Satsuma High School
| Satsuma High School | |
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| Address | |
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1 Gator Circle Satsuma, Alabama United States | |
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| School type | Public |
| Established | 1958- present |
| School district | Satsuma City School System |
| Principal | Mr. Cliff Maddox |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and White |
| Nickname | Gators |
Satsuma High School is a public high school (7-12) in Satsuma, Alabama, United States. It is a part of the Satsuma City School System. Prior to 2012 it was a part of the Mobile County Public School System.
Satsuma was first opened in 1958. The building that housed the first Satsuma High School in 1918 to 2000 has recently been remodeled to hold the history department, a few mathematics classes, and a gymnasium. The current building was built in 1983 and holds the rest of the famous. Satsuma's Teacher of the Year is Ms. Sarah Finley. Its mascot is the Gators.
Attendance zone
The school serves the City of Satsuma.
Prior to the 2012 split of the City of Satsuma from the Mobile County system, other areas of northern Mobile County,[1] including Axis and Creola were zoned to Satsuma.[2] Prior to the split of the City of Saraland from the county system in 2009, Saraland was zoned to Satsuma High.[3]
Student body
In December 2011 Satsuma, still a county school, had 694 students. After Saraland left the Mobile County system, Satsuma's student enrollment had dropped each year from 2008 to 2011. From 2010 to 2011 the enrollment declined by 21%. 2011 was the final year that the county allowed Saraland residents to attend county schools[4]
School uniforms
The school requires students to wear school uniforms . Students are required to wear white or maroon polo shirts or white oxford button down shirts and khaki pants or shorts along with brown or black loafers, Sperry Top-Sider Type Shoes, or solid Black or White tennis shoes or boots. White, Black, or Maroon socks. Solid black, maroon or gray outerwear (Jackets) is also acceptable.
Feeder patterns
Before the split of the City of Saraland, Satsuma received students from Adams Middle School.[5]
Notable Alumni
- Randy McGilberry, Former MLB player (Kansas City Royals)
- Turner Ward, Former MLB player (Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies)
- Turner Mason, Current SEC Sun belt division coach (South Alabama Jaguars)
References
- ↑ Busby, Renee. "North Mobile County students at Satsuma High School may need new home." Mobile Press-Register. Wednesday May 18, 2011. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.
- ↑ Busbee, Renee. "Parents upset that children may not be able to attend Satsuma High School." Mobile Press-Register. Saturday May 21, 2011. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.
- ↑ Cannon, Jason. "Vickers accepts Saraland position." Demopolis Times. Tuesday June 23, 2009. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.
- ↑ Philips, Rena Havner. "Mobile County school system sees dropping enrollment." Mobile Press-Register. Monday December 12, 2011. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.
- ↑ MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FEEDER PATTERNS" (http://www.webcitation.org/6CEsD1S2V Archive). Mobile County Public School System. Retrieved on November 17, 2012.
External links
- Satsuma High School
- Satsuma High School (Archive)
Coordinates: 30°50′49″N 88°03′29″W / 30.84686°N 88.05802°W
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