Harrison High School (Arkansas)

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Harrison High School
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Harrison High School (Arkansas)
925 Goblin Dr

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Arkansas

United States
Coordinates 36°14′22″N93°08′00″W / 36.2394°N 93.1333°W / 36.2394; -93.1333
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School districtHarrison School District
CEEB code 041025
Grades9–12
Color(s)   Blue and gold
Team nameGolden Goblins
Website www.harrisongoblins.com
Harrison High School
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The former high school building, now a museum
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Location in Arkansas
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Location in United States
Location124 S. Cherry St.,
Harrison, Arkansas
Coordinates 36°13′30″N93°6′38″W / 36.22500°N 93.11056°W / 36.22500; -93.11056
AreaLess than one acre
BuiltAugust 17, 1912 (1912-08-17)
ArchitectHarry C. Schwebke, R.D. Pollard
Architectural stylePrairie School, International Style
NRHP reference No. 06001284 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 24, 2007

The Harrison High School is a public high school serving ninth through twelve grade students in Harrison, Arkansas, United States.

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The Old Harrison High School was built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It was designed by architects Harry C. Schwebke and R.D. Pollard in Prairie School and International Style architecture. [1] The building served as the high school until 1952 before becoming the junior high through 1987. Soon thereafter, the site continues to serve the community as the Boone County Heritage Museum operated by the Boone County Historical and Railroad Society. [2]

Academics

Harrison High School provides a comprehensive education for students in grades nine through twelve, which is accredited by AdvancED and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation. [3]

Extracurricular activities

The Harrison High School mascot is the Golden Goblin with blue and gold as its school colors. The Harrison Golden Goblins participate in interscholastic activities In the 5A West Conference under the administration of the Arkansas Activities Association. The Golden Goblins sport teams include baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cheerleading, cross country (boys/girls), debate, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, speech, tennis (boys/girls), track (boys/girls), and volleyball. [4]

Notable alumni

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