Gordo High School

Gordo High School is a public secondary school located in Gordo, Alabama. The school was established in 1898.

Gordo High School
Address
630 4th St NW

Gordo
,
Alabama
Coordinates33°19′29″N 87°54′23″W
Information
School typePublic high school
Founded1898
School districtPickens County
SuperintendentJamie Chapman
PrincipalMark Capps
Grades7–12
Enrollment536 (2015-16)[1]
Color(s)Green and Gold
MascotGreenwave
Feeder schoolsPaulo
Websitewww.ghs.pickens.k12.al.us

Location

Gordo High School is located in West Alabama in eastern Pickens County off of U.S Highway 82. The high school serves the residents of Gordo and its surrounding areas as well as some students from the Carrollton area for grades 7-12. The enrollment total for the 2008–2009 school year was 541 students. The school faculty is currently headed by Principal Mark Capps. The School Motto is GREENWAVE, an acronym meaning: Guides Respectful, responsible, and productive students, Encourages Every learner, Nurtures the Well-being of All, and Values Each individual.

Athletics

GHS is rich in tradition of athletic success. The Greenwave participate in football, baseball, wrestling, softball, and boys and girls basketball. In total, Gordo is a seven-time state champion. The football team garnered championships in 2A in 1968, 1980, and 2001 with a 3A championship in 1985. The baseball team won back-to-back 2A championships coming in 2002-03 and just recently won a state title in 3A coming in 2011. The Lady Waves Basketball team had their first sub-regional win and made their first regional appearance during the 2017-2018 season.

Band

The Grenadier Marching Band has won numerous awards and also hosts the annual West Alabama Marching Band Festival. The motto of the band is "We Winna Be Dunted", which means "we will not be defeated".

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References
  1. "Gordo High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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