Chestatee High School
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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. The school serves the communities of Gainesville, Murrayville, and Dawsonville
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. Located 50 miles (80.5 km) northeast of Atlanta, it is one of six high schools serving Hall County, Georgia. The high school serves 1,120 students in grades 9–12. Chestatee Middle School feeds into Chestatee High School.
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Chestatee now competes in sub division A of 8-AAA
The school's creed was initially "Chestatee...the place to be!" then "Chestatee, soaring to excellence" and most recently, "Chestatee...illuminating minds and changing lives." One of the newest traditions is how the football team enters the field through the band while playing fight songs, they then run through their banner. The school's student section is called "the black mob". The name comes from the black paint usually painted on the bodies of the students.
which was appropriately named the Chestatee War Eagles. This program was split from the Class AAA traditional powerhouse, North Hall High School
after the 2001 season. The War Eagles won th first game played against the other new crosstown school, Flowery Branch High School
, by one point. Chestatee then had 21 straight losses before they found another "W" in the record books.
After three years of football play, in 2005, the students got their first taste of the playoffs after defeating their crosstown former self, North Hall, 17-10. The next year was better for the War Eagles, which sent them to the Class AAA playoffs for a second consecutive season. The 2007 season gave this program a 7-3 record and missed out on the playoffs because of a loss to rivals White County High School
, during their homecoming game.
2008 got worse for the War Eagles as they started the season (4-2) but then dropped 4 in a row to finish the season 4-6. Chestatee's biggest rivals are Gainesville High School, Flowery Branch High School (Battle of the birds) and their biggest rival, North Hall High School.
2009 continued the streak of 4-6, and still no return to the playoffs.
2010 was even worse for the war eagles as they finished 3-7, with only one home win and still no playoff appearance.
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State rankings:
High school
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located in Gainesville
Gainesville, Georgia
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, Georgia
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, USA, operated by Hall County Schools. The school was established in 2002 when the enrollment at North Hall High School grew too large. The school serves the communities of Gainesville, Murrayville, and Dawsonville
Dawsonville, Georgia
Dawsonville is a city in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 619 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Dawson County...
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About Chestatee
Chestatee High School is an American four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in Hall County, GeorgiaHall 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...
. Located 50 miles (80.5 km) northeast of Atlanta, it is one of six high schools serving Hall County, Georgia. The high school serves 1,120 students in grades 9–12. Chestatee Middle School feeds into Chestatee High School.
Demographics
- Asian: 1%
- Black: 2%
- Hispanic: 32%
- Native American: <1%
- White: 62%
- Multi-Racial: 2%
Athletics
Chestatee competes in Sub-Division A of Region 7-AAA. Chestatee fields teams in football, baseball, basketball (boys and girls, cheerleading/competition cheerleading, softball, cross country, tennis, track and field, wrestling, soccer (boys and girls) and volleyball. The school is a member of the Georgia High School AssociationGeorgia High School Association
The Georgia High School Association governs athletic and club events for member high schools in Georgia, USA. The GHSA is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations. The association comprises 437 public and private high schools...
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Chestatee now competes in sub division A of 8-AAA
The Mascot/traditions
The Chestatee High school mascot is the War Eagle. The school colors are maroon, silver and black. The most famous fight song of CHS is "We ain't never scared" that is performed by the school's band. An older tradition that has been dropped is the "War Eagle Walk" where the school's football team walked through the stands onto the field during home games.The school's creed was initially "Chestatee...the place to be!" then "Chestatee, soaring to excellence" and most recently, "Chestatee...illuminating minds and changing lives." One of the newest traditions is how the football team enters the field through the band while playing fight songs, they then run through their banner. The school's student section is called "the black mob". The name comes from the black paint usually painted on the bodies of the students.
Football
2002 marked the beginning of a new football program in Hall CountyHall 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...
which was appropriately named the Chestatee War Eagles. This program was split from the Class AAA traditional powerhouse, North Hall High School
North Hall High School
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...
after the 2001 season. The War Eagles won th first game played against the other new crosstown school, Flowery Branch High School
Flowery Branch High School
Flowery Branch High School is a four year public comprehensive high school in Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA, operated by Hall County Schools. The school serves the communities of Flowery Branch, Buford, Chestnut Mountain,and part of Braselton...
, by one point. Chestatee then had 21 straight losses before they found another "W" in the record books.
After three years of football play, in 2005, the students got their first taste of the playoffs after defeating their crosstown former self, North Hall, 17-10. The next year was better for the War Eagles, which sent them to the Class AAA playoffs for a second consecutive season. The 2007 season gave this program a 7-3 record and missed out on the playoffs because of a loss to rivals White County High School
White County High School
White 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 ....
, during their homecoming game.
2008 got worse for the War Eagles as they started the season (4-2) but then dropped 4 in a row to finish the season 4-6. Chestatee's biggest rivals are Gainesville High School, Flowery Branch High School (Battle of the birds) and their biggest rival, North Hall High School.
2009 continued the streak of 4-6, and still no return to the playoffs.
2010 was even worse for the war eagles as they finished 3-7, with only one home win and still no playoff appearance.
Notable seasons
- 2007 (7-3)
- 2006 (7-4) Region 4th Place: Class AAA State Playoffs
- 2005 (6-5) Region 4th Place: Class AAA State Playoffs
2010 Season
After starting the season (4-2) and having been tied for first place in 7-AAA, the War Eagles dropped 4 straight to possess an overall record of (4-6) and a league record of (3-3). After the regular season finale loss to Creekview, Chestatee was eliminated from playoff contention for the 4th straight season.Baseball
War Eagle Baseball has sent a few players to the college level, most notably Alex McRee, who plays for the University of GeorgiaGeorgia Bulldogs baseball
The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team represents the University of Georgia in NCAA Division I college baseball.Along with most other Georgia athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the Eastern division of the Southeastern Conference...
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Cheerleading
The Chestatee competition cheerleading squad were the 2006 and 2008 Hall County region champions. They have ranked in the top ten in state every year but one since the cheerleading program was started. The only Hall County team that has ever done this.State rankings:
- 2004- 7AAA 4th
- 2005- 7AAA 6th
- 2006- 7AAA 8th
- 2007- 7AAA 10th
- 2008- 7AAA 7th
- 2009- CO-ED 2nd