Effingham County High School

Infobox_School
name =Effingham County High School
established =1956
type =Public high school
district =Effingham County (GA) Schools System
grades =9-12
principal =Yancy Ford
faculty =150 (approx.)
enrollment =1,700 (approx.)
colors =Blue and white
mascot =Rebels
campus type =Rural
location =1589 Hwy 119 South Springfield, Georgia, United States
free_label =Newspaper
free_text ="The Rebel"
free_label2 =Yearbook
free_text2 ="The Rebel"
website =http://www.effinghamcountyrebels.com

Effingham County High School is one of two public high schools located in Effingham County, Georgia, northwest of Savannah. The school was created in 1956 and serves approximately 1700 students in grades 9-12 in the Effingham County School System. The school mascot is the Rebel, and the school colors are blue and white.

History

Effingham County High School was created in 1956 with the consolidation of Effingham County's smaller high schools. The campus was built just west of Springfield on Georgia Highway 119. A new larger, more modern facility was opened in the fall of 1989 just west of the original campus. The old campus became Effingham County Middle School. In 2003, a new football stadium was built behind the current campus and the old Rebel Field (1961-2003) was dismantled.

The school has seen much growth over the years as Savannah and southeast Georgia continue to boom. The school grew to approx. 2000 students. A decision was made to split into two high schools, one that would serve the rapidly growing southern part of the county and the other (ECHS) that would continue serving the central and northern parts of the county. In 1996, South Effingham High School opened on Georgia Highway 30, just west of Rincon.

Campus

The school is located in a rural area of central Effingham County, between Springfield and Guyton. The campus consists of a single school building and several portable classrooms. Faculty and students have separate parking lots. The track encircles the large marching band practice field. Outdoor athletic facilities include softball, soccer, baseball, and football fields, and tennis courts.

Faculty

Approximately 180 faculty and staff members are employed at Effingham County High School.

Principals:
* Yancy Ford (2006–present)
* John Arnold (2005-2006)
* Randy Shearouse (2003-2005)
* Dr. Paul M. Brinson (1999-2003)
* Harris Hinely (1989–1999)
* Robert Bonner (1980-1989)
* Ronnie Rush (1975-1980)
* Arthur Freeland (1974-1975)
* Ross Rountree (1956-1974)

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Effingham County's athletic teams are known as the Rebels. They compete in Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading (game and competition), Cross country, Fast-pitch softball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Effingham County High School's biggest rival since its opening is South Effingham High School, their cross-county rival. Other rivals have included Statesboro High School and Benedictine Military School.

Music

The Effingham County High Band consists of marching, wind ensemble, symphonic, and jazz bands which perform regularly throughout the year. The Rebel Regiment Marching Band in particular has performed at various regional and national competitions, winning awards in several categories. The Rebel Regiment is lead by Joseph Hasty, who took over as director in 2006.

Effingham County High's Choral Department supports several distinct choirs, consisting of show choir, men's, women's, and mixed ensembles. They regularly sing in locations around the area. They are led by director Wes Perkins.

Feeder schools

All or some students from the following schools eventually find their way to Effingham County High School due to local district boundaries.

* Effingham County Middle School
* Ebenezer Middle School
* Springfield Elementary School
* Ebenezer Elementary School
* Guyton Elementary School

External links

* [http://www.effinghamcountyrebels.com Official site]
* [http://www.echsbands.org Effingham County High Band site]