East Ridge High School (Kentucky)
| East Ridge High School | |
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19471 Lick Mountain Road Lick Creek, KY, 41540 | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 2002 |
| School district | Pike County Schools (Kentucky) |
| Principal | Kevin Justice |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 640 (2011-2012) |
| School color(s) | Navy and Columbia Blue |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Website | East Ridge High School |
East Ridge High School is a public secondary school located in Lick Creek, Kentucky, and is one of the largest out of six high schools in Pike County with a current enrollment of 640 students.[1]
History
East Ridge High School was built in 2002 by Elliott Contracting Inc. It was built for students from three smaller high schools: Millard High School, Elkhorn City High School, and Feds Creek High School. The school's first principal was Ralph Kilgore, who retired in 2007. Starting in the 2007-2008 year, Kevin Justice became principal with Mike Potter as assistant principal. During the 2009-2010 year, Melinda Potter also became Assistant principal.
Academics
Under coach Joey W. Hamilton, the East Ridge High School Academic Team has won two consecutive champion titles in the 59th district.[2]
- 2010 59th District Governors Cup Champions
- 2011 59th District Governors Cup Champions
Athletics
Although a relatively new school, the athletic program of East Ridge High School has become competitive thus far, winning championships including:
- 2003 59th District Boys Basketball Champions
- 2003 54th District Girls Volleyball Champions
- 2004 59th District Boys Basketball Champions
- 2004 KHSAA 15th Regional Boys Basketball Champions
- 2005 59th District Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
- 2006 56th District Girls Volleyball Champions
- 2006 59th District Cheerleading Champions
- 2007 KHSAA 15th Regional Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
- 2007 56th District Girls Volleyball Champions
- 2008 59th District Boys Baseball Champions
- 2009 59th District Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
- 2009 55th District Girls Volleyball Champions
- 2010 59th District Girls Basketball Champions
- 2010 59th District Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
- 2011 59th District Girls Basketball Champions
- 2011 55th District Girls Volleyball Champions
- 2011 Class 2a All State Quarter Finals Marching Band
- 2012 59th District Girls Volleyball Champions
On August 1, 2011 the Athletic Department of East Ridge High School announced the hiring of former Bourbon County and University of Kentucky Basketball superstar Preston "Master Blaster" LeMaster.[3]
Football
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Volleyball
District Championships: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012
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Boys' basketball
District Championships: 2003, 2004
Regional Championships: 2004
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Girls' basketball
District Championships: 2010, 2011
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Baseball
District Championships: 2008
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References
- ↑ http://khsaa.org/reports/enrollments/20112012schoolenrollmenttotalsbyalpha.pdf
- ↑ "Appalachian News Express," 24 February 2011. http://news-expressky.com/everyday_living/article_405c194a-404c-11e0-84b2-001cc4c03286.html
- ↑ "Preston LeMaster Named New Head Coach at East Ridge HS". Nationofblue.com. Retrieved 2012-03-06.