William Fleming High School
William Fleming High School
| Established | 1933 | |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Public school | |
| Enrollment | 1664 | |
| Principal | Susan Lawyer Willis | |
| Location | Roanoke, VA | |
| Publications | (yearbook), (newspaper), (literary magazine) | |
| Athletic Conference | Blue Ridge District, Region III, Group AA, Virginia High School League | |
| Colors | Blue and Yellow | |
| Mascot | Colonel | |
| Rival Schools | Patrick Henry High School | |
| Homepage | Official Site |
William Fleming High School is a public high school in Roanoke, Virginia. It is one of the two general enrollment high schools for the Roanoke City Public Schools.
History
The school is named for William Fleming, a member of the General Assembly, a state senator, and who briefly acted as governor of Virginia in 1781. A national historical marker on the Monterey Golf Course denotes the site of Colonel Fleming’s plantation.
In September 1933, 152 students began the school year in a newly constructed building on a 7.5-acre tract which is the present site of Breckinridge Middle School in Roanoke County. The original William Fleming High School consisted of five high school classrooms, one elementary classroom, a library, a reception room, a chemistry laboratory, two locker rooms, an auditorium, and an office. In 1949, William Fleming became part of the Roanoke City School System through the annexation of part of Roanoke County by the city. William Fleming was moved to its present location in 1961 near Hershberger Road NW. In 1989, eight auxiliary classrooms were added to accommodate the arrival of ninth graders on campus as middle schools were established in the city.
Academics
William Fleming High School is a comprehensive high school which includes grades 9-12 with a student enrollment of 1,664.
Athletics and Extracurriculars
William Fleming 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. Fleming formerly competed in the AAA Western Valley District and will return for the 2007-2008 school year. Fleming formerly competed in the now defunct Group AAA Roanoke Valley District. William Fleming won the Group AA state titles in men's basketball in 2007 and also captured two titles in the 1950s. Fleming has also won the Group AAA state championship in Men's Outdoor Track The Colonels have two state runner up finishes in men's basketball and football over the past 15 years.
Notable alumni
- Lee Suggs - NFL player
- Henry Lee - one of the victims who died in the Virginia Tech massacre
External links
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