Plymouth High School (North Carolina)
| Plymouth High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
800 East Main Street , 27962 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°52′11″N 76°44′16″W / 35.86972°N 76.73778°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive public high school |
| School district | Washington County Schools |
| Superintendent | Delila Jackson |
| CEEB code | 343145 |
| Principal | Ivry Cheeks |
| Faculty | 41 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 335 (2016–17)[1] |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Blue, gold, white |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| Feeder schools | Plymouth Elementary School |
| Website | www |
Plymouth High School is a public high school located in Plymouth, North Carolina, United States.[2] It is one of two high schools, along with Creswell High School, that are a part of Washington County Schools.[3] It became Washington County High School. The student body is predominantly African American.[4] Panthers are the school mascot.[5]
Football
[edit]The Plymouth Vikings football team had an active streak of making the NCHSAA State 1-A football championship game in five consecutive years (2012–2016), and made six appearances overall. The team won championships in 2007, 2012, and 2015.[6]
Accident
[edit]On July 30, 1997, ten members of the Plymouth High School marching band were killed when their vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer truck while returning to band camp from their lunch break.[7][8][9][10][11]
Notable alumni
[edit]- William Barber II — Protestant minister and political activist
- Charles Bowser — former NFL linebacker
- Don Brown — author and attorney
References
[edit]- ^ "Plymouth High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
- ^ Plymouth High School, Plymouth NC. Washingtonco.k12.nc.us. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
- ^ Washington County Schools, Plymouth NC. Washingtonco.k12.nc.us. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
- ^ "Washington County High School". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "Washington County (Plymouth, NC) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more".
- ^ "Washington County AD is coach's coach".
- ^ 10 Plymouth High School Students Killed In.... WRAL.com (1997-07-30). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
- ^ Plymouth Students Remembered in Memorial Service. WRAL.com (1997-08-07). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
- ^ 10 TEENAGERS KILLED IN N.C. ROAD COLLISION. – Free Online Library. Thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
- ^ Articles about Passing Zone – Orlando Sentinel. Articles.orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
- ^ Meehan, Mary. (1993-09-16) Articles about Summer Band Camp – Orlando Sentinel. Articles.orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
External links
[edit]35°52′13″N 76°44′18″W / 35.8702°N 76.7384°W
| Authority control databases: Geographic |
|---|
