Hopewell High School (Virginia)
| Hopewell High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
400 South Mesa Drive Hopewell, Virginia, Virginia 23860 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1915, 1925, 1968 (current facility) |
| School district | Hopewell Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Melody Hackney |
| Principal | Mr. Thomas Pond |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,152 (2014-2015) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | mid-sized-urban |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Blue Devils |
| Team name | Hopewell Blue Devils |
| Rivals | Petersburg High, Prince George High, Thomas Dale High |
| Athletic Conference |
AAA Central District Region 3A Conference 26 |
| Website | Official Site |
Hopewell High School is a secondary school located in Hopewell, Virginia. Built in 1968, it is the only High School in Hopewell, Virginia. From 1925 to 1968, the high school in Hopewell was located at the Hopewell High School Complex, also known as James E. Mallonee Middle School.
Sports
The Hopewell Blue Devils have won state titles in football and basketball. In 2003, the team won the AAA Division 5 state championship in football. Hopewell has also had two state champions in wrestling: Cody Allala (145, 152, 160) and Clint Allala (171) bws. Hopewell lost in the second round of the 2013 playoffs to Loudoun Valley High School. The 2015 football team ended with a state semifinal match and loss to Lord Botetourt High School.
Classes offered
- Business and Information Technology
- CTE Departments
- English
- Family and Consumer Science
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Language (Spanish and French)
- Guidance
- ISAEP/GED
- Marketing Education
- Math
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- JROTC
- Health and Wellness
Notable alumni
- Sam Bass, NASCAR driver[1]
- Monsanto Pope, professional football player[2]
- Dorothiea Hundley (aka Seka), adult film actress[3]
Some notable attendees, but not graduates, are:
- Bass player Michael Bishop
References
- ↑ Vaughan, Jacob (July 13, 2013). "Hopewell native leaving his mark on NASCAR". Hopwell News-Patriot. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ↑ Howard, Jonathan (May 25, 2010). "Six athletes added to wall of fame". Hopewell News-Patriot. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ↑ Zukus, Kerry (September 15, 2013). "Seka releases a new book about the pornography industry and her experiences in it". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
External links
Coordinates: 37°17′23.3″N 77°18′53.1″W / 37.289806°N 77.314750°W