Houston County High School (Georgia)
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Houston County High School (also referred to as HoCo) is one of six public high schools for grades 9-12 in the city of Warner Robins, Georgia
, USA. It was founded in 1991 and is part of the Houston County School System.
The school has volleyball, cheerleading, football, basketball, soccer, and tennis teams, as well as an AFJROTC unit: GA-932.
between 1994 and 1996. The unaffiliated Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. designated Houston County High School as a "Lighthouse School Charter Member" in 2004. In that same year, HCHS was bestowed one of two Intel-Scholastic Schools of Distinction "Best of the Best" awards. The school has also been the subject of several private sector
technology initiatives and case studies on behalf of companies such as Intel, Hitachi
, and Promethian
.
The Black and Silver Brigade has performed in the Phoenix Invitational Marching Festival, the East Georgia Marching Festival and Championships, the Spirit of Georgia Marching Band Invitational, the Heart of Georgia Marching Invitational, the Sugar Bowl, the Thanksgiving Parade in Philadelphia, the Marshall Field's Christmas Parade, the State Street Thanksgiving Parade, and the grand opening of the Museum of Arts in Science in Tampa, Florida. The brigade's members were designated as Goodwill Ambassadors when they performed in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. In 2009, the band performed in front of the president at the 2008 National Independence Day celebration in Washington DC.
In October 2007, the Houston County Competition Band competed in their hometown competition at the Heart of Georgia, hosted by Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins. The band competed against over 25 bands to claim the title of Grand Champion, their first such title in several years. In October 2008, the band received the honor of Grand Champion at the Eagle's Nest Invitational held at Collins Hill High School in Atlanta. This was the first time that the Black and Silver Brigade won an Atlanta Region competition. The Percussion line won "High Drums" or 1st place Drums in all three competitions, another first in the band's history. The Black and Silver Brigade again won the Grand Championship title at the Golden Hawk Invitational at Washington County High School and the Heart of Georgia Marching Invitational on October 17 and 24, 2009, respectively.
Region 1 Championships - 2002-2009, 2000, 1999, 1995, 1994 and dozens of first place finishes in other local competitions. Yearly host for the Middle Georgia Cheer Classic high school and middle school cheerleading competition. The competition cheerleading squad tied for a fifth place in Class 5A at the 2008 GHSA Cheerleading Championships as well as 2nd place honors at the 2002 GHSA State Cheerleading Championships. In 2009 the competition team placed 4th in Class 5A at the 2008 GHSA Cheerleading Championships. Also the Junior Varsity Team of 2009 went undefeated all seaon. As well as, grand champs at the Walton competition, beating 25 Varsity teams.
Eric O'Neal was named the 2006 offensive AAAAA state Player of the Year by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Mark Weber (Class of 2009): Florida State University
Joey Morgan (Class of 2008): Delta State University
Joshua Morgan (Class of 2008): University of the Cumberlands
Melissa Bofto (Class of 2007): Brenau University
Katie Carpenter (Class of 2006): Brenau University
Hail to thee our Alma Mater
Thee we give our praise
Houston County, We shall honor
Ever through our days.
Chorus
Black and Silver, faithful, loyal
Pride shall never fail
Here's to thee, our Alma Mater
Houston High all hail!
Across the state of dear ol' Georgia
All will hear thy fame
Standards high forever flying
Honor be thy name.
Warner Robins, Georgia
Warner Robins is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located primarily in Houston County with a small portion in Peach County. The city has its own metropolitan statistical area . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,804...
, USA. It was founded in 1991 and is part of the Houston County School System.
The school has volleyball, cheerleading, football, basketball, soccer, and tennis teams, as well as an AFJROTC unit: GA-932.
Awards
Houston County High School was honored as a USDOE Blue Ribbon SchoolBlue Ribbon Schools Program
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created in 1981 to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or significant improvements with emphasis on schools serving disadvantaged students. The program centers around a self-assessment conducted by the...
between 1994 and 1996. The unaffiliated Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. designated Houston County High School as a "Lighthouse School Charter Member" in 2004. In that same year, HCHS was bestowed one of two Intel-Scholastic Schools of Distinction "Best of the Best" awards. The school has also been the subject of several private sector
Private sector
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technology initiatives and case studies on behalf of companies such as Intel, Hitachi
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, and Promethian
Promethean Ltd
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.
Marching band
Houston County High School's band is the Black and Silver Brigade. As of 2006, the football marching band has 270 students, of which 170 are in the competitive marching band. There are four concert bands, two jazz bands, and a percussion ensemble. The Brigade's director is Mr. Wally Shaw, and its assistant director is Mr. Todd Wilson.The Black and Silver Brigade has performed in the Phoenix Invitational Marching Festival, the East Georgia Marching Festival and Championships, the Spirit of Georgia Marching Band Invitational, the Heart of Georgia Marching Invitational, the Sugar Bowl, the Thanksgiving Parade in Philadelphia, the Marshall Field's Christmas Parade, the State Street Thanksgiving Parade, and the grand opening of the Museum of Arts in Science in Tampa, Florida. The brigade's members were designated as Goodwill Ambassadors when they performed in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. In 2009, the band performed in front of the president at the 2008 National Independence Day celebration in Washington DC.
In October 2007, the Houston County Competition Band competed in their hometown competition at the Heart of Georgia, hosted by Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins. The band competed against over 25 bands to claim the title of Grand Champion, their first such title in several years. In October 2008, the band received the honor of Grand Champion at the Eagle's Nest Invitational held at Collins Hill High School in Atlanta. This was the first time that the Black and Silver Brigade won an Atlanta Region competition. The Percussion line won "High Drums" or 1st place Drums in all three competitions, another first in the band's history. The Black and Silver Brigade again won the Grand Championship title at the Golden Hawk Invitational at Washington County High School and the Heart of Georgia Marching Invitational on October 17 and 24, 2009, respectively.
volleyball
The volleyball program is headed by Coach Heulsman, she is also the varsity coach. The junior varsity coach is referred to as Coach Kay. The varsity team of 2010 won the county championships and the area championships. The junior varsity team of 2010 won county championships. Both teams have previously won other county championships. Coach Huelsman is "an amazing coach and knows what she is talking about. She has lead us to greatness and will do it again. I have learned so much from her this year and plan on learning much more next year."Cheerleading
Houston County High School Cheerleading (AAAAA) is an athletic program where the squads compete in state competitions year round. Some of the accomplishments are:Region 1 Championships - 2002-2009, 2000, 1999, 1995, 1994 and dozens of first place finishes in other local competitions. Yearly host for the Middle Georgia Cheer Classic high school and middle school cheerleading competition. The competition cheerleading squad tied for a fifth place in Class 5A at the 2008 GHSA Cheerleading Championships as well as 2nd place honors at the 2002 GHSA State Cheerleading Championships. In 2009 the competition team placed 4th in Class 5A at the 2008 GHSA Cheerleading Championships. Also the Junior Varsity Team of 2009 went undefeated all seaon. As well as, grand champs at the Walton competition, beating 25 Varsity teams.
Football
In the 2009 NFL Draft, Kyle Moore, a graduate of Houston County, was selected 117th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Eric O'Neal was named the 2006 offensive AAAAA state Player of the Year by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Swimming
College Swimming Scholarships:Mark Weber (Class of 2009): Florida State University
Joey Morgan (Class of 2008): Delta State University
Joshua Morgan (Class of 2008): University of the Cumberlands
Melissa Bofto (Class of 2007): Brenau University
Katie Carpenter (Class of 2006): Brenau University
Track and Field
The Houston Track Team has recently re-emerged as a strong program in both the region and state. Coach Denny Maddox coached the boys track team to two region championships in the 2000's and Coach Tom Seward has begun to rebuild the program and have success at the region and state levels.Alma mater
Hail to thee our Alma Mater
Thee we give our praise
Houston County, We shall honor
Ever through our days.
Chorus
Black and Silver, faithful, loyal
Pride shall never fail
Here's to thee, our Alma Mater
Houston High all hail!
Across the state of dear ol' Georgia
All will hear thy fame
Standards high forever flying
Honor be thy name.