Abingdon High School (Virginia)
Abingdon High School is a public high school located in Abingdon, Virginia. The school focuses on academics while supporting extracurricular activities such as athletics, the arts, clubs and community involvement.
| Abingdon High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
705 Thompson Drive , 24210 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°43′5.9″N 81°57′26.3″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1959 |
| School district | Washington County School Division |
| Superintendent | Dr. Brian C. Ratliff |
| Principal | Mr. BJ Lasley |
| Faculty | 101 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 944 (2016-17)[1] |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Navy & White |
| Athletics conference | Southwest District AAA Region IV |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Rival | Patrick Henry HS Virginia HS John S. Battle HS |
| Communities served | 1457 |
| Feeder schools | E.B. Stanley Middle School |
| Website | Official Site |
Academics
Abingdon offers college and career preparation courses. The school offers many Advanced Placement courses including Biology, Chemistry, United States History, Government, English 11, English 12, and Calculus. Dual-enrollment classes are offered through the nearby Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC). These courses include VHCC Calculus, VHCC Geology, and VHCC Computer Software. A. Linwood Holton's Governor's school offers classes in western civilization, statistics, anatomy, world civilizations and astronomy.
Extracurricular activities
The school offers student activities including athletics, band, chorus, one act theater, National Honor Society, Washington County Community Scholars, Future Farmers of America, a DECA chapter, an FBLA chapter, and a Technology Student Association chapter. The school newspaper is the Talon, the yearbook is The Beacon and the literary magazine is Wings.
Wachovia Cup
Abingdon High School has won the Central Fidelity/Wachovia Cup in Group AA Academics 15 times, setting the state record for most championships.[2] Abingdon won 9 consecutive championships from 1990 to 1998.[2] The Central Fidelity/Wachovia Cup, which was started in 1989, is awarded by the Virginia High School League.
Southwest Academic Conference
Abingdon High is a member of the Southwest Academic Conference.[3] Its championships include:[4]
- Science: 2002, 2005, 2007
- Social Studies: 1995, 1996, 2002, 2009, 2011
- All Around: 2001
Band
The Abingdon High School band performs both concert and marching seasons and holds the title of "The Mighty Falcon Marching Band". The band enters competitions during the fall season. One of their most recognized achievements is the "Papa Joe Smiddy" award, received in 2006 at the UVA Wise Marching Competition.
Chorus
The choir produces an annual musical production along with several concerts. Members of the choir audition to participate in all-county, all-district and all-state choirs.
Athletics
Abingdon competes in the Mountain 7 District and AAA Region 3D of the Virginia High School League. Abingdon is the 2nd Smallest AAA school. Abingdon is competitive in golf, baseball, girls basketball and girls tennis.
Notable alumni
- Scott Cooper (1988) – director and actor
- Rick Boucher (1964) – Representative to Congress for Virginia's 9th district
- Gail Harris – Former MLB player (New York Giants, Detroit Tigers)
- Doug Blevins (1981) – NFL kicking coach: Jets, Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Minnesota Vikings[5]
References
- "Abingdon High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- VHSL Record Book
- Mountain Academic Competition Conference & Southwest Academic Competition Conference Archived July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- Main MACC/SWAC Page
- Ervin, Mike. "Kicking Coach Doug Blevins Creates Champions from his Chair". Abilities.com. Abilities.com. Retrieved 4 April 2016.