Jordan-Matthews High School

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Jordan-Matthews High School
Address
Jordan-Matthews High School
910 East Cardinal Street

Siler City, North Carolina
27344

United States
Coordinates 35°43′25″N79°27′04″W / 35.7234737°N 79.4511317°W / 35.7234737; -79.4511317
Information
Type Public
Motto"It's A Great Day To Be A Jet"
School district Chatham County Public Schools
CEEB code 343615
PrincipalApril Burko
Grades9–12
Enrollment900 (2021–22) [1]
Color(s)Royal blue and gold
  
MascotJets
Website chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/13
Jordan Matthews.jpg
Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City, NC.
Jordan-Matthews Jets
SchoolJordan-Matthews High School
ConferenceMid-State
NCHSAA2A Division
Athletic directorJosh Harris
Football stadiumPhil E. Senter Stadium
Basketball arenaFrank N. Justice Gymnasium
NicknameJets
Fight songMilitary Medley
Website Jordan-Matthews Athletics

Jordan-Matthews High School is found in Siler City, North Carolina. This high school is a 2-A classification with about 840 students and 80 staff members. [2] It is often referred to as J-M. Its county rivals include Chatham Central High School (Bear Creek, NC), and Northwood High School (Pittsboro, NC).

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Basic Information

The school team mascot is the Jet. The team was originally the Blue Phantoms, [3] but changed after the schools were integrated in 1968−69 to avoid controversy after a small riot at a football game in 1971 [4] over the resemblance to the KKK because of the use of white sheets. [5] The school's colors are royal blue and gold.

The school offers a block-style schedule which allows students to take eight classes a year. A wide variety of AP classes and career development classes are offered here. In 2009 US News and World Report assigned JM a Silver Medal as one of the best high schools in America.

Sports and clubs are popular activities at the school. Some clubs such as AIM, DECA, FBLA, and HOSA compete at district, state, and national levels. Students can also participate in the Fine Arts programs which include Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, and Theatre Programs which is assisted by JMArts, [6] the Jordan-Matthews High School Arts Foundation, a nonprofit created in 2011 to enhance arts education at Jordan-Matthews. Jordan-Matthews is set to premiere the First-Ever North Carolina Stage Production of Disney's Frozen in Spring 2024. Thanks to The United States of Frozen: Love Is an Open Door Contest [7] which grants Jordan-Matthews the rights to produce Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. In the past, sports such as women’s tennis, golf, and men’s basketball and soccer have won state championships. The book "A Home on the Field", was written by the Jordan-Matthews soccer coach, Paul Cuadros,the All Time leader in wins and championships in JM history. [8] and a documentary series on NuvoTV was made Los Jets built around the team and its history. [9]

Student population

Chatham County, where the school is located, has experienced an influx of Hispanics over the last ten to fifteen years. The number of Hispanic children enrolled in school has increased by 598% from 1990 to 1998. In the 2010−11 school year, of the 732 students, 42% were Hispanic, 36% were White, 21% were Black, and less than 1% were American Indian or Asian. [10]

Athletics

The Wells Fargo Cup is awarded to a school in each conference that exhibits an outstanding athletic program. Points are awarded for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in each sport. JM was awarded their 5th cup in a row in 2012.

Football

The Jordan-Matthews Jets, are members of NCHSAA Division 2-A and The 2-A Mid-State Conference. Under head coach Marty Scotten, the Jets football team has had 3 straight years of 10+ wins seasons. Jordan-Matthews is in its 2nd year as being a part of the Mid-State 2A conference.

Athletic facilities

Frank N. Justice Gymnasium –Has a small/unique style and known for a pumped atmosphere, recently renovated, Home to Basketball teams

Jimmy Warford Field –Brand new scoreboard put up in 2010, College/Major league field dimensions, Home to Baseball teams

Phil E. Senter Stadium –Field is well kept, directly behind the school, Brand new scoreboard put up in 2011, Home to Football, Soccer, and Track teams.

6 Tennis Courts –Home to Boys and Girls Tennis

Jets Softball Field –Behind Phil Senter Stadium's Concessions/Locker Rooms, Home to Softball

Notable alumni

Further reading

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References

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  2. ↑ Pate, R. (2008). JM 1 Stop. Retrieved Nov. 17, 2008, from Jordan-Matthews High School, Siler City, NC. Web site: http://www.jmhs.chatham.k12.nc.us.
  3. ↑ Sports of Chatham Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "School closed". Statesville Record And Landmark. Statesville, NC. 24 Nov 1970. p. 14. Retrieved Aug 26, 2017.
  5. ↑ Chad E. Seales (2013). The Secular Spectacle: Performing Religion in a Southern Town. Oxford University Press, USA. p. 100. ISBN   978-0-19-986028-9.
  6. ↑ "JMArts". JMArts. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
  7. ↑ https://www.mtishows.com/news/united-states-of-frozen-winners-announced
  8. ↑ Paul Cuadros (13 October 2009). A Home on the Field: The Great Latino Migration Comes to Smal. HarperCollins. ISBN   978-0-06-112028-2.
  9. ↑ Douglas Cobb (July 14, 2014). "Los Jets: Jennifer Lopez and Sister Lynda Bring Soccer Series to TVBy on". Liberty Voice.
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