Tabb High School
Encyclopedia
Tabb High School is a public high school located in Tabb
, an unincorporated community in southern York County
, Virginia
. It is part of the York County School Division
. The school opened in 1972 and is located near the site of the first land battle of the US Civil War-the Battle of Big Bethel
. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's AA Bay Rivers District
in Region I
. Historically, Tabb High School has been known for its football
program, which was dominant in the early 1990s and produced two players for the NFL.
It was considered quite cutting edge for its time. It had carpeting, movable walls, was air conditioned and contained two large rooms called kivas in which the teacher worked from the lowest level with five ascending rows in front and on either side. The gymnasium floor was made of Tartan, a rubber surface, which was considered unusual for its time. The school opened to rave reviews from students, parents and the architectural community. It helped ease overcrowding in York High School
.
The original student body was very close, and thrilled to be part of such a unique school. In the summer of 2004, the class of '74 held its 29th reunion. In the spirit of that closeness, they invited the classes of '75 and '76 to participate as well, representing that special bond between each other. Tabb made the play-offs for the first time in 15 years in the '08-'09 football season. The girls field hockey team won the state championship in the '08-'09 season, '09-'10 season and '10-'11 season; leaving with the school with a "three in a row" state championship. Tabb was the Virginia State Football Champions in 1987.
since 1972.
Tabb High was ranked 717th top public high school in America by Newsweek
in 2008.
in AA Region I
.
to Seaford
.
The school takes in students from the following elementary schools:
All students zoned to Tabb Middle School are zoned to Tabb High School.
Tabb, Virginia
Tabb is an unincorporated community in York County, Virginia, United States, on the Virginia Peninsula. Major roads include U.S. Route 17 and State Route 134 ....
, an unincorporated community in southern York County
York County, Virginia
York County is a county located on the north side of the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. Situated on the York River and many tributaries, the county seat is the unincorporated town of Yorktown...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. It is part of the York County School Division
York County School Division
The York County School Division or YCSD is a school division in York County, Virginia, United States. Currently the superintendent is Eric Williams, Ed.D...
. The school opened in 1972 and is located near the site of the first land battle of the US Civil War-the Battle of Big Bethel
Battle of Big Bethel
The Battle of Big Bethel, also known as the Battle of Bethel Church or Great Bethel was one of the earliest land battles of the American Civil War after the surrender of Fort Sumter...
. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's AA Bay Rivers District
AA Bay Rivers District
The AA Bay Rivers District is one of the four districts of AA Region I of the Virginia High School League which typically holds schools in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area...
in Region I
AA Region I
Region I is one of the four AA regions of the Virginia High School League. It is made up of four districts: the AA Battlefield District, the AA Bay Rivers District, the A/AA Eastern Shore District, and the AA Southside District...
. Historically, Tabb High School has been known for its football
American 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...
program, which was dominant in the early 1990s and produced two players for the NFL.
History
Tabb opened in the fall of 1972. It was without a senior class, and did not have a graduation ceremony until the spring of 1974.It was considered quite cutting edge for its time. It had carpeting, movable walls, was air conditioned and contained two large rooms called kivas in which the teacher worked from the lowest level with five ascending rows in front and on either side. The gymnasium floor was made of Tartan, a rubber surface, which was considered unusual for its time. The school opened to rave reviews from students, parents and the architectural community. It helped ease overcrowding in York High School
York High School (Virginia)
York High School is a York County School Division high school located in Yorktown in York County, Virginia. The school is located near the Yorktown Battlefield, where the last, decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War was fought in October 1781...
.
The original student body was very close, and thrilled to be part of such a unique school. In the summer of 2004, the class of '74 held its 29th reunion. In the spirit of that closeness, they invited the classes of '75 and '76 to participate as well, representing that special bond between each other. Tabb made the play-offs for the first time in 15 years in the '08-'09 football season. The girls field hockey team won the state championship in the '08-'09 season, '09-'10 season and '10-'11 season; leaving with the school with a "three in a row" state championship. Tabb was the Virginia State Football Champions in 1987.
Accreditation and rankings
Tabb High is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
since 1972.
Tabb High was ranked 717th top public high school in America by Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
in 2008.
Athletics
Tabb High School fields teams in the following sports. They compete in the AA Bay Rivers DistrictAA Bay Rivers District
The AA Bay Rivers District is one of the four districts of AA Region I of the Virginia High School League which typically holds schools in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area...
in AA Region I
AA Region I
Region I is one of the four AA regions of the Virginia High School League. It is made up of four districts: the AA Battlefield District, the AA Bay Rivers District, the A/AA Eastern Shore District, and the AA Southside District...
.
- Football
- Indoor Track (Boys and Girls)
- Outdoor Track (Boys and Girls)
- Tennis (Boys and Girls)
- Golf (Boys and Girls)
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Color Guard (Winter Guard)
- Competition Cheer
- Wrestling
- Basketball (Boys and Girls)
- Baseball
- Sideline Cheer
- Softball
- Soccer (Boys and Girls)
- Swimming/Diving (Boys and Girls)
- Field Hockey
Notable alumni
- Chris Slade - former National Football League linebackerLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
. - Dave Walters - Swimmer, World Record Holder (Relay), American Record Holder, and 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist.
- Terry KirbyTerry KirbyTerry Gayle Kirby , is a former professional American football player who played ten seasons in the NFL from 1993 to 2002. A 6'1" running back from the University of Virginia...
- former National Football LeagueNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
. - Wayne KirbyWayne KirbyWayne Leonard Kirby is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1991-1998. He was the outfield/base-running coordinator for the Texas Rangers until he agreed to become the first base coach for the Baltimore Orioles in the 2011 season.-Batting stats:*516 games*302 hits*14 home runs*119...
- former Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
right fielderRight fielderA right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball or softball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound...
. - Kelly Gray - Reality Show Personality, Worst Cooks In AmericaWorst Cooks in AmericaWorst Cooks in America is a reality show in which twelve of America’s worst cooks are put through culinary boot camp. The show's first season premiered on Food Network January 3, 2010, and was hosted by Chefs Anne Burrell and Beau MacMillan...
and SuperPooches.
Feeder patterns
Its original drawing area ran from Bethel ManorBethel Manor, Virginia
Bethel Manor is a census-designated place in York County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 3,792. Bethel Manor is a Military Family Community for Joint Base Langley-Eustis....
to Seaford
Seaford, Virginia
Seaford is an unincorporated community in York County, Virginia, United States, on the Virginia Peninsula.-History:John Chisman patented on Crab Neck in 1636 and began the Seaford Settlement. The area was originally called Crab Neck, Crab Rock and Calamar. The Crab Neck post office was...
.
The school takes in students from the following elementary schools:
- Bethel Manor
- Mount Vernon
- Coventry (partial)
- Tabb
All students zoned to Tabb Middle School are zoned to Tabb High School.