Randolph-Henry High School
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Randolph-Henry High School is the only high school located in Charlotte County, Virginia
, enrolling approximately 680 students (2008-2009) according to the Randolph-Henry guidance department. The high school has been recognized by numerous sources as a high standard achieving rural high school , and is led by administrators Mrs. Charlene Bowman, Principal; Mr. Scott "Shep" Critzer and Mr. Jeff Garrett, Assistant Principals; and Mr. Joe Freeland, Athletic Director. Notable aspects of the school include the school agricultural farm, on which students in Agriculture classes "work", as well as Statesmen Computers, a company that provides computers to colleges and universities throughout Virginia; these computers are built and distributed by students as well. http://www.ccps.k12.va.us/rhhs/about_us.htm
and Patrick Henry
, patriots of the Revolutionary era who had a debate in Charlotte Court House, one mile to the east. It was established in 1938 with the help of former ambassador David K. E. Bruce
. The school has a World War II
memorial plaque in honor of its students who fought for their country, a commitment to freedom few remaining high schools can boast.
and is part of the A James River District
and A Region B
. Their mascot, the Statesmen was inspired by the patriotism of the country's early leaders, such as John Randolph
and Patrick Henry
, for whom the school is named. The school's baseball team has won two state championships in 2002 and 2005 and has won the Regional Championship eight times. Over fifty former Baseball players from Randolph-Henry have gone on to play college or professional baseball in the past 40 years. Over that span of time, three coaches (Dick Bankston, Donnie Reebals and Billy Catron) combined to produce over 600 Varsity victories!. The school's golf team, coached by Kelly Powell, is one of the best in the state, winning the state in 2005. They also placed third in the state in 2006. The varsity boys tennis
team, coached by Kenny Howard, is also extremely talented, winning the A James River District
for seven consecutive years, and being the A Region B
runners-up during each of those years. In 2007, Zack Pack became the A State Boys' Tennis Singles Champion, following three years of being the Region B runner-up. Pack also teamed up with Jay Howard in doubles play for three of his four years at the school, having three undefeated regular seasons, three James River District Championships, and three Region B runners-up titles. Chris Boyd won the State Title for Randolph-Henry as a Junior in the 215 division of wrestling.
Two Randolph-Henry athletes have signed with NCAA Division I football teams since 2000: John McCargo
and Ryan Hathaway. John McCargo of Drakes Branch, VA signed with the North Carolina State Wolfpack in 2002. After being a redshirt as a freshman, McCargo played three years with the Wolfpack until entering the NFL draft in 2006 and signing with the Buffalo Bills
as a defensive lineman.http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/426185 Ryan Hathaway of Keysville, VA signed with Norfolk State University
in 2007.http://www.nsu.edu/athletics/story.php?id=1198http://www.ccps.k12.va.us/news_release0607/rhhs/intent.htm
Other offerings:
Poetry Club
Reading Group
Library Club
Art Club
Ecology Club
Teachers for Tomorrow
Guitar Club
FBLA
BETA
Monogram
Chess Club
Charlotte County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,472 people, 4,951 households, and 3,435 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 5,734 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
, enrolling approximately 680 students (2008-2009) according to the Randolph-Henry guidance department. The high school has been recognized by numerous sources as a high standard achieving rural high school , and is led by administrators Mrs. Charlene Bowman, Principal; Mr. Scott "Shep" Critzer and Mr. Jeff Garrett, Assistant Principals; and Mr. Joe Freeland, Athletic Director. Notable aspects of the school include the school agricultural farm, on which students in Agriculture classes "work", as well as Statesmen Computers, a company that provides computers to colleges and universities throughout Virginia; these computers are built and distributed by students as well. http://www.ccps.k12.va.us/rhhs/about_us.htm
Mission
The Charlotte County public school system's mission is to cultivate "21st Century - Ready" students and staff with a passion for life long learning.History
The school is named after John RandolphJohn Randolph of Roanoke
John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia...
and Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was an orator and politician who led the movement for independence in Virginia in the 1770s. A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and subsequently, from 1784 to 1786...
, patriots of the Revolutionary era who had a debate in Charlotte Court House, one mile to the east. It was established in 1938 with the help of former ambassador David K. E. Bruce
David K. E. Bruce
David Kirkpatrick Este Bruce was an American diplomat, and the only American to serve as Ambassador to France, the Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom.-Biography:...
. The school has a World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
memorial plaque in honor of its students who fought for their country, a commitment to freedom few remaining high schools can boast.
Athletics
Randolph-Henry is classified as a single A school by the Virginia High School LeagueVirginia High School League
The Virginia High School League is the arbiter of interscholastic competition among public high schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Unlike similar organizations in many other states, private or religious schools are prohibited from joining. Non-public schools belong to other organizations,...
and is part of the A James River District
A James River District
The A James River District is a high school conference of the Virginia High School League which draws most of its members from Southside Virginia...
and A Region B
A Region B
A Region B is one of the four regions in Group A of the Virginia High School League. It is made up of four districts: the A Bull Run District, the A Dogwood District, the A James River District and the A Shenandoah District...
. Their mascot, the Statesmen was inspired by the patriotism of the country's early leaders, such as John Randolph
John Randolph of Roanoke
John Randolph , known as John Randolph of Roanoke, was a planter and a Congressman from Virginia, serving in the House of Representatives , the Senate , and also as Minister to Russia...
and Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was an orator and politician who led the movement for independence in Virginia in the 1770s. A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and subsequently, from 1784 to 1786...
, for whom the school is named. The school's baseball team has won two state championships in 2002 and 2005 and has won the Regional Championship eight times. Over fifty former Baseball players from Randolph-Henry have gone on to play college or professional baseball in the past 40 years. Over that span of time, three coaches (Dick Bankston, Donnie Reebals and Billy Catron) combined to produce over 600 Varsity victories!. The school's golf team, coached by Kelly Powell, is one of the best in the state, winning the state in 2005. They also placed third in the state in 2006. The varsity boys tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
team, coached by Kenny Howard, is also extremely talented, winning the A James River District
A James River District
The A James River District is a high school conference of the Virginia High School League which draws most of its members from Southside Virginia...
for seven consecutive years, and being the A Region B
A Region B
A Region B is one of the four regions in Group A of the Virginia High School League. It is made up of four districts: the A Bull Run District, the A Dogwood District, the A James River District and the A Shenandoah District...
runners-up during each of those years. In 2007, Zack Pack became the A State Boys' Tennis Singles Champion, following three years of being the Region B runner-up. Pack also teamed up with Jay Howard in doubles play for three of his four years at the school, having three undefeated regular seasons, three James River District Championships, and three Region B runners-up titles. Chris Boyd won the State Title for Randolph-Henry as a Junior in the 215 division of wrestling.
Two Randolph-Henry athletes have signed with NCAA Division I football teams since 2000: John McCargo
John McCargo
John McCargo is an American football defensive tackle who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
and Ryan Hathaway. John McCargo of Drakes Branch, VA signed with the North Carolina State Wolfpack in 2002. After being a redshirt as a freshman, McCargo played three years with the Wolfpack until entering the NFL draft in 2006 and signing with the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The 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...
as a defensive lineman.http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/426185 Ryan Hathaway of Keysville, VA signed with Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a four-year, state-supported, coed, liberal arts, historically black university located in Norfolk, Virginia. It is member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and the Virginia High-Tech Partnership.-Academics:...
in 2007.http://www.nsu.edu/athletics/story.php?id=1198http://www.ccps.k12.va.us/news_release0607/rhhs/intent.htm
Academic teams
Among other academic teams, Randolph-Henry has very strong ACE and Forensics teams. The ACE, or Scholastic Bowl team has won the James River District Championship in the All-Around category for six consecutive years, and competed in the State Championship in 2001-2002, and also for the 2008-2009 school year. The Forensics Team won the State Championship in 2004, and has been in very high standings since.http://www.vhsl.org/forresults.htmClubs
Randolph-Henry has a wide variety of clubs for its students to choose from. One such club is the unique Electronic Gaming Club, founded by Sameera Gadiyaram and Kaitlin Klien in 2005, and is still being sponsored by Mr. Brian Hamilton. This club give students the opportunity to stay after school and play their favorite video games with one another (Fridays from 3:30 until 6:30). Another such club is the Spanish Club where students can have fun learning Spanish, and take part in Spanish related games, Ms. Ashley Walker (Spanish teacher) sponsor the club. Along with Spanish Club, one other foreign language club, French Club, where students can participate in games and other such French related activities, this club's sponsor is Mrs. E. Williams (French teacher).Other offerings:
Poetry Club
Reading Group
Library Club
Art Club
Ecology Club
Teachers for Tomorrow
Guitar Club
FBLA
BETA
Monogram
Chess Club