Summerville High School
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| Type | Public High School |
| Established | 1924 |
| School district | Dorchester School District 2 |
| Principal | Roger Edwards |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3255[1] |
| Color(s) | Green, Gold, and white |
| Mascot | Green Wave |
| Rivals | Fort Dorchester, Stratford, Wando, Gaffney, Bishop England |
| Newspaper | The Wave Breaker |
| Yearbook | The Green Wave |
Summerville High School is a public high school located in Summerville, South Carolina. It is the largest high school in the state.
History
In 1924, a brick building on Main Street, which is now Rollings Middle School of the Arts, was the only high school in the Summerville area. As Summerville’s population increased rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a larger campus was needed. In 1969, the present building on Boone Hill Road was opened to students. From the first day of classes, the new facility was too small. Because of the unexpectedly high enrollment, several mobile units were set up on the campus.
In 1970, Summerville High School and Alston High School, the district’s Black school, were combined to integrate the school district. Attendance continued to increase throughout the 1970s. In 1972, double sessions were used until an additional underclassman campus was completed in 1975. Another classroom wing was created by the spring of 1978.
In 1992, Fort Dorchester High School was opened, splitting the school’s student body. As a result, the Gregg underclassman campus was renovated as a middle school, and the switch to a single campus was completed in 1998. Construction of a fine arts hall and cafeteria expansion was completed in the fall of 2001.[2]
Statistics
As of 2004, Summerville has a 78.9% graduation rate. However, the school boasts a 97.3% passing rate of the state's standardized exit exam.[3]
Summerville and Fort Dorchester bring in the largest turnout for a High School Football Game in the Southeast, with over 13,000 people showing up.
Demographics
| Demographic | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 35% |
| White/Other | 65%[4] |
Athletics
Football
Summerville's varsity football team is coached by John McKissick. Coach McKissick has been coaching at the school for over 50 years. McKissick won his 500th game as coach of Summerville's team, making him the "winningest" football coach in all of football.[5]
McKissick won his 523rd game on October 26, at the Summerville Homecoming game against Fort Dorchester.
The team has won 10 state championships, and in 2006, remained undefeated in the regular season.[6]
McKissick won his 556th game, defeating Gaffney 23-22 in the third round of the playoffs. In the finals of the 2007 season, the Greenwave suffered a defeat to Byrnes.
Swimming
The swim team, under former head coach Daniel McDonough, has won 4 state championships. The girls team won in 2000 and 2001, and the boys team won in 2003 and 2004. The team is now coached by Doug Fetchen.
Wrestling
The wrestling team is presently coached by Kenny Walker, Daryl Tucker, and Ruben Daniels. Summerville has won 11 state titles, and 3 in the past 4 years. As of the 2007-2008 season, the wrestling team was ranked 2nd in the southeast after winning the State Championship.
Marching Band
The Summerville Competitive Performance Ensemble has won five state championships under Gus Moody, Marty Lyles, and Leslie Gilreath, most recently in 2004 with its show Faces: Elements of Expression. The band is under the direction of Leslie Gilreath with assistance from Sue Alexander, Susan Bocook, and Mike Greer. In 2005, the ensemble was named lower state champion for its performance of Kaleidoscope. In 2006, it was ranked third in South Carolina for its show Vertigo. The band also placed tenth out of 52 at the Bands of America Super Regional competition, allowing it to attend the 2006 Grand Nationals. At the Bands of America Grand Nationals, the CPE placed thirtieth of 92 bands. In 2007,the marching band won second place in the State Championship, with Wando High School taking first. Most recently, on November 1, 2008, the CPE took fourth place the state finals with their show of Project Green.
Notable alumni
- Stanford Jennings, 1980, former running back for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals.[7]
- Keith Jennings, 1985, former tight end for the NFL's Chicago Bears.[8]
- Kevin Long, 1994, former center for the NFL's Tennessee Titans.[9]
- Jamar Nesbit, 1995, currently an offensive guard for the NFL's New Orleans Saints.[10]
- Ian Rafferty, 1995, former offensive tackle for the NFL's New York Jets.[citation needed]
- Dustin Fry, current center for the St. Louis Rams.[11]
- Curtis Bradley, freshman Offensive Lineman for Virginia Tech.[12]
- A.J. Green, freshman wide receiver for The University of Georgia. Former 5-star recruit.
References
- ^ Summerville, South Carolina (SC) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex offenders
- ^ Welcome to Summerville High School! : Summerville High School
- ^ http://ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/2004/high/h1802006.pdf
- ^ Summerville High School in Summerville, South Carolina / SC
- ^ http://www.charleston.net/assets/webPages/departmental/news/OldStories.aspx?section=hisports&NEWSID=118312&pubDate=11/12/2006
- ^ USATODAY.com - Winningest football coach at 532 and not about to stop
- ^ Stanford Jennings Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com
- ^ Keith Jennings Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com
- ^ Kevin Long Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com
- ^ Jamar Nesbit | Players | Nflplayers.Com
- ^ Player Bio: Dustin Fry :: Football
- ^ hokiesports.com :: Football
External links
- www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/shs Official Webpage
- www.summervillebands.org Competitive Performance Ensemble (Marching Band)