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{{Short description|Public school in Mississippi, United States}}
{{Infobox School {{Infobox school
|name = Southaven High School |name = Southaven High School
|image = SHS2.jpg |image = SHS2.jpg
|imagesize = 250px |streetaddress = 735 Rasco Road
|city = Southaven |city = ]
|state = Mississippi |state = ]
|zipcode = 38671 |zipcode = 38671
|country = USA |country = United States
⚫ |coordinates = {{coord|34|58|35|N|90|00|21|W|display=title,inline}}
|established = 1971 |established = 1971
|type = Public secondary |type = Public secondary
|students = 1,850 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2801320&SchoolPageNum=3&ID=280132000196|title=SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 7, 2024}}</ref>
|students = 1429
|grades = ]-] |ratio = 16.39<ref name=NCES/>
|teaching_staff = 112.89 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
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|accreditation = ] |accreditation = ]
|district = ] |district = ]
|team_name = Chargers |team_name = Chargers
|rival = ]
|mascot image = Chargerh.png
|school_colors = Orange and Blue |colors = Orange and Blue {{color box|orange}} {{color box|blue}}
|yearbook = Charger Yearbook |yearbook = Charger Yearbook
|newspaper = ''Charger Thunder'' |publication = ''Mélange'' (])
|publication = ''Ittog oy'' (]) |principal = Adam Sikes
|principal = Levi Williams
|ceeb = 252823 |ceeb = 252823
|homepage = http://www.desotocountyschools.org/shs/ |homepage = {{URL|http://shs.desotocountyschools.org/#|Southaven High School}}
}} }}
⚫ ]
'''Southaven High School''' is a ] located in ], ]. '''Southaven High School''' is a suburban public high school located in ], ], United States.
It began in the fall of 1971, when construction was completed enough so that students could start the first classes. The original school taught 6th through 12th grade. It opened in the fall of 1971, when construction was completed enough so that students could start the first classes. The original school taught 6th through 12th.
The student parking lot had not been finished, so students parked in the street and the dirt in front of the school. Students from Southaven could now attend a High School of their own, as most were forced to attend Horn Lake High several miles away. The first graduating class of Southaven voted for the school's mascot, and various other decisions were also made at this time. 1972 was the year of the first graduating class.
Sadly, Southaven High and Horn Lake High could not hold all of the new students as both towns continued to grow. So, in 2004 the citizens of DeSoto County voted to pass a school bond proposal worth $115 million to help expand and replace some of the county's aging schools.<ref></ref> Southaven High and Horn Lake High were to be replaced with the new Desoto County High facility. Ground was broken during the summer of 2005 on a plot of land directly east of the original High School. The facility was completed fall of 2006. It did not open until January 2007, to allow for a smoother student transition. The former Southaven High was transformed into Southaven Middle School, serving 6th through 8th grades. The former middle school building now houses Southaven Intermediate School, serving 3rd through 5th grades.


==History==
Fast-forward to present day and we find Desoto County High School serving students in ] ]-]. The school is part of the ]. It currently has an enrollment of 1,429 students and staffs 87 faculty. Mrs. Shannon Fusco is the current principal.
Construction of Southaven High school was completed in 1972. The original building added a junior high in 1996. In 2004, the citizens of Southaven voted to build a new high school (where it is currently located) and make the original building a middle school. The new building was completed in the fall of 2006, and classes started at the new building in 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://shs.desotocountyschools.org/about | title=About Our School }}</ref>

==New Campus==
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==Athletics== ==Athletics==
===Teams===
Males and females have their own teams for basketball, soccer, track, cross country, and golf. Only males can play football and baseball. Volleyball, softball, and color guard are restricted to females. Tennis and cheerleading are the only co-ed sports offered at Southaven.
Southaven High School's athletic teams are nicknamed the Chargers and the school's colors are blue and orange. Southaven High participates in the following sports:
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== Performing and Visual Arts == == Performing and Visual Arts ==
⚫ The Southaven High School Theatre program performs a play during the fall and a musical during the spring. The other performing and visual arts courses offered are Music Appreciation, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Ceramics, Photography, and General Art.
* The , directed by Andy Sanders, consistently receives superior ratings at marching and concert assessments. The Pride of Southaven is a two-time consecutive winner in the largest divisions of the MBA-MHSAA State Marching Championships (5A in 2008 & 6A in 2009).
* The Southaven High School Theatre program is guided by Mary Anderson. They perform a play during the fall and a musical during the spring. Over the years, the productions have received numerous nominations for and were winners of the "Allie Awards" presented by the North Mississippi Theatre Alliance.
* The is directed by Jabarie Glass and Claire Taylor. All choral ensembles consistently receive superior ratings at district, state, and national choral festivals. The Southaven Concert Singers were named Grand Sweepstakes Champions at the Ole Miss Choral Festival in 2007 and 2008 and the Women's Choir was named Grand Sweepstakes Champions of the 2010 festival. The Southaven Chamber Singers were also selected to perform at the 2011 MMEA/MS-ACDA State Conference in Jackson, MS.


== Clubs and Organizations ==
* On January 2013 Southaven High established the first ] in the school's 41 year history. The council has six positions, including ], ], ], ], ], and Reporter. Within a week of the council's creation Southaven High elected students from grades 9-12 to fill all positions. The current position holders are Michael Carroll, President, Chase Keeney, Vice President, Dalton Free, Secretary, Brandon Salmon, Reporter, and Dylan Vanvolkenburg, fundraising officer.


* Anime Club
⚫ The other performing and visual arts courses offered are Class Piano, Music Appreciation, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Ceramics, Photography, and General Art.
* Band
* Beta Club
* Choir
* Debate Club
* Diamond Girls
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes
* Fellowship of Christian Students
* Government Club
* ]
* Knowledge Bowl
* Mayor's Youth Council
* National Art Honor Society
* ]
* Photography Club
* Superintendent's Youth Leadership Council
* Student Council


== Demographics ==
==Notable alumni==
⚫ *] - author<ref>{{cite web | url = http://library.msstate.edu/grisham_room/writer/writer.htm | title = The John Grisham Room - The Writer | work = ] Libraries| accessdate = 2006-07-06 }}</ref>
*Marcus "Joey" Higgins - All star lacrosse player at ].
*Zach Conner - ] ] player. Full back for the ] team ]


As of the class of 2022- 2023, Southaven High school has 1,758 students, 55% of the students are black, 28% are White, 9% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, and 6% are multiracial.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.publicschoolreview.com/southaven-high-school-profile#:~:text=55%25%20of%20Southaven%20High%20School,2%25%20of%20students%20are%20Asian. | title=Southaven High School (2023 Ranking) - Southaven, MS }}</ref>


==Administration== ==Notable alumni==
*] - American Football Player
* Mrs. Shannon Fusco, Principal
*] - Professional Basketball Player in the NBA for the ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://olemisssports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1707|title=Terence Davis - Men's Basketball}}</ref>
* Mrs. Karen Pella, Assistant Principal
⚫ *] - Author<ref>{{cite web | url = http://library.msstate.edu/grisham_room/writer/writer.htm | title = The John Grisham Room - The Writer | work = ] Libraries| accessdate = 2006-07-06 }}</ref>
*] - Professional Hockey Player in the PWHPA<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=PWHPA Secret Showcase - Dream Gap Tour {{!}} Jan. 11-12, 2020 - Toronto|url=https://pwhpa.com/events/secret-showcase/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=PWHPA|language=en-US}}</ref> and NCAA Division I women's ice hockey captain for Boston University<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Reagan Rust - Women's Ice Hockey|url=https://goterriers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/reagan-rust/12386|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Boston University Athletics|language=en}}</ref>{{cn|reason=no mention of this school in refs or her article|date=March 2022}}
*] - American Football Player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brandin Echols (CB): Bio, News, Stats & more |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/team/players-roster/brandin-echols/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=www.newyorkjets.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
*] - American Football Player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Terry Williams|url=https://www.cfl.ca/players/terry-williams/165608/|website=www.cfl.ca |language=en-CA}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* * {{Official|http://shs.desotocountyschools.org/#}}
{{Southaven, Mississippi}}


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Latest revision as of 16:19, 16 August 2024

Public school in Mississippi, United States
Southaven High School
Address
735 Rasco Road
Southaven, Mississippi 38671
United States
Coordinates34°58′35″N 90°00′21″W / 34.97639°N 90.00583°W / 34.97639; -90.00583
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1971
School districtDeSoto County School District
CEEB code252823
PrincipalAdam Sikes
Teaching staff112.89 (FTE)
Grades9–12
Number of students1,850 (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio16.39
Color(s)Orange and Blue    
Team nameChargers
RivalDeSoto Central High School
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
PublicationMélange (Literary Magazine)
YearbookCharger Yearbook
WebsiteSouthaven High School
The Former High School. Now Southaven Middle School.

Southaven High School is a suburban public high school located in Southaven, Mississippi, United States. It opened in the fall of 1971, when construction was completed enough so that students could start the first classes. The original school taught 6th through 12th.

History

Construction of Southaven High school was completed in 1972. The original building added a junior high in 1996. In 2004, the citizens of Southaven voted to build a new high school (where it is currently located) and make the original building a middle school. The new building was completed in the fall of 2006, and classes started at the new building in 2007.

Athletics

Teams

Southaven High School's athletic teams are nicknamed the Chargers and the school's colors are blue and orange. Southaven High participates in the following sports:

Performing and Visual Arts

The Southaven High School Theatre program performs a play during the fall and a musical during the spring. The other performing and visual arts courses offered are Music Appreciation, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Ceramics, Photography, and General Art.

Clubs and Organizations

  • Anime Club
  • Band
  • Beta Club
  • Choir
  • Debate Club
  • Diamond Girls
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Fellowship of Christian Students
  • Government Club
  • International Thespian Society
  • Knowledge Bowl
  • Mayor's Youth Council
  • National Art Honor Society
  • National Honors Society
  • Photography Club
  • Superintendent's Youth Leadership Council
  • Student Council

Demographics

As of the class of 2022- 2023, Southaven High school has 1,758 students, 55% of the students are black, 28% are White, 9% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, and 6% are multiracial.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. "About Our School".
  3. "Southaven High School (2023 Ranking) - Southaven, MS".
  4. "Terence Davis - Men's Basketball".
  5. "The John Grisham Room - The Writer". Mississippi State University Libraries. Retrieved 2006-07-06.
  6. "PWHPA Secret Showcase - Dream Gap Tour | Jan. 11-12, 2020 - Toronto". PWHPA.
  7. "Reagan Rust - Women's Ice Hockey". Boston University Athletics.
  8. "Brandin Echols (CB): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  9. "Terry Williams". www.cfl.ca.

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