Eastern Hancock High School
Eastern Hancock High School is a public high school located just north of Charlottesville, Indiana. It is managed by the Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County. Schools in neighboring Wilkinson, Shirley, and Charlottesville consolidated in 1970 forming the Eastern Hancock district that includes all the eastern third of Hancock County.
| Eastern Hancock High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
10320 East 250 North , , 46117 | |
| Coordinates | 39.824029°N 85.611103°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1964-65 |
| School district | Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County |
| Superintendent | George Pilhower |
| Principal | Adam Barton |
| Faculty | 35.12 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 394 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.22[1] |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | Mid-Eastern Conference |
| Team name | Royals |
| Website | Official website |
History
Although Eastern Hancock's school district covers more area than any other school district in the county, it has the smallest number of enrolled students due to eastern Hancock County being mainly rural. The Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County represents the consolidation of the school's three townships: Brown, Blue River and Jackson. The towns of Wilkinson, Shirley, Charlottesville, Warrington, Willow Branch and parts of Greenfield are all in the Eastern Hancock School District.
The school began in 1964-65, but the new Eastern Hancock Junior-Senior High School facilities were completed in 1971. The Elementary building was completed in 1979 and the Middle School was completed in 1996.
Consolidation History to become the Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County:
- Eastern Hancock - Royals
- Charlottesville - Eagles
- Westland - Bears
- Blue River Township Schools
- Jackson Township Schools
- Stinger School
- Wilkinson - Bulldogs
- Shirley School
- Warrington School
- Charlottesville - Eagles
Athletics
The Eastern Hancock High School Royals are a member of the Mid-Eastern Conference. IHSAA sanctioned sports offered at EHHS include: tennis, cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, golf, and track and field. The school's only state championship in any sport came in the fall of 1985, when the football team defeated Jimtown High School in the Class A title game 20-7.
You can find a very detailed history of each Eastern Hancock Sports History by CLICKING HERE [2]
Membership timeline
Conference Champions
| Total # | Sport | BBRC (1968-1989) | WRAC (1993-2010) | MHC/MIFC (2012-2016) | MEC (2017–present) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baseball | 1968-69 (1) | |||
| 3 | Basketball (Boys) | 2001-02, 2002-03 (2) | 2017-18 (1) | ||
| 3 | Basketball (Girls) | 1984-85, 1985-86 (2) | 1998-99 (1) | ||
| 2 | Cross Country (Boys) | 2004-05, 2006-07 (2) | |||
| 12 | Cross Country (Girls) | 1996-97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999-00 2000-01, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007-08 (8) | 2012-13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015-16 (4) | ||
| 10 | Football | 1971-72, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980-81 (4) | 1995-96, 1998–99, 2000-01 (3) | 2013-14, 2015-16 (2) | 2019-20 (1) |
| 4 | Golf (Boys) | 1972-73, 1975–76, 1978–79, 1980-81 (4) | |||
| 1 | Golf (Girls) | 2001-02 (1) | |||
| 3 | Softball | 2012-13, 2014-15 (2) | 2018-19, 2020-21 (2) | ||
| 9 | Tennis (Boys) | 1996-97, 1997–98, 1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2008-09 (8) | 2019-20, 2021-22 (2) | ||
| 10 | Tennis (Girls) | 1985-86 (1) | 1996-97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000-01 2000-01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003-04 2004-05 (9) | ||
| 9 | Track & Field (Boys) | 1976-77, 1977–78, 1978-79 (3) | 2003-04, 2004-05 (2) | 2012-13, 2013–14, 2015-16 (3) | 2018-19 (1) |
| 16 | Track & Field (Girls) | 1994-95, 1995–96, 1997–98, 1998-99 1999-00, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006-07 2007-08, 2008–09, 2009-10 (11) | 2012-13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015-16 (4) | 2017-18 (1) | |
| 1 | Volleyball | 2012-13 (1) | |||
| 3 | Wrestling | 1981-82, 1985-86 (2) | 2004-05 (1) | ||
| 84 | TOTAL | 17 | 48 | 16 | 8 |
NOTE: School was in the East Central Conference from 1964-1968, but did not win any championships.
Sectional, Regional, Semi-State, State Champions
| Total # | Sport | Sectional Champions | Regional Champions | Semi-State Champions | State Champions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baseball | 1975-76 (1) | |||
| 6 | Basketball (Boys) | 1967-68, 1973–74, 1980–81, 2002–03, 2007–08, 2021-22 (6) | 2002-03, 2021-22 (2) | ||
| 2 | Basketball (Girls) | 2000-01, 2016-17 (2) | |||
| 15 | Football | 1983-84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1988-89 2002-03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2013–14, 2014-15 (10) | 1985-86, 2013-14 (2) | 1985-86, 2013-14 (2) | 1985-86 (1) |
| 7 | Softball | 2009-10, 2012–13, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2018–19, 2020-21 (6) | 2012-13, 2015-16 (2) | ||
| 1 | Tennis (Boys) | 1997-98 (1) | |||
| 4 | Tennis (Girls) | 1994-95, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000-01 (4) | |||
| 3 | Volleyball | 1984-85, 2012-13 (2) | 2012-13 (1) | ||
| 8 | Wrestling | 1976-77, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982-83 1984-85, 2000–01, 2001-02 (8) | |||
| 46 | TOTAL | 40 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
EH Athletic Hall of Famers
Click Here for more info about inductees.[3]
| Induction Class | Inductee |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1985 State Championship Football Team |
| 2008 | Bob Copeland |
| 2008 | Carey Bradley Willis |
| 2008 | Cheryl Vail Apple |
| 2008 | Doug Peacock |
| 2008 | Jenni Beaver McDaniel |
| 2008 | Kent Colclazier |
| 2008 | Larry Spegal |
| 2008 | Pete Hubert |
| 2008 | Richard O'Neal |
| 2009 | Alexis Laska |
| 2009 | Andrea Engleking |
| 2009 | Carolyn Johnson |
| 2009 | Lisa Rodebeck Eastes |
| 2010 | Keith Oliver |
| 2010 | Rusty Low |
| 2011 | Brian Maynard |
| 2011 | Shana Wyatt Field |
| 2012 | Derek Harmon |
| 2013 | 1968 Sectional Championship Boys Basketball Team |
| 2013 | Bob Oakes |
| 2013 | Joe Levering |
| 2013 | Paul (Butch) Holliday |
| 2014 | 2003 Final Four Boys Basketball Team |
| 2014 | David Smith |
| 2015 | Gary Sullivan |
| 2016 | Caleb Kennedy |
| 2017 | David Dunbar |
| 2017 | Jeremy Wisehart |
| 2017 | Joe Havlin |
| 2017 | Lexi Vincz |
| 2019 | Daniela Debnarova Drobna |
| 2019 | Abbey Freeman Bolden |
| 2019 | Breanna Lawyer |
| 2019 | Matt Simmons |
| 2019 | Dustin Smith |
| 2019 | Brenda Wolski |
| 2020 | Steven Stunda |
| 2020 | Robert "Bob" Wampler |
| 2021 | Jon Cain |
| 2021 | Chet Ellis |
| 2021 | Allan (Butch) Holden |
| 2021 | Clayton Shultz |
| 2022 | Fran Stephenson |
Arts
Band
Eastern Hancock has one band. It is a Marching Band that marches during halftime at football games and during several parades with their colorguard. They also perform several concerts at the school throughout the year. The band is currently directed by Mr. Daniel Buckalew. They participate annual in the Indiana State Fair Band Day as well as the Central Indiana District Solo and Ensemble.
In 2014, for the first time since 1986, they participated in the Indiana State Fair Band Day contest. They have participated annually since then. Their performances are as follows:
| Year | Director | Show Title | Piece(s) Performed | Prelim. Score | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Dan Burgner | - | 56 | ||
| 1986 | Kurt Scott | - | 44.85 | 36 | |
| 2014 | Dan Buckalew | Jazz Rock | The Jazz Police
Chameleon |
36.10 | 37 |
| 2015 | Dan Buckalew | The Music of Harry Potter | 37.875 | 35 | |
| 2016 | Dan Buckalew | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Star Wars (Main Theme) / Rey's Theme
The Jedi Steps and Finale |
49.152 | 34 |
Choir
Eastern Hancock has two choirs: One Show Choir and one Concert Choir, primarily known as the "High School Choir". Both choirs sing annually at nursing homes, as well as the school's scheduled concerts.
Show Choir
At Eastern Hancock, the Show Choir, also known as the "Royal Singers" or the "Advanced Chorus," is the advanced choir. They sing many times throughout the year including, but not limited to, nursing homes once a year, the school's home volleyball and basketball games, the Indianapolis Zoo around Christmas, and the Riley Festival, a festival held annually in Greenfield, Indiana. An audition with a solo is required to be in the Show Choir.
High School Choir
The High School Choir, also known as the "Intermediate Chorus," is the no-audition choir at Eastern Hancock. 8th Graders at Eastern Hancock Middle School, however, may audition to join the High School Choir one year early and earn High School credits that count toward their diploma. They sing at nursing homes and several other organized performances throughout the year.
Theatre
Eastern Hancock has a Drama Club, where they put on two productions, one play and one musical, every year. The drama club has been around for many years. The following table states some of the many productions put on at Eastern Hancock.
| Year | Director(s) | Type of Show | Show Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mike Hewitt | Musical | Cinderella |
| 2013 | Mike Hewitt | Play | Get Witch Quick! |
| 2014 | Mike Hewitt | Musical | Meet Me In St. Louis |
| 2014 | Kathy Davis | Play | Curse of the Cobra's Kiss |
| 2015 | Kathy Davis | Musical | Cinderella |
| 2015 | Kathy Davis | Play | The Princess Who Had No Name |
| 2016 | Kathy Davis | Musical | Footloose |
| 2016 | Mike Hewitt | Play | Murder Can Be Habit Forming |
| 2017 | Mike Hewitt | Musical | The Sound of Music |
| 2017 | Mike Hewitt | Play | Backstage! |
Art
Eastern Hancock has several art classes:
- Drawing I
- Photography
- Digital Design
- Advanced 2D/3D Art
- AP Art
Eastern Hancock also has an Art Club, hosted by the Art Teacher, that does various events throughout the year around the county.
Academics
Eastern Hancock offers Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, English, and Fine Arts academic teams. They all compete annually at the Academic Super Bowl. They also won the 2003 and 2011 State Science Academic Championships. The Eastern Hancock Fine Arts Team finished 6th in the State in 2012.
In addition, Eastern Hancock has a Spell Bowl team. Spell Bowl members spend the semester figuring out how to spell complex words and compete every year at the annual Indiana Spell Bowl Competition.
School Information
Facilities
There are many facilities around the school, including:
- Auditorium
- Main Office and Athletic Office
- Conference Room
- Computer Lab and Robotics Lab
- Cafeteria with Indoor and Outdoor Seating
- Library
Eastern Hancock also has many athletic facilities, including:
- 2 American Football fields (One being a practice field)
- 3 baseball/softball fields
- Track field
- Gymnasium with Concessions Stand
- 8 tennis courts
- 2 batting cages
- Weight Room
- Swimming Pool
- Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Standard Locker Rooms
Computing
Eastern Hancock uses a form of computer distribution known as 1:1 Computing. One to One computing is where all students and teachers are given a computer, or any other device that is similar. Laptops and desktops are the current standard, however, the students of Eastern Hancock High School and Eastern Hancock Middle School are given Chromebooks. The teachers in all three schools (High School, Middle School, and Elementary School) get laptops.
FFA
FFA is one of the largest extra-curricular activities at Eastern Hancock. The Eastern Hancock FFA has won and/or placed in the top 5 at many area, state, and national judging contests in both the senior and junior divisions.
References
- "Eastern Hancock High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- "Eastern Hancock Sports History". Eastern Hancock Schools. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- "Eastern Hancock Athletic Hall of Fame". Eastern Hancock Schools. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- "Eastern Hancock Band Day History & Stats". David Holscher. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
- Eastern Hancock Superintendent Eastern Hancock Schools. Retrieved November 18, 2022.