Washington County High School (Alabama)
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Washington County High School
, or WCHS, is a 3A high school
in Chatom, Alabama
. The campus is also the site of Chatom Middle School, which is grades 5
-8
. It is the largest school in Washington County
, with 617 students enrolled as of 2005. The mascot
is a bulldog
, Butch. School colors are maroon and gold. The marching band is known as the "PRIDE of the Deep South".
The newly hired principal is Mr. David Wofford
---Assistant Principal---
The current assistant principal is Mr. Benjamin Jones.
---High School Guidance Counselor---
The current guidance counselor is Mrs. Cristee Utsey.
---Middle School Guidance Counselor---
The current guidance counselor is Mrs. Lynn Welborn.
---Bookkeeper---
The current bookkeeper is Mrs. Lynn Anderson.
---Cheerleaders--
-
The cheerleaders of WCHS are involved in many activities, including pep-rallies, football games, basketball games, volleyball games, school fundraisers, parades, etc. The WCHS cheerleaders compete in competitions and camps were they are always very successful in representing this school. The JV squad is consisted of grades 7-8, and the varsity squad consists of grades 9-12. Homecoming is the event in which our cheerleaders look forward to most.
Student Council 2011-2012
Advisor: Mrs. Rhonda Gunn
President: Logan Gunn
Vice president: Stephen Sheffield
Secretary: Peyton Deese
Treasurer: Jamaal Rhodes
Reporter: Bethany Taylor
Photographer: Sarah-Waites Turner
The head coach is Chris Wilson. In their 2010 season, the bulldogs ended their regular season 8-2, won the 3A Region 1 Area Championship, defeated Pike County in the first round of play-offs, and fell short of beating Bayside Acad. in the second round. Ending record 9-3!
---Baseball---
Reid Utsey became the baseball coach at the end of the 2009 season. The Bulldogs, under former coach Rickey Davidson, made an appearance at the 2007 3A AHSAA State Championship Game, but lost to Hokes Bluff.
---Basketball---
The new head coach of girl's basketball is David Henry 2010 . The Lady Dawgs made it to the semi-finals during the 2007 AHSAA girl's basketball championship. During their 2009 season the Lady Dawgs competed at the AHSAA semi-finals. In 2010 Amber Speights signed with Faulkner State Community College on a basketball scholarship.
The boy's basketball coach is Terry Sheffield.
---Softball---
The current head coach of the girl's softball team is Terry Sheffield. The Lady Dawgs softball team is consisted of grades 7-12, and offer JV and Varsity positions.
---Volleyball---
The coach of the Lady Dawgs volleyball team is Mrs. Cynthia Deese. The team is consisted of grades 8-12. In 2010 Farrah Deese signed with Faulkner State Community College on a volleyball scholarship.
---Golf---
The sponsor of the WCHS golf team is Mrs. Rhonda Gunn. For their past 2 seasons the golf team has made it to the AHSAA state championship.
--Gold Dusters--
The Gold Dusters are the dance team at WCHS that perform with the band in the halftime shows, entertain at peprallies, and do many other activities during the year. The Gold Dusters are known for their award winning kick, pom, and baton routines. At the 2010 MGM Band Competition the Gold Dusters were Best in Class in Dance Line and Majorette, and Best in Show in Dance Line and Majorette. The 2011-2012 Gold Dusters are: Sarah-Waites Turner-captain, Kristy Singleton-co-captain, Jerrica Perry, Aeriel Dungan, Kiondria Taylor, Abigail Dumas, Alex Baldwin, Faith Batley, Maci Jones, and Destiny Slater. Their coach is Ms. Caty Sheffield
--Flag Corp.--
The Flag Corp. performs with the band during halftime shows and helps keep spirit the whole football season. At the 2010 MGM Band Competition the flag corp. received 1's and superior ratings. The 2011-2012 Flag Corp. is Ashton Dunnam, Destiny Davidson, Kyra McKinnis, Rodneshia Brown, Paris Dunn, Mikayla Hicks, Brianna Walker, Rachael Taylor, Lyndsey Howard, Shanealya Walker, Laporsche Washington.
, or WCHS, is a 3A high school
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....
in Chatom, Alabama
Chatom, Alabama
Chatom is a town in Washington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,193. The city is the county seat of Washington County.-Geography:Chatom is located at .According to the U.S...
. The campus is also the site of Chatom Middle School, which is grades 5
Fifth grade
Fifth grade is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. The fifth grade is the fifth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 10 – 11 years old, and are preteens...
-8
Eighth grade
Eighth grade is a year of education in the United States, Canada, Australia and other nations. Students are usually 13 - 14 years old. The eighth grade is typically the final grade before high school, and the ninth grade of public and private education, following kindergarten and subsequent grades...
. It is the largest school in Washington County
Washington County, Alabama
Washington County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. The county was named in honor of George Washington, first President of the United States of America. As of 2010, the population was 17,581. Its county seat is Chatom. Washington County is a dry county.-History:The area was long inhabited...
, with 617 students enrolled as of 2005. The mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is a bulldog
Bulldog
Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...
, Butch. School colors are maroon and gold. The marching band is known as the "PRIDE of the Deep South".
Leadership
---Principal---The newly hired principal is Mr. David Wofford
---Assistant Principal---
The current assistant principal is Mr. Benjamin Jones.
---High School Guidance Counselor---
The current guidance counselor is Mrs. Cristee Utsey.
---Middle School Guidance Counselor---
The current guidance counselor is Mrs. Lynn Welborn.
---Bookkeeper---
The current bookkeeper is Mrs. Lynn Anderson.
---Cheerleaders--
-
The cheerleaders of WCHS are involved in many activities, including pep-rallies, football games, basketball games, volleyball games, school fundraisers, parades, etc. The WCHS cheerleaders compete in competitions and camps were they are always very successful in representing this school. The JV squad is consisted of grades 7-8, and the varsity squad consists of grades 9-12. Homecoming is the event in which our cheerleaders look forward to most.
Student Council 2011-2012
Advisor: Mrs. Rhonda Gunn
President: Logan Gunn
Vice president: Stephen Sheffield
Secretary: Peyton Deese
Treasurer: Jamaal Rhodes
Reporter: Bethany Taylor
Photographer: Sarah-Waites Turner
Sports
---Football---The head coach is Chris Wilson. In their 2010 season, the bulldogs ended their regular season 8-2, won the 3A Region 1 Area Championship, defeated Pike County in the first round of play-offs, and fell short of beating Bayside Acad. in the second round. Ending record 9-3!
---Baseball---
Reid Utsey became the baseball coach at the end of the 2009 season. The Bulldogs, under former coach Rickey Davidson, made an appearance at the 2007 3A AHSAA State Championship Game, but lost to Hokes Bluff.
---Basketball---
The new head coach of girl's basketball is David Henry 2010 . The Lady Dawgs made it to the semi-finals during the 2007 AHSAA girl's basketball championship. During their 2009 season the Lady Dawgs competed at the AHSAA semi-finals. In 2010 Amber Speights signed with Faulkner State Community College on a basketball scholarship.
The boy's basketball coach is Terry Sheffield.
---Softball---
The current head coach of the girl's softball team is Terry Sheffield. The Lady Dawgs softball team is consisted of grades 7-12, and offer JV and Varsity positions.
---Volleyball---
The coach of the Lady Dawgs volleyball team is Mrs. Cynthia Deese. The team is consisted of grades 8-12. In 2010 Farrah Deese signed with Faulkner State Community College on a volleyball scholarship.
---Golf---
The sponsor of the WCHS golf team is Mrs. Rhonda Gunn. For their past 2 seasons the golf team has made it to the AHSAA state championship.
MARCHING BAND
The WCHS Marching Band is known as "The Pride of the Deep South", the band is under the direction of Mrs. Sandy Brown. The band consists of wind instruments, drumline, flag corp.,dance team, drum major, and runners. In 2010 the band went to the Azlea City Marching Festival at Mary G. Montgomery and received 1's and superior ratings. The 2010-2011 Drum Major also received Best in Class, Best in Show Drum Major.--Gold Dusters--
The Gold Dusters are the dance team at WCHS that perform with the band in the halftime shows, entertain at peprallies, and do many other activities during the year. The Gold Dusters are known for their award winning kick, pom, and baton routines. At the 2010 MGM Band Competition the Gold Dusters were Best in Class in Dance Line and Majorette, and Best in Show in Dance Line and Majorette. The 2011-2012 Gold Dusters are: Sarah-Waites Turner-captain, Kristy Singleton-co-captain, Jerrica Perry, Aeriel Dungan, Kiondria Taylor, Abigail Dumas, Alex Baldwin, Faith Batley, Maci Jones, and Destiny Slater. Their coach is Ms. Caty Sheffield
--Flag Corp.--
The Flag Corp. performs with the band during halftime shows and helps keep spirit the whole football season. At the 2010 MGM Band Competition the flag corp. received 1's and superior ratings. The 2011-2012 Flag Corp. is Ashton Dunnam, Destiny Davidson, Kyra McKinnis, Rodneshia Brown, Paris Dunn, Mikayla Hicks, Brianna Walker, Rachael Taylor, Lyndsey Howard, Shanealya Walker, Laporsche Washington.