Deep Creek High School
| Deep Creek High School | |
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| Address | |
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2900 Margaret Booker Drive Chesapeake , Virginia 23323 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1908 |
| School district | Chesapeake City Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. W. Randolph Nichols |
| Principal | Mr. Nathan T. Hardee |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,091 (2006) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Purple and White |
| Mascot | Hornet |
| Rival Schools | Great Bridge High School Western Branch High School |
| Athletic Conference | AAA Southeastern District AAA Eastern Region |
| Website | Official site |
Deep Creek High School "The Creek" is a public secondary school in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is part of Chesapeake City Public Schools and is located on 2900 Margaret Booker Drive.
History
In 1908, the legislature provided funds for the construction of a one-story brick school on the site of the previous intermediate school. Schools from the outlying areas were consolidated and students from St. Juliens Creek, Millsville, Grassfield, and Gilmerton were transported by horse-drawn school buses to Deep Creek School. In 1910, a two-story brick building was constructed on the site of the intermediate school. The first class of seniors was graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1911. Building additions were made in 1923, 1947, and 1952. In 1955, Deep Creek High School was separated from Deep Creek School by the construction of a million dollar secondary building to house grades 7-12 on Deal Drive.
In 1979, due to large increases in enrollment at both the high school and junior high school, the high school building on Deal Drive was redesignated a junior high school and a seven million dollar high school located on Margaret Booker Drive was constructed to house grades 10-12.
The modern, efficient facility has been in use for more than twenty years. Academic classrooms, vocational training areas, and corridors, as well as the gymnasium, the media center, the computer laboratory and the commons area are well designed for the purposes they serve. The school was expanded in 1990 with the addition of the new wing serving the Math, Science and Foreign Language departments. The space was needed due to the addition of the ninth grade. In the summer of 1998, the school was expanded again to accommodate the current enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. This new expansion includes improvements to the library, gymnasium, and classrooms for Science, Special Education, Art and Vocational programs.
Alma Mater
Hail to thee, Our Alma Mater
Loud your praise we sing
May our faculty and students
Glory to you bring.
Deep Creek High School, Loved of old
Hark upon the gale
Hear the thunder of our chorus
Alma Mater, hail.
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
The mascot is a hornet and the sports teams currently play in the AAA Southeastern District of the AAA Eastern Region.
Deep Creek has been particularly known for their track and field program which has won state championships in 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2007.
Notable Alumni and Faculty
- Michael Copon - Hollywood Actor noted for Power Rangers and One Tree Hill
- DeAngelo Hall - Atlanta Falcons player and 8th pick in the 2004 NFL Draft
- Dwight Parker - Vice Mayor of Chesapeake, Virginia
- Darren Perry - Oakland Raiders coach and former NFL player for 9 seasons