Jacksonville High School (North Carolina) Explained
Jacksonville High School |
Streetaddress: | 1021 Henderson Drive |
City: | Jacksonville, North Carolina |
Country: | United States |
Colors: | Red and white
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District: | Onslow County Schools |
Team Name: | Cardinals, Lady Cards |
Grades: | 9–12 |
Type: | Public |
Conference: | 3A Coastal Conference |
Enrollment: | 1,372 (2016 - 17)[1] |
Ceeb: | 341950 |
Principal: | Brenda Hermann |
Motto: | “Forward Ever, Backwards Never” |
Pushpin Map: | North Carolina#USA |
Jacksonville High School (JHS) is an International Baccalaureate high school located in Jacksonville, North Carolina for students in grades 9 - 12.[2] [3]
Academics
Jacksonville High School offers regular, honors, advanced placement, and International Baccalaureate program courses. The course of study usually follows a certain career path determined by the student, upon which they obtain a concentration. Academics are based on an unweighted 4.0 scale and a class rank is also determined by these standards.[4]
Athletics
Jacksonville High School is in the 3A Coastal Conference with other area schools. There have been many accomplishments in every sport offered, i.e.: Men's soccer 2012 State Champions, and 2013 State Runners-Up. Home games are within the facilities on the campus.[5]
Notable alumni
- Ryan Adams, singer-songwriter, producer, and poet[6]
- Jones Angell, play-by-play radio announcer[7]
- David Braxton, former NFL linebacker[8]
- Ellis Dillahunt, former NFL defensive back[9]
- Dave Dunaway, former NFL wide receiver[10]
- Mike Frier, former NFL defensive end/defensive tackle[11]
- Qasim Mitchell, former NFL offensive lineman[12]
- Jamal Shuler, professional basketball player[13]
- Benjy Taylor, college basketball coach[14]
- Tyrone Willingham, retired college football head coach[15]
Notes and References
- Web site: Jacksonville High. National Center for Education Statistics. March 6, 2019.
- Web site: Top-Rated Jacksonville Public Schools. greatschools.org. 28 March 2014.
- Web site: Jacksonville High School. trulia.com. 28 March 2014.
- Web site: Jacksonville High School. k12.niche.com. 28 March 2014.
- Web site: High School OT.com - Jacksonville nips Hickory for 3-A socc. highschoolot.com. 28 March 2014.
- Currin, Grayson H. Ryan Adams' elusive roots. IndyWeek. (June 1, 2005). Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- Scoppe, Rick. A Q&A with Jones Angell. JDNews.com. (June 25, 2016). Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BraxDa20.htm David Braxton Profile
- Web site: Ellis Dillahunt Stats . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2020-01-10.
- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DunaDa20.htm Dave Dunaway Profile
- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FrieMi20.htm Mike Frier Profile
- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MitcQa20.htm Qasim Mitchell Profile
- https://247sports.com/Player/Jamal-Shuler-67508/high-school-118776/ Jamal Shuler, Jacksonville, Shooting Guard - 247Sports
- Miller, Chris. Former JHS, Richmond basketball player Benjy Taylor to be inducted into Jacksonville-Onslow Hall of Fame. JDNews.com. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- http://www.espn.com/classic/biography/s/Willingham_Tyrone.html Willingham brings untiring determination to ND