Gordo High School is a public secondary school

Secondary school

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 located in Gordo

Gordo, Alabama

Gordo is a town in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,677.-Geography:Gordo is located at ....

, Alabama

Alabama

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. The school was established in 1898.

Location

Gordo High School is located in West Alabama in eastern Pickens County

Pickens County, Alabama

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 off of U.S Highway 82

U.S. Route 82

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. The high school serves the residents of Gordo and its surrounding areas as well as some students from the Carrollton

Carrollton, Alabama

Carrollton is a town in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 987. The city is the county seat of Pickens County....

 area for grades 7-12. The enrollment total for the 2008-2009 school year was 541 students. The school faculty is currently headed by Principal Jamie Chapman. The School Motto is GREENWAVE, an acroynm meaning: Guides Respectful, responsible, and productive students, Encourages Every learner, Nutures the Well-being of All, and Values Each individual.

Athletics

GHS is rich in tradition of athletic success. The Greenwave participate in football, baseball, softball, and boys and girls basketball. In total, Gordo is a six-time state champion. The football team garnered championships in 2A in 1968, 1980, and 2001 with a 3A championship in 1985. The baseball team won back-to-back 2A championships coming in 2002-03.

Band

The GHS band is led by Michelle Gann. The Grenadier Marching Band has won numerous awards and also hosts the annual West Alabama Marching Band Festival. The motto of the band is "We Winna Be Dunted." Which means we will not be defeated.