Lawrence County High School (Mississippi)
Encyclopedia
Lawrence County High School is a public high school located in Monticello
, Mississippi
(USA
).
The Lawrence County High School mascot is the Cougar.
Monticello, Mississippi
Monticello is a town in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lawrence County.-Geography:Monticello is located at ....
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
(USA
United States
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).
General Information
- Lawrence County High School is part of the Lawrence County School DistrictLawrence County School District (Mississippi)The Lawrence County School District is a public school district based in Monticello, Mississippi . The district's boundaries parallel that of Lawrence County.-Schools:*Lawrence County High School **Dr...
and serves students in grades 9Ninth gradeNinth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
-12Twelfth gradeTwelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
. - Located in Monticello, MississippiMonticello, MississippiMonticello is a town in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lawrence County.-Geography:Monticello is located at ....
, Lawrence County High School serves approximately 650 students. - According to the Mississippi Department of Education's 2010 Accountability Results, Lawrence County High School has an 80.5% graduation rate.
- Lawrence County High School is under the direction of Principal Dr. Daryl Scoggin, Assistant Principals Cassie Bridges and Jeff Quin.
Athletics
Lawrence County High School's Athletic Director and Head Coach of the LCHS Cougar Football team is Mike Davis.The Lawrence County High School mascot is the Cougar.
| Male Athletics | Female Athletics | |
|---|---|---|
| Football | Varsity | Not Offered |
| Basketball | Varsity & Jr. Varsity | Varsity |
| Baseball | Varsity | Not Offered |
| Softball | Not Offered | Varsity |
| Soccer | Varsity | Varsity |
- Leading the Cougar Boy's Basketball team to two state championships, Miami HeatMiami HeatThe Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
's Erick DampierErick DampierErick Travez Dampier is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat. He is a 6 ft 11 in / 265 lb. center.-Career:...
is a graduate of Lawrence County High School. - In 2009, Joanna McKenzie won the MHSAA State Championship in Forensics.
- In 2008, Patrick Sutton, then a student at Lawrence County High School, won the silver medalSilver medalA silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
in the International Powerlifting FederationInternational Powerlifting FederationThe International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations as well as the International Olympic Committee via inclusion into the World Games.The IPF was founded in 1971, and...
's Men's Sub-Junior category in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
See also
- Monticello, MississippiMonticello, MississippiMonticello is a town in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lawrence County.-Geography:Monticello is located at ....
- Lawrence County School District (Mississippi)Lawrence County School District (Mississippi)The Lawrence County School District is a public school district based in Monticello, Mississippi . The district's boundaries parallel that of Lawrence County.-Schools:*Lawrence County High School **Dr...
- Erick DampierErick DampierErick Travez Dampier is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat. He is a 6 ft 11 in / 265 lb. center.-Career:...