Houston County High School (Georgia)
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| Houston County High School | |
| Futuristic goals and old-fashioned values | |
| Established | 1991 |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Principal | Sheila Beckham |
| Vice Principals | Brian Christensen, Andrea Jordan, Mortimer Floyd, Todd Pryby, William Ray |
| Location | Warner Robins, Georgia, USA |
| Students | 2178 |
| Faculty | 114 |
| Athletics | Football, softball, cross country running, track running, basketball, baseball, wrestling, golf, tennis, soccer, cheerleading, swimming, volleyball |
| Colors | Black, silver, and white |
| Mascot | Bear |
| Website | HCHS |
Houston County High School (also commonly referred to as "HoCo") is one of three public high schools for grades 9-12 in the city of Warner Robins, Georgia. It was founded in 1991 and is part of the Houston County School System.
The school is known for using technology heavily in their curriculum and the entire school is wireless. They also have notable football, basketball, soccer and swim teams, as well as an AFJROTC unit.
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[edit] Awards
Houston County High School has won many awards. In 2004 they were named Best of the Best as a school of distinction. They are also a National School of Excellence. Houston County is also one of twenty schools who have been named Twenty-First Century School of Distinction.
[edit] Band
The school's band, the Black and Silver Brigade, is known for both its size and talent. As of 2006, the football marching band has 270 students and a competitive marching band of 170 students. There are also four concert bands and two jazz bands, as well as a percussion ensemble.
The Black and Silver Brigade has also performed in many places, including the Phenix Invitational Marching Festival, East Georgia Marching Festival and Championships, Spirit of Georgia Marching Band Invitational, the Heart of Georgia Marching Invitational, the Sugar Bowl, the Thanksgiving Parade in Philadelphia, Marshall Field's Christmas Parade, State Street Thanksgiving Parade, and at the grand opening of the Museum of Arts in Science in Tampa, Florida. They were designated as Goodwill Ambassadors when they performed in Freeport, Grand Bahamas.
Symphonic I band has received nothing less than straight Superiors at festival year after year. They play all level six pieces.
The Director is Mr. Wally Shaw and assistant band director is Mr. Toddd Wilson.
[edit] Swim team
With many talented swimmers, the Bears have dominated the regions outside of metro-Atlanta for many years. The boys and girls are the current county champions repeating their dominance against Northside, Perry, and Warner Robins high schools. Over the years, the Houston County Swim Team has continued to overpower their opponents with poise and great skill. Their only challenges have been brought to them by the schools in the Greater Atlanta Metro Area which they compete against during the state swimming championships.
