Asheboro High School
| Asheboro High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
|
1221 South Park Street Asheboro, North Carolina 27203 | |
| Information | |
| School type | High school |
| Principal | Brian Saunders |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,307 (11/12/2006) |
| Color(s) |
Royal Blue, Red, and White |
| Mascot | Blue Comet |
| Team name | Blue Comets |
| Website | http://ahs.asheboro.k12.nc.us/ |
Asheboro High School is a public high school in the Asheboro City Schools system of Asheboro, North Carolina.
Overview
Asheboro High School is the only high school in the Asheboro City Schools District. The current campus was constructed between 1949 and 1959, replacing the Fayetteville St. building. A major addition to the gymnasium was made in 1980 and further renovations made in the early 1990s. The recent annexation of the Sir Robert Motel has expanded space for classes (nicknamed the Comet Corner). The student body consists of approximately 1,300 students. The high school has recently expanded to on off-site campus for around 100 students at the North Carolina Zoo.
Administrators
- Principal – Brian Saunders
- Assistant principals – Dr. Penny Crooks, David Kirkland, James Popp,
Athletics
Asheboro High School's mascot is the Blue Comet. They play in the NCHSAA's Mid-Piedmont 3-A conference.
Notable alumni
- Kirk Bray – class of 1996 - commercial pilot, U.S. Army Special Operations.
- Elizabeth Lail – class of 2009 - actress best known for her role in ABC's "Once Upon a Time", and Amy Hughes in Freeform's Dead of Summer[2]
- Sean Maroney – class of 2002 - WNCN news anchor and investigative reporter, former foreign correspondent with Voice of America [3]
- Darrell Moody – class of 1966 - N.C. State quarterback and shortstop, high school and college football coach, NFL scout (currently Buffalo Bills)
- Stacey Mosteller – class of 1999 - NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author
- Red O'Quinn – class of 1943 - receiver for Wake Forest University and Montreal Alouettes
- Doug Pickett – Class of 2002 Polo Ralph Lauren model
- Joe Spinks – class of 1990 - professional basketball player
External links
References
Coordinates: 35°41′23″N 79°49′07″W / 35.689859°N 79.8186452°W