Howard School of Academics and Technology
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| Established | 1865 |
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| Type | Public co-educational secondary |
| Principal | Paul David Smith |
| Students | Approximately 1500 |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | www.thehowardschool.com |
Howard School of Academics and Technology is a co-educational public magnet school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Paul David Smith is currently the Executive Principal, while Mrs. Wendy Jung is the High School Associate Principal and Mrs. Angela Taylor is the Associate Principal of the Middle School.
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[edit] History
Howard was the first public school in the Chattanooga area. The name is drawn from Civil War General Oliver O. Howard, as is Howard University.
[edit] Academics
Howard school is split up into 4 academies. First, There is the 9th Grade Academy, in which all freshmen are automatically placed. At the end of a student's freshman year, they are required to pick an academy. They may choose between an Engineering/Vocational-focused academy, a IT-focused academy, or a Health/Human Services academy.
[edit] Sports
The Howard Tigers Basketball team has twice appeared in the Tennessee State Chapionship for their division, in 2007 and 2008. Both times they reached the State Semi-Finals.
The gymnasium is home to the Tennessee Mud Frogs professional basketball team.
[edit] Band
In the past, Howard was known in Chattanooga for their 'Marching 100'. According to Band Director Matt Allen, they are in a rebuilding phase. Howard is a frequent performer in City Parades and events, such as the East Side Mundi Gras Parade and Chattanooga's Battle of the Bands.
[edit] Notable Graduates
- Reggie White - Football star and Hall of Fame member.
- Roland Carter - Composer-Arranger and Conductor, Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
| Current arenas in the American Basketball Association Blue Conference |
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| Baldwin Gymnasium | Barre Auditorium1 | Buffalo State Sports Arena | Burlington Memorial Auditorium2 | Centre Pierre Charbonneau | Delaware State University | Forum Civic Center | Halifax Metro Centre | Macon Coliseum | PEPS | Southern New Hampshire University | Suffolk County Community College | Suwanee Sports Academy | Washington County Convention Center | ||||||||
| 1The Vermont Frost Heaves play half of their home games at Barre Auditorium. 2The Vermont Frost Heaves play half of their home games at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. |
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