Shelby High School (North Carolina)

Shelby High School
Location
230 E Dixon Blvd Shelby, North Carolina 28152 United States
Coordinates	35°16′30″N81°32′16″W / 35.275133°N 81.537791°W / 35.275133; -81.537791
Information
School type	Public
Founded	1877(148 years ago) (1877)
School district	Cleveland County Schools
CEEB code	343600
Principal	David Allen
Teaching staff	53.37 (FTE) [1]
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	790 (2023-2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio	14.80 [1]
Color(s)	Black and gold
Athletics	Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf
Mascot	Golden Lion
Team name	Golden Lions
Website	sites.google.com/a/clevelandcountyschools.org/shelbyhighgoldenlions/

Shelby High School is a public high school located at 230 E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, North Carolina. The mascot of the school is the Golden Lion. ^[2]

History

Shelby High School was first mentioned in local newspapers of the time as being established in June 1877, by Professor J.A. Smith, with G.W. Sharpe and Miss Laura Sharp as instructors. Shelby moved to its current high school building location in 1960, with the dedication of the school being held on September 10, 1961. ^[3]

Notable alumni

• Bill Champion, MLB pitcher ^[4]
• Moe Davis, retired U.S. Air Force colonel ^[5]
• Gabe DeVoe, professional basketball player ^[6]
• Eddie Dodson, bank robber known as the New York Yankees Bandit ^[7]
• Alvin Gentry, NBA coach ^[8]
• Roger McKee, MLB pitcher ^[9]
• Charlotte Smith, professional women's basketball player and current college coach ^[10]
• Cliff Washburn, American football player ^[11]
• Jim Washburn, NFL coach ^[12]
• George Watts, NFL offensive tackle and 1942 NFL champion ^[13]
• Robert Williams, NFL defensive back ^[14]
• Tom Wright, MLB outfielder ^[15]

References

1. "Shelby High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
2. Administration - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
3. School History - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
4. Bill Champion Stats. Baseball-Reference.
5. Adams, Jasper. (Aug 27, 2020). The Shelby Star: Shelby Native Running for Congress. Retrieved Sep 7, 2020.
6. Gabe DeVoe | Shelby HS, Shelby, NC | MaxPreps.
7. Boykin, Sam. The rise & fall of a Boomer Outlaw. clclt.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
8. Duncan, Jeff. (Jul. 18, 2019). 10 things you didn't know about Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry. nola.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
9. Roger McKee Stats. Baseball-Reference.
10. (Jan. 27, 2015). Shelby native Charlotte Smith chosen for N.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
11. Ford, Alan and Walker, Richard. (Jul. 15, 2015) Honor Roll: Coaching, football, baseball updates. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
12. Walker, Richard. (Sep. 20, 2014). NFL coaching veteran Washburn's journey began in Cleveland County. Gaston Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
13. George Watts Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
14. Robert Williams Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.
15. Tom Wright Stats by Baseball Almanac. Retrieved July 8, 2020.