Washington County High School (Alabama)
| Washington County High School | |
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 Washington County High School campus in Chatom, Alabama. | |
| Address | |
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1 School Street central Washington County Southwest Alabama , 36518 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Established | 1915 |
| School board | Washington County Board of Education |
| School district | Washington County School District |
| Superintendent | Tim Savage |
| Principal | Rodney Smith |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| Age range | 10-19 |
| Number of students | 400 |
| Average class size | ~19 |
| Classrooms | 30 |
| Campus type | open campus |
| Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Song | Alma Mater |
| Fight song | "Bulldog Rouser" |
| Athletics conference | AHSAA, Class 2A |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Track |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Team name | Bulldogs, Lady Dawgs |
| Rival | Millry High School |
| Publication | Herff Jones |
| Newspaper | The Bulldog |
| Yearbook | "The Washtonian" |
| Communities served | Hobson, Howardtown, Yarbo, Tibbie, Seaboard, Laton Hill, Bigbee, Springhill, Rutan |
| Website | WCHS School Profile |
Washington County High School, or WCHS, is a 2A high school in Chatom, Alabama. The campus is also the site of Chatom Middle School, which is grades 5-8. It is the largest school in Washington County, with 185 students enrolled in the high school as of 2014. The mascot is a bulldog, Butch. Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, dual enrollment classes were introduced to Juniors and Seniors in the high school. School colors are maroon and gold. The marching band is known as "The Pride of the Deep South". The football program at Washington County High School has peaked during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons with two consecutive appearances in the AHSAA Super 6 against the Tanner Rattlers. Both times WCHS returned as state runners-up.[1]
Sports
Football
Coach: Al Earnest
2-time 2A State Runner-Up (2012 & 2013)
Varsity and JV programs for students grades 7-12.
Volleyball
Coach: Becky Williams/Farrah Deese
Substate finalist (2009) and 2nd Round Regional finalist (2015)
Varsity and JV teams for girls grades 7-12.
Women's Basketball
Coach: Brandon Dees
State tournament semi-finalist (1988, 2007)
Regional Finals (2007 & 2010)
Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.
Men's Basketball
Coach: Brian Henry
Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.
Softball
Coach: Clint Wofford
Regional Tournament (2015)
JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.
Baseball
Coach:
3A State Runner-Up (2007)
JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.
Golf
Coach: Brian Henry
Golf team for students grades 8-12.
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Coach: Woodrow Baughn
Track team that regularly qualifies for the state meet for students grades 8-12.
Clubs and Organizations
Cheerleaders
Coach: Cristee Utsey
Varsity, grades 9-12, and JV, grades 7-8, cheer-leading squads as well as the school mascot 'Butch.'
Marching Band
Director: Sandy Brown
Known as "The Pride of the Deep South", this is a Best in Class (2015) award winning, superior rated band composed of students in grades 7-12. It is made up of wind instruments, percussion and auxiliaries.
Gold Duster Dance Team
Coach: Amy Dees
Two-time Alabama Dance Champions (2000, 2001)
Award winning dance team that is made up of young ladies in grades 8-12.
Colorguard
Award winning flag corp composed of girls in grades 7-12.
Maroon Magic Dance Team
Coach: Amy Dees
JV dance team for girls grades 5-7.
Student Council
Sponsor: Dana Sheffield
Student government positions for grades 10-12, whose main objective every year is to create a memorable homecoming.
National Honor Society
Sponsor: Brandon Dees
Organization for Seniors who are selected by their superior academic status and panel evaluation.
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Sponsor: Richard Dorman
Organization that competes at the district and state level made up of high school students.
Choir
Sponsor: Sandy Brown
A talented group of singers who perform at band concerts and the Veteran's Day program.
The Washtonian Yearbook Staff
Sponsor: Crimson Tarver
Dedicated group of high school students who create the yearbook every year.
National Junior Honor Society
Sponsor: Deborah Jacobs
Organization for 8th graders who are selected by their superior academic status.
Drama Club
Sponsor: Betty Dees
Theater group for middle school students who put on one play every year.
Academics
WCHS is consistently on the 'passing school' list in Alabama[citation needed].
In 2012 WCHS began a new, in house, dual enrollment system for juniors and seniors who wished to take part in it. Partnering with the University of West Alabama, these students were able to receive high school and college credits in classes such as English 101 and 102, Speech 101 and then eventually American literature classes. WCHS became the first school in its school system to offer such a program. This dual enrollment program still exists today as WCHS has continued to work with UWA and Bishop State Community College.
Notable alumni
- Rusty Jackson, former NFL punter[2]
- Steve Jackson, former NFL defensive back