Shelby High School (North Carolina)
Shelby High School is a public high school located at 230 E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, North Carolina. The mascot of the school is the Golden Lion.[2]
| Shelby High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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230 E Dixon Blvd , 28152 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°16′30″N 81°32′16″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Founded | 1877 |
| School district | Cleveland County Schools |
| CEEB code | 343600 |
| Principal | David Allen |
| Staff | 52.68 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 898 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.05[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics | Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf |
| Mascot | Golden Lion |
| Team name | Golden Lions |
| Website | sites |
History
Shelby High School was first mentioned in local newspapers of the time as being established in June 1877, by Professor J.A. Smith, with G.W. Sharpe and Miss Laura Sharp as instructors. Shelby moved to its current high school building location in 1960, with the dedication of the school being held on September 10, 1961.[3]
Notable alumni
- Bill Champion, MLB pitcher[4]
- Gabe DeVoe, professional basketball player[5]
- Eddie Dodson, bank robber known as the New York Yankees Bandit[6]
- Alvin Gentry, NBA coach[7]
- Roger McKee, MLB pitcher[8]
- Charlotte Smith, professional women's basketball player and current college coach[9]
- Cliff Washburn, American football player[10]
- Jim Washburn, NFL coach[11]
- Robert Williams, NFL defensive back[12]
- Tom Wright, MLB outfielder[13]
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References
- "Shelby High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- Administration - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- School History - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- Bill Champion Stats. Baseball-Reference.
- Gabe DeVoe | Shelby HS, Shelby, NC | MaxPreps.
- Boykin, Sam. The rise & fall of a Boomer Outlaw. clclt.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- Duncan, Jeff. (Jul. 18, 2019). 10 things you didn't know about Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry. nola.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- Roger McKee Stats. Baseball-Reference.
- (Jan. 27, 2015). Shelby native Charlotte Smith chosen for N.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- Ford, Alan and Walker, Richard. (Jul. 15, 2015) Honor Roll: Coaching, football, baseball updates. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- Walker, Richard. (Sep. 20, 2014). NFL coaching veteran Washburn's journey began in Cleveland County. Gaston Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- Robert Williams Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.
- Tom Wright Stats by Baseball Almanac. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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