Glencoe High School (Alabama)
Glencoe High School is a public high school, located in Glencoe, Alabama, United States serving approximately 339 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is part of the Etowah County Schools.[3]
| Glencoe High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
803 Lonesome Bend Road 35905 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Etowah County Schools |
| CEEB code | 011240 |
| Principal | Wendy Tinker |
| Faculty | 18.53 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 319 (2019-20)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.22[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics conference | AHSAA, Class 3A |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
| Rival | Hokes Bluff High School[2] |
| Website | ghs |
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[4] Glencoe High School is recognized in the National Rankings and earned a silver medal by Newsweek's Best High Schools in American . Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.[3]
History
Glencoe High School opened in 1918. A middle school was added in later years.[5] The high school's current building was rebuilt in 2006 at the same location as the former school.[6]
Athletics
Athletic teams are called the Yellow Jackets and the official school colors are black and gold. The Glencoe football team won the Class 2A state championship in 1973.[7] They won regional championships in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1995, 1996, and 2014.[7]
The Glencoe football team added the first ever female player, Kaitlyn Smith, to their roster as their kicker in 2015.[8]
Band
The Glencoe High School Band performed at the 2014 Sugar Bowl.[9]
Alumni
Notable alumni of Glencoe High School include:
- Shannon Camper (class of 1998), Miss Alabama 2004[10]
- Jana Sanderson (class of 1997), Miss Alabama 2000[11]
References
- "Glencoe High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- "Rivalry - Glencoe High School (AL)". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- "Glencoe High School". Best High Schools. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- "Institution Summary". International Registry for Accreditation. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- "Glencoe | Encyclopedia of Alabama". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
- "School History - Glencoe High School". ghs.ecboe.org. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
- "Glencoe Yellow Jackets". Alabama High School Football Historical Society. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- Hayes, Dixon. "Glencoe HS teen becomes first female football player in program's history". Retrieved 2017-04-21.
- Thornton, William (December 23, 2013). "Glencoe High School Band, one of three from Alabama, performing at Sugar Bowl". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- "Camper-Gryska". The Gadsden Times. Gadsden, AL. September 26, 2005. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- Brehm, Jackie (June 7, 2007). "10 reasons to be interested in the Miss Alabama Pageant". The Gadsden Times. Gadsden, AL. p. C1. Retrieved July 25, 2014.