Marianna High School
| Marianna High School | |
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| File:Marianna High School Logo.png
MHS Bulldogs Rock
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| Address | |
| 3546 Caverns Road Marianna, Florida 32446 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | public high school |
| Founded | 1927 |
| School board | Jackson County School Board |
| Superintendent | Steve R. Benton |
| Principal | Connie Brisolara |
| Staff | 46[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 771 (2015-2016)[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Website | Marianna High School Online |
Marianna High School is a public high school in Marianna, Florida. It enrolls 771 students in grades 9–12, and is the largest of five high schools in the Jackson County School Board. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The school's mission statement is:
Marianna High School, in partnership with parents and community, will prepare its students to achieve learning, thinking, and life skills necessary to become successful, respectful and productive citizens in today's diverse society through challenging and equitable learning experiences.[2]
Marianna High School offers technical and academic courses, dual enrollment, early admission to Chipola College, and in 2007 became the only school in the district to offer Advanced Placement.
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History
Marianna High School was built in 1926.[3]
In 1939, about 500 students walked out of their classes in protest after the school board failed to reappoint their principal, E.T. Denmark. The students marched along city streets carrying placards and refused to return to class until their principal was reappointed.[4]
Fire destroyed the school's industrial arts building in 1970. No one was injured, and faulty wiring was blamed.[5]
The school gained media attention in 1972 after 5 black students were expelled following a fight. This led to a protest march on the state capital, and brought focus to racial tensions at the school.[6]
In 1987, a student was stabbed to death during a fight with a classmate, and the following year a student was found in possession of a handgun and crack cocaine. As a result, principals in all Jackson County high schools were provided with metal detectors.[7]
Construction of a new Marianna High School began in 2001, and was completed in June 2005. The following month, prior to opening to students, the new school—equipped with standby generators and designed to withstand a category 5 hurricane—sheltered evacuees fleeing Hurricane Dennis.[3] The new school building was 177,000 square feet (16,400 m2), occupied 62 acres (25 ha), and cost $21 million.[3]
Extracurricular activities
- Afro-Activette
- Band
- Chorus
- Debating Club (founded in 2006)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Florida Forensic League
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Future Farmers of America
- Green Teen Organization (founded in 2007)
- Majaflo Yearbook
- National Beta Club
- National Honor Society
- Physics Club
- Student Government Association
- The Growler student newspaper
- Technology Student Association
Sports teams
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
- Brandon Gibson, played on 2009–10 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team.
- James W. Kynes, professional football player, lawyer, corporate executive, and Florida Attorney General.
- Jeff Mathis, professional baseball player.
- Daquane D. Rivers, U.S. Army soldier; died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan in 2012.[8]
- Bud Whitehead, professional football player.
- John Martin, member of and arranger for Street Corner Symphony while on NBC's The Sing-Off
Graduation
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Most graduates who wish to continue their education attend Chipola College, a community college primarily offering associate programs, and a handful of bachelors programs. Marianna High School also has students who have gone on to attend the University of Florida, Florida State University, Georgia Tech, Emory University, Auburn University, University of Alabama, Huntingdon College, Flagler College, University of West Florida and many other accredited colleges and universities in the United States.
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External links
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