Hopkinsville High School
Encyclopedia
Hopkinsville High School is a four-year public high school located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
, with over 1,000 students. It is operated by the Christian County Public Schools school district
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, who apparently had failing grades. The circumstances were investigated by state officials. Education Commissioner Bill Cody said the Christian County school board's action was "an awful decision" and probably illegal but the students were allowed to make up their courses at summer school.
. The school mascot is the Tigers and the school colors are black and orange.
In 1985, the boys' basketball team won the state title. The 1985 team also won that year's McDonald's Classic, defeating DeMatha Catholic High School
of Hyattsville, Maryland
by a score of 74-69 in the tournament final.
Hopkinsville High School is also one out of four high schools in Kentucky to have an indoor swimming pool on campus.
However, they have recently split back up into two different bands.
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 31,577 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Christian County.- History :...
, with over 1,000 students. It is operated by the Christian County Public Schools school district
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
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History
There was controversy in 1925 when the Christian County Board of Education was found to be failing to maintain a high school within its county seat but it was determined that the arrangements made with Hopkinsville High School met the legal requirements. Subsequently, administration was taken over by the Christian County Public Schools school districtSchool district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
.
Academic standards
Teachers boycotted graduation exercises, in May 1998, after the school board granted diplomas to three seniors, including Artose PinnerArtose Pinner
Artose Deonce Pinner is an American football running back who is currently a free-agent. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
, who apparently had failing grades. The circumstances were investigated by state officials. Education Commissioner Bill Cody said the Christian County school board's action was "an awful decision" and probably illegal but the students were allowed to make up their courses at summer school.
Athletics
Hopkinsville High School competes in the Kentucky High School Athletic AssociationKentucky High School Athletic Association
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has been the governing body of Kentucky high school athletics since 1917. Located in Lexington, the organization sanctions competition in the following sports:*Boys and girls**Basketball**Bowling*...
. The school mascot is the Tigers and the school colors are black and orange.
In 1985, the boys' basketball team won the state title. The 1985 team also won that year's McDonald's Classic, defeating DeMatha Catholic High School
DeMatha Catholic High School
DeMatha Catholic High School, named after Saint John of Matha, is a four-year Catholic high school for young men located in Hyattsville, Maryland, USA. DeMatha is known for academic achievement, music, arts, service and athletics...
of Hyattsville, Maryland
Hyattsville, Maryland
Hyattsville is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 17,557 at the 2000 census.- History :The city was named for its founder, Christopher Clark Hyatt. He purchased his first parcel of land in the area in March 1845...
by a score of 74-69 in the tournament final.
Hopkinsville High School is also one out of four high schools in Kentucky to have an indoor swimming pool on campus.
Other Extra-Curricular Activities
The marching band joined with cross-town-rivials Christian County High School in 2008. The idea came about in the summer break of 2007, when the indoor drumline program would be conjoined. Indoor drumline was a success, and the two schools joined for the regular marching season. The band is currently using the name CoHop, representing Christian County High School and Hopkinsville High School.However, they have recently split back up into two different bands.
Notable alumni
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(1921–2005) psychologist, "ghost buster" and skeptic - Edward T. BreathittEdward T. BreathittEdward Thompson "Ned" Breathitt, Jr. was a politician from the US state of Kentucky. A member of one of the state's political families, he was the 51st Governor of Kentucky, serving from 1963 to 1967...
, 51st governor of Kentucky - Jerry ClaiborneJerry ClaiborneJerry Claiborne was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Virginia Tech , the University of Maryland, College Park , and his alma mater, the University of Kentucky , compiling a career college football record of 179–122–8...
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(1952- ), academic and author - Artose PinnerArtose PinnerArtose Deonce Pinner is an American football running back who is currently a free-agent. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(1978-), American football player. - Curtis PulleyCurtis PulleyCurtis Pulley is a former American football quarterback for the Florida A&M University Rattlers. Pulley used to be a quarterback and wide receiver for the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He was selected as the 2004 Kentucky Mr...
, American football player, selected as Kentucky Mr. Football 2004 after his senior year.