Gaffney High School
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Gaffney High School is a public high school in Gaffney, South Carolina
and is part of the Cherokee County
School District. It is located at 149 Twin Lake Road. The school was founded in 1924. Prior to 2000, the school was located at 805 East Frederick Street; 2½ miles away. There are currently about 2,100 students. Gaffney High School is the 13th largest high school in South Carolina
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The school board also approved a new stadium for the school's Twin Lakes Road campus.
The new stadium is to replace the 70-year-old William K. Brumbach stadium, known locally as "the Reservation" and located at the former Gaffney High School site on East Frederick Street that is now home to Gaffney Middle School. On the home side of the current stadium, Gaffney's teams enter through a tunnel, described by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
as "a revered entrance for Gaffney teams."
The projected minimum cost of the stadium is $7.2 million, and another $1.5 million might be spent to build a new field track, more parking and a team meeting room, if school officials can get the money from contingency funds or if construction costs elsewhere come in under budget, according to a consultant for the school district.
There are clubs such as the Writing Club, Green Teens, Model UN, Drama Club, Delta Society, Kappa Society, Spanish Club, French Club, and many more.
Gaffney, South Carolina
Gaffney is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States, in the upstate region of South Carolina. Gaffney is also sometimes referred to as the Peach capital of South Carolina. The population was 12,414 at the 2010 census...
and is part of the Cherokee County
Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The county was formed in 1897 from parts of York, Union, and Spartanburg Counties. It is included in the Gaffney, South Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 United States Census, the county's...
School District. It is located at 149 Twin Lake Road. The school was founded in 1924. Prior to 2000, the school was located at 805 East Frederick Street; 2½ miles away. There are currently about 2,100 students. Gaffney High School is the 13th largest high school in South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
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Mission statement
"The mission of Gaffney High School is to create a student centered atmosphere of excellence by providing a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment, thus encouraging students to become productive and responsible citizens who will succeed and contribute to the global community."Upcoming expansions
In March 2007, the school board approved a plan to construct a "9th Grade Academy" — a separate building connected to the high school with a covered walkway. The new building will be used by freshman students, who numbered about 600 in the 2006-2007 school year, for classes and meals. School officials said the new building should relieve overcrowding on the campus, opened in 2001 with a designed maximum capacity of 2,000 students but with a 2006-2007 enrollment of about 2,100.The school board also approved a new stadium for the school's Twin Lakes Road campus.
The new stadium is to replace the 70-year-old William K. Brumbach stadium, known locally as "the Reservation" and located at the former Gaffney High School site on East Frederick Street that is now home to Gaffney Middle School. On the home side of the current stadium, Gaffney's teams enter through a tunnel, described by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
The Spartanburg Herald-Journal is a daily newspaper, and the primary newspaper for Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.It is part of the New York Times Regional Media Group.- History :...
as "a revered entrance for Gaffney teams."
The projected minimum cost of the stadium is $7.2 million, and another $1.5 million might be spent to build a new field track, more parking and a team meeting room, if school officials can get the money from contingency funds or if construction costs elsewhere come in under budget, according to a consultant for the school district.
History
The current high school building was opened at its current 65 acres (263,045.9 m²) campus in 2000 at a cost of $22 million. But faulty construction work led to the district suing the bonding company, architects and construction company. The district received a $10 million settlement, $6 million of it for replacing brickwork and $4 million for mediation and architectural fees.Extracurricular activities
Boys & Girls Track, Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Boys & Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys Golf, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Rodeo, Swimming, Wrestling, Miss Cherokean Pageant, Mr. GHS, Gospel Choir, and Step Team.There are clubs such as the Writing Club, Green Teens, Model UN, Drama Club, Delta Society, Kappa Society, Spanish Club, French Club, and many more.
Achievements/awards
Awards received by Gaffney High School include:- South Carolina's Palmetto's Finest Award
- 2002-2003 Red Carpet School
- Annual Regional Science Fair Winners/International Science Fair
- Odyssey of the Mind World Champions 1997
- Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the MindOdyssey of the Mind, often called OM , is a creative problem-solving competition involving students from kindergarten through college. Team members work together at length to solve a predefined problem ; and present their solution to the problem at a competition...
State Champions in 2001-2002 - 2000-2001 Schools of Promise Flagship Award, Renewal of status in 2003
Athletics
Gaffney High School's athletic teams have in recent years won several AAAA state championships. Its boys' varsity basketball team won this honor a total of five times in the 2002-2003 season, the 2003-2004 season, the 2004-2005 season the 2005-2006 season and the 2009-2010 season; its boys' golf team won the same award in 2003; and its varsity football team was the AAAA State Champion in 2003, 2005 and 2006.- The Gaffney High School Football team has the most South Carolina High School League State Football Championships in the BIG 16 AAAA with a total of 16 championships.
- 2003, 2005 and 2006 Big 16 AAAA State Football Champions.
- 2003, 2004, and 2005 Boys Basketball State Champions, becoming the first SC 4A high school to win three in a row.
- Jeff Coleman,Gaffney Alumnus, 1993 South Carolina Mr. Football, former footbal player for the [University of Tennessee], {Montreal Alloutettes} in the CFL.
- Malcolm Long, 2006 South Carolina Mr. Football.
- Sidney RiceSidney Rice-Minnesota Vikings :Rice was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He signed a four year contract with the Vikings in 2007....
, Gaffney Alumnus, former football player for the University of South Carolina, was drafted by the Minnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
in the 2007 NFL Draft. - Rocky McIntoshRocky McIntoshRoger A. "Rocky" McIntosh is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early life:...
, Gaffney Alumnus, was drafted by the Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
in the 2006 NFL Draft. - Andy Strickland, Gaffney Alumnus, currently plays for the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the NFL. - Arizona ReidArizona ReidArizona "AZ" Reid III is an American basketball player. He was the 2006-07 Big South Conference Player of the Year, 2007-08 Preseason Player of the Year, and the 2007-08 Big South Conference Player of the Year.-Family:...
, Gaffney Alumnus, plays basketball for the Pallacanestro VaresePallacanestro Varese-Notable players:-Notable coaches: Aleksandar Nikolić Nico Messina Sandro Gamba Edoardo Rusconi Joe Isaac Carlo Recalcati Valerio Bianchini Ruben Magnano-Sponsorship names:Through the years, due to sponsorship deals, it has been also known as:...
of the Italian LegADueLegADueLegadue or Lega2 is the second-highest division of professional club basketball in Italy since 2001-2002 season...
. - Ty Foster, Gaffney Alumnus, former basketball player for Francis Marion UniversityFrancis Marion UniversityFrancis Marion University is a state-supported liberal arts university located six miles east of Florence, South Carolina, USA...
. - Dominique StevensonDominique StevensonAntone Dominique Stevenson is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft....
, Gaffney Alumnus, former football player for the University of TennesseeUniversity of TennesseeThe University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
, Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... - Cornelius BonnerCornelius BonnerCornelius Bonner is an American football wide receiver playing for the Cleveland Gladiators in the Arena Football League. The 6 feet tall and 190 pounds receiver played college football for the University of Cincinnati....
, Gaffney Alumnus, played for the Georgia ForceGeorgia ForceThe Georgia Force are an Arena Football League team based in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States that plays in the South Division of the American Conference. The team is owned by Doug MacGregor and Donn Jennings...
in the Arena Football League. - Tim MontgomeryTim MontgomeryTimothy Montgomery is a former American athlete. In 2005, he was stripped of his records – including a now void 100m world record of 9.78 seconds set in 2002 – after being found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs...
, Gaffney Alumnus, Olympic Sprinter - The Gaffney High School Baseball and Softball teams both won State Titles in the 2008-2009 school year. These are the 1st State Championships for either sport at Gaffney High School.
- Scott Sentell, Gaffney Alumns, Army Prep OL. Currently THE ANSF planner in 101 CJ35
Facts
- The principal is Ms. Marlene Davis.
- Student attendance is an average of 92.8%.
- Percent of 2004 graduates entering post-secondary education is 60%.
School facilities
- The number of classrooms is 97.
- The number of computer labs is 6.
- The size of the campus is 63 acres (254,952.2 m²).
Staff profile
- There are 7 administrators.
- There are 124 teachers.
- There are 21 support staff members.
- There are 5 guidance counselors.
- Number of teachers with master's degree or above: 73
- The average teacher attendance is 95.6%.
- The Media Center has 2 media specialists and 1 DELC Coordinator.
Academic achievements
- 82% of students passed HSAP ELA on first attempt in Spring 2006
- 80.8% of students passed HSAP math on first attempt in Spring 2006
- 94% of student athletes passed HSAP in Spring 2006
- More than $30,000,000 awarded in academic scholarships for the 2002/2006 graduating class.
SAT
| Year | Average Score |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 918 |
| 2002 | 926 |
| 2003 | 947 |
| 2004 | 952 |
| 2005 | 939 |
| 2006 | 972 |