Pell City |
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1200+ |
| Faculty | 100 |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Colors | black and gold |
| Campus | 1300 Cogswell Ave, Pell City, AL 35125 |
| Website | http://www.pellcityhigh.net |
Pell City High School is the only high school serving the Pell City School system. The school has approx. 1,200 students in grades 9-12 and just recently finished adding on a $7.5 million dollar multi-purpose building which houses a 2200 seat sports arena as well as a 400 seat theatre. The school offers an advanced diploma track that allows students to take honors classes in math, and the sciences, and honors or AP classes in English, Chemistry, and History. The school partners with the local community college to allow some students to take freshman college courses at night.
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[edit] Sports
The Pell City School colors are black and gold and their mascot is a Black Panther named Emmitt. The Panthers participate in 6A level sports and are one of the smallest schools in the division. The Panthers field teams in football, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's golf, outdoor track, cross country, and women's volleyball.
[edit] Facilities
The football and soccer teams all play at Pete Rich Stadium. The volleyball and basketball teams all play in the gymnasium located in the Center for Education and Performing Arts, more commonly referred to as the CEPA.The Baseball and Softball teams both have their own fields located behind the Jr. High School, and the golf teams play at the Pell City Country Club.
[edit] Clubs
Pell City High School offers many after and during school clubs. Clubs include First Priority, FFA, National Beta Club, Key Club, S.A.D.D (Students against Destructive Decisions), FBLA, Skills USA, FCCLA, Scholars Bowl, SGA,FTA,Pelmel yearbook staff, and the school newspaper called the "Panther Paw". The school's JROTC is a recent addition that has become one of the largest organizations in the school.
[edit] Music
Pell City High School has a growing music program. The bands consist of a jazz band, concert band, and a marching band. The marching band's name is the Pell City Marching Band of Gold. The "Marching Band of Gold" regularly competes on the state band circuit, regularly bringing home honors. The directors of the Band are Duane Player and Sid Brown. The Winter Guard will take your breath away with their beautiful shows. The Showchoir(Showstoppers) and Concert Choir and concert choir led by Trina Pitts.
[edit] Theatre
The Theatre Department at PCHS is a young but growing program that has become known for its high-caliber productions. Some of the recent productions at PCHS include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan the Musical, The Monkey's Paw, Pochahontas, Aladdin Jr., and Crazy For You. Since 2008 the Theatre Department has been headed by Jeremy Gossett, a Broadway Scenic and Lighting Designer, and also a Pell City native. Under Mr. Gossett, the theatre program has grown from approximately 20 students to over 200 involved in classes and production work. Kimberly Myers, who has choreographed many of the recent productions has also been instrumental in making Pell City High School one of the leading performing arts oriented schools in the southeast.
Pell City High School has recently recomissioned their charter with the International Thespian Society as ITS troupe #2012.
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Coordinates: 33°35′02″N 86°17′36″W / 33.58395°N 86.29320°W
