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{{Short description|Public high school in Columbia, South Carolina, United States}} |
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| streetaddress = 1701 Westchester Drive |
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| city = [[Columbia, South Carolina |
| city = [[Columbia, South Carolina]] |
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| state = [[South Carolina]] |
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| country = United States |
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| zipcode = 29210 |
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| founded = {{start date and age|1884|p=1}}<ref name="founded">{{cite web|url=http://columbia.richlandone.org/site_res_view_template.aspx?id=06d28438-52ab-4d16-b11b-a9618357bb8c|title=History|accessdate=November 10, 2013}}</ref> |
| founded = {{start date and age|1884|p=1}}<ref name="founded">{{cite web|url=http://columbia.richlandone.org/site_res_view_template.aspx?id=06d28438-52ab-4d16-b11b-a9618357bb8c|title=History|accessdate=November 10, 2013}}</ref> |
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| principal = Robert Craig Washington |
| principal = Robert Craig Washington |
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| ratio = 13.57<ref name=NCES/> |
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| staff = |
| staff = 49.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> |
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| enrollment = 665 (2022–2023)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4503360&ID=450336000949|title=Columbia High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=November 2, 2024}}</ref> |
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| colors = Maroon and gold <br> {{color box|Maroon|border=silver}}{{color box|Gold|border=silver}} |
| colors = Maroon and gold <br> {{color box|Maroon|border=silver}}{{color box|Gold|border=silver}} |
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| mascot = [[Capital city|Capital]] |
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*[[Kimberly Clarice Aiken]] – former [[Miss America]] (1994) |
*[[Kimberly Clarice Aiken]] – former [[Miss America]] (1994) |
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*[[Joseph Bernardin]] – former [[Cardinal (Catholic Church)|Cardinal]] for the [[Catholic Church]] |
*[[Joseph Bernardin]] – former [[Cardinal (Catholic Church)|Cardinal]] for the [[Catholic Church]] |
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*[[DeAndrea G. Benjamin]] – lawyer<ref name="JudicialBio">{{Cite web |title=Judge DeAndrea G. Benjamin |url=https://www.sccourts.org/circuitCourt/displaycirjudge.cfm?judgeid=2161 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107190939/https://www.sccourts.org/circuitCourt/displaycirjudge.cfm?judgeid=2161 |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=August 9, 2022}}</ref> |
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*[[Bob Bowman (coach)|Bob Bowman]] – swimming coach, who is best known as the coach of [[Michael Phelps]] |
*[[Bob Bowman (coach)|Bob Bowman]] – swimming coach, who is best known as the coach of [[Michael Phelps]] |
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*[[Randy Brooks (actor)|Randy Brooks]] – actor |
*[[Randy Brooks (actor)|Randy Brooks]] – actor |
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*[[J. Michelle Childs]] – lawyer and jurist |
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*[[The Fabulous Moolah|Mary Lillian Ellison]] – former professional wrestler known by her ring name "The Fabulous Moolah" |
*[[The Fabulous Moolah|Mary Lillian Ellison]] – former professional wrestler known by her ring name "The Fabulous Moolah" |
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*[[Kirkman Finlay Jr.]] – former Mayor of [[Columbia, South Carolina]] |
*[[Kirkman Finlay Jr.]] – former Mayor of [[Columbia, South Carolina]] |
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*[[T. Patton Adams]] – former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina |
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*[[William Price Fox]] – American novelist |
*[[William Price Fox]] – American novelist |
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*[[Angelo King]] – former [[National Football League]] (NFL) [[linebacker]] |
*[[Angelo King]] – former [[National Football League]] (NFL) [[linebacker]] |
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*[[Craig Melvin]] – journalist |
*[[Craig Melvin]] – journalist |
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*[[Irene Krugman Rudnick]], lawyer, educator, and state legislator |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==Bibliography== |
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*Maxey, Russell ''The Columbia High School Story'', Palmetto Publishing Company, Columbia, SC, 1984. {{ISBN|0-9613853-0-8}} |
*Maxey, Russell ''The Columbia High School Story'', Palmetto Publishing Company, Columbia, SC, 1984. {{ISBN|0-9613853-0-8}} |
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[[Category:Schools in Columbia, South Carolina]] |
[[Category:Schools in Columbia, South Carolina]] |
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[[Category:Public high schools in South Carolina]] |
[[Category:Public high schools in South Carolina]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:09, 8 December 2024
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| Columbia High School | |
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| Address | |
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1701 Westchester Drive 29210 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°3′0″N 81°5′30″W / 34.05000°N 81.09167°W |
| Information | |
| Type | College Prep public school |
| Founded | 1884[1] |
| School district | Richland County School District One |
| Principal | Robert Craig Washington |
| Staff | 49.00 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 665 (2022–2023)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.57[2] |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gold |
| Mascot | Capital |
| Website | www |
Columbia High School a public high school in the St. Andrews area of Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Columbia High School was originally housed in the former Columbia Female Academy (established 1816) at 1323 Washington Street at the corner with Marion Street. This building was leased to the Richland County Commissioners of Schools in 1884. The school became Columbia's first public high school in 1895 as the Washington Street School. The original Columbia High School building was constructed in 1915 on that site. The current building was constructed in 1975.
Activities
[edit]Athletics
[edit]Columbia High fields teams in the following sports:
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- Football
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Softball
- Baseball
- Track & field
- Wrestling
- Cross country
- Cheerleading
- Color guard
Notable alumni
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- Weston Adams – former United States Ambassador, managing partner of the Weston Adams Law Firm and film producer.
- Kimberly Clarice Aiken – former Miss America (1994)
- Joseph Bernardin – former Cardinal for the Catholic Church
- DeAndrea G. Benjamin – lawyer[3]
- Bob Bowman – swimming coach, who is best known as the coach of Michael Phelps
- Randy Brooks – actor
- J. Michelle Childs – lawyer and jurist
- Mary Lillian Ellison – former professional wrestler known by her ring name "The Fabulous Moolah"
- Kirkman Finlay Jr. – former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina
- T. Patton Adams – former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina
- William Price Fox – American novelist
- Angelo King – former National Football League (NFL) linebacker
- Craig Melvin – journalist
- Irene Krugman Rudnick, lawyer, educator, and state legislator
References
[edit]- ^ "History". Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Columbia High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ "Judge DeAndrea G. Benjamin". Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
External links
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Maxey, Russell The Columbia High School Story, Palmetto Publishing Company, Columbia, SC, 1984. ISBN 0-9613853-0-8
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