South Spencer High School

South Spencer High School
South Spencer High School
Location
	1142 N. Orchard Road; Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana 47635; United States
Coordinates	37°54′13″N 87°06′23″W / 37.903502°N 87.106339°W
Information
Type	Public high school
School district	South Spencer School Corporation
Faculty	26.00 (FTE)
Grades	9 to 12
Enrollment	357 (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio	13.73
Color(s)
Athletics conference	IHSAA Pocket Athletic Conference
Mascot	Rebel Man
Team name	Rebels
Gym Capacity	3,500
Website	Official Website

South Spencer High School is a public high school in Reo, Indiana. The school educates about 471 students in grades 9 to 12 in the South Spencer School Corporation district.

History

The school formed in 1965 by the merger of Luce Township High School and Rockport High School.^[5]

Athletics

The school's athletic nickname is the "Rebels", and it participates in the Pocket Athletic Conference.

Baseball

In 2007, 2011, 2013, & 2015 the boys' baseball team won the Division 2A State Title.^[6]

Softball

In 2014, the softball team won the Division 2A State Title.

volleyball

On 10/8, the South Spencer varsity volleyball team lost their neutral tournament match against Washington (IN) by a score of 2-0.

Football

South Spencer's football team has played for a state championship one time in 1988.

Marching band

South Spencer's marching band, known as the Marching Rebels, has made it to regionals every year since 1981. They have competed at state in class D in 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018 and in class C in 1988 and 1989.

Chants

There are many chants for the South Spencer Rebels. But, the one in use goes like " Rebels Nation, *clap clap clap clap* "

Mascot

The mascot of South Spencer is the Rebel Man.^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "South Spencer High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
^ ^a ^b High School Athletic Department. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
^ South Spencer High School website. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
^ High School Office. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
^ Blackford, Nathan (2014-07-15). "School's Out Forever". Evansville Living. Evansville, Indiana. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
^ IHSAA Baseball - State Champions through 2006-07. Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
^ Leet, Branson (June 20, 2020). "Petitions made to change and retain South Spencer 'Rebels' mascot". WEHT/WTVW.

External links

South Spencer High School website

[NCES-1] "South Spencer High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 16, 2024.

[AthDept-2] High School Athletic Department. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

[homepage-3] South Spencer High School website. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

[Office-4] High School Office. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

[5] Blackford, Nathan (2014-07-15). "School's Out Forever". Evansville Living. Evansville, Indiana. Retrieved 2024-06-12.

[6] IHSAA Baseball - State Champions through 2006-07. Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

[7] Leet, Branson (June 20, 2020). "Petitions made to change and retain South Spencer 'Rebels' mascot". WEHT/WTVW.

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v t e Indiana's Pocket Athletic Conference (PAC)
Large School Division	Boonville Gibson Southern Heritage Hills Mt Vernon Princeton Washington
Small School Division	Forest Park North Posey Pike Central South Spencer Southridge Tell City Tecumseh (Independent in Football)
Former Members	Cannelton (Southern Roads) Wood Memorial (Blue Chip / Southwest Seven)