Campbell County Comprehensive High School
| Campbell County Comprehensive High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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150 Cougar Lane , Campbell County , 37757 | |
| Coordinates | 36°21′5.4″N 84°8′53.7″W / 36.351500°N 84.148250°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public secondary school High School |
| Established | 1975 |
| School district | Campbell County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Larry Nidiffer |
| Principal | Jamie Wheeler |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1350 |
| Color(s) | Orange,Blue |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website | http://www.cchstn.com |
Campbell County Comprehensive High School is a high school in Jacksboro, Tennessee. It is one of two public high schools operated by the Campbell County Public Schools.
History
The school began operation in 1975, serving the populations formerly served by separate high schools in Jacksboro and LaFollette. Initially it enrolled grades 10-12; grade 9 was added in the 1983-84 school year.[1]
2005 shooting
On November 8, 2005, student Kenneth Bartley Jr. shot and killed assistant principal Ken Bruce and wounded two other school administrators after they confronted him about having a gun in the school.[2][3]
Notable Alumni
Eric Doepel (Writer, Director)
Shane Sparks (Baseball player drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates)
References
- ^ School History, CCHS website, accessed October 26, 2009 (archived November 7, 2007)
- ^ Copeland, Larry (November 8, 2005). "One killed, two wounded in Tennessee school shooting". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ^ Mansfield, Duncan (April 10, 2007). "Boy Agrees to 45 Years in School Killing". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
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