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|streetaddress= 6300 Harrison Rd
|streetaddress= 6300 Harrison Rd
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|state= [[Virginia]]
|state= [[Virginia]]
|zipcode= 22407
|zipcode= 22407
|schooltype= [[High School]] [[High school#United States|high school]]
|country= United States
|schooltype= [[High school (North America)|High School]]
|fundingtype= [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
|fundingtype= [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
|founded= 1988
|founded= 1988
|district= [[Spotsylvania County Public Schools]]
|district= [[Spotsylvania County Public Schools]]
|principal= Jackie Bass-Fortune
|principal= Abe Jeffers
|staff= approximately 160
|staff= approximately 160
|grades= 9–12
|grades= 9–12
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|campus= Suburban
|campus= Suburban
|colors= Burgundy and Gray {{Color box|#800020|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#848482|border=darkgray}}
|colors= Burgundy and Gray {{Color box|#800020|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#848482|border=darkgray}}
|enrollment= 1357
|enrollment= 1283
|enrollment_as_of= 2010
|enrollment_as_of= 2016-17
|free_label_2= Athletic conferences
|free_label_2= Athletic conferences
|free_2= [[AA Battlefield District]]<br/>[[AA Region I]]
|free_2= [[AA Battlefield District]]<br/>[[AA Region I]]
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'''Chancellor High School''' is a [[public high school]] accredited by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. It is located in Salem District in the northwestern portion of [[Spotsylvania County]], VA.
'''Chancellor High School''' is a [[public high school]] accredited by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. It is located in Salem District in the northwestern portion of [[Spotsylvania County]], VA, United States.


==History==
==History==


Chancellor High School opened in the fall of 1988 and is one of five [[high schools]] in [[Spotsylvania County]]. Currently Chancellor High School has a student population of approximately 1357 students with 3 administrators, 90 members in the instructional staff, 16 instructional aides, 6 secretaries, 1 bookkeeper, 1 nurse, 1 test coordinator, 3 library staff, 4 counseling staff, 1 activities director, 1 deputy, 2 health & safety officers, and 24 cafeteria workers.
Chancellor High School opened in the fall of 1988 and is one of five [[high schools]] in [[Spotsylvania County]]. Currently {{when|date=August 2019}} Chancellor High School has a student population of approximately 1357.


Named for the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] [[Battle of Chancellorsville]], which was fought just west of the school location, Chancellor High School also has the honor of being a Plank Owner of the [[USS Chancellorsville]]. The name Chancellor derives from the family of George Chancellor who operated the Chancellorsville Inn, a Union staging point and center of combat during the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Named for the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] [[Battle of Chancellorsville]], which was fought just west of the school location, Chancellor High School also has the honor of being a Plank Owner of the [[USS Chancellorsville]]. The name Chancellor derives from the family of George Chancellor who operated the Chancellorsville Inn, a Union staging point and center of combat during the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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==Athletics==
==Athletics==


Still a member of the [[Battlefield District]], Chancellor currently competes within Conference 22 of the [[VHSL Group 4A North Region]].
Still a member of the [[Battlefield District]], Chancellor currently competes within Conference 22 of the [[VHSL Group 4B North Region]].


===State Champions and Runner-up Finishes===
===State Champions and Runner-up Finishes===


Chancellor has won eight AA state championships,<ref>{{cite web|title=VHSL Book of Records|url=http://www.vhsl.org/doc/upload/pub-vhsl-recordbook-june-20131.pdf}}</ref> which are:
Chancellor has won nine VHSL state championships,<ref>{{cite web|title=VHSL Book of Records|url=http://www.vhsl.org/doc/upload/pub-vhsl-recordbook-june-20131.pdf|access-date=2013-07-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407095140/http://www.vhsl.org/doc/upload/pub-vhsl-recordbook-june-20131.pdf|archive-date=2014-04-07|url-status=dead}}</ref> which are:
*Girls Field Hockey: 1994, 2001, 2006, 2012, 2013
*Girls Field Hockey: 1994, 2001, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2018
*Boys Soccer: 1990, 2003
*Boys Soccer: 1990, 2003
*Boys Tennis: 2000
*Boys Tennis: 2000
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*Girls Field Hockey: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
*Girls Field Hockey: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
*Girls Gymnastics: 1989, 1991
*Girls Gymnastics: 1989, 1991
*Boys Soccer: 1993, 2002, 2016
*Boys Soccer: 1993, 2002, 2018
*Girls Volleyball: 2000, 2002
*Girls Volleyball: 2000, 2002


==Music Department==
==Music Department==
The music department at Chancellor has consistently been a program of excellence. The school has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, meaning that all top performing ensembles: Symphonic Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Symphonic Band received a Superior Rating at Festival.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}
The music department at Chancellor has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, meaning that all top performing ensembles (Symphonic Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble) received a Superior Rating at Assessment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Blue Ribbon Award |url=http://www.vmea.com/index.php/awards/blue-ribbon |website=Virginia Music Educators Association |accessdate=19 November 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120030900/http://www.vmea.com/index.php/awards/blue-ribbon |archivedate=20 November 2018}}</ref>


== Notable alumni ==
The Lightning Regiment Marching Band, known for its performance excellence from 1990-2008, again reached this level of success by receiving a Superior Rating{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}} in the 2011-2012 school year for the first time under its new director. This feat was achieved once again with a Superior Rating in the 2012-2013 school year.{{Citation needed|date=May 2013}}. The LRMB once again got a Superior Rating in the 2014-2015 school year, as well as the 2015-2016 school year.{{Citation needed|date=September 2016}} The Lightning Regiment Marching Band also received numerous first place trophies within its class and Grand Champion Trophies for the entire event.{{Citation needed|date=September 2016}}
* [[Yetur Gross-Matos]] - [[National Football League|NFL]] defensive end for the [[Carolina Panthers]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Coghill, Jr. |first1=Taft |title=Gross-Matos selected by Carolina Panthers on Day 2 of NFL draft |url=https://www.fredericksburg.com/sports/gross-matos-selected-by-carolina-panthers-on-day-2-of-nfl-draft/article_04a32be4-74b2-5972-827e-17406929317f.html |access-date=26 April 2020|work=[[The Free Lance-Star]] |date=24 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

* [[E. J. Jenkins]] - NFL tight end for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/players/meet-the-jets-udfa-ej-jenkins-te-georgia-tech|website=[[Sports Illustrated]]|title=Meet the Jets' UDFA: EJ Jenkins, TE, Georgia Tech (49)|date=May 8, 2023|author=Ventre, Ralph}}</ref>
The Symphonic Band also received a Superior Rating and thus was recognized as an Honor Band.{{Citation needed|date=September 2016}} Various other acclaimed ensembles made their beginnings at Chancellor High, including the Electet Electric Orchestra, the Synergy Wind Symphony, and the Jazz Band.{{Citation needed|date=September 2016}}
* [[Rashard Kelly]] - American professional basketball player for [[ADA Blois]] of the [[LNB Élite|Betclic Élite]]


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.chancellorband.org/ Chancellor High School Bands website]
* [http://www.chancellorband.org/ Chancellor High School Bands website]
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[[Category:Public high schools in Virginia]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Virginia]]

Latest revision as of 23:42, 30 September 2024

This article is about the U.S. secondary school. For the UK high school, see Chancellor's School.

38°16′35″N 77°33′05″W / 38.276302°N 77.551442°W / 38.276302; -77.551442

Chancellor High School
Address
Map
6300 Harrison Rd

Fredericksburg
,
Virginia
22407

United States
Information
School typePublic, High School
Founded1988
School districtSpotsylvania County Public Schools
PrincipalAbe Jeffers
Staffapproximately 160
Grades9–12
Enrollment1283 (2016-17)
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Burgundy and Gray    
MascotChargers
Feeder schoolsChancellor Middle School, Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School, Battlefield Middle School
Athletic conferencesAA Battlefield District
AA Region I
Websitehttp://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/Domain/32

Chancellor High School is a public high school accredited by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. It is located in Salem District in the northwestern portion of Spotsylvania County, VA, United States.

History

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Chancellor High School opened in the fall of 1988 and is one of five high schools in Spotsylvania County. Currently [when?] Chancellor High School has a student population of approximately 1357.

Named for the Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville, which was fought just west of the school location, Chancellor High School also has the honor of being a Plank Owner of the USS Chancellorsville. The name Chancellor derives from the family of George Chancellor who operated the Chancellorsville Inn, a Union staging point and center of combat during the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Athletics

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Still a member of the Battlefield District, Chancellor currently competes within Conference 22 of the VHSL Group 4B North Region.

State Champions and Runner-up Finishes

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Chancellor has won nine VHSL state championships,[1] which are:

  • Girls Field Hockey: 1994, 2001, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2018
  • Boys Soccer: 1990, 2003
  • Boys Tennis: 2000

Chancellor has 11 runner up finishes, which are:

  • Girls Field Hockey: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • Girls Gymnastics: 1989, 1991
  • Boys Soccer: 1993, 2002, 2018
  • Girls Volleyball: 2000, 2002

Music Department

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The music department at Chancellor has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, meaning that all top performing ensembles (Symphonic Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble) received a Superior Rating at Assessment.[2]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "VHSL Book of Records" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
  2. ^ "Blue Ribbon Award". Virginia Music Educators Association. Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  3. ^ Coghill, Jr., Taft (24 April 2020). "Gross-Matos selected by Carolina Panthers on Day 2 of NFL draft". The Free Lance-Star. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  4. ^ Ventre, Ralph (May 8, 2023). "Meet the Jets' UDFA: EJ Jenkins, TE, Georgia Tech (49)". Sports Illustrated.
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