Lauderdale County High School (Rogersville, Alabama)
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Lauderdale County High School is a public elementary and high school (grades K-12) located in Rogersville, Alabama
. It is one of eleven public schools in the Lauderdale County, Alabama
School District.
Interest in public education in the Rogersville community dates back to the early 19th century. The oldest school of which there is a record was started by a Mrs. Joshua James, Jr., daughter-in-law of one of the first Baptist preachers in the community. The daughter of Mr. James taught in this school from 1845 to 1866, The school was located on Lambs Ferry Road. It was a one room log building. The school term was three months, and the teacher's salary was $23.00 a month.
From this humble beginning, the school system grew. At first the high school was housed in a two-story building. This building was destroyed by fire in 1926 and was replaced by a modern one-story brick building at a cost of $30,000, of which $17,000 was donated by the community. The first graduating class in 1913 consisted of three members. In 1931 there were thirty-four members; by 1949 there were sixty-three graduates. Enrollment peaked in the 1970s with senior classes numbering near or over 100 students.
The elementary building was destroyed by fire in 1959 and was replaced by a modern structure. The present high school building was built in 1958. The present campus has approximately fifty-two acres. It consists of an elementary building, a junior high building, a high school building, a cafeteria, band room, and a gym. The newest addition was completed in 2001 and is an Office/Library Media Center Complex and also houses two classrooms.
indicate that the school then known as Florence Normal College once played Lauderdale County High School in the early part of the century, and LCHS won over the college team. In the 1940s during World War II, many young men were fighting, so the school played six-man football.
Rogersville, Alabama
Rogersville is a town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Florence - Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Statistical Area known as "The Shoals". As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 1,199.-History:...
. It is one of eleven public schools in the Lauderdale County, Alabama
Lauderdale County, Alabama
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*86.4% White*10.0% Black*0.4% Native American*0.7% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.4% Two or more races*2.2% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
School District.
History
In the summer of 1907 the Alabama State Legislature passed an act providing for a high school in each county, provided the people of the county construct a building, furnish the equipment and provide 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) of land to the state within a year. At this time thirty-one schools were established, and Rogersville was chosen as the site for the Lauderdale County High School. By virtue of being first, it has proudly worn the county's name. Lauderdale County High School was located at Rogersville in 1912 during the administration of General Emmit O'Neal. For several years prior to this time, a high school had existed at Rogersville but was not accredited.Interest in public education in the Rogersville community dates back to the early 19th century. The oldest school of which there is a record was started by a Mrs. Joshua James, Jr., daughter-in-law of one of the first Baptist preachers in the community. The daughter of Mr. James taught in this school from 1845 to 1866, The school was located on Lambs Ferry Road. It was a one room log building. The school term was three months, and the teacher's salary was $23.00 a month.
From this humble beginning, the school system grew. At first the high school was housed in a two-story building. This building was destroyed by fire in 1926 and was replaced by a modern one-story brick building at a cost of $30,000, of which $17,000 was donated by the community. The first graduating class in 1913 consisted of three members. In 1931 there were thirty-four members; by 1949 there were sixty-three graduates. Enrollment peaked in the 1970s with senior classes numbering near or over 100 students.
The elementary building was destroyed by fire in 1959 and was replaced by a modern structure. The present high school building was built in 1958. The present campus has approximately fifty-two acres. It consists of an elementary building, a junior high building, a high school building, a cafeteria, band room, and a gym. The newest addition was completed in 2001 and is an Office/Library Media Center Complex and also houses two classrooms.
Sports
Lauderdale County High School has earned 10 state championships...one in football (1974), one in track (1979), and eight in girls basketball: (1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, and 2006). Records for the University of North AlabamaUniversity of North Alabama
The University of North Alabama is a coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama, and the state's oldest four-year public university....
indicate that the school then known as Florence Normal College once played Lauderdale County High School in the early part of the century, and LCHS won over the college team. In the 1940s during World War II, many young men were fighting, so the school played six-man football.
Administrative staff
| Job | Name |
|---|---|
| Principal | Eric Courneilios |
| Vice Principal | Richard palmer |
| Guidance | Bridgette Newton |
| Guidance | Kelle Morgan |