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East Paulding High School is a public secondary school located in Dallas, Georgia, United States.
| East Paulding High School | |
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| Address | |
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3320 East Paulding Drive | |
| Coordinates | 33°56′22″N 84°44′48″W / 33.93944°N 84.74667°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1991 |
| School district | Paulding County School District |
| Principal | Brad Thompson [1] |
| Staff | 109.30 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 (2022–2023)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.43[2] |
| Color(s) | Silver and black |
| Team name | Raiders |
EPHS was established in 1991 and is nestled in one of the country's fastest-growing counties. The school's enrollment is approaching 1800 students.
Brad Thomason was appointed Principal during the summer of 2020.[1]
History
editThe school was founded in 1991.[3]
In 2009, the school added a 44-classroom, two-story building, including a cosmetology lab and a new band room, nearly doubling the school's capacity. In June 2017, a fire destroyed the gymnasium while contractors were repairing the school's HVAC system and roof.[4]
United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
editThe EPHS Air Force Junior ROTC Drill Team is the 2010 Air Force Nationals Unarmed Eastern Division Champions. The Junior ROTC Drill Team is also the 2014 National High School Drill Team Champion in the Armed and Unarmed divisions.[5]
Previous Drill Team archived files found in wrong section:[6]
Fine and Performing Arts
editEast Paulding has multiple fine arts programs including Visual Arts, Drama, Band, and Chorus.
The EPHS Theatre Company's one-act play "Epic Proportions" was the GHSA Region 7-AAAAA Champion in 2012. The EPHS Theatre Hall of Fame 2002-2015 under the direction of Grant Brown.
Notable alumni
editThis article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (January 2023) |
- Chas Henry - punter, played for the Philadelphia Eagles; played college football at the University of Florida.
- Dishon McNary - defensive back, Montreal Alouettes; played college football at Central Michigan University.
- Zachary Wheeler (class of 2009) - pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies; former first round draft pick of San Francisco Giants.
References
edit- ^ "East Paulding High School". Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ^ a b c "East Paulding High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "East Paulding High School". Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "East Paulding High School gym destroyed in fire". WXIA. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ Results thenationals.net
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 16, 2011. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
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