Lord Botetourt High School

Infobox School
name=Lord Botetourt High School


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address= 1435 Roanoke Road
city= Daleville
state= Virginia
zipcode= 24083
country= USA
district= Botetourt County Public Schools
superintendent= Dr. Anthony S. Brads
principal= Mr. Alan S. Brenner
assistant_principals= Mr. Timothy Bane
fundingtype= Public
schooltype= high school
grades= 9-12
language= English
conference= Blue Ridge District
Region III
rival= James River High School
Northside High School
William Byrd High School
nickname= Cavaliers
colors= colorbox|#FF2400 colorbox|gray colorbox|white
Scarlet, Gray, White
established= 1959
enrollment= 1,062
enrollment_as_of= 2006-07
homepage= [http://www.myschoolpages.com/schools/lordbotetourt/index.cfm Official Site]

Lord Botetourt High School is one of two high schools in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, in suburban Daleville, Virginia, opening the fall of 1959. It currently has 72 faculty members serving over 1,000 students grades 9-12. LB, as it is commonly known, is named after Lord Botetourt, the governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770. LB's athletic teams are known as the Cavaliers and the school colors are Scarlet, Gray, and White.

Mission statement

From the school's web site: "The mission of Lord Botetourt High School is to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be successful in higher education and employment; motivated by integrity, concern, and appreciation of life, and a love for learning; adept in a society of ever-changing technological advances and challenges; involved as responsible , productive citizens in their community; aware of the moral, political, and environmental issues confronting nations today; and to be tolerant of cultural differences.

Athletics and Extracurriculars

Athletics

Lord Botetourt High School is a member of the Virginia High School League and competes in the AA Blue Ridge District, a district in Region III of Group AA. The Cavaliers have captured Group AA state championships in women's basketball and men's golf and a Group II title (pre-1970 VHSL classification) in men's track. Lord Botetourt has been a state runner-up in cheerleading and women's softball.

The LBHS Swim Team

The Lord Botetourt Swim Team has been a perennial powerhouse in the Blue Ridge District since its start. The team has won six District Championships in six years. The first freshman to go all four years with a District Championship win was Charlie Barnett, a now rising star in the NCAA. Matt Chocklett, a school record holder in 4 events, has been the second Cavalier to go all four years with District wins. Sam Barnett, a long freestyle specialist, has won districts in both his freshman year and sophomore year in the 200yd and 500yd freestyle, following in the footsteps of his brother.

The LBHS Cross Country Team

The Lord Botetourt High School Cross Country Team is an extremely challenging and rewarding sport at LBHS. The team membership has dramatically risen over the past few years, and the team has put forth many talented athletes, including Stephanie Spickard and Zeke Hunsberger, who this past season won the District Title setting a course record of 17:32. He also made 1st team all Region, coming in 6th overall with a time of 16:52. At States, he ran his personal best, which was a 16:35, earning 38th overall.

The LBHS Football Team

The Lord Botetourt Football Team hasn't had the greatest records in past seasons due to one of the toughest schedules in the area. This is bound to change with number one rated players such as Tight-End Rodney Cooper and Quarterback Emory Straub getting prepared to play out their senior year of football in 2008.Also their offensive and defensive line could only be bolstered with returning starters Joseph McDowell and Patrick McNichols. Another great offensive threat to the Blue Ridge District is returning running back Josh Colombini.

The LBHS Marching Cavaliers

The Lord Botetourt High School Marching Cavalier Band is a show and competition program consisting of 92 members. There are 21 guard members. The band also has some members from Read Mountain Middle School. The Marching Cavaliers have competed in many competitions, both in and out of state. The Marching Cavaliers are under the direction of band director C. Caldwell, assistant band director J. Lawson, percussion instructor J. Wright, and drill designer V. Stewart. Current and past Drum Majors include: Rob Cary/Tanner Lambert (2008-2009), Leah Hoover/Rob Cary (2007-2008), John Boyer (2006-2007), Laura Jones (2005-2006), Rebecca Lowdon (2004-2005), Melissa Bowles (2003-2004), Catie Sellars (2002-2003), Keelah Andrews (2001-2002), Nicole Haskins (2000-2001), Jennifer Rock (1999-2000), Kristen Forbes (1998-1999), and Meg Sellars (1997-1998).

The LBHS Winterguard

The Lord Botetourt High School Winterguard is a show and competition program consisting of 17 members. The Winterguard has competed in various competitions, both in and out of state, and has recently been placed into High School Intermediate level in the Carolina Indoor Performance Association. The Winterguard is under the direction of choreographer T. Russell, band director C. Caldwell, and assistant band director J. Lawson.