West Craven High School
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West Craven High School is a secondary school located in Vanceboro, North Carolina
. Established in 1971, the school serves approximately 1100 students in grades 9-12.
The Eagles have developed a long time rivalry with New Bern High School
, a 4-A high school located just 12 miles away from WCHS. The Eagles biggest rival, however, would be their in conference and cross county foe the Havelock Rams.
The Eagles play their home football games in the on-campus stadium named for long time head coach Clay Jordan. Clay Jordan Stadium was named so in 2008, Jordan's final season with the Eagles. The basketball court was also named after an important coach of the Eagles basketball team. In 2010, the gymnasium's court was named Lorenzo Jones Court, after the winningest men's basketball coach in WCHS history. The Baseball field is also named for an influential figure in WCHS sports, Don Hughes. Don Hughes played football at East Carolina University and returned to West Craven to teach physical education while helping coach football and baseball. His most influential work for the Eagles, however, came as principal of the school.
Vanceboro, North Carolina
Vanceboro is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 849 at the 2008 census. Originally called Swift Creek, residents renamed the town for Zebulon B. Vance after he made a visit during his 1876 campaign for Governor...
. Established in 1971, the school serves approximately 1100 students in grades 9-12.
History
The school was opened in 1971, with the first graduating class graduating in the spring of 1976.Extracurricular activities
West Craven's athletic teams, known as the Eagles, compete in NCHSAA size classification 3A and in the Coastal Conference. Teams are fielded in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.The Eagles have developed a long time rivalry with New Bern High School
New Bern High School
New Bern High School is a high school in New Bern, North Carolina whose students come from the New Bern and James City area. It is located in Craven County. The student population is approximately 1900, and there are 165 faculty and staff members. The 2007–2008 school year was the start of...
, a 4-A high school located just 12 miles away from WCHS. The Eagles biggest rival, however, would be their in conference and cross county foe the Havelock Rams.
The Eagles play their home football games in the on-campus stadium named for long time head coach Clay Jordan. Clay Jordan Stadium was named so in 2008, Jordan's final season with the Eagles. The basketball court was also named after an important coach of the Eagles basketball team. In 2010, the gymnasium's court was named Lorenzo Jones Court, after the winningest men's basketball coach in WCHS history. The Baseball field is also named for an influential figure in WCHS sports, Don Hughes. Don Hughes played football at East Carolina University and returned to West Craven to teach physical education while helping coach football and baseball. His most influential work for the Eagles, however, came as principal of the school.
Notable alumni
- Lee Becton, Notre Dame tailback
- Roland HooksRoland HooksRoland Hooks was an American football running back in the NFL who played for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at North Carolina State University....
, former NFL running back - George KoonceGeorge KoonceGeorge Koonce is a former linebacker in the NFL and also served as the Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee between 2009 and 2010.-Atlanta Falcons:...
, former NFL linebacker, currently the Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee - Anthony Wright, former NFL quarterback