South Cobb High School
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South Cobb High School is a public high school
located on Clay Road, in Austell, Georgia
, United States
. Founded in 1952, South Cobb High School is part of the Cobb County School District
. On June 25, 2009, Ashley Hosey, the previous assistant principal at Kennesaw Mountain High School
, succeeded Grant Rivera as principal (Dr. Rivera then became principal of nearby Campbell High School
). Nominated National School of Excellence, South Cobb High School participates in the Cobb County magnet program. The school houses the county's program for medical sciences.
, and performed in the Inaugural Parade for Barack Obama
as 44th U.S. President, having been selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to represent the state of Georgia. The trip was made possible by many sponsors from around the Atlanta area including Atlanta Peach Movers,Lockheed Martin and Atlanta radio station WWWQ (Q100).
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located on Clay Road, in Austell, Georgia
Austell, Georgia
Austell is a city in Cobb County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,581.-History:Austell used to be known as Salt Springs, and was frequented by hunters who would trap and hunt game on their way to the salt licks. Some enterprising hunters claimed...
, United States
United States
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. Founded in 1952, South Cobb High School is part of the Cobb County School District
Cobb County School District
The Cobb County School District is the county government agency which operates public schools in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. The school district includes all of Cobb County except for the Marietta City Schools. It is the second-largest school system in Georgia and among the largest in...
. On June 25, 2009, Ashley Hosey, the previous assistant principal at Kennesaw Mountain High School
Kennesaw Mountain High School
Kennesaw Mountain High School is a public high school located in Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia. It was founded in 2000 as a magnet school specializing in science and mathematics and is one of sixteen high schools in the Cobb County School District....
, succeeded Grant Rivera as principal (Dr. Rivera then became principal of nearby Campbell High School
Campbell High School (Smyrna, Georgia)
Campbell High School is one of sixteen public high schools in the Cobb County School District. Located on its rectangular campus in Smyrna, a suburb of Atlanta, United States, there are currently over 2200 pupils and nearly 250 staff members....
). Nominated National School of Excellence, South Cobb High School participates in the Cobb County magnet program. The school houses the county's program for medical sciences.
The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb High School
The Academy of Research and Medical Sciences at South Cobb High School is a rigorous and selective program for students interested in the research and healthcare fields, created in 2001. The Magnet Coordinator from 2001- 2007 was Mr. Ryan Fuller. The program changed its name from The Academy of Mathematics and Medical Science to its current name, The Academy of Research and Medical Science. The Magnet Coordinator from 2007-2009 was Dr. Joanne Lee. She returned from retirement to assist the magnet program during a time of need. The current magnet coordinator is Dr. Erika Ijames who is also a former senior research teacher.Blue Eagle Marching Band
The Blue Eagle Marching Band is the school's marching band program, led by Band Director Zac Cogdill. In January 2009, the marching band traveled to Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, and performed in the Inaugural Parade for Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
as 44th U.S. President, having been selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to represent the state of Georgia. The trip was made possible by many sponsors from around the Atlanta area including Atlanta Peach Movers,Lockheed Martin and Atlanta radio station WWWQ (Q100).
Freshman Transition Academy
In the fall semester of 2011, rising ninth graders coming to South Cobb High School will enter the new Freshman Transition Academy. They will attend to their school day in a separate building from the rest of the student body, a "school within a school," for classes, for attendance, and for lunch. Students will also be required to wear uniforms. The purpose of the Freshman Transition Academy is to promote a sense of belonging, teacher-student relationships, improved academic performance, and improved attendance rates.Key facts
- Full-time faculty: 185
- Student population: 2,220
- Yearbook: Aquila
- Weekly Broadcasted News: Eagle TV
Notable alumni
- Roy BarnesRoy BarnesRoy Eugene Barnes served as the 80th Governor of Georgia from January 1999 until January 2003. Barnes was also a candidate for Governor of Georgia in the 2010 election....
, former Georgia governor who graduated from South Cobb in 1966 - Andrés CabreroAndrés CabreroAndrés Cabrero is a Puerto Rican international footballer who plays professionally for Bayamon FC, as a midfielder.-Career:...
, professional soccer player - Ray StevensRay StevensRay Stevens is an American country music, pop singer-songwriter who has become known for his novelty songs.-Early career:...
country singer/songwriter - Billy Wilkins, developer of the Wesley Sleep Program and original member of band Third DayThird DayThird Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...
- Jimmy Wang YangJames YunJames Carson Yun is an American professional wrestler and actor, best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Jimmy Wang Yang, in World Championship Wrestling as one-third of the Jung Dragons as Yang, and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and the independent circuit...
, professional wrestler - Kenny McKinleyKenny McKinleyKendrick L. McKinley was an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Broncos in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.-Early years:Born in Mableton, Georgia, he graduated from South...
, Denver Broncos receiver - Bobby Walsh, World Traveler and Explorer