Parkview High School (Georgia)
Parkview High School, "Home of the Panthers" is located in Lilburn, Georgia in Gwinnett County. It is often regarded as school of many achievements, both in academics and athletics.
School History
The early 1970s saw Gwinnett County lead the nation in growth. This phenomenal growth rate produced overcrowding in the school system leaving South Gwinnett and Berkmar too crowded to accommodate students. So, in 1975, construction began on a new school. With a clear view of Stone Mountain, the school assumed the name of Parkview. Today, the once uninterrupted view no longer exists. New neighborhoods, businesses, and trees have since obstructed the view. A panther was chosen as school mascot and orange and white became the school colors winning out over the very popular blue. The doors opened in 1976 with principal, Bartow Jenkins, at the helm.
The school eventually expanded until it was filled above capacity and then took over the adjacent middle school, Trickum Middle School to make more room for itself during the 2006-2007 school year.
Athletic Success
Parkview is known as a school of great athletic achievement, especially in recent years. In 2005, Sports Illustrated ranked Parkview number 7 in its list of the "Top Sports Schools Nationwide." Parkview maintains a fierce rivalry in athletics with neighboring Brookwood High School.
Football
The Parkview Football team went undefeated from 2000-2003, winning three straight AAAAA state championships. The team was also state champion in 1997. Coach Cecil Flowe has led the Panther varsity football team for the past 14 years.
Cross Country
The Parkview Boy's Cross Country team has won three straight state championships, including the 2006 state championship.
Soccer
The Parkview Boy's Soccer team has won six state championships, recently winning the 2005 state championship.
Swim and Dive
The Parkview Boy's Swim and Dive team holds the record for most state championships at Parkview, boasting wins in 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2006.
Baseball
The Parkview Baseball Team won the State Championship in 1996, 2001 and [[2002].
Academic Success
Along with athletics, Parkview has also been praised for its academic victories. Several clubs have won state and even nationwide tournaments.
Parkview also has been honored for its high scores in standardized testing. In 2006, a total of 14 students became National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.
In 2006, Parkview's American College Test scores were the highest in Gwinnett County.
School Statistics
According to a 2004-2005 yearbook estimate, Parkview High School has a current student population of 2,694 students, of which 63.0% are White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% African American, 17% Asian/Pacific Islander, Multicultural 2.0%, and 0.001% Native American.
Notable Alumni
- Jeff Francoeur - Atlanta Braves right-fielder
- Josh Wolff - Starting member of the 2000 United States men's national soccer team as well as the 2002 and 2006 United States World Cup team.
- Brad Lester - University of Auburn running back