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{{Short description|American public school in North Carolina}}
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{{Infobox school
| name = Southwest Guilford High School
| logo =
| established = {{start date and age|1979|p=1}}
| ceeb = 341851
| principal = Angela Monell
| type = [[State school|Public]]
| grades = 9–12
| district = [[Guilford County Schools]]
| address = 4364 Barrow Rd
| city = [[High Point, North Carolina]]
| zipcode = 27265
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|36.0465|-79.9889|region:US-NC|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| enrollment = 1,588 (2018&ndash;19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3701920&SchoolPageNum=8&ID=370192002042|title=Southwest Guilford High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=May 11, 2020}}</ref>
| faculty = 87.67 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 18.11<ref name=NCES/>
| campus type = Suburban
| yearbook = ''Horizons''
| newspaper = ''Lariat''
| team_name = Cowboys/Cowgirls
| rival = Ragsdale Guilford Highschool.
| USNWR_ranking = 4,451
| national_ranking = 4,451
| colors = Green and black <br> {{color box|#0F7D40|border=silver}}{{color box|black|border=silver}}
| fight_song = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkC_oi0ksuw]
| conference = [[North Carolina High School Athletic Association#3A|3-A; Piedmont Triad Conference]]
| website = {{URL|http://swghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Southwest_Guilford_High}}
| pushpin_map = North Carolina#USA
}}


'''Southwest Guilford High School''' is a secondary school in [[High Point, North Carolina|High Point]], [[North Carolina]], United States, established in 1979. It serves grades nine through twelve, with approximately 1400 students enrolled.
'''Southwest Guilford High School''' is a secondary school in [[High Point, North Carolina|High Point]], [[North Carolina]], United States established in 1979. It serves grades nine through twelve. The school was recently renovated and expanded to add more class rooms, a media center, and a gymnasium. The new gymnasium is the largest high school gym in Guilford County. The gym is named after long time SW Guilford teacher and coach Jim Coggins.

Current Principal is George "Alan" Parker.

The school was recently renovated and expanded to add more class rooms and develop an arts program. Southwest is known for its strong academics.
** Currently the school is undergoing another expansion to keep up with growth. More classrooms and a new gymnasium will be completed by 2012.**


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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The Southwest Guilford Athletic program is led by athletic director Brindon Christman. The SW teams are known as the "Cowboys and Cowgirls." The school colors are kelly green, black and white. However when the school was first started the colors were brown, kelly green, and white.
The Southwest Guilford Athletic program is led by athletic director Brindon Christman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greensborosports.com/tag/southwest-guilford-high-school-athletics/|accessdate=6 June 2014|title=Southwest Guilford High School Athletics » Tag Archive » Greensboro Sports}}</ref> The SW teams are known as the "Cowboys and Cowgirls." The school colors are kelly green, black and white. However, when the school was first started the colors were brown, kelly green, and white.


Southwest Guilford has rivalries with nearby High Point Andrews and High Point Central, as well as Glenn high School in near-by [[Kernersville]].
Southwest has rivalries with the [[Ragsdale High School]] Tigers, as well as crosstown schools [[T. Wingate Andrews High School]] and [[High Point Central High School]].


Southwest has claimed state championships in nine different sports. The two latest are Volleyball in 2006 and Men's Indoor Track in 2009.
Southwest has claimed state championships in nine different sports. The four latest are Volleyball in 2006, Men's Indoor Track in 2009, Women's Basketball in 2011, and Men's Basketball in 2017.


Southwest has enjoyed huge success as of late in Men's and Women's Tennis, Baseball, and Men's and Women's Soccer winning numerous conference championships. The Women's Basketball team won the Piedmont Triad 3-A Conference Championship in 2007-2008 under Head Coach Duane Willis. It was the schools first women's basketball conference championship in 11 years. The team was led by N.C East-West All-Star Tyisha Bridges (now at Norfolk State University) and Gladney Brown (now at Wingate University.) In 2008 Jessica Bryan took over the women's program with great success. In the 2009-2010 season Bryan lead the Cowgirls to a 20-6 final record winning the Piedmont Triad 4-A Conference Championship as well as the Conference Tournament Title. The team was lead by Cheyenne Parker,(High Point University Signee),Zena Lovette,Shannon Buchanan and Shanel Lawerence.
Southwest has enjoyed success of late in Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Baseball, and Men's and Women's Soccer winning numerous conference championships. The Women's Basketball team won the Piedmont Triad 3A Conference Championship in 2007&ndash;2008 under Head Coach Duane Willis. It was the school's first women's basketball conference championship in 11 years. In the 2009&ndash;2010 season the Cowgirls went to a 20&ndash;6 final record winning the Piedmont Triad 4A Conference Championship as well as the Conference Tournament Title. Women's basketball followed that season up with 4A State Championship in 2011. The team's final record was 30&ndash;2.


The Men's Indoor Track team Coached by Charlie Brown claimed the 1-A/2-A/3-A State Championship in 2009. Sprinter/Hurdler Cordell Livingston was named the meet's Most Outstanding Runner.
The Men's Indoor Track team claimed the 1A/2A/3A State Championship in 2009.


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Notable outstanding athletes from SW are Olympic and professional soccer player [[Eddie Pope]], MLS standout [[Clyde Simms]] (currently with the [[D.C. United]]), NFL Defensive Back [[Brian Williams (cornerback)|Brian Williams]], and NFL player [[Stefon Adams]].
The football team has seen an uprising in recent years under former head coach Bryan Davis (2004-2008) and current coach, Coach Schwarzer (2008-current).


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===State Championships===
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Notable outstanding athletes from SW are Olympic and professional soccer player Eddie Pope, MLS standout Clyde Simms (currently with the [[D.C. United]]), NFL Defensive Back Brian Williams (currently with the [[Atlanta Falcons]]) and NFL player Stefon Adams.
Southwest Guilford has won the following NCHSAA team state championships:

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* Baseball: 1997 (2A)
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===State championships===
* Women's Basketball 1984, 1985
* Boys Basketball: 1996 (2A), 2017 (4A), 2019 (3A)
* Girls Basketball: 1984 (2A), 1985 (2A), 2011 (4A)
* Girl's volleyball 1995, 2006
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* Boys Golf: 1987 (1A/2A)
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* Men's Indoor Track 2009
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* Boys Soccer: 1994 (1A/2A)
* Men's Basketball 1996
* Girls Soccer: 1995 (1A/2A/3A), 1997 (1A/2A/3A), 2001 (3A), 2002 (3A)
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* Men's Soccer 1994
* Girls Swimming: 1995 (1A/2A/3A), 1997 (1A/2A/3A)
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* Men's Golf 1987, 2004
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* Boys Indoor Track & Field: 2009 (1A/2A/3A)
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* Baseball 1997
* Volleyball: 1995 (2A), 2006 (3A)
* Women's Swimming 1997
* Women's Soccer 1997, 2001, 2002


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Stefon Adams]] {{mdash}} [[NFL]] defensive back<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamSt21.htm Stefon Adams Stats]. ''Pro-Football-Reference''. Retrieved 8 March 2019.</ref>
* [[Stefon Adams]], [[NFL]]
* [[Brandon Banks (defensive lineman)|Brandon Banks]] {{mdash}} NFL defensive end<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BankBr01.htm Brandon Banks Stats]. ''Pro-Football-Reference''. Retrieved 8 March 2019.</ref>
* [[Adam Lazzara]], singer (Taking Back Sunday)
* [[Clyde Simms]], [[Major League Soccer]]
* [[Adam Lazzara]] {{mdash}} vocalist of [[Taking Back Sunday]]
* [[Raj Panjabi]] {{mdash}} [[physician]], [[Social entrepreneurship|social entrepreneur]] and professor<ref>Ingram, Cinde. (May 13, 2017). [https://www.emsworld.com/news/12334483/doctor-shares-vision-to-bring-health-care-to-remote-areas Doctor shares vision to bring health care to remote areas]. ''emsworld.com''. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[Eddie Pope]], Major League Soccer
* [[Cheyenne Parker (basketball)|Cheyenne Parker]] {{mdash}} professional basketball player in the [[WNBA]]<ref>[https://highpointpanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4230 High Point University Panthers - Cheyenne Parker - 2011-2012 Women's Basketball]. Retrieved 8 March 2019.</ref>
* [[Brian Williams (cornerback)|Brian Williams]], NFL
* [[Eddie Pope]] {{mdash}} former [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] player and [[United States men's national soccer team]] (USMNT) member<ref>[http://ncsoccerhalloffame.com/eddie-pope/ Eddie Pope - NC Soccer Hall of Fame]. Retrieved 8 March 2019.</ref>
* [[Clyde Simms]] {{mdash}} former MLS player and USMNT member<ref>[http://ncsoccerhalloffame.com/eddie-pope/ Clyde Simms IV - NC Soccer Hall of Fame]. Retrieved 8 March 2019.</ref>
* [[Brian Williams (cornerback)|Brian Williams]] {{mdash}} NFL defensive back<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WillBr22.htm Brian Williams Stats]. ''Pro-Football-Reference''. Retrieved 8 March 2019.</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of high schools in North Carolina]]
* [[List of high schools in North Carolina]]


== External links ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
* [http://schoolcenter.guilford.k12.nc.us/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=37611 School Website]
* [http://swguilfordband.com SW Guilford "Marching Cowboys"]


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Latest revision as of 02:08, 15 October 2024

Southwest Guilford High School
Address
Map
4364 Barrow Rd

High Point, North Carolina
27265

United States
Coordinates36°02′47″N 79°59′20″W / 36.0465°N 79.9889°W / 36.0465; -79.9889
Information
TypePublic
Established1979 (46 years ago) (1979)
School districtGuilford County Schools
CEEB code341851
PrincipalAngela Monell
Faculty87.67 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,588 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.11[1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Green and black
  
Fight song[1]
Athletics conference3-A; Piedmont Triad Conference
Team nameCowboys/Cowgirls
RivalRagsdale Guilford Highschool.
USNWR ranking4,451
National ranking4,451
NewspaperLariat
YearbookHorizons
Websiteswghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Southwest_Guilford_High

Southwest Guilford High School is a secondary school in High Point, North Carolina, United States established in 1979. It serves grades nine through twelve. The school was recently renovated and expanded to add more class rooms, a media center, and a gymnasium. The new gymnasium is the largest high school gym in Guilford County. The gym is named after long time SW Guilford teacher and coach Jim Coggins.

Athletics

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The Southwest Guilford Athletic program is led by athletic director Brindon Christman.[2] The SW teams are known as the "Cowboys and Cowgirls." The school colors are kelly green, black and white. However, when the school was first started the colors were brown, kelly green, and white.

Southwest has rivalries with the Ragsdale High School Tigers, as well as crosstown schools T. Wingate Andrews High School and High Point Central High School.

Southwest has claimed state championships in nine different sports. The four latest are Volleyball in 2006, Men's Indoor Track in 2009, Women's Basketball in 2011, and Men's Basketball in 2017.

Southwest has enjoyed success of late in Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Baseball, and Men's and Women's Soccer winning numerous conference championships. The Women's Basketball team won the Piedmont Triad 3A Conference Championship in 2007–2008 under Head Coach Duane Willis. It was the school's first women's basketball conference championship in 11 years. In the 2009–2010 season the Cowgirls went to a 20–6 final record winning the Piedmont Triad 4A Conference Championship as well as the Conference Tournament Title. Women's basketball followed that season up with 4A State Championship in 2011. The team's final record was 30–2.

The Men's Indoor Track team claimed the 1A/2A/3A State Championship in 2009.

Notable outstanding athletes from SW are Olympic and professional soccer player Eddie Pope, MLS standout Clyde Simms (currently with the D.C. United), NFL Defensive Back Brian Williams, and NFL player Stefon Adams.

State Championships

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Southwest Guilford has won the following NCHSAA team state championships:

  • Baseball: 1997 (2A)
  • Boys Basketball: 1996 (2A), 2017 (4A), 2019 (3A)
  • Girls Basketball: 1984 (2A), 1985 (2A), 2011 (4A)
  • Boys Golf: 1987 (1A/2A)
  • Boys Soccer: 1994 (1A/2A)
  • Girls Soccer: 1995 (1A/2A/3A), 1997 (1A/2A/3A), 2001 (3A), 2002 (3A)
  • Girls Swimming: 1995 (1A/2A/3A), 1997 (1A/2A/3A)
  • Boys Indoor Track & Field: 2009 (1A/2A/3A)
  • Volleyball: 1995 (2A), 2006 (3A)

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Southwest Guilford High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "Southwest Guilford High School Athletics » Tag Archive » Greensboro Sports". Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  3. ^ Stefon Adams Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  4. ^ Brandon Banks Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  5. ^ Ingram, Cinde. (May 13, 2017). Doctor shares vision to bring health care to remote areas. emsworld.com. Retrieved Aug 14, 2020.
  6. ^ High Point University Panthers - Cheyenne Parker - 2011-2012 Women's Basketball. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  7. ^ Eddie Pope - NC Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  8. ^ Clyde Simms IV - NC Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  9. ^ Brian Williams Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
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