Roane County High School
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Located in Kingston, Tennessee
, Roane County High School is the largest of five schools in Roane County. The school mascot is the Yellow Jacket. The school colors include orange and blue. Member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Member of Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association.
Stands Roane County High School;
She's our Alma Mater ever,
As the years go by.
She's a fair one; she's a true one,
She's our do or die
Hail to Thee, Our Alma Mater,
Dear Roane County High.
Cherished by her sons and daughters,
Memories sweet shall throng.
Here's to you our Alma Mater,
As we sing this song.
Onward ever be our watchword,
Conquer and prevail.
Hail to thee, Our Alma Mater,
Roane County High, all hail.
On April 11, 2010, Judith Wassom, the beloved face of the English department, died. She taught at RCHS for forty-five years and was reported to have "...no end in site." A Facebook page was made as a memorial for her. 500 fans were reported to have joined the page within forty-eight hours and 1000 within a week. The group now has a total of 1683 fans. Students from five decades now log on and share heart-felt stories of one of the most beloved teachers at Roane County High.
Kingston, Tennessee
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Roane County, Tennessee, United States, and is adjacent to Watts Bar Lake. Kingston, with a population of 5,264 at the 2000 United States census, is included in the Harriman, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area....
, Roane County High School is the largest of five schools in Roane County. The school mascot is the Yellow Jacket. The school colors include orange and blue. Member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Member of Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association.
The Mission
The mission of Roane County High School is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences essential in fulfilling their roles as well-adjusted, productive, and responsible citizens, family members, and lifelong learners.Alma mater
Just across the flowing river,Stands Roane County High School;
She's our Alma Mater ever,
As the years go by.
She's a fair one; she's a true one,
She's our do or die
Hail to Thee, Our Alma Mater,
Dear Roane County High.
Cherished by her sons and daughters,
Memories sweet shall throng.
Here's to you our Alma Mater,
As we sing this song.
Onward ever be our watchword,
Conquer and prevail.
Hail to thee, Our Alma Mater,
Roane County High, all hail.
Athletics
The Kingston Yellow Jackets' football team hosts games at Dr. Nat Sugarman Memorial field where they have been under the coaching guidance of Coach Vic King for the last twenty-five years. Perhaps the most successful sport at the school in recent years has been the golf team. The Kingston golf team won the TSSAA Class A-AA State Championship back-to-back years in 1999 and 2000. In 2009, the team was ranked number one in the State of Tennessee in the TSSAA Class A-AA. After a compelling District Championship, the team lost to the Christian Academy of Knoxville in the Regional Championship. The team finished with a heartbreaking 38-1 record. CAK went on to sweep the State Championship.Recent deaths
On April 21, 2009, James E. Sams III, the running back for the Kingston Yellow Jackets and leading rusher in the county for the previous two seasons, was killed in a car wreck. Students gathered on the following morning to hold a candlelight vigil as a memorial. Vehicles around the town were seen with a noticeable number "8" in orange and blue.On April 11, 2010, Judith Wassom, the beloved face of the English department, died. She taught at RCHS for forty-five years and was reported to have "...no end in site." A Facebook page was made as a memorial for her. 500 fans were reported to have joined the page within forty-eight hours and 1000 within a week. The group now has a total of 1683 fans. Students from five decades now log on and share heart-felt stories of one of the most beloved teachers at Roane County High.
Notable alumni
- Bruce Davis - member of the infamous "Manson Family" in the 60's
- Kevin Mays - Former American college football player and All-American Offensive Lineman for the University of Tennessee
- Brian Pankey - Former American college football player and All-Ohio Valley Conference Lineman for Tennessee Tech University
- Charles WintersCharles R WintersCharles Winters is an online journalist, on-air personality and media developer from East Tennessee who resides in New York City. He is currently the President and Editorial Director at Charles Winters Information Management , the parent company for the websites he owns, operates and...
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