North Hall High School
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North Hall High School is a public four year comprehensive high school
located in the northern portion of Hall County
, Georgia
, USA, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains
. North Hall serves the communities of Gainesville
, Murrayville and Clermont
and is located 10 miles north of Gainesville
and 15 miles south of Dahlonega
.
In athletics, the school sends eight or more teams to the Class AAA state playoffs each year. The Trojans have clinched many region titles in sport and are the owners of the 2006 Class AAA Cross-Country State Championship. As of 2009, athletic fields and field houses have been completed for the competing sports, and there are plans for a new Fine Arts wing which will house band, drama and chorus. The school library has thousands of novels, stories, poems, reference books and dictionaries. Over 30 computers are at the students disposal for projects.
Governor Sonny Perdue
made a surprise visit to celebrate the 95% graduation rate achievement reached by the school.
, 35-12. In the 2002 season they posted an (8-2) record and reached the state playoffs as a 3rd seed out of Region 7-AAA.
In 2003 they achieved a (9-1) record and a second straight playoff berth. During 2004 they:
After a rebuilding season in 2005 ((6-4) record), North Hall became a force to be reckoned with after posting two back-to-back region championships. In 2006 they had several close wins, and finished the regular season (9-1), the one loss was to rival Gainesville 929-28). Despite this, the Trojan football team gained the region title, their second in three years and made a deep run in the postseason posting a final (11-2) record and a final ranking of 7th. 90 percent starters returned for the 2007 season and the Trojans had a top five ranking all season.
After the first three games, North Hall had outscored the opposition 127-0. Seven weeks later, they traveled to expansion rival, Chestatee High School
, and won the region championship after a 53-6 win over the War Eagles. North Hall finished the regular season with their second undefeated season and third region title in four years. After three playoff wins, the Trojans were in the final four, and they were allowed the title of Perennial Powerhouse as they walked into the Georgia Dome for the Class AAA state semifinals. After a 14-7 halftime lead, North Hall suffered their first loss of the season with a last minute loss to Cairo High School
, which denied them a trip to the Class AAA State Championship game.
After losing over half the starters to graduation, North Hall rebuilt in 2008. After a slow (1-2) start, the school bounced back to a (7-3) regular season record and a trip to the Sweet 16 in the Class AAA playoffs. The Trojans are averaging 10 wins per season, which takes second place in Class AAA. Since Coach Christmas' arrival, the Trojans have broken every school football record and have nearly doubled the all-time winning season record. North Hall has also made six playoff appearances since Christmas has been at the helm. The Trojan football team have not had a losing season since 2001, a (1-9) record.
At the conclusion of the 2009 season, North Hall finished with a (9-3) record and was one of only four schools in Georgia to advance past the first round of the AAA state playoffs four years in a row, joining Carrollton High School, Cairo High School
, and Carver High School
after beating the Ringgold High School
Tigers 39-21 to advance to the Sweet 16. After a quick 2010 season, a (5-5) record; in which four games were lost by a total of 27 points, the Trojans look forward to 2011 where they will return 15 starters.
The North Hall Band program consists of a marching band, symphonic band, concert band, jazz band, winter guard, indoor drumline, and several smaller emsembles. The Marching Trojans compete at three competitions during the fall and are present at all North Hall Varsity football games performing popular tunes as well as providing halftime entertainment.
In addition to the Marching Band, North Hall has a symphonic band, which in previous years have been invited to perform at the 'National Adjudicators Invitational' in place of their regular GMEA District 9 Festival. The symphonic band has a 32 year streak of straight superiors and will look to continue their success under the direction of Mr. Kevin Carwile who, as of May 2010, was selected to lead the North Hall band program. The NHHS Jazz Band held a benefit concert in 2007 after an E-F4 tornado struck Enterprise High School
in Alabama and demolished the band hall. At the end of the night, the NHBA President announced that nearly $5500 was raised for the Enterprise Big Blue Band and a check was hand delivered the next week.
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 northern portion of Hall County
Hall County, Georgia
Hall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. In 2000, the population was 139,277. It is included in the Gainesville, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, USA, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains #Whether the stressed vowel is or ,#Whether the "ch" is pronounced as a fricative or an affricate , and#Whether the final vowel is the monophthong or the diphthong .), often called the Appalachians, are a system of mountains in eastern North America. The Appalachians...
. North Hall serves the communities of Gainesville
Gainesville, Georgia
-Severe Weather:Gainesville sits on the very fringe of Tornado Alley, a region of the United States where severe weather is common. Supercell thunderstorms can sweep through any time between March and November, but are concentrated most in the spring...
, Murrayville and Clermont
Clermont, Georgia
Clermont is a town in Hall County, Georgia, United States. The population was 419 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Gainesville, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Clermont is located at ....
and is located 10 miles north of Gainesville
Gainesville, Georgia
-Severe Weather:Gainesville sits on the very fringe of Tornado Alley, a region of the United States where severe weather is common. Supercell thunderstorms can sweep through any time between March and November, but are concentrated most in the spring...
and 15 miles south of Dahlonega
Dahlonega, Georgia
Dahlonega is a city in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States, and is its county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 5,242....
.
About North Hall
North Hall has Gold-Level status. The school offers Honors, AP, and IB diploma programs and offers several career clusters. In 2008, North Hall scored a 99.3% on the Junior GHSGT, which marked the highest in the state. This IB Gold school holds many high test scores and averages.In athletics, the school sends eight or more teams to the Class AAA state playoffs each year. The Trojans have clinched many region titles in sport and are the owners of the 2006 Class AAA Cross-Country State Championship. As of 2009, athletic fields and field houses have been completed for the competing sports, and there are plans for a new Fine Arts wing which will house band, drama and chorus. The school library has thousands of novels, stories, poems, reference books and dictionaries. Over 30 computers are at the students disposal for projects.
Administration
- Joe Gheesling - Principal
- Harold Daniels - Asst. Principal/Athletic Director
- Dwayne Daniels - Asst. Principal
- Amy Smith - Asst. Principal
Adjacent schools
- North - White County High SchoolWhite County High SchoolWhite County High School is a public high school located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, USA, and serves the youth of Cleveland and Helen in grades 10-12. It is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ....
- South - Gainesville High School
- East — East Hall High SchoolEast Hall High SchoolEast Hall High School is a four year comprehensive high school located in the eastern portion of Hall County, Georgia, USA, operated by Hall County Schools. The school serves the communities of Lula and Gainesville.-About East Hall:...
- West - Lumpkin County High School
- South-West - Chestatee High SchoolChestatee High SchoolChestatee High School is a public high school located in Gainesville, Georgia, USA, operated by Hall County Schools. The school was established in 2002 when the enrollment at North Hall High School grew too large...
Academics
In 2010, North Hall was recognized statewide when GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
Governor Sonny Perdue
Sonny Perdue
George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, was the 81st Governor of Georgia. Upon his inauguration in January 2003, he became the first Republican governor of Georgia since Benjamin F. Conley served during Reconstruction in the 1870s....
made a surprise visit to celebrate the 95% graduation rate achievement reached by the school.
- A qualified International Baccalaureate (IB) school, North Hall has a 5-star rating by the Great Schools Association and a 4-star satisfactory rating by parents voted on in 2007.
- A pupil/teacher ratio of 16:1
- The school offers Advanced Placement/Honors Courses.
- Highest Junior Graduation Test Scores in state
- 99.3% of Juniors passed the math portion of the Graduation Test.
- 2007 Graduates: 207, 55.7% eligible for HOPE ScholarshipHOPE ScholarshipThe HOPE Scholarship Program created in 1993 under the supervision of Georgia Governor Zell Miller, is a merit-based higher education scholarship that is funded entirely by revenue from the Georgia Lottery and is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission...
Notable alumni
- Jody Davis - former catcher for Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
and Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
baseball teams - Billy GreerBilly GreerBilly Greer is the current bass guitarist for the band Kansas. He joined the band in 1986 in time for the Power album. He had previously worked with vocalist Steve Walsh in the band Streets, and is currently working with his own band Seventh Key, as well as maintaining his status in Kansas.Billy...
- bass guitarist for progressive rock band KansasKansas (band)Kansas is an American rock band that became popular in the 1970s initially on Album-Oriented Rock charts, and later with hit singles such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind"... - Corey HulseyCorey HulseyCorey Hulsey is an American football guard for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 1999. After the 2008 preseason, he was waived by the Lions during final cuts on August 30, 2008...
- former NFL Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
football player - Robin SpriggsRobin SpriggsRobin Spriggs is an American writer, actor, and poet. Known primarily as a dark fabulist, he is the author of the critically acclaimed Diary of a Gentleman Diabolist and Wondrous Strange: Tales of the Uncanny; the co-author of The Dracula Poems: A Poetic Encounter with the Lord of Vampires; and...
- author and actor
Valedictorians
- 2010 - Chelsea Clever
- 2009 - Tommy Chen
- 2008 - Leland Taylor
- 2007 - Rebekah Hunt
Extracurricular activities
- Humane Society
- Marching Band
- Cheerleading
- FFA
- JHBA
- HOSA
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Russian
- Chinese
- Dutch
- Portuguese
- DECA
- Thespians
- FBLA
- FCCLA
- FCA
- Beta
- Academic Team
Athletics
The North Hall Trojans have qualified for the Class AAA State Playoffs in eight sports or more each year, with several seeing Final Four and State Championship appearances. Sports offered at North Hall as of 2010 are:- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Mens and Ladies Basketball
- Wrestling
- Swimming
- Baseball
- Mens and Ladies Soccer
- Mens and Ladies Golf
- Track and Field
- Mens and Ladies Tennis
- Golf
Swimming
North Hall Sophomore, Paul Powers, currently holds the fastest state-qualifying time in the 50 yard freestyle for A-AAAA. He also got 5th at the State Meet last year as a Freshman, losing only to seniors.Cross country
- 2010: Boys - Region 8-AAA Champions, Class AAA State Runner-Ups
- 2010: Girls - Region 8-AAA Champions, Class AAA State Runner-Ups
- 2006: Boys - Region 7-AAA Champions, Class AAA State Champions
Ladies soccer
- 2009: Region 7-AAA Champions, Class AAA Runner-Up
- 2008: Region 7-AAA Champions, Class AAA Final 4
Football
In 2001, a new coach, Bob Christmas, was hired. A Virginia state championship team coach, he brought along his own coaching staff and his own playbook. Not long after his arrival the Trojans began to run his mastered Wing T offense and running game. North Hall started the 2001 season 0-9 under Christmas, but the last game of the season was a shock as the Trojans pulled off an upset over then undefeated Madison CountyMadison County, Georgia
Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1811. As of 2000, the population was 25,730. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,012. The county seat is Danielsville....
, 35-12. In the 2002 season they posted an (8-2) record and reached the state playoffs as a 3rd seed out of Region 7-AAA.
In 2003 they achieved a (9-1) record and a second straight playoff berth. During 2004 they:
- were undefeated (10-0),
- posted their first playoff win,
- reached the state quarter finals,
- finished the season ranked 6th in the AP polls,
- achieved a 28-0 shutoutShutoutIn team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
win over rival Gainesville High School.
After a rebuilding season in 2005 ((6-4) record), North Hall became a force to be reckoned with after posting two back-to-back region championships. In 2006 they had several close wins, and finished the regular season (9-1), the one loss was to rival Gainesville 929-28). Despite this, the Trojan football team gained the region title, their second in three years and made a deep run in the postseason posting a final (11-2) record and a final ranking of 7th. 90 percent starters returned for the 2007 season and the Trojans had a top five ranking all season.
After the first three games, North Hall had outscored the opposition 127-0. Seven weeks later, they traveled to expansion rival, Chestatee High School
Chestatee High School
Chestatee High School is a public high school located in Gainesville, Georgia, USA, operated by Hall County Schools. The school was established in 2002 when the enrollment at North Hall High School grew too large...
, and won the region championship after a 53-6 win over the War Eagles. North Hall finished the regular season with their second undefeated season and third region title in four years. After three playoff wins, the Trojans were in the final four, and they were allowed the title of Perennial Powerhouse as they walked into the Georgia Dome for the Class AAA state semifinals. After a 14-7 halftime lead, North Hall suffered their first loss of the season with a last minute loss to Cairo High School
Cairo High School
Cairo High School is a public high school in Cairo, Georgia. The motto for the school is "With Pride, We Give Our Best". The school has the widely known Syrupmaker Band, "The Pride of Dixie". The award winning marching band is under the direction of National High School Band Director's Hall of...
, which denied them a trip to the Class AAA State Championship game.
After losing over half the starters to graduation, North Hall rebuilt in 2008. After a slow (1-2) start, the school bounced back to a (7-3) regular season record and a trip to the Sweet 16 in the Class AAA playoffs. The Trojans are averaging 10 wins per season, which takes second place in Class AAA. Since Coach Christmas' arrival, the Trojans have broken every school football record and have nearly doubled the all-time winning season record. North Hall has also made six playoff appearances since Christmas has been at the helm. The Trojan football team have not had a losing season since 2001, a (1-9) record.
At the conclusion of the 2009 season, North Hall finished with a (9-3) record and was one of only four schools in Georgia to advance past the first round of the AAA state playoffs four years in a row, joining Carrollton High School, Cairo High School
Cairo High School
Cairo High School is a public high school in Cairo, Georgia. The motto for the school is "With Pride, We Give Our Best". The school has the widely known Syrupmaker Band, "The Pride of Dixie". The award winning marching band is under the direction of National High School Band Director's Hall of...
, and Carver High School
Carver High School (Atlanta, Georgia)
The New Schools at Carver formerly the George Washington Carver Comprehensive High School, is a high school in Atlanta, Georgia and part of Atlanta Public Schools. Carver includes many schools in one...
after beating the Ringgold High School
Ringgold High School (Georgia)
Ringgold High School is a public four year comprehensive high school located in Catoosa County, Georgia in the outskirts of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ringgold serves the communities of Ringgold.-About Ringgold:...
Tigers 39-21 to advance to the Sweet 16. After a quick 2010 season, a (5-5) record; in which four games were lost by a total of 27 points, the Trojans look forward to 2011 where they will return 15 starters.
Previous seasons
- 2010: (5-5)
- 2009: (9-3) Region Runner-Up: Class AAA Sweet 16
- 2008: (8-4) Region Runner-Up: Class AAA Sweet 16
- 2007: (13-1) Region Champions: Class AAA Final 4
- 2006: (11-2) Region Champions: Class AAA Elite 8
- 2005: (6-4)
- 2004: (12-1) Region Champions: Class AAA Elite 8
- 2003: (9-2) Region Runner-Up: Class AAA Playoffs
- 2002: (8-3) Region 3rd Place: Class AAA Playoffs
Clubs
- FFA
- FBLA
- FCA
- JHBA
- Skills USA
- Spanish
- French
- FCCLA
- Beta
- Thespians
- Key Club
- Debate
- Book
- DECA
Band
- Kevin Carwile - Director of Bands (2010-present)
- Aaron Hughes — Asst. Director of Bands/Drum Instructor (2006-present)
The North Hall Band program consists of a marching band, symphonic band, concert band, jazz band, winter guard, indoor drumline, and several smaller emsembles. The Marching Trojans compete at three competitions during the fall and are present at all North Hall Varsity football games performing popular tunes as well as providing halftime entertainment.
In addition to the Marching Band, North Hall has a symphonic band, which in previous years have been invited to perform at the 'National Adjudicators Invitational' in place of their regular GMEA District 9 Festival. The symphonic band has a 32 year streak of straight superiors and will look to continue their success under the direction of Mr. Kevin Carwile who, as of May 2010, was selected to lead the North Hall band program. The NHHS Jazz Band held a benefit concert in 2007 after an E-F4 tornado struck Enterprise High School
Enterprise High School (Alabama)
Enterprise High School is a 6A public high school at 500 East Watts Street in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, USA, in the Enterprise City School District. The school houses grades 10-12.-Desegregation:...
in Alabama and demolished the band hall. At the end of the night, the NHBA President announced that nearly $5500 was raised for the Enterprise Big Blue Band and a check was hand delivered the next week.
Shows
- 2010 - Home: ft. Brickhouse, Mama I'm Comin Home, Home Sweet Home & Sweet Home Alabama
- 2009 - Ms. Saigon
- 2008 - Escape
- 2008 - A Salute to Broadway: Alternate Show
- 2007 - Spanish Fiesta
- 2007 - Themes of James Bond: Alternate Show
- 2006 - A Gangster's Chronicle
- 2005 - Scenes of the American West
- 2004 - A Night of Jazz
- 2003 - Movin' Out
Band Directors
- Kevin Carwile, 2010-Present
- Alan Kirkland, 2004-2010
- David Arvold, 2002-2004
- Bryan Lambeth, 1997-2002
- Larry Sims, 1979-1997
- Hal Lovern, 1977-1979
- Roy Forrester, 1969-1977
- Bob Murff, 1968-1969
- Townley Johnson, 1967-1968
- Richard Teutin, 1964-1966
- Bob Murff, 1962-1964
External links
- School — http://hallco.org/nhhs/main
- Football — http://nthfootball.com
- Band — www.northhallhsband.com
- Baseball http://trojansbaseball.com