Paul M. Dorman High School

Paul M. Dorman High School
Location
1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, South Carolina
Information
Type	Public high school
Established	1964
Principal	Kenneth Kiser (Main), Mark Smith (Freshman)
Enrollment	2308 (Main), 906 (Freshman), 3214 (Total)
Color(s)	Navy, Columbia Blue and White
Mascot	Cavaliers

Paul M. Dorman High School is a high school located in Roebuck, South Carolina. The school is part of Spartanburg County School District Six. It consists of a main campus for 10th-12th graders and a separate campus for 9th graders. The campus is located at the intersection of Interstate 26 and Highway 221 in Spartanburg County. It is the state's 2nd largest high school.^{[citation needed]}

Dorman Stadium.

Mission

To provide an exemplary student-centered education within an atmosphere that empowers the community of learners—students, faculty and parents—to achieve excellence in learning. As the community of learners provides an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect and promotes a high quality curriculum, students can achieve at their highest potential and become productive in society with a belief in learning as a life-long activity.

Dorman Arena

School song

• Dorman Alma Mater

Hail, Alma Mater
Praises proudly sing
Of all the memories
Our school days bring.
Founded on Dignity,
Honor and Liberty,
Gave knowledge to us all,
Hail to Dorman High. ^[1]

• Dorman Fight Song

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight for Dorman
Win! Win! Win! Never Fear
Plunge right through and make a
Touchdown Cavaliers!
All for one, one for all;
We'll block that kick, take that ball.
Fight! Fight! Fight for Dorman
Cavaliers! ^[2]

Athletics and extracurricular activities

Dorman has football, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, golf, tennis, cross country, swimming, track and field, wrestling, marching band, softball, and cheerleading teams which all play under the mascot of the Fighting Cavaliers. Also, Dorman has a nationally recognized quizbowl team. Since winning its first national title in 1989 under the leadership of the now-retired English teacher James W. "Jim" Garrick, the Dorman High School Academic Team has won five national championships, four of which have been won under the tutelage of current coach and A.P. United States History teacher Eric Huff. The cheerleading team won the State Championship in 2007 and came in first runner-up in 2008, both under Coach Kami Miranda. The tennis team won their first state championship in 2011, under Coach Sam Napier.

Fine arts

Dorman High is also known for its excellence in fine arts, with award winning choruses, bands, and orchestras. The programs have been recognized nationally as fine musical ensembles.

Capacity

• Stadium: 18,000
• Arena: 4,443

Dorman has a heated rivalry with nearby Byrnes High School.

In 2009, Dorman beat Byrnes High School 28-17 for the South Carolina State Championship. The teams met again during the next season on October 29, 2010 in a nationally televised rematch on ESPNU.

Notable alumni

• Jeremy Clements - NASCAR Nationwide Series driver (Class of 2003)
• David Daniels – countertenor
• Ryan Sims – Defensive tackle for NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Class of 1998)
• Gina Tolleson – Miss South Carolina/World 1990, ex-wife of Growing Pains star Alan Thicke
• D. J. Trahan – Professional golfer, PGA Tour (Class of 1999)
• Steven Tolleson – Former University of South Carolina standout shortstop and current Oakland Athletics infielder.
• Marcus Rowland – South Carolina High School 100 meter dash record holder, currently runs track at Auburn University (Class of 2009)
• Terrell Byrd – American actor (Coach Carter, Semi-Pro)
• Tasha Layton – Singer/Minister, contestant on American Idol (season 9)
• [Ricky E Fields Jr.] - Graduated 2009

References

1. ^ Dorman High School Student Handbook p. 3
2. ^ Dorman High School Student Handbook p. 3

External links

• Dorman High School
• Dorman Freshman Campus
• Spartanburg County School District Six
• Unofficial Dorman Athletics Site

Achievements
Preceded by Eleanor Roosevelt High School	National Academic Championship champion 1989	Succeeded by Collegiate School
Preceded by Collegiate School	National Academic Championship champion 1991	Succeeded by Booker T. Washington High School
Preceded by Irmo High School	American Scholastic Competition Network Tournament of Champions champion 2003, 2004, 2005	Succeeded by N/A
Preceded by Richard Montgomery High School	Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence Championship champion 2003	Succeeded by Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies

Coordinates: 34°56′07″N 81°59′09″W / 34.9353994°N 81.9859375°W / 34.9353994; -81.9859375