User:Abj1121/East Duplin High School
| East Duplin High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
394 NC 111 North , United States  28518 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Service, Achievement, Character" |
| School district | Duplin County Schools |
| Principal | Scott Ballard Dara Bailey, Assistant Principal |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 844 (as of 2012) |
| Color(s) | Navy/White/Columbia Blue |
| Athletics | NCHSAA East Central 2A |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Yearbook | Panther's Paw |
| Website | East Duplin High School |
East Duplin High School (informally known as "East Duplin" or simply "E.D.") is a public, comprehensive high school located in Beulaville, North Carolina. Established in 1963, East Duplin primarily serves students from three Duplin County feeder schools: Beulaville Elementary, B.F. Grady Elementary, and Chinquapin Elementary.
Academics
[edit]As of 2008, 12 East Duplin faculty members are National Board Certified. The state average among schools with similar grade ranges is 8 per school.
Panther's Paw
[edit]East Duplin's yearbook, Panther's Paw, has been recognized at the state and national level:
| Year | Award | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NCSMA All-North Carolina (highest recognition) - Small Schools | One of three recognized |
| NCSMA Advertising - Medium Schools | Honorable Mention | |
| 2005 | NCSMA Overall Award - Small Schools | Distinction (highest recognition) |
| NCSMA Copy - Small Schools | 2nd | |
| NCSMA Layout - Small Schools | 2nd | |
| NCSMA Photography - Small Schools | 3rd | |
| NCSMA Theme - Small Schools | 3rd | |
| 2003 | NCSMA Overall Award - Small Schools | Honor |
| NCSMA Advertising - Small Schools | 2nd | |
| NCSMA Coverage - Small Schools | 1st | |
| NCSMA Layout - Small Schools | Honorable Mention | |
| 1998 | NCSMA Best Design - Small Schools | T-2nd |
| 1997 | NCSMA Best Overall Yearbook - Small Schools | 1st |
| NCSMA Best Cover - Small Schools | 1st | |
| NCSMA Best Design - Small Schools | 2nd | |
| NCSMA Best Photography - Small Schools | 1st | |
| NCSMA Best Theme - Small Schools | 1st |
Athletics
[edit]East Duplin fields 10 men's and 9 women's teams and competes in the NCHSAA East Central Conference in class 2A. Known as the "Panthers," EDHS has won one state championship, claiming the 1998 women's basketball title. Named Most Valuable Player of the state championship game, Clifeteana McKiver went on to a successful college career, both at East Carolina University and Tulane University, as well as in the WNBA with the (now defunct) Charlotte Sting and Phoenix Mercury. McKiver has additional honors as East Duplin's all-time leader in scoring and blocked shots, and was a 3 year letter winner in track and field. She also holds the North Carolina High School class 2A record in discuss (133'1", 1997).
In 1997-98, McKiver was named the NCHSAA Female Player of the Year, an honor she shared with male counterpart Julius Peppers.
The Men's Basketball team reached the state championship game in East Duplin's first year of existence, but were defeated by North Edgecombe, 51-44, in the 1963 title game.
Football
[edit]East Duplin consistently fields a competitive football team. Head coach Brian Aldridge has held the position for 24 years and has amassed over 200 victories.
Selected Record Marks
[edit]| Name | Rank | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Duplin (Team) | 7th | Rushing Yards-Season (5,160) | 1997 |
| One of only 14 teams ever to allow 0 first downs in a game | 1995 | ||
| William Brown | 7th | Rushing Touchdowns-Season (39) | 1998 |
| 6th | 100 Yard Rushing Games-Season (14) | 1998 | |
| 3rd | Rushing Attempts-Season (399) | 1998 | |
| 5th | Rushing Attempts-Game (49) | 1998 | |
| 14th | Rushing Attempts-Game (42) | 1998 | |
| 16th | Rushing Yards-Season (2,794) | 1998 | |
| William Cooper | 12th | Rushing Attempts-Game (44) | 1986 |
| Vishone Kennion | 4th | Touchdowns-Season (49) | 1997 |
| 4th | Rushing Touchdowns-Season (43) | 1997 | |
| 1st | Punt Returns for Touchdowns-Game (3) | 1997 | |
| 2nd | Total Returns for Touchdowns-Career (10) | 1995-97 | |
| Bradley Pierson | 6th | Consecutive Extra Points Made (46) | 2002 |
| Shon Rowser | 2nd | Field Goals-Career (33) | 1995-98 |
| T-2nd | Longest Field Goal (58 yds.) | 1997 | |
| 3rd | Extra Points Made-Career (198) | 1995-98 | |
| 12th | Extra Points Made-Season (75) | 1997 | |
| 9th | Consecutive Extra Points Made (40) | 1997 | |
| 2nd | Points Scored by a Kicker-Career (297, 33 FG, 198 PAT) | 1995-98 | |
| 3rd | Points Scored by a Kicker-Season (117, 12 FG, 75 EP) | 1997 |
As a senior at East Duplin, NFL player Greg Peterson was awarded all-conference and all-state honors, and was named the team's Most Valuable Player in addition to being voted East Duplin's Male Athlete of the Year. Peterson played college football at North Carolina Central University where he was named an All-American and a Black College All-American. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired Peterson in the 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Notable Alumni
[edit]References
[edit]http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/jul98/pressn98.htm
http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/aug97/hsjo.html
http://www.ibiblio.org/ncsma/2008yearbookAwards.html
http://www.ncschoolreportcard.org/src/schDetails.jsp?Page=4&pSchCode=344&pLEACode=310&pYear=2007-2008
http://www.wnba.com/playerfile/teana_miller/bio.html
http://www.nchsaa.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=66
http://www.nchsaa.org/intranet/downloadManagerControl.php?mode=getFile&elementID=5907&type=5&atomID=8232
http://buccaneers.com/team/playerdetail.aspx?player=Peterson,Greg,96