Graham High School (Bluefield, Virginia)

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Graham High School
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Address
Graham High School (Bluefield, Virginia)
210 Valleydale Street

Bluefield
,
Virginia
24605

United States
Coordinates 37°14′12.11″N81°16′11.98″W / 37.2366972°N 81.2699944°W / 37.2366972; -81.2699944
Information
School type Public, high school
Founded1914
School district Tazewell County Public Schools
SuperintendentChristopher Stacy
PrincipalJoanne Young
Grades 9–12
Enrollment520 (2017–18) [1]
Language English
Color(s)  Cardinal and Gold for Athletics
  Maroon and Grey for Academics
Athletics conference AA Southwest District
AA Region D
Nickname G-Men And G-Girls
Rival Richlands High School
Bluefield High School
Feeder schoolsGraham Middle School
Website Official Site

Graham High School is a public high school located in Bluefield, Virginia across the state line from Bluefield, West Virginia in Tazewell County, Virginia, as a part of Tazewell County Public Schools.

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History

Graham High School was first established as a secondary school in 1914, serving grades 9-12 in what was then known as the town of Graham, Virginia (now Bluefield). The cornerstone for building located on Greever Avenue, also known as, "The Hill", was laid on May 26, 1914. J.O. Faulkner was the first principal, and there were 107 students enrolled in the high school. (A total of 611 students, in primary, grammar, and high school grades, attended school in the building which could accommodate 750).

Graham High School grew its facilities at the end of 2010 when they opened up a new weight lifting facility and football locker room. They also unveiled a new gymnasium that serves as a practice gym for the men's and women's basketball teams and is the location where the Bluefield, VA recreational basketball league hosts many of its games. The gym has 2 full size courts along with men's and women's locker rooms.

In 2016, the Tazewell County School Board promoted Cynthia Beavers, former assistant principal, to be the first female principal ever to have a tenure at Graham High School.

The classic Graham/Beaver football game is the biggest event each year for the two Bluefields. This game between cross-city rivals Graham High School and Bluefield High School is the area's largest sporting event. It is held at Mitchell Stadium, which is within West Virginia by a mere 500 feet, and is shared by both schools. In 1991, the two schools were featured on the ESPN show Scholastic Sports America for having one of the largest high school football rivalries on the East Coast. With average crowds of at least ten thousand, the game is the talk of the town year after year. The Beavers hold a winning record over Graham in the series, 62-25-2. Graham High School's football team won the Virginia High School League's Class 2 State Football Championship in 2022. The G-Men defeated Central Woodstock High School 34–7 on December 10 at Salem City Stadium for the state crown. Previous state football titles were won in 1962, 1989, 1995, and 2018.

Alma mater

The Graham High School alma mater is the tune to "Far Above Cayuga's Waters."

Nestled near East River's ridges, with its lines of blue
Stands our noble alma mater, glorious to view.
G-Men faithful, G-Girls grateful,
Conquer and prevail.
Hail to thee our Alma Mater.
Graham High, all hail!

Fight song

Illinois Loyalty [2]

Extracurricular activities

Graham High School offers a variety of clubs and activities. Among these clubs are: Student Council Association, Interact Club, Pep Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Beta, Cadre, Book Club, DECA, Values Club, and Forever Golden.

Marching band

The Graham High School Big G Marching Band has won many awards including overall best band at the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic and 15 time Virginia Honor Band titles. The Band has also participated in 3 of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the Inaugural Parades of multiple Virginia Governors. The current director of the band is Dr. Carl Hess, a James Madison University and Graham High School alumni.

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ "Graham High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 27, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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