Riverside High School (South Carolina)

Riverside High School
Motto	To Instruct, To Inspire, To Prepare
Established	1973
Type	Public coeducational secondary
Affiliations	Greenville County School District
Principal	Andrew Crowley
Students	About 1,600
Grades	9–12
Location	794 Hammett Bridge Road, Greer, South Carolina, USA
Colors	Red and Blue
Mascot	Warrior
SAT Average	1121
Website	http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/rsidehs/index.htm

Riverside High School is a public high school in Greer, South Carolina.

History

The school opened in the fall of 1973 with 650 students on a 65-acre (260,000 m²) campus.

In Fall 2006, students began attending a brand new building on the same premises. As an official green building, it is one of the most energy efficient and environmentally-friendly high schools in the nation and approximately 278,111 square feet (25,837.4 m²).

The school has had four principals: John Durr, Wayne Rhodes, Charles "Bob" Bayne, and, currently, Andrew Crowley.

In the 2008-2009 school year, Senior Alex Waelde led a campaign to raise $10,000 to send art teacher Pat Grills to Europe to see the art that he had never seen before but had taught his students about. This effort united other schools in the community as well as bringing back many RHS Alumni to contribute. On Monday, April 27 the check was presented much to the surprise of Mr. Grills at the annual art show.

Athletics

State championships

The tennis courts at Riverside High in 2010. The stadium is in the background with the current Riverside logo.

• Boys Soccer: 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2010
• Girls Soccer: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010
• Boys Cross Country: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
• Girls Cross Country: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001
• Boys Tennis: 1983, 1990, 1992
• Girls Tennis: 1999
• Boys Baseball: 1980, 1986, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006
• Girls Softball: 1995, 1996, 1997
• Boys Golf: 1999, 2000
• Girls Golf: 2007
• Boys Swimming: 2004, 2008, 2010
• Girls Swimming: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010
• Boys Track: 1986, 1988, 1991
• Boys Basketball: 1984, 1985, 1988
• Girls Lacrosse: 2008

Notable alumni

• Richard Jackson (2005) - Clemson Tigers
• Michael Wade (2005) - Clemson Tigers
• Brad Chalk (2004) - Fort Wayne Wizards center fielder
• Bill Haas (2000) - Professional Golfer
• Geoff Rigsby (2000) - Clemson Tigers
• Danielle Davis (1999) - Miss South Carolina (1999).
• Monica Pang (1999) - Miss Georgia (2005), Miss America First Runner Up.
• Tremayne Stephens (1994) - San Diego Chargers.
• Dana Weber Rogers (1992) - was first female to become Cocky, University of South Carolina mascot during 1994 - 1995.
• Brandon Bennett (1991) - Carolina Panthers.
• Tommy Donovan (1991) - was Cocky, University of South Carolina mascot, won mascot of the year in 1994. Later became the first Sir Purr mascot for the Carolina Panthers.
• Jennifer "Jac" Chebatoris (1990) - wrote for Newsweek 2002-2009 in the arts and entertainment section.
• Jon Kirksey (1989) - New Orleans Saints

External links

• Greenville County, South Carolina school profile.