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== Organizations and clubs == |
== Organizations and clubs == |
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*Baseball - The Pelham High School Varsity Baseball team won the 2004 AHSAA State championship. |
*Baseball - The Pelham High School Varsity Baseball team won the 2004 AHSAA State championship. |
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*Josh Wheeler is champion of 2010. |
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*[[Quizbowl|Scholars' Bowl]] - The Pelham High School varsity scholars' bowl team won the Shelby County championship title in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009. In 2007, the junior varsity team placed first in the Shelby County tournament. |
*[[Quizbowl|Scholars' Bowl]] - The Pelham High School varsity scholars' bowl team won the Shelby County championship title in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009. In 2007, the junior varsity team placed first in the Shelby County tournament. |
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*Boys' Basketball - The Pelham High School boys' Varsity team is on the rise under new coach Joel Floyd (Former golf coach, true player's coach). The Panthers are led by juniors Graham Reilly, Tanner Rice, Jordan Brooks, Tony Williams, and Lamar Dukes. Recently, the Panthers' student section has seen a rapid growth in attendance. Led by students Braxton Holley, Jackson Bradford, Eric Wallace, and the JV Basketball Team, beating the Panthers in their own gym has become a difficult task. Pelham beat Thompson for the first time this decade during the 2009 season. Following their home victory on January 19th, the Panthers finished off the season sweep of the Warriors. |
*Boys' Basketball - The Pelham High School boys' Varsity team is on the rise under new coach Joel Floyd (Former golf coach, true player's coach). The Panthers are led by juniors Graham Reilly, Tanner Rice, Jordan Brooks, Tony Williams, and Lamar Dukes. Recently, the Panthers' student section has seen a rapid growth in attendance. Led by students Braxton Holley, Jackson Bradford, Eric Wallace, and the JV Basketball Team, beating the Panthers in their own gym has become a difficult task. Pelham beat Thompson for the first time this decade during the 2009 season. Following their home victory on January 19th, the Panthers finished off the season sweep of the Warriors. |
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*Josh Wheeler reaches #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his song ''Absolutely Perfect'' while still attending Pelham High School in 2010. |
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*Boys' tennis - The Pelham High School tennis team placed in the top 5 of the 6A AHSAA state tournament six consecutive years, in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. During this time, PHS athletes won two individual state titles. John Flaniken won the no. 2 singles position in 2006, and Flaniken paired with Jim Flaniken to win the no. 1 doubles position in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spartans, Rebels take home 6A titles |author=Dennis Victory |url=http://www.al.com/highschool/birminghamnews/tennis.ssf?/base/sports/1240993085264050.xml&coll=2 |work=al.com |accessdate=2009-05-22}}</ref> |
*Boys' tennis - The Pelham High School tennis team placed in the top 5 of the 6A AHSAA state tournament six consecutive years, in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. During this time, PHS athletes won two individual state titles. John Flaniken won the no. 2 singles position in 2006, and Flaniken paired with Jim Flaniken to win the no. 1 doubles position in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spartans, Rebels take home 6A titles |author=Dennis Victory |url=http://www.al.com/highschool/birminghamnews/tennis.ssf?/base/sports/1240993085264050.xml&coll=2 |work=al.com |accessdate=2009-05-22}}</ref> |
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*Debate - Pelham recently resurrected their debate team. In 2006, Pelham had public forum teams place first, fifth, and sixth at [[Vestavia Hills High School]]'s Novice Tournament. Pelham also had public forum teams finish as finalists and semi finalists in the 2007 Alabama state debate tournament. Pelham's Public Forum team of Brandon Grimes and Loren Willis qualified for the [[National Forensic League]]'s high school national tournament in 2007. Also produced current University of Alabama debate team member Jacob Forehand who was the 7th best speaker nationally in 2009 in Parliamentary Debate. |
*Debate - Pelham recently resurrected their debate team. In 2006, Pelham had public forum teams place first, fifth, and sixth at [[Vestavia Hills High School]]'s Novice Tournament. Pelham also had public forum teams finish as finalists and semi finalists in the 2007 Alabama state debate tournament. Pelham's Public Forum team of Brandon Grimes and Loren Willis qualified for the [[National Forensic League]]'s high school national tournament in 2007. Also produced current University of Alabama debate team member Jacob Forehand who was the 7th best speaker nationally in 2009 in Parliamentary Debate. |
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*Band - The Tower of Power Marching Band had a Jazz field show, entitled "Jazz with Pizazz," in the 2007 season. They won the Best Low Brass and Best High Brass Awards at the Lake Martin Invitational in [[Alexander City, Alabama]]. They also won most entertaining band. |
*Band - The Tower of Power Marching Band had a Jazz field show, entitled "Jazz with Pizazz," in the 2007 season. They won the Best Low Brass and Best High Brass Awards at the Lake Martin Invitational in [[Alexander City, Alabama]]. They also won most entertaining band because Josh Wheeler played guitar with them. |
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*Pacesetter (Newspaper) - The Pacesetter newspaper is published monthly, but no one notices. It is pretty much a waste of paper. Al Gore, do something! |
*Pacesetter (Newspaper) - The Pacesetter newspaper is published monthly, but no one notices. It is pretty much a waste of paper. Al Gore, do something! |
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The Theatre Department has received the Critics Choice Award at the Alabama State Thespian Festival for 4 years. They also received the third place award for the Ensemble category at the State Trumbauer Theatre Festival in the year 2008. They have also been invited to perform at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln Nebraska in their one act division for two years in a row. |
The Theatre Department has received the Critics Choice Award at the Alabama State Thespian Festival for 4 years. They also received the third place award for the Ensemble category at the State Trumbauer Theatre Festival in the year 2008. They have also been invited to perform at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln Nebraska in their one act division for two years in a row. |
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Revision as of 04:24, 26 March 2010
| Pelham High School | |
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| Location | |
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2500 Panther Circle , United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°18′43″N 86°49′16″W / 33.312°N 86.821°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1974 |
| School district | Shelby County Schools |
| Principal | Robert Lavett |
| Faculty | 70.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1295[1] (2005-06) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.5[1] |
| Colour(s) | Forest Green and Vegas Gold[2] |
| Athletics conference | AHSAA[2] |
| Team name | Panthers[2] |
| Website | www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/phs/index.html |
Pelham High School is a public high school located in Pelham, Alabama. Part of the Shelby County School System, Pelham was built in 1973 and opened in 1974. The school's mascot is "Paws" the Panther, and its colors are green and gold. An F2 tornado struck here on Highway 261 causing numerous damage to business buildings in 1994.
Organizations and clubs
- Baseball - The Pelham High School Varsity Baseball team won the 2004 AHSAA State championship.
- Josh Wheeler is champion of 2010.
- Scholars' Bowl - The Pelham High School varsity scholars' bowl team won the Shelby County championship title in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009. In 2007, the junior varsity team placed first in the Shelby County tournament.
- Boys' Basketball - The Pelham High School boys' Varsity team is on the rise under new coach Joel Floyd (Former golf coach, true player's coach). The Panthers are led by juniors Graham Reilly, Tanner Rice, Jordan Brooks, Tony Williams, and Lamar Dukes. Recently, the Panthers' student section has seen a rapid growth in attendance. Led by students Braxton Holley, Jackson Bradford, Eric Wallace, and the JV Basketball Team, beating the Panthers in their own gym has become a difficult task. Pelham beat Thompson for the first time this decade during the 2009 season. Following their home victory on January 19th, the Panthers finished off the season sweep of the Warriors.
- Josh Wheeler reaches #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with his song Absolutely Perfect while still attending Pelham High School in 2010.
- Boys' tennis - The Pelham High School tennis team placed in the top 5 of the 6A AHSAA state tournament six consecutive years, in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. During this time, PHS athletes won two individual state titles. John Flaniken won the no. 2 singles position in 2006, and Flaniken paired with Jim Flaniken to win the no. 1 doubles position in 2009.[3]
- Debate - Pelham recently resurrected their debate team. In 2006, Pelham had public forum teams place first, fifth, and sixth at Vestavia Hills High School's Novice Tournament. Pelham also had public forum teams finish as finalists and semi finalists in the 2007 Alabama state debate tournament. Pelham's Public Forum team of Brandon Grimes and Loren Willis qualified for the National Forensic League's high school national tournament in 2007. Also produced current University of Alabama debate team member Jacob Forehand who was the 7th best speaker nationally in 2009 in Parliamentary Debate.
- Band - The Tower of Power Marching Band had a Jazz field show, entitled "Jazz with Pizazz," in the 2007 season. They won the Best Low Brass and Best High Brass Awards at the Lake Martin Invitational in Alexander City, Alabama. They also won most entertaining band because Josh Wheeler played guitar with them.
- Pacesetter (Newspaper) - The Pacesetter newspaper is published monthly, but no one notices. It is pretty much a waste of paper. Al Gore, do something!
The Theatre Department has received the Critics Choice Award at the Alabama State Thespian Festival for 4 years. They also received the third place award for the Ensemble category at the State Trumbauer Theatre Festival in the year 2008. They have also been invited to perform at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln Nebraska in their one act division for two years in a row.
- Boys' Golf - Coached by Phillip Lawson, they are led by Mathieu Courtenay and Bobby Hulsey followed by Taylor Freeman and Justin Nolen.
Notable alumni
- Deidre Downs - Miss America in 2005. She graduated from Pelham High School in 1998.[4]
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- Chris Vines - Former Atlanta Braves Minor League Baseball Player .[5]
- Roland "Bert" Smith - Current Jacksonville State Baseball Player and 2006 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American .[6]
- Dabo Swinney - Former University of Alabama receiver and currently the Head Coach and Receivers Coach at Clemson University
- Montez Billings- Former Auburn University wide-receiver
- Andrew Davis - Current Troy University wide-receiver
- Liz Cochran - Miss Alabama in 2009
- Tyler Watts- Former University of Alabama Quarterback.
- Josh Wheeler- Lead Guitar Player/Singer for Streetlights.
- Jacob Forehand- Current University of Alabama debate team member, 7th best speaker in nation in 2009 National Parlimentary Debate Championship
References
- ^ a b c "Pelham High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ^ a b c "Directory 2006-07" (PDF). Alabama High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ^ Dennis Victory. "Spartans, Rebels take home 6A titles". al.com. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ^ "Miss America :: Meet Miss America 2005". Miss America. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ^ MLB. "Minor League Baseball". StAugustine.com. MLB. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ Template:Http://www.baseballnews.com/allamericans/archives/2006/frallamericans2006.htm
- School Section Pelham High School. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.