Lord Botetourt High School
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| Lord Botetourt High School | |
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| 1435 Roanoke Road Daleville, Virginia, 24083 USA |
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| Information | |
| School district | Botetourt County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Anthony S. Brads |
| Principal | Mr. Alan S. Brenner |
| Assistant principals | Mr. Timothy Bane |
| Enrollment |
1,062 (2006-07) |
| School type | Public high school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Athletics conference | Blue Ridge District Region III |
| Rival | James River High School Northside High School William Byrd High School |
| Nickname | Cavaliers |
| Color(s) | Scarlet, Gray, White |
| Established | 1959 |
| Homepage | Official Site |
Lord Botetourt High School is one of two high schools in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, in suburban Daleville, Virginia, opening the fall of 1959. It currently has 72 faculty members serving over 1,000 students grades 9-12. LB, as it is commonly known, is named after Lord Botetourt, the governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770. LB's athletic teams are known as the Cavaliers and the school colors are Scarlet, Gray, and White.
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[edit] Mission statement
From the school's web site: The mission of Lord Botetourt High School is to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be successful in higher education and employment; motivated by integrity, concern, and appreciation of life, and a love for learning; adept in a society of ever-changing technological advances and challenges; involved as responsible , productive citizens in their community; aware of the moral, political, and environmental issues confronting nations today; and to be tolerant of cultural differences.
[edit] Athletics and Extracurriculars
[edit] Athletics
Lord Botetourt High School is a member of the Virginia High School League and competes in the AA Blue Ridge District, a district in Region III of Group AA. The Cavaliers have captured Group AA state championships in women's basketball and men's golf and a Group II title (pre-1970 VHSL classification) in men's track. Lord Botetourt has been a state runner-up in cheerleading and women's softball.
[edit] The LBHS Swim Team
The Lord Botetourt Swim Team has been a perennial powerhouse in the Blue Ridge District since its start. The team has won six District Championships in six years. The first freshman to go all four years with a District Championship win was Charlie Barnett, a now rising star in the NCAA. Matt Chocklett, a school record holder in 4 events, has been the second Cavalier to go all four years with District wins. Sam Barnett, a long freestyle specialist, has won districts in both his freshman year and sophomore year in the 200yd and 500yd freestyle, following in the footsteps of his brother.
[edit] The LBHS Cross Country Team
The Lord Botetourt High School Cross Country Team is an extremely challenging and rewarding sport at LBHS. The team membership has dramatically risen over the past few years, and the team has put forth many talented athletes, including Stephanie Spickard and Zeke Hunsberger, who this past season won the District Title setting a course record of 17:32. He also made 1st team all Region, coming in 6th overall with a time of 16:52. At States, he ran his personal best, which was a 16:35, earning 38th overall.
[edit] The LBHS Football Team
The Lord Botetourt Football Team hasn't had the greatest records in past seasons due to one of the toughest schedules in the area. This is bound to change with star players such as Tight-End Rodney Cooper and Quarterback Emory Straub getting prepared to play out their senior year of football in 2008. Head coach Rory "Tater" Benson has high expectations for the football teams to come through Lord Botetourt High School in the near future, especially with "Defensive Coordinator" Elton Tolliver instructing the intense Cavalier Defense, which has shown to be troublesome for many teams in the past and many more to come. Coach Benson expects his team to really make some noise in the Playoffs this upcoming year and come close, if not, go to States with senior leadership from Emory, Rodney, and on the defensive side of the football is led by Zack Santolla, who led the Cavs last year along with Stone. This year the Cavs look for Santolla to lead the way on defense.
[edit] The LBHS Marching Cavaliers
The Lord Botetourt High School Marching Cavalier Band is a show and competition program consisting of 72 members. The Marching Cavaliers have competed in many competitions, both in and out of state. The Marching Cavaliers are under the direction of band director C. Caldwell, assistant band director J. Lawson, percussion instructor J. Wright, and drill designer V. Stewart. Current and past Drum Majors include: Rob Cary (2007-2008), Leah Hoover (2007-2008), John Boyer (2006-2007), Laura Jones (2005-2006), Rebecca Lowdon (2004-2005), Melissa Bowles (2003-2004), Catie Sellars (2002-2003), Keelah Andrews (2001-2002), and Nicole Haskins (2000-2001).
[edit] The LBHS Winterguard
The Lord Botetourt High School Winterguard is a show and competition program consisting of 17 members. The Winterguard has competed in various competitions, both in and out of state, and has recently been placed into High School Intermediate level in the Carolina Indoor Performance Association. The Winterguard is under the direction of choreographer T. Russell, band director C. Caldwell, and assistant band director J. Lawson.
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