Thomson High School
Encyclopedia
Thomson High School is a public high school
located in Thomson, Georgia
, USA. It is the only high school in the McDuffie County School District.
The glorious dawn, the sunset's glow,
Reflects Earth's beauty here below.
Fairest of all there is a shrine,
God-given for your life and mine.
Dear Thomson High,
Thy praise we sing,
And Honor to thy name would bring.
Our Alma Mater loved, renowned,
Shall ever in our hearts be crowned,
Led on by Honor's radiant star,
Thy glory still shall shine afar.
We'll cherish thee when hearts grow old,
And e'er revere thy Black and Gold.
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 in Thomson, Georgia
Thomson, Georgia
Thomson, incorporated February 15, 1854, is a city in McDuffie County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,828 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of McDuffie County. Thomson's nickname is "The Camellia City of the South", in honor of the thousands of camellia plants...
, USA. It is the only high school in the McDuffie County School District.
Alma mater
The glorious dawn, the sunset's glow,
Reflects Earth's beauty here below.
Fairest of all there is a shrine,
God-given for your life and mine.
Dear Thomson High,
Thy praise we sing,
And Honor to thy name would bring.
Our Alma Mater loved, renowned,
Shall ever in our hearts be crowned,
Led on by Honor's radiant star,
Thy glory still shall shine afar.
We'll cherish thee when hearts grow old,
And e'er revere thy Black and Gold.
Demographics
- Reference:
- White, 49.5%
- Black, 49.7%
- Hispanic, 0.04%
- Asian, 0.02%
- Multi-racial, 0.01%
Notable alumni
- Ray GuyRay GuyWilliam Ray Guy is a retired American football punter for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Coming from the University of Southern Mississippi, he was the only pure punter ever to be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft when the Oakland Raiders selected him in 1973.Guy was a key member of...
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punter for the Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Eddie Lee IveryEddie Lee IveryEddie Lee Ivery is a former professional American football player.-Early years through college:Ivery was born in McDuffie County, Georgia. He played high school football at Thomson High School in Thomson, Georgia...
, retired NFL player for the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... - Franklin LanghamFranklin LanghamFranklin Langham is an American professional golfer.Langham was born in Thomson, Georgia. He played golf at the University of Georgia from 1989 to 1991 and was named an All-American in 1991...
, professional golfer - Emerson SpartzEmerson SpartzEmerson Spartz is the founder of the #1 Harry Potter fansite, Mugglenet.com, and currently serves as CEO of Chicago-based Spartz Media...
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founder - Jerome Smith, founder Smith IT consulting
- Chris Watkins, founder Stronsay, Inc
- Bradley Wyrosdick, lead singer for VEARA
- Jasper BrinkleyJasper BrinkleyJasper Jerrell Brinkley is a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings. Brinkley played his college football career for the University of South Carolina. Brinkley was selected by the Vikings in the 5th round of 2009 NFL Draft .Brinkley started at middle-linebacker due to the injury of E. J. Henderson...
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former NBA player currently plays in Greece - Chris Crenshaw musician primarily the tromboneTromboneThe trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...