| Abingdon High School | |
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| Address | |
| 705 Thompson Drive Abingdon, Virginia, 24210 United States |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1959 |
| School district | Washington County School Division |
| Superintendent | Dr. Jim Sullivan |
| Principal | Mr. Chad Wallace |
| Assistant principals | Mr. Andrew Hockett |
| Faculty | 101 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1060[1] (2009) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Navy & White |
| Athletics conference | Southwest District Region IV |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Rival | Patrick Henry High School John S. Battle High School |
| Communities served | 1457 |
| Website | Official Site |
Abingdon High School is a Public high school located in Abingdon, Virginia. The school focuses on academics as well as placing emphasis on extracurricular activities such as athletics, the arts, clubs, and community involvement.
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Abingdon High School offers numerous academic programs and courses that prepare its students for college and future careers. The school offers many Advanced Placement courses including Biology, Chemistry, United States History, Government, English 11,English 12, and Calculus. Dual-enrollment classes are also offered through the nearby Virginia Highlands Community College(VHCC) in Abingdon. These courses include VHCC Calculus, VHCC Geology, and VHCC Computer Software. Furthermore, the A. Linwood Holton's Governor's school offers classes in western civilization, statistics, anatomy, world civilizations, and astronomy.
Abingdon High School has won the Central Fidelity/Wachovia Cup in Group AA Academics 15 times which is a state record for most championships[2]. Abingdon won 9 consecutive championships from 1990 to 1998[2]. The Central Fidelity/Wachovia Cup, which was started in 1989, is awarded by the Virginia High School League.
Abingdon High is a member of the Southwest Academic Conference[3]. Its championships include:[4]
The school offers a plethora of student activities including athletics, band, chorus, One act theater, DECA, National Honor Society, Washington County Community Scholars, FFA, and a TSA chapter, as well as numerous other academic and service clubs. The school newspaper is the Talon, the yearbook is The Beacon, and the school's literary magazine is Wings.
The Abingdon High School band performs both concert and marching seasons and holds the title of "The Mighty Falcon Marching Band." The band competes in several competitions during the fall season. One of their most recognized achievements is the "Papa Joe Smiddy" award, received in 2006 at the UVA Wise Marching Competition. The Band is currently under the direction of Gary Holley as of 2010.
Under the direction of Rose Payne the choir produces a high quality annual musical production along with several concerts. Members of the choir are consistently selected, through audition, to participate in all-county, all-district and all-state choirs.
As of the 2010-2011 school year, Abingdon High School competes in the AA Southwest District and Region IV of the Virginia High School League.
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