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Shelby High School (North Carolina)

Coordinates: 35°16′30″N 81°32′16″W / 35.275133°N 81.537791°W / 35.275133; -81.537791
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Shelby High School
Address
Map
230 E Dixon Blvd

28152

United States
Coordinates35°16′30″N 81°32′16″W / 35.275133°N 81.537791°W / 35.275133; -81.537791
Information
School typePublic
Founded1877 (147 years ago) (1877)
School districtCleveland County Schools
CEEB code343600
PrincipalDavid Allen
Staff52.75 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment825 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.64[1]
Color(s)Black and gold
  
AthleticsFootball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf
MascotGolden Lion
Team nameGolden Lions
Websitesites.google.com/a/clevelandcountyschools.org/shelbyhighgoldenlions/

Shelby High School is a public high school located at 230 E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, North Carolina. The mascot of the school is the Golden Lion.[2]

History

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Shelby High School was first mentioned in local newspapers of the time as being established in June 1877, by Professor J.A. Smith, with G.W. Sharpe and Miss Laura Sharp as instructors. Shelby moved to its current high school building location in 1960, with the dedication of the school being held on September 10, 1961.[3]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Shelby High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Administration - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  3. ^ School History - Shelby High Golden Lions - Google Sites. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  4. ^ Bill Champion Stats. Baseball-Reference.
  5. ^ Adams, Jasper. (Aug 27, 2020). The Shelby Star: Shelby Native Running for Congress. Retrieved Sep 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Gabe DeVoe | Shelby HS, Shelby, NC | MaxPreps.
  7. ^ Boykin, Sam. The rise & fall of a Boomer Outlaw. clclt.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  8. ^ Duncan, Jeff. (Jul. 18, 2019). 10 things you didn't know about Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry. nola.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  9. ^ Roger McKee Stats. Baseball-Reference.
  10. ^ (Jan. 27, 2015). Shelby native Charlotte Smith chosen for N.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  11. ^ Ford, Alan and Walker, Richard. (Jul. 15, 2015) Honor Roll: Coaching, football, baseball updates. Shelby Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  12. ^ Walker, Richard. (Sep. 20, 2014). NFL coaching veteran Washburn's journey began in Cleveland County. Gaston Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  13. ^ Robert Williams Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.
  14. ^ Tom Wright Stats by Baseball Almanac. Retrieved July 8, 2020.