Lake Gibson High School

Lake Gibson High School is located in Lakeland, Florida, and was established in 1979. Much of the identity of LGHS mirrors that of the Florida State University Seminoles: At the beginning of every fall semester Principal Ralph Gilchrest III introduces the years inspiratonal Motto. 08-09:
"Now's the time!!"

Enrollment:
^{Grade 09: 620}
Grade 10: 539
Grade 11: 536
Grade 12: 433
Total: 2128

School Grades
Grade for 2007: B
Grade for 2006: C

History

The Schools Alma Mater:
"We lift the garnet and the gold,Colors royol, true ever bold. We are proud to hold it high,To let others know our pride.As on through life we make our way,Our mem'ries will not fail. All glory, honor, praise, to thee, Lake Gibson High School, Hail"

Mottos from prior yearsinclude:
"Change the World!"
"Knowledge is Power, and the power is on!"
"Winners Do what losers won't!".

Athletics

Lake Gibson prides itself on having a long standing tradition of athletic achievment.

Located in one of the most fertile recruiting grounds in all of college football, Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland, Florida boasts a powerful tradition that includes seven regional finals appearances and over 60 wins the past five years.
STATE FINALIST:
2004 * 2005
REGIONAL FINALIST:
2000 * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 * 2004 * 2005 * 2006

Faculty/Staff

Ralph Gilchrest III, Principal of LGHS
Debbie Donohay, Assistant Principal/Administration
Tami Dawson, Assistant Principal/Curriculum
Charles Fuchs, Dean of Students (Once retired then returned back to LGHS)
Stephen Scheloske, Administrative Dean
Victor Smith, Dean of Students
Tracy Smith, School Resource Officer
Jackie Emerson, Main Office Secretary
Carol Lutter, Guidance Secretary

* School colors (garnet and gold)
* Mascot (Braves)
*Fight song is the same as FSU.
*University of South Florida's quarter back Matt Grothe is a 2005 Alumni
*The Schools Marching Band has a history of Superior Ratings at the yearly festival.
* Jason Watkins graduated class of 2004 and plays for the University of Florida.
*Jamie "J.D." Harmeyer from The Howard Stern Show is an alumni.

External links

* [http://schools.polk-fl.net/lghs/ LGHS Homepage]
* [http://www.lghsband.com/ LGHS band Homepage]
* [http://www.nationalstudent.tv/2006-2007_student_winners.asp/ National Student Television Award for Excellence ]
* [http://http://www.lakegibsonfootball.com/ LGHS Football Homepage]
* [http://www.lghsyearbook.com/ LGHS Yearbook Homepage]