Halls High School
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Halls Crossroads, Tennessee USA | |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | dedicated to excellence |
| Established | 1916 |
| School district | Knox County Schools |
| Principal | Mark Duff |
| Asst. Principal |
Dana Hall Ken Dunlap MikeToth |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,169[1] |
| Campus | 30 acres |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics | Athletic Director: Ken Dunlap |
| Mascot | A Red Devil |
| Nickname | The Red Devils |
| National ranking | 4110 |
| Yearbook | The Annual |
| Website | http://hallshs.knoxschools.org/[2] |
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Halls High School is a high school in the Halls Crossroads suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee, operated by Knox County Schools. Founded in 1916, the school was one of the first in the area. It is named for Pulaski Hall, a prominent citizen and owner of one of the first businesses in the town.
The school's mission statement is: "Our goal is to prepare each student to be thoughtful, confident and self-reliant, equipped with the knowledge and integrity to face the challenges of his/her complex world." The school includes the North Knox Career and Technical Education Center. The principal is Mark Duff, who was a longtime history teacher at Halls High before entering administration in Knox County Schools. [2]
Academics
Halls High School offers an extensive academic array from technical studies to college preparatory programs. The school shares its campus with the North Knox Career and Technical Education Center, a school that provides intense, hands-on studies in a variety of fields. The school also sponsors many clubs and academic societies including:
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Athletics
Halls High School boasts a strong tradition in athletics and hosts a number winning teams. The Red Devils football team won the AAA state championship in 1986, and finished runner-up behind Pearl Cohn in 1996. The men's golf team won the Tennessee state championship in 1986 and has since established a winning program. They have won the last 5 consecutive district titles.[3] In 2010 the school hosted the 1st Annual Halls High School Golf Tournament.[4] The Red Devils Baseball team was ranked 15th in the nation in the 2010 season by ESPN RISE.[5]
External links
References
- ↑ City Data, Halls High School
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official School Website
- ↑ Halls Adds Another District Golf Title, www.knoxnews.com
- ↑ Halls High Golf Tournament, Halls Stadium Club
- ↑ ESPN RISE FAB 50, www.rise.espn.go.com