South Effingham High School
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South Effingham High School is one of two public
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 high schools located in Effingham County
Effingham County, Georgia
Effingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. In the United States Census of 2000, the population was 37,535. The Census Bureau's 2008 estimate estimates that this figure has grown to 52,060. The seat of Effingham County is Springfield....

, Georgia
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, northwest of Savannah
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. The school was created in 1996 when Effingham County High School
Effingham County High School
Effingham County High School is one of two public high schools located in Effingham County, Georgia, northwest of Savannah. The school was created in 1956 and serves approximately 1900 students in grades 9-12 in the Effingham County School District...

 was split.

The school is known for its excellent academic programs, award winning band program, and successful athletic programs. They recently (2009-2010 school year) won the annual football game against Effingham County High School. This game is always important because of the on-going rivalry between the two schools since the split.

The current principal is Dr. Mark Winters who took over in 2009. Prior to his appointment to SEHS, he was the principal of South Effingham Middle School.

Josh Reddick
Josh Reddick
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 was a star player for the Mustang's baseball team before getting drafted by the Boston Red Sox
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 in the 17th Round of the 2006 MLB Draft.

Former principals

  • Dr. Franklin Goldwire (1996–2003)
  • W. Lang Brannen (2003–2007)
  • Charlie Bannister (Interim) (2007)
  • Dan Noel (2007–2009)
  • Mark Winters (2009-current)


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