James River High School (Buchanan, Virginia)

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James River High School is a public high school located in Buchanan, Virginia. It serves the Northern part of Botetourt County, including the towns of Buchanan, Eagle Rock, Fincastle, and Springwood. James River was founded in 1959 with the consolodation of Buchanan, Eagle Rock, and Fincastle High Schools. Recently, renovations to the school were completed. A new athletic center, media lab, administrative offices, and science labs were created. James River's student body President is Corey Morris with the Vice President being Greer Sullivan. The Knights have captured 3 State Championships in Women's Softball. They have been runners-up in Men's Basketball, Men's Outdoor Track, and Golf. Recently, JRHS has advanced to the VA State Theatre Competition in Charlottesville on December 3, 2007. The "Knightly" players won 2nd in the Region C Theatre Competition earlier in November of 2007. Their men's basketball program finished a 25-1 season in the Virginia State Semi-finals in 2007. They captured the Pioneer District Regular Season and Tournament Championships as well as the Region C Championship. Their team was led by two seniors, 1st team All-State and Player of the Year in Region C, Ryan Firebaugh and All District guard Aaron Humphries.With the addition of band director Dale Hedrick in 2001, JRHS has had a very successful Competition Marching Band in the latter decade winning numerous awards and almost doubling its size. In 2008, however, James River came short in the regional playoffs against Gate City, VA (Virginia High School) on their way to states at VCU.

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