LaGrange High School

Infobox Secondary school
name = LaGrange High School

motto = "Preparing students to excel through Leadership, Honor, and Service"
established = 1903
type = Public Secondary
principal = Steven Cole
senior class president = Julian Rico Gluck
students = 1342
grades = 9–12
city = LaGrange
state = Georgia
country = United States
district = Troup County Public Schools
campus = Urban
colors = Royal Blue & White
mascot = Granger
newspaper =LHS Tribune
free_label_1 = Students per Teacher
free_1 =
website = [http://lhs.troup.k12.ga.us/index.html LaGrange High School]

LaGrange High School, located in LaGrange, Georgia, is a public secondary school serving 1342 students in the Troup County school system. Founded in 1903, the school is notable for producing several collegiate and professional athletes and was the national championship football team in 1991.

The school's mascot is often recognized as being one of the most unique among High Schools; The Granger! The term Granger refers to a farmer, or homesteader. The school does not use a farmer as logo or mascot, instead using a large star with an interlock "LG" in the center. According to anecdotal tradition the name was originally selected for its alliterative pairing with the school name, not for its connotations of farming.

The town, and high school, derive their name from a connection to the French soldier and statesman, the Marquis de La Fayette, who had earned the love and respect of Americans through his service to the United States during the American Revolution.

LaFayette was the guest of the United States Government from September 1824 until December 1825. During this time he spent two weeks in Georgia with Governor George M. Troup serving as his official host. During this time he visited the burgeoning community and commented how much it reminded him of his home; LaGrange (French for "The Farm"). To honor LaFayette the town was named after his home.

Athletics

LaGrange High athletics are very proud of their many professional athletes such as Mike Cameron, Dernell Stenson and many others. The sports offered at LaGrange High School are: Tennis, Football, Cross-Country Running, Track and Field, Cheerleading, Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling, and baseball.

The football team has won many championship titles- 17 time region champions, 11 time state champions, and 1 time winner of the USA Today National Championship in 1991. the current head coach of the football team is Steve Pardue. The football team website is [www.lagrangefootball.com] , which has nearly 6 hours of video highlights.

Clubs and activities

*Academic Team
* [http://www.grangerband.org Band]
*Black History Program
*Chorus
*Communities in Schools
*Debate
*DECA
*Drama
*FFA
*FCCLA
*Foreign Language
*Granger Entertainers
*National Art Honor Society
*National Honor Society
*National TECH honor society
*SAGE
*Service Club
*Step Team
*Student Council
*Yearbook

External links

* [http://lhs.troup.k12.ga.us/index.html LaGrange High School website]