- Chesnee High School
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Chesnee High School Location Chesnee, South Carolina Coordinates 35°7′59.214″N 81°51′37.350″W / 35.133115°N 81.860375°WCoordinates: 35°7′59.214″N 81°51′37.350″W / 35.133115°N 81.860375°W Information Founded 1911 School district Spartanburg County School District 2 Principal Tom Ezell Enrollment 641[1] Color(s) Black and gold Mascot Eagle Chesnee High School is a high school in Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. CHS serves grades 9-12, of these grades it houses over 600[2] students. The school has recently accrued a JROTC class for students who are interested in joining the military and want to start their military career early. Chesnee High school recently completed the addition of an Auditorium and fine arts / JROTC Annex. The addition was dedicated on November 10, 2009[3].
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History
The first Chesnee High School building was built in 1911. In 1921, the school was moved to the former Chesnee Elementary School building. The first principal was W. L. Bennett, and he served the school for eleven years (1920–1931) until handing over his title in 1932 to Mr. T.C. Brown. Brown served the school for four years. In 1937, Miss Felecia Varn became principal until in 1947. Mr. W. E. Turner became the next principal in 1948, and he was principal for a little over 5 years. He was the last principal to serve in the former Chesnee Elementary School building. In 1954, Chesnee High School moved once again to a new site just a few blocks away from what would be the present day building. The principals of this building were Mr. E. E. Lemons (1953–1956), Howard Painter (1957–1980), Mr. Moody Garner (1980–1986), and Mr. Joe Bullington (1986–1991). Mr. Bullington continued to serve as principal while CHS moved to its new building. The next principal was Mr. C. Scott Turner who worked fromk 2000-2003. The current principal is Mr. Tom Ezell.
Classes
CHS offers a wide range of classes for all grades 9th through 12th. The school offers all the standard general education classes such as math, English, science, etc. However, the school also has a talented arts program which classes for band, chorus, orchestra, and visual art. There are also many other electives such as computer class and foreign languages.
CHS also gives students the right to retake classes that they do not excel in during the next semester or during the summer break. During the school year it is free to retake a class, but during summer it costs students $100 per class.
Students also get the chance after 9th grade to take career classes. These classes take place off the CHS campus and are held at a vocational school called H. B. Swofford Career Center. This program gives students the chance to get to know other students from schools near HBSCC. It also gives them the chance to learn the skills for certain careers. The school has programs in welding, cosmetology, engineering, and many others. Another unique thing about these classes is that most of the equipment used in the classes are paid for by the state, which makes the program almost free (except for basic safety equipment).
Alma mater
Our strong band shall ne’er be broken
It shall never die,
Far surpassing wealth unspoken,
Sealed by friendship’s tie.
Chesnee High School thy dear name,
Deep graven on each heart,
Shall be found unwavering true
When we from life shall part.
Memories leaflets close shall twine
Around our hearts for e’er,
And waft us back o’er life’s broad tracks
To pleasures long gone by.
Chesnee High School thy dear name,
Deep-graven on each heart,
Shall be found unwavering true
When we from life shall part.[4]References
- ^ 2009-10 45th-Day Active Enrollment for Schools by Grade http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Accountability/Data-Management-and-Analysis/documents/2009-1045thDayActiveEnrollmentforSchoolsbyGrade.xls Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ^ 2009-10 45th-Day Active Enrollment for Schools by Grade http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Accountability/Data-Management-and-Analysis/documents/2009-1045thDayActiveEnrollmentforSchoolsbyGrade.xls Retrieved May 20, 2010.
- ^ New CHS Auditorium http://www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us/chs/2009_10mcgraw/NEW%20ADDITION/New%20School%20Auditorium.htm Retrieved May 20, 2010
- ^ Student Handbook p.42 http://www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us/chs/2009_10mcgraw/handbook/Student%20Handbook%202009-10%20NEW.pdf Retrieved May 20, 2010
External links
Categories:- High schools in South Carolina
- Spartanburg County, South Carolina
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