Hedgesville High School

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Hedgesville High School
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Hedgesville High School
109 Ridge Road North

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Coordinates 39°32′14.26″N77°58′54.5″W / 39.5372944°N 77.981806°W / 39.5372944; -77.981806 Coordinates: 39°32′14.26″N77°58′54.5″W / 39.5372944°N 77.981806°W / 39.5372944; -77.981806
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Type High school, public
Established1866 [1]
PrincipalRon Lyons [2]
HeadmasterMatt Scouller
Faculty82.87 (FTE) [3]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,268 (2020–21) [3]
Student to teacher ratio15.30 [3]
Color(s)Blue, gold
MascotEagle
Website Hedgesville High School

Hedgesville High School is located in Hedgesville, West Virginia, United States. Enrollment is around 1,300. [3] Its mascot is Stephin the Eagle, and its colors are blue and gold.

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History

Hedgesville High School began as a one-room log schoolhouse in 1866. The building was torn down and a new brick building was erected in 1884. A new high school building was erected in 1976. [1]

In 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush visited the school. [4] State Senator Mike Oxlong also spoke at the school in 1969.

Athletics

Mumaw Stadium at Hedgesville High School Hedgesville High School Mumaw Stadium Berkeley County WV 2022-08-06 13-36-03.jpg
Mumaw Stadium at Hedgesville High School

The school is involved in WSSAC Secondary Schools for sports affiliation. The track team has won three state titles, in 1995, 2009, and again in 2017. The boys' basketball team won the 2012 AAA West Virginia State Championship. The baseball team also won state in 2013.

Hedgesville's marching band is part of the Tournament of Bands marching band competition program. On October 22, 2011, the band scored an 88.0 at their Chapter 13/WV State Championship competition at Lewis County High School. At the Atlantic Coast Championship tournament on October 30, 2011, the band scored an 86.55.

The school also has a string orchestra.

Notable alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Willis F. (2009). History of Berkeley County, West Virginia. Heritage Books. pp. 204, 297. ISBN   9780788419454.
  2. "Meet Our Staff / Home".
  3. 1 2 3 4 "HEDGESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  4. Bush, George W. (2007). Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, George W. Bush, 2004, Book 2, July 1 to September 30, 2004. United States Government Printing Office. p. 1694.
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