Cross Creek High School
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Cross Creek High School (CCHS) is a public high school
located in the South Augusta area of Augusta, Georgia
. The school is located within the Richmond County School System.
and Butler High School
. Cross Creek is one the highest ranking schools in Georgia.
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This ensemble has the privilege of having several factions in the form of the Concert Choir, The Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus, Show Choir, Men's Quartet, and the Women's Trio. In addition, the chorus has the benefit of having several fine soloist who are competitive for scholarships and awards. The Chorus also regularly adjudicated by The Georgia Music Educator's Large Group Performance Evaluation proceedings where they consistently receive Superior
and Excellent
Ratings. This group has a Parent Booster Support Organization which facilitates their heavy performance schedule. They also support the yearly musical which is performed in conjunction with The Cross Creek Players Drama Department. Friends and supporters can follow the Cross Creek Chorus at Facebook.com.
The purpose of the organization shall be:
1. To support and promote the FFA Organization, FFA activities, and agricultural education on local, state, and national levels.
2. To provide a tie to the FFA and to assist FFA and agricultural education personnel to involve former members and other interested in supporting activities.
3. To promote greater knowledge of agricultural industry and support education in agriculture.
4. To cooperate with Cross Creek FFA Chapter and the Georgia State and National FFA Alumni Association.
5. To promote and maintain an appreciation of the American Free enterprise system.
6. To promote the personal development aspect of the FFA.
President- Haley Flaherty.
Vice President- Alainey Stanley.
Cross Creek has won many awards including: Best Scenery, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, etc. They have even performed in Scotland. Every year they attend Thes-Con.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in the South Augusta area of Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
. The school is located within the Richmond County School System.
History
Cross Creek High School opened in 1999, for convenience and to relieve overcrowding at nearby Hephzibah High SchoolHephzibah High School
Hephzibah High School is a high school, located in south Richmond County in the town of Hephzibah, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Richmond County School System. Hephzibah High School is the largest high school, by attendance, in the Richmond County School System...
and Butler High School
Butler High School (Augusta, Georgia)
George P. Butler Comprehensive High School is a public high school located in the South Augusta area of Augusta, Georgia, United States.George Phineas Butler - Born Jan. 30, 1875.Graduated from ARC, 1891.College- University of Georgia...
. Cross Creek is one the highest ranking schools in Georgia.
Demographics
| Demographics | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 60% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Athletics
The school offers a various array of Team sports and programs. In addition, the school is adequately staffed with highly qualified personnel and coaches that facilitate the development of the young Student-Athlete. Some of these sports include footballAmerican football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
, soccer, softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
, baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, swimming
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
, tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
, track
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
, basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
, volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
, and cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
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Booster Club
The Cross Creek Athletic Booster Club is a parent-based organization providing support for the student athlete both on and off the field. Your membership in the Booster Club is one of the best ways to show your support for athletics at Cross Creek. Money is raised through several fundraisers during the school year. These fundraisers include: football concession sale, chicken dinner, concessions from the Richmond County Recreation Track meet and membership fees.Chorus
The Cross Creek Chorus had its beginning in 1999 (The same year of the school's opening). Since that time the choir has been a constant staple in the fabric of the school and surrounding community. On average, the grouping boasts about 10% of the school's total population. Its first director was Sonya Bailey. The choir began to be under the direction of its second director Jerome Peterson during the 2006-2007 academic school year.This ensemble has the privilege of having several factions in the form of the Concert Choir, The Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus, Show Choir, Men's Quartet, and the Women's Trio. In addition, the chorus has the benefit of having several fine soloist who are competitive for scholarships and awards. The Chorus also regularly adjudicated by The Georgia Music Educator's Large Group Performance Evaluation proceedings where they consistently receive Superior
Superior (hierarchy)
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and Excellent
Excellence
Excellence is a talent or quality which is unusually good and so surpasses ordinary standards. It is also an aimed for standard of performance.-History:...
Ratings. This group has a Parent Booster Support Organization which facilitates their heavy performance schedule. They also support the yearly musical which is performed in conjunction with The Cross Creek Players Drama Department. Friends and supporters can follow the Cross Creek Chorus at Facebook.com.
DECA
DECA is a national association for students enrolled in Marketing Education classes. National DECA was founded in 1946, with Georgia DECA preceding the National Organization by two years. DECA offers students many diverse opportunities to develop their leadership skills and job skills through participation at region, state, and national competitions. DECA provides over a half million dollars in scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors. At Cross Creek, our DECA Chapter was founded during the 1999-2000 school year.FBLA-Future Business Leaders of America
Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.Purpose and Goals:Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.Encourage and practice efficient money management.Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.Facilitate the transition from school to work.FFA
The National FFA Organization, founded in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, is a dynamic youth leadership organization that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.FFA Alumni Association
The Cross Creek FFA Alumni is a chartered local affiliate of the Georgia FFA Alumni Association that is chartered by the National FFA Alumni Association. Membership shall be open to former active, collegiate, and honorary FFA members, present, and former professional agricultural educators, parents of FFA members and others interested in the FFA, upon payment of dues.The purpose of the organization shall be:
1. To support and promote the FFA Organization, FFA activities, and agricultural education on local, state, and national levels.
2. To provide a tie to the FFA and to assist FFA and agricultural education personnel to involve former members and other interested in supporting activities.
3. To promote greater knowledge of agricultural industry and support education in agriculture.
4. To cooperate with Cross Creek FFA Chapter and the Georgia State and National FFA Alumni Association.
5. To promote and maintain an appreciation of the American Free enterprise system.
6. To promote the personal development aspect of the FFA.
Media Club
Various goals of the club include providing an avenue to celebrate/encourage reading, and to have a forum to suggest and discuss books. Another goal is to promote the Media Center through video, book talks, activities and events.PAL-Young Ladies Positive Attitude Group
Our mission is to promote and assist our young ladies to be productive citizens, empowering them to develop positive attitudes and a sense of personal responsibility that extends to their family and community.Philosphy Club
An academic club for students who have bright and open minds, sometimes question authority, and enjoy reading and discussing big ideas.Thespians/Drama
Director- Leah Soderberg.President- Haley Flaherty.
Vice President- Alainey Stanley.
Cross Creek has won many awards including: Best Scenery, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, etc. They have even performed in Scotland. Every year they attend Thes-Con.