Simsboro High School
Simsboro High School is in Simsboro, Louisiana, and is a part of the Lincoln Parish School Board
| Simsboro High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1 Tiger Drive Simsboro , Louisiana United States | |
| Coordinates | 32.53404°N 92.78672°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Mr. Rusty Farrar |
| Grades | Kindergarten - 12th Grade |
| Color(s) | Purple & Gold |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | http://simsboroschool.wixsite.com/simsboro |
History
Simsboro High School was founded in 1855 by James M. Sims. The school became recognized by the state in 1904 and saw the addition of a junior high wing in 2006.[1] The principal is Mr. Rusty Farrar.
Student life
Simsboro High School educates children in grades Kindergarten through 12.[2] Simsboro fields teams in baseball, boys & girls basketball, softball, and track & field. Students can also participate in cheerleading, student government, or clubs and activities such as 4-H.
The senior class of 2008 announced the creation of a newspaper titled TIGER TIMES..
Notable alumni
- Ragan Madden, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1940 to 1949; district attorney for Lincoln and Union parishes from 1949 to 1979
- L.D. "Buddy" Napper, state representative for Lincoln Parish from 1952 to 1964[3]
- Bob Reese, Louisiana Republican political activist from Jonesboro and Natchitoches
- Sam Ledbetter, Head Basketball Coach at Jonesboro-Hodge High School (1955-1963), principal at Chatham High School (1964-1969), Superintendent of the Jackson Parish School System (1969-1980)
Notable faculty
- Tommy Joe Eagles, basketball coach prior to taking head coaching position at Louisiana Tech University
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References
- "History". Simsboro.lincolnschools.org. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
- "School Information". Simsboro.lincolnschools.org. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
- "L. D. Napper". tributes.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
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