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{{Short description|School in Johns Creek, Georgia, United States}} |
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| rivals = [[Johns Creek High School]], [[Northview High School (Johns Creek, Georgia)|Northview High School]] {{citation needed|date=September 2021}} |
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'''Chattahoochee High School''' (colloquially referred to as '''"Hooch"''') is a public [[high school]] in [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States, within the [[Fulton County School System]]. It is located next to its only feeder school, [[Taylor Road Middle School]]. |
'''Chattahoochee High School''' (colloquially referred to as '''"Hooch"'''<ref name="Conway">{{Cite news |last=Conway |first=Sean |title=Chattahoochee High School |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/chattahoochee-high-school/cISybjTVJI3pmf8g2gmuyM/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |issn=1539-7459}}</ref>) is a public [[high school]] in [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States, within the [[Fulton County School System]]. It is located next to its only feeder school, [[Taylor Road Middle School]]. |
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It has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of America's [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|Blue Ribbon Schools]]. Chattahoochee was named the 6th Best Public High School in Georgia by Niche.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-public-high-schools/s/georgia/|title=2020 Best Public High Schools in Georgia|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> In 2019, it was named a National PTSA School of Excellence and ranked as a top high school in |
It has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of America's [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|Blue Ribbon Schools]]. Chattahoochee was named the 6th Best Public High School in Georgia by Niche.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-public-high-schools/s/georgia/|title=2020 Best Public High Schools in Georgia|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> In 2019, it was named a National PTSA School of Excellence and ranked as a top high school in ''U.S. World & News Report'' (#282 Nationally, #9 in Georgia).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/georgia/districts/fulton-county/chattahoochee-high-school-5918|title=Chattahoochee High School in Alpharetta|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> It was given a rating of 9 out of a possible 10 by Great Schools Rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greatschools.org/georgia/johns-creek/1036-Chattahoochee-High-School/ |title=Chattahoochee High School - Johns Creek, Georgia - GA |publisher=Greatschools.net |accessdate=December 6, 2019}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The High School opened in the |
The High School opened in the 1991–92 school year<ref name="Conway"/> replacing the now-closed [[Crestwood High School (Georgia)|Crestwood High School]]. In 1992, the first time a cougar appeared, which was the mascot of the school. 1993 saw enrollment rise to 2200 due to the rapidly growing Alpharetta area. The football stadium opened on September 17, 1993. The following year, the school population continued to increase to 2460. The auditorium and CT Halls were built to attempt to keep up with population growth.<ref>{{cite book |title=Ten Years of Excellence - Current |date=2001 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |page=7 |edition=X}}</ref> In 1995, increased enrollment (2600) forced it to go with a split day, starting freshmen (9 AM) two hours after upperclassmen (7 AM) which would continue for the next two years. Administration added a minute to the bell schedule and parking became a senior only privilege. This continued to increase, forcing the addition of 14 trailers in 1996 to accommodate the students in a school designed for 1800. The opening of [[Centennial High School (Georgia)|Centennial High School]] in 1997 reduced student population by 600 students in 1997–98 to 2200.<ref>{{cite book |title=Current, "Standing Room Only" |date=1997 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |location=Chattahoochee Media Center |page=4 |edition=VI}}</ref> The number of students would continue to fluctuate between 2005 (2004-2005 school year) and 2814 (2001-2002) as the rapidly growing Johns Creek area was fueling student growth and the Fulton County School System was building schools to relieve the overcrowding such as [[Northview High School (Georgia)|Northview]] (2002), [[Alpharetta High School|Alpharetta]] (2004), and [[Johns Creek High School|Johns Creek]] (2009). |
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==Athletics== |
==Athletics== |
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Since the 2012–13 school year, Chattahoochee High School has competed in Region 6–AAAAAA. From 2010 to 2012 Chattahoochee was in Region 7–AAAA due to [[redistricting]] and a decrease in the school's population after the opening of [[Johns Creek High School]] in 2009. However, the school moved back up to the highest classification after statewide reclassification. Chattahoochee was previously a member of Region 7–AAAAA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghsa.net/region |title=GHSA Sanctioned Athletic Events |publisher=GHSA |accessdate=July 24, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620113340/http://www.ghsa.net/region |archivedate=June 20, 2010 }}</ref><ref name="Georgia High School Football Historians">{{cite web|url=http://ghsfha.org/rstandings.php?gTeamID=Chattahoochee|title=GHSFHA Chattahoochee Yearly Region Standings|publisher=GHSFHA|accessdate=July 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717004125/http://ghsfha.org/rstandings.php?gTeamID=Chattahoochee|archive-date=July 17, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Competitive sports at Chattahoochee include [[baseball]], [[basketball]], [[cheerleading]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[American football|football]], [[gymnastics]], [[lacrosse]], [[soccer]], [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[Track and field|track]], [[volleyball]], and [[scholastic wrestling|wrestling]]. |
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Hooch shares an intense rivalry with its neighbor [[Johns Creek High School]], located less than three miles away. The rivalry is competitive in many different sports and is important to many fans and alumni in the area.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ghsa.net/2010-2011-region-alignments |title=GHSA Sanctioned Athletic Events |publisher=GHSA |accessdate=June 18, 2010}}</ref> |
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Competitive sports at Chattahoochee include [[baseball]], [[basketball]], [[cheerleading]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[American football|football]], [[gymnastics]], [[hockey]], [[lacrosse]], [[soccer]], [[golf]], [[Track and field|track]], and [[scholastic wrestling|wrestling]]. |
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===Baseball=== |
===Baseball=== |
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*The 2004-05 Cougars won the state championship |
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*1993: Tim Lemons leads the team to a 16-11 record. |
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*Tim Lemons, Chattahoochee's head varsity baseball coach since the school opened in 1991, was inducted into the GADC Hall of Fame Jan. 13, 2017 |
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===Soccer=== |
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The baseball team won the 2005 AAAAA state championship (with 33 wins and 4 losses), finishing 23rd nationally in ''Baseball America''{{'}}s Top 50 high schools.{{Citation needed|date=June 2007}} |
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Boys' Soccer Region Champions: 2015-2017 |
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Boys' Soccer State Champions: 2011, 2017-2018 |
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The girls' lacrosse team won their first state championship in 2009. The Lady Cougars defeated four-time defending state champions, the Milton Eagles, to take home the title. They won with a score of 9 to 7. |
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*1992: 15–8 record |
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*1993: 15–8 record with 2nd place finish in the North Fulton County Tournament. |
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*1994: 9–13 record |
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*1995: 12–9 record |
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*1996: 9–13 under new coach, Duke Mullis. |
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*1997: 13-12 record |
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*2000: 19-2 record |
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*2003: 20-4 with a Region Championship (defeating Pope) |
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*2006: 10-12 record |
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The boys' lacrosse team finished ranked first in the state in 2003 despite losing in the state championship game to Westminster 11–9. |
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*1992: 9–13 record coached by Russell Harrell. |
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*1993: 15–7 record |
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*1994: 17–8 record winning the Region Tournament. |
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*1995: 15–10 record |
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*1996: 14–6 record |
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*1997: Record unknown, but made playoffs and Kelly Ginter sets school record with 32 points against Sprayberry. |
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*1999: Tim Lemons is new head coach. |
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*2002: Won Region title.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lindsey Moss Bio |url=https://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8800&ATCLID=694030 |accessdate=18 December 2019}}</ref> |
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*2003: At one point in the season, the team was ranked first in the state and ninth in the South by USA Today.<ref>{{cite book |title=Take a Chance - Current |date=2003 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |page=58 |edition=XII}}</ref> Won region title. Made it to the Elite Eight in the State Tournament. |
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*2004: Opened the year ranked third in the nation<ref>{{cite book |title=Go for It - Current |date=2004 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |page=53 |edition=XIII}}</ref> led by Tennessee signee, Lindsey Moss.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lady Vols Ink Hoopster Lindsey Moss |url=https://utsports.com/news/2004/11/11/LADY_VOLS_INK_HOOPSTER_LINDSEY_MOSS.aspx |website=UT Sports |accessdate=18 December 2019}}</ref> Made it to the second round of the State Tournament. |
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*2005: Michelle Bowden became head coach. |
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===Cheerleading=== |
===Cheerleading=== |
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The competitive cheerleading team won the State Championship in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghsa.net/node/168 |title=GHSA Cheerleading Champions |publisher=GHSA.net |
The competitive cheerleading team won the State Championship in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghsa.net/node/168 |title=GHSA Cheerleading Champions |publisher=GHSA.net |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref> |
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===Cross Country=== |
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*1991: Girls team finishes 2nd in Fulton Championships with Christian Hayes (2nd in Fulton) and Erinn Quigley (3rd in Fulton) under Coach Coleman Binford. |
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*1992: Both teams finish 2nd in Fulton County with the girls taking 5th in Region, while the guys took 6th. |
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*1993: Girls win Fulton County Championship. |
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*1994: Girls State AAAA Individual Champion, Tanya Sotillo (19:07). Girls won Fulton County, boys 2nd. Girls placed 2nd in Region and then 3rd overall at the State Championships. |
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*1995: Both teams sweep Fulton County Championships with Rachael Caruso capturing the individual title. They would go on their way to a 2nd(Girls) and 4th(Boys) team finish at Region. The girls finished 4th overall at the State Championships. |
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*1996: Both teams sweep the Fulton County Championships with Rachael Caruso repeating as county champion. The girls would again finish 2nd in Region while the boys were one team shy of qualifying for state with their 3rd place finish. The girls would be runner-up at State, again losing to Pope High School. |
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*1997: Both teams qualified for State with the girls placing 3rd. |
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*1998: Girls win County Championship. Both teams qualified for State with the girls placing 6th, boys 18th. |
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*1999: Girls win County and Region Championships. Boys finish 2nd in County and 4th in region. |
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*2000: Girls win County and take 8th place in State. Boys finish 2nd in County. |
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*2001: Girls win County, 2nd in Region, and 4th in State. Boys finish 2nd in County. |
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*2003: Girls win County, 4th in Region. Boys also take 4th in Region. |
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*2004: Dan Brock took over program. Girls win County. |
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===Football=== |
===Football=== |
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[[File:Chattahoochee High School stadium.JPG|thumb|250px|Chattahoochee High School football stadium]] |
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The Chattahoochee High School football team had its first season in 1991, competing in Region 6-Division AAAA, the highest classification at the time. The team ended the season |
The Chattahoochee High School football team had its first season in 1991, competing in Region 6-Division AAAA, the highest classification at the time. The team ended the season with a respectable record of 3-7 for their first year of varsity football. |
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In the 2008 season, the Cougars were moved to the much more competitive Region 7-AAAAA where they played mostly [[Gwinnett County]] schools that were much bigger than them as opposed to the smaller [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton County]] teams. For the 2010 season, the Cougars were moved down to AAAA since the opening of [[Johns Creek High School]] pulled many students away from Chattahoochee. The Cougars met the undefeated [[Starr's Mill High School|Starr's Mill Panthers]] at the [[Georgia Dome]] for the state championship. Chattahoochee won 24–0, finishing off a perfect 15–0 season and their first state title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GHSA Football Champions {{!}} GHSA.net |url=https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-football-champions |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=www.ghsa.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-13 |title=Chattahoochee Wins First State Football Crown |url=https://www.gpb.org/news/2010/12/13/chattahoochee-wins-first-state-football-crown |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Georgia Public Broadcasting |language=en}}</ref> The Cougars were nationally ranked. |
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In 1993, Bill Waters was hired as football coach and led the Cougars to a 4-6 record. They would record their first winning season in 1994 at 6-4. The team made their first playoff appearance in the 1995 season when they played [[Joseph Wheeler High School|Wheeler High School]] in the regional playoffs. The Cougars won by a score of 21-0 to advance to the first round of the state playoffs, where they played the eventual state runner-up [[Parkview High School (Georgia)|Parkview Panthers]], losing by a score of 20-6. The Cougars finished with a final record of 8-4. In 1996, the Cougars suffered through a rebuilding year at 3-7. |
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The Cougars found the playoffs again in the 1997 season with a regular season record of 9-1 and their first region championship in school history. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the [[Georgia High School Association|GHSA]] playoffs only to lose to the [[Brookwood High School (Snellville, Georgia)|Brookwood Broncos]] by a score of 33-15, finishing the season with a record of 11-2. The next season the Cougars repeated as region champions, this time in region 7-AAAA, after another 9-1 season. However, they lost to the [[Pebblebrook High School|Pebblebrook Falcons]] 22-12 in the playoffs.<ref>{{cite book |title=Going Out in Style - Current |date=1999 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |pages=86-87 |edition=VIII}}</ref> |
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The 1999 season featured an outstanding run in the playoffs for the team after a 7-3 record. The Cougars won three straight playoff games to advance to the semi-finals of the state playoffs, where they met the [[Brunswick High School (Georgia)|Brunswick Pirates]] in the [[Georgia Dome]]. The Pirates won with a score of 29-7 and went on to lose in the state finals to the [[Lowndes High School|Lowndes Vikings]]. |
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The Cougars advanced to the playoffs again in 2000 after an 8-2 regular season and a region championship, losing to the [[Brookwood High School (Snellville, Georgia)|Brookwood Broncos]] 20-12 in the second round of the playoffs.<ref>{{cite book |title=Ten Years of Excellence - Current |date=2001 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |page=125 |edition=X}}</ref> The team had their first undefeated regular season in the 2001 season and their fourth region championship. However, they again fell in the second round of the playoffs, this time to the [[Dacula High School|Dacula Falcons]] by a score of 7-3. The team ended the season with an impressive 11-1 record. The Cougars (5-5) would make the playoffs yet again in the 2002 season losing in the second round to the [[Harrison High School (Georgia)|Harrison Hoyas]] 38-16. The team(8-2) won their 5th region championship in 2003 but yet again lost in the second round of the playoffs to the [[Parkview High School (Georgia)|Parkview Panthers]] 3-0. |
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The 2004 Cougars debuted for the first time under new head coach Terry Crowder in the [[Corky Kell Classic]] at the [[Georgia Dome]] where they lost to the [[Brookwood High School (Snellville, Georgia)|Brookwood Broncos]] 35-7. The team finished with a 4-6 record and missed out on the playoffs for the first time since 1996. The following season ended with another disappointing record of 2-8, again missing the playoffs. The Cougars had a much improved 2006 season finishing 7-3 but losing in the first round to the [[North Gwinnett High School|North Gwinnett Bulldogs]] 21-17, and again in the 2007 season to the [[Grayson High School|Grayson Rams]] 34-0. |
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In the 2008 season, the Cougars were moved to the much more competitive Region 7-AAAAA where they played mostly [[Gwinnett County]] schools that were much bigger than them as opposed to the smaller [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton County]] teams. The team suffered in the '08 and '09 seasons with records of 3-7 and 4-6. |
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In the 2010 season, the Cougars were moved down to AAAA due to the opening of [[Johns Creek High School]], pulling many students away from Chattahoochee. The team dominated Region 7 with a perfect record of 10-0 and a region championship, with their closest contest being a 35-14 victory over [[Forsyth Central High School|Forsyth Central]]. The Cougars rolled into the playoffs and cruised by the [[Alan C. Pope High School|Pope Greyhounds]] 42-14. However, the team had a close contest in the second round against the [[Marist School (Georgia)|Marist War Eagles]] (9-2). The score finished 31-28 and the Cougars advanced to the quarterfinals to face the [[Dutchtown High School (Hampton, Georgia)|Dutchtown Bulldogs]], winning by a score of 37-14 to advance to the state semifinals, where they traveled to [[Statesboro, Georgia|Statesboro]] to take on the Blue Devils. The Cougars found themselves down in the 4th quarter 21-13, but drove down the field late to score, making the score 21-19. After missing the 2-point conversion to tie the game, the Cougars were forced to hold the Blue Devils offense to get the ball back with two minutes to go. A game-winning field goal by Ammon Lakip gave the Cougars a 22-21 victory to send the Cougars to their first ever state championship. The Cougars met the also undefeated [[Starr's Mill High School|Starr's Mill Panthers]] at the [[Georgia Dome]]. Chattahoochee won 24-0, finishing off a perfect 15-0 season and their first ever state title. The Cougars finished first in the state of Georgia and nationally ranked. |
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===Golf=== |
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*1993: 5th place in State led by coach C.D. Gann. |
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*1994: 4th place in District. |
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*1997: 2nd in Region. |
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*1998: Boys won State Championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=GHSA Boys Golf Champions |url=https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-boys-golf-champions |publisher=GHSA |accessdate=10 December 2019}}</ref> |
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*2000: Female team was formed. |
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The boys' golf team won the 2007 Region 7 AAAAA championship by posting a phenomenal 295 and beating rival Northview by 5 strokes.{{Citation needed|date=January 2013}} |
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===Lacrosse=== |
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* 2000: Lacrosse added as a club sport at Chattahoochee.<ref>{{cite book |title=Creating Stars - Current |date=2000 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |pages=142-143}}</ref> |
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* 2002: Lacrosse is officially sanctioned and added as varsity sport. Home games moved from Newtown Park to Chattahoochee. |
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* 2003: Boys team finishes runner-up in State. |
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* The girls' lacrosse team won the state championship in 2009. The Lady Cougars defeated four-time defending state champions, the Milton Eagles, to take home the title. They won with a score of 9 to 7. This victory gave Chattahoochee their first girls' lacrosse state championship.<ref name="HoochLacrosse">{{cite web |url=http://www.hoochlacrosse.com/ |title=Chattahoochee Lacrosse |accessdate=January 25, 2010}}</ref> |
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===Soccer=== |
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*1993: Coach Louis Long leads boys to a 9-4 record. Girls coached by Trish Johnson. |
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*1994: 11-1-2 boys record with a subregion championship. |
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*1995: Boys finish 9-4-1, tied for 2nd in the sub-region. Girls coached by Wade Alexander finished 4th in the state with a 15-1 record. |
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*1996: Boys coached by Brent King. Girls coached by Brenda Dowling. |
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*1997: Boys coached by Rich Groeneveld. |
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*1998: Boys had a 11-0-2 regular season record. |
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*1999: Girls coached by Bill Wortman qualify for the state tournament. |
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*2000: Girls have a winning season peaking at a #7 ranking in the state. |
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*2002: Coach Les Meenan took over the boys' program while David Boyd takes over the girls. |
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The boys' soccer team was ranked second in the nation in 2008.{{Citation needed|date=September 2012}} |
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On May 14, 2011 the boys' soccer team won the AAAA state championship, defeating [[McIntosh High School]] 3-0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-boys-soccer-champions |title=GHSA Boys State Soccer Championships |publisher=GHSA |accessdate=December 5, 2019}}</ref> |
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In 2017 the boys’ soccer team won the AAAAAA state championship in Georgia. |
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In 2018, the boys' soccer team won the AAAAAA state championship in Georgia for the second year in a row. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mdjonline.com/alpharetta-chattahoochee-brings-home-soccer-state-championships/article_4901dfec-5784-11e8-8305-3738c3cf5604.html |title=Alpharetta, Chattahoochee bring home state soccer championships |publisher=MDJ |accessdate=December 5, 2019}}</ref> They defeated region rival [[Cambridge High School (Georgia)|Cambridge High School]], 2-1, in Powder Springs, GA. Senior Ryan Kapper scored in the 1st Overtime to seal the victory for the Cougars. |
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Coach Les Meenan coached all three state championships (2011, 2017, 2018). |
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===Softball=== |
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*1991: 1-20 record under Coach Becky Salmon |
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*1992: 4-12 |
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*1993: 10-8 |
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*1994: 15-12 under Coach Tim Lemons placing 4th in Region. Alicia Ouellette (6 HRs) and Stephanie Hsu (.447 BA) lead team. |
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*1995: 18-10 with Alicia Ouellette leading Georgia in HRs, and Stephanie Hsu batting .534. |
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Fast Pitch |
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*1995: 1-13 record under Coaches Becky Salmon and Laura Hood |
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*1996: 7-12 |
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*2001: Coach Catherine Allen took over. |
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*2002: Coaches Jon Crider and Jill Robertson took over. |
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*2004: Coach Lawrence Erwin took over. |
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*2005: 23-5 record. |
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===Swimming=== |
===Swimming=== |
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The girls' swim team won the GA High School State Championship in 1993, 1995, 1996 and 2000 |
The girls' swim team won the GA High School State Championship in 1993, 1995, 1996 and 2000. The boys' swim team won the GA High School State Championship in 1996 and 2023.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-swimming-champions |title = GHSA Swimming Champions | GHSA.net}}</ref> |
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Coached by Joan Garrett (1991-1994), Patricia Wise (1994-1996), Rhonda Fossum (1996-2000), David Boyd (2000-2001), Josephine Underhill (2001-2003), Sharon Evans(2003-1005), Dale Folkins(2005- |
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===Tennis=== |
===Tennis=== |
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*1998: Girls' team won the 1998 AAAA State Championship, posting an undefeated record while being ranked 11th nationally at one point.<ref>{{cite web |title=GHSA Girls Tennis Champions|url=https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-girls-tennis-champions |website=ghsa.net |publisher=GHSA |accessdate=December 10, 2019}}</ref> |
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*1994: Coach Milo Mathis led the boys team to a 13-1 record, while Coach Sandy Blake led the girls to a 10-2 record. |
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*1996: Both the girls and the boys teams were runner-ups in state. |
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*1997: Both teams placed runner-up in the Region Tournament with the girls going on to win the State Championship. |
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*1998: Girls team won the 1998 AAAA State Championship, posting an undefeated record while being ranked 11th nationally at one point.<ref>{{cite web |title=GHSA Girls Tennis Champions | GHSA |url=https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-girls-tennis-champions |website=ghsa.net |publisher=GHSA |accessdate=10 December 2019}}</ref> |
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*1999: Girls win 3rd State Championship in a row while being ranked 2nd nationally.<ref>{{cite book |title=Going out in Style - Current |date=1999 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |page=137 |edition=VIII}}</ref> |
*1999: Girls win 3rd State Championship in a row while being ranked 2nd nationally.<ref>{{cite book |title=Going out in Style - Current |date=1999 |publisher=Jostens, Inc |page=137 |edition=VIII}}</ref> |
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*2004: Boys win State Championship<ref>{{Cite web |title=GHSA Boys Tennis Champions {{!}} GHSA.net |url=https://www.ghsa.net/ghsa-boys-tennis-champions |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=www.ghsa.net}}</ref> |
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*2000: Both Girls and Boys won North Fulton and Region Championships. |
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==Music== |
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The boys' tennis team won the 2004 AAAAA state championship and the 2015 Region 6 AAAAAA championship while placing semi-finalist in the 2016 state championship. In their 2017 season, the boys' tennis team placed finalist in both regional and state championship{{Citation needed|date=June 2007}} |
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===Volleyball=== |
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*1991: Team finished 2nd in Fulton County and 8th in State. Nowy Prestera elected to the State's All Tournament team. Coach Karen Sullivan |
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*1992: Team finishes 19-3 placing 3rd in State. |
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*1993: Team goes 9-4 under first year head coach, Laura Hood. |
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*1994: Team goes 24-12 losing to Marist and Roswell in Area Tournament. |
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*1995: 10-9 record losing to Pope in Area Tournament under coach, Karla Rosenthal. |
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*1996: 10-9 record under new coach, Jamie Tooley |
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*1997: 37-11 record finishing 3rd in area. |
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*1998: 26-18 record |
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*1999: Losing record under first year coach, Jeff White |
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*2000: 44-12 record with an Area Championship |
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*2001: 45-5 record while winning the Region. |
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*2002: The season included a 22 game winning streak and the team was undefeated at home under Coaches Torbert and Marianne Cagle. |
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*2004: 22-34 record |
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===Wrestling=== |
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*1992: Senior Hubbell Losson finishes 3rd at State. |
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*1993: Place four wrestlers in the State Tournament coached by Joey Mathews. |
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*1994: Coaches Mike Cloy and Coleman Binford led the team to a 15-8 record. |
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*1995: Coach Coleman Binford and Adam Pitt led 11 wrestlers to the State Tournament with Ben McTier earning an Area Championship. |
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*1996: Cougars finish 2nd in Area Tournament on their way to placing 6th at State with 12 wrestlers qualified for the State Meet. Jim Stortz, Mike Arold, and Jon Dickens finish 2nd in the state. |
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*1997: Cougars posted a 21-4 dual-meet record and their first ever Region Championship. |
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*1998: Five of six wrestlers who qualified for the State Championship medal, the highest being Steve Aikens who finished runner-up. |
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*1999: Dual meet record of 18-13 while sending 8 wrestlers to the State Championship. |
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*2001: Head coach Mike Stephen took over. |
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*2004: First Individual State Champion, Matt Ory, had a 55-0 record. |
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*2005: JJ Hicks took over as head coach. |
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==Fine Arts== |
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===Band=== |
===Band=== |
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*Chattahoochee has one [[jazz]] band, |
*Chattahoochee has one [[jazz]] band, four concert bands, a saxophone quartet, a saxophone ensemble, a tuba and euphonium choir, an indoor drumline, a winter guard, and a [[marching band]].<ref name="chattcougar.com"/> The Cougar Marching Band returned to Annapolis in 2010 for their third consecutive national competition,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marchingbandcontest.org/index.php?file_add=band_detail&bandid=QDTPS%20LG9XV%20BEZNJ%206BBPA |title=USSBA Fall Marching Band Schedule |publisher=Marchingbandcontest.org |accessdate=February 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727064044/http://marchingbandcontest.org/index.php?file_add=band_detail&bandid=QDTPS%20LG9XV%20BEZNJ%206BBPA |archivedate=July 27, 2011 }}</ref> and performed in USSBA Nationals 2013 in Met Life Stadium, coming first in their class in percussion. Jazz 1, the top jazz band, was invited to perform at the Annual GMEA State Convention on Friday, January 30, 2009, in Savannah, Georgia. The Chattahoochee High School Tuba and Euphonium Choir was invited to perform as a lobby group for the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony at the GMEA In-service Conference in Athens, Georgia on January 31, 2025. |
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*In 1997, the marching band |
*In 1997, the marching band went on a European tour performing in London and Paris.<ref>{{cite book |title=Current - Expoloding into Excellence |date=1998 |publisher=Jostins, Inc |page=75 |edition=VII}}</ref> |
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*The Chattahoochee marching band was invited to participate in the 2007 [[London New Year's Day Parade]]. The band has also participated in the 2012 New York St. Patrick's Day parade<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chattbands.com/media/notes/NYC%20Travel%20Itinerary.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708140756/http://www.chattbands.com/media/notes/NYC%20Travel%20Itinerary.pdf |archive-date=July 8, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the 2013 Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. The band was the 2007 [[USSBA]] Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Tri-State champion. The marching band participated in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 USSBA National Championships in Annapolis, Maryland, and the 2013 championship in New Jersey. In 2008, the band took 7th in their class and 3rd overall in the percussion caption. In 2009, the marching band placed 6th in class AAAA. In 2010, the band placed 20th in class AAA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marchingbandcontest.org/scores2010/20101107_NATIONAL_CHAMPIONSHIPS.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=February 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727064301/http://marchingbandcontest.org/scores2010/20101107_NATIONAL_CHAMPIONSHIPS.pdf |archivedate=July 27, 2011 }}</ref> In 2013, the percussion placed first in their division. |
*The Chattahoochee marching band was invited to participate in the 2007 [[London New Year's Day Parade]]. The band has also participated in the 2012 New York St. Patrick's Day parade<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chattbands.com/media/notes/NYC%20Travel%20Itinerary.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=March 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708140756/http://www.chattbands.com/media/notes/NYC%20Travel%20Itinerary.pdf |archive-date=July 8, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the 2013 Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. The band was the 2007 [[USSBA]] Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Tri-State champion. The marching band participated in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 USSBA National Championships in Annapolis, Maryland, and the 2013 championship in New Jersey. In 2008, the band took 7th in their class and 3rd overall in the percussion caption. In 2009, the marching band placed 6th in class AAAA. In 2010, the band placed 20th in class AAA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marchingbandcontest.org/scores2010/20101107_NATIONAL_CHAMPIONSHIPS.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=February 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727064301/http://marchingbandcontest.org/scores2010/20101107_NATIONAL_CHAMPIONSHIPS.pdf |archivedate=July 27, 2011 }}</ref> In 2013, the percussion placed first in their division. |
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*In 2019, the marching band participated in the Grand National Championships, hosted by [[Bands of America]]. The band reached the semi-finals, placing 38th out of 91 bands.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Grand National Semifinals – Nov. 16, 2019|url=https://www.hornrank.com/2019/11/grand-national-semifinals-nov-16-2019.html|access-date=2020-07-13}}</ref> |
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*Directed by Abb Gunn (1991-1993), Tim McKinney (1993-2001), Frederick Chang (2001- |
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*In 2023, the band returned to the Bands of America Grand National Championships. The band placed 50th out of 91 bands in their preliminary performance. |
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===Orchestra=== |
===Orchestra=== |
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*Chattahoochee has an [[orchestra]] program which is currently conducted by Lori Buonamici.<ref name="chattcougar.com">{{cite web|url=http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee/Pages/Finearts.aspx|title=Fine Arts|accessdate=November 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114033416/http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee/Pages/Finearts.aspx|archive-date=November 14, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
*Chattahoochee has an [[orchestra]] program which is currently conducted by Lori Buonamici.<ref name="chattcougar.com">{{cite web|url=http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee/Pages/Finearts.aspx|title=Fine Arts|accessdate=November 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114033416/http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee/Pages/Finearts.aspx|archive-date=November 14, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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*Directed by Abb Gunn (1991-1993), Vikki Oliphant (1993-1994), Dr. Nick Demos (1994-1995), Dr. Kathleen Horvath (1995-1997), Dr. John Sumrall (1997-1998), Dr. Perry Holbrook (1998-2001), Jim Palmer (2001-2008), John Peskey (2008-2009) |
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===Chorus=== |
===Chorus=== |
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*Chattahoochee has a chorus program. |
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*The chorus is headed by Jennifer Fabianski.<ref name="chattcougar.com"/> Rhonda Fossum led the choral program until 2009, when she left to become the chorus teacher at [[Johns Creek High School]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.johnscreekhs.net/FineArts.html |title=Johns Creek HS Fine Arts Department |accessdate=April 4, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302152545/http://www.johnscreekhs.net/FineArts.html |archive-date=March 2, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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*Directed by Cindie Thomas (1991-1992), Toni Jove (1992-1993), Meri Powers (1993-1995), Rhonda Fossum (1995-2009) |
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*In 1997, the chorus performed at |Carnegie Hall|. |
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==Literary |
==Literary activities== |
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===Student Newspaper=== |
===Student Newspaper=== |
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The Speculator: Voice and Vision is the school news magazine and news website for Chattahoochee High School. The Speculator originally began at Crestwood High School in 1974, and moved to Chattahoochee when the school opened in 1991. The Speculator was a monthly newspaper up until the |
The Speculator: Voice and Vision is the school news magazine and news website for Chattahoochee High School. The Speculator originally began at Crestwood High School in 1974, and moved to Chattahoochee when the school opened in 1991. The Speculator was a monthly newspaper up until the 2010–2011 school year, when the staff decided to switch to a news magazine layout, allowing more incorporation of graphics and more involvement with the school's Imaginarium graphic design department. In the fall of 2011, the staff and graphics department jointly decided to add the "Voice" ending to the magazine title, to represent to magazine as the voice of the students. The Speculator: Voice is released five times a year. The Speculator: Vision is the news website version of the Speculator: Voice and was launched during the 2011–2012 school year.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
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===Yearbook=== |
===Yearbook=== |
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The yearbook at |
The yearbook at Chattahoochee is called the ''Current'' and has published every year since its opening in 1991. |
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===Literary Magazine=== |
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==Extracurricular Activities== |
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Chattahoochee produces a literary magazine called ''Chrysalis'' that features art and writing by its students. |
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CHS offers over 80 clubs. Notable clubs are the debate team (which has won nine state championships and been a frequent qualifier to the national Tournament of Champions, placing 2nd in 2005), [[Science Olympiad]], Academic Bowl (which has been a constant state champion and national qualifier), Chess Club (which won the 2005 State Championship and placed 3rd overall in the 2008), and the Table Top Gaming Club which has won state 10 years in a row. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://georgiachess.org/results/2008HighSchoolCollegiateTeamCh.html |title=2008 Collegiate and High School Team Championship |accessdate=April 4, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125114324/http://georgiachess.org/results/2008HighSchoolCollegiateTeamCh.html |archivedate=November 25, 2011 }}</ref> |
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===Academic Bowl=== |
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*1991: Fulton County Champions |
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*1997: Fulton County Champions |
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*2000: Fulton County Champions |
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*2009: Tied for 7th nationally at the [[National Academic Quiz Tournaments]] High School National Championship Tournament. |
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==Extracurricular activities== |
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===Debate Team=== |
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CHS offers over 80 clubs. Notable clubs are the debate team (which has won nine state championships and been a frequent qualifier to the national Tournament of Champions, placing 2nd in 2005), [[Science Olympiad]], Academic Bowl (which has been a constant state champion and national qualifier), Chess Club (which won the 2005 State Championship and runner-up in the 2018<ref>{{cite web |title=Chattahoochee Chess Team Competes at State |url=https://patch.com/georgia/johnscreek/chattahoochee-chess-team-competes-state |website=Patch |accessdate=December 19, 2019|date=March 22, 2018 }}</ref>), and the Table Top Gaming Club which has won state 10 years in a row.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://georgiachess.org/results/2008HighSchoolCollegiateTeamCh.html |title=2008 Collegiate and High School Team Championship |accessdate=April 4, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125114324/http://georgiachess.org/results/2008HighSchoolCollegiateTeamCh.html |archivedate=November 25, 2011 }}</ref> |
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Chattahoochee fields a nationally competitive policy debate team. It has won 9 State Championships and placed 2nd in the national Tournament of Champions in 2005. Chattahoochee has qualified multiple teams to the Tournament of Champions, including seven in 2006, five in 2007, six in 2008, five in 2010. |
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==Alumni Pavilion== |
==Alumni Pavilion== |
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The Alumni Pavilion is located at the south end of the Arena. It contains {{convert|2046|sqft|m2}} of covered space and a {{convert|744|sqft|m2}} viewing deck, and consists of steel beam construction, wood finished columns, and a concrete deck. The pavilion is positioned as an overlook to the Arena and has hosted numerous pre-game activities such as cookouts and booster meetings.<ref name="AlumniPavilion">{{cite web|url=http://www.chattcougar.com/1REDESIGN/alumnipavINFO.htm |title=Alumni Pavilion Information |accessdate=September 18, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628080147/http://www.chattcougar.com/1REDESIGN/alumnipavINFO.htm |archivedate=June 28, 2009 }}</ref> |
The Alumni Pavilion is located at the south end of the Arena. It contains {{convert|2046|sqft|m2}} of covered space and a {{convert|744|sqft|m2}} viewing deck, and consists of steel beam construction, wood finished columns, and a concrete deck. The pavilion is positioned as an overlook to the Arena and has hosted numerous pre-game activities such as cookouts and booster meetings.<ref name="AlumniPavilion">{{cite web|url=http://www.chattcougar.com/1REDESIGN/alumnipavINFO.htm |title=Alumni Pavilion Information |accessdate=September 18, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628080147/http://www.chattcougar.com/1REDESIGN/alumnipavINFO.htm |archivedate=June 28, 2009 }}</ref> |
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==Renovations== |
==Renovations== |
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The school |
The school received numerous renovations from the summer of 2014 until the summer of 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee/Documents/Hooch%20Family%20Renovation.pdf |title=Chattahoochee High School Renovations |publisher=chattcougar.com |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724101021/http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee/Documents/Hooch%20Family%20Renovation.pdf |archivedate=July 24, 2014 }}</ref> |
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*Cafeteria renovations with new serving lines and tables |
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*Updated front entrance restrooms |
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*Front office relocation |
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*Resource officer relocation |
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*Computer lab addition to the Media Center, as well as new carpets |
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*New ceilings and window replacements throughout the school |
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*New tile flooring throughout the school |
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*Replacing auxiliary gym flooring and bleachers |
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*Refinishing theater stage |
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*Replacing interlocking mat flooring in the weight room |
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*New HVAC with inclusion of AC to the press box |
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*Remodel of bus drop-off canopy |
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*Repair and resurfacing of student parking lot |
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*New lockers |
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==Notable alumni== |
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* [[Jaron Blossomgame]] (born 1993), Clemson University men's basketball. NBA basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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* [[Clint Boling]], [[University of Georgia]] football player (2007–2010),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/boling_clint00.html |title=Player Bio:Clint Boling:Football|accessdate=September 1, 2010}}</ref> drafted by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in the 4th Round of the 2011 NFL draft,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mynfldraft.com/2011/round4/|title=2011 NFL Draft Results Round 4|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> University of Georgia lacrosse player (2005–2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mcla.us/teams/georgia/2008/roster.html |title=2008 Roster - University of Georgia Lacrosse |publisher=MCLA.us |accessdate=February 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809162149/http://mcla.us/teams/georgia/2008/roster.html |archivedate=August 9, 2011 }}</ref> |
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===Principals=== |
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* [[John Busing]], former professional football player |
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*Dr. Les Bivens (1991-1992) |
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* [[Tony Dibrell]], professional baseball pitcher for the [[Southern Maryland Blue Crabs]] |
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*Dr. Robert Burke (1992-2004) |
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* [[Andi Dorfman]], [[The Bachelorette (season 10)]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/andi-dorfmans-yearbook-photos-before-she-was-the-bachelorette-201437/39344/|title=Andi Dorfman's Yearbook Photos: Before She Was The Bachelorette |date=July 7, 2014|work=Us Weekly|access-date=March 16, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*Tim Duncan (2004-2015, 2018-2019) |
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* [[Geoff Duncan]], Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Geoff Duncan: Office of Lieutenant Governor |url=https://ltgov.georgia.gov/geoff-duncan |website=georgia.gov |accessdate=December 9, 2019}}</ref> |
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*Tim Corrigan (2015-2018) |
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*[[Anthony Fisher (basketball, born 1986)|Anthony Fisher]] (born 1986), basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |
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*Dr. Mike Todd (2019-Present) |
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===Notable alumni=== |
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* [[Jaron Blossomgame]], Clemson University men's basketball. NBA basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers #4 |
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* [[Clint Boling]], [[University of Georgia]] football player (2007-2010),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/boling_clint00.html |title=Player Bio:Clint Boling:Football|accessdate=September 1, 2010}}</ref> drafted by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in the 4th Round of the 2011 NFL draft,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mynfldraft.com/2011/round4/|title=2011 NFL Draft Results Round 4|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> University of Georgia lacrosse player (2005–2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mcla.us/teams/georgia/2008/roster.html |title=2008 Roster - University of Georgia Lacrosse |publisher=MCLA.us |accessdate=February 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809162149/http://mcla.us/teams/georgia/2008/roster.html |archivedate=August 9, 2011 }}</ref> |
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* [[Andi Dorfman]], [[The Bachelorette (season 10)]] <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/andi-dorfmans-yearbook-photos-before-she-was-the-bachelorette-201437/39344/|title=Andi Dorfman's Yearbook Photos: Before She Was The Bachelorette |date=July 7, 2014|work=Us Weekly|access-date=March 16, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[Geoff Duncan]], Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Geoff Duncan: Office of Lieutenant Governor |url=https://ltgov.georgia.gov/geoff-duncan |website=georgia.gov |accessdate=9 December 2019}}</ref> |
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* [[Jay Litherland]], USA Olympic Swim Team<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://swimswam.com/bio/jay-litherland/|title=Jay Litherland Bio - SwimSwam|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> |
* [[Jay Litherland]], USA Olympic Swim Team<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://swimswam.com/bio/jay-litherland/|title=Jay Litherland Bio - SwimSwam|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> |
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* [[Sam Park]], Georgia state representative, first openly gay and first Asian American Democrat elected to Georgia House of Representatives<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia State Rep. Sam Park - Biography {{!}} LegiStorm |url=https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/263881/Samuel_Lauderdale_Park.html |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=www.legistorm.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Marcus Sayles]], [[Buffalo Bills]].{{cn|date=December 2019}} |
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* [[Charlie Whitehurst]], quarterback of the [[Cleveland Browns]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Whitehurst|title=Charlie Whitehurst - Wikipedia|access-date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> |
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* [[Marcus Sayles]], [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marcus Sayles's Football Recruiting Profile |url=https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/georgia/alpharetta/chattahoochee-high-school/marcus-sayles |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=www.ncsasports.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Marcus Sayles - 2016 - Football |url=https://uwgathletics.com/sports/football/roster/marcus-sayles/3295 |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=UWG Wolves {{!}} Athletic Programs {{!}} Official Athletics Site |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Charlie Whitehurst]], retired NFL quarterback<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Whitehurst, Chattahoochee, Pro-Style Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Charlie-Whitehurst-75488/high-school-129139/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Whitehurst, Chattahoochee, Quarterback |url=https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-football/recruit/charlie-whitehurst-2859 |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=TigerNet.com |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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| Chattahoochee High School | |
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 A photo displaying the front of Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, GA | |
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5230 Taylor Rd , (Fulton County) , Georgia 30022 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°02′53″N 84°12′28″W / 34.04799°N 84.20776°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | "Pride, Respect, Integrity."[citation needed] |
| Established | 1991 |
| School district | Fulton County |
| NCES District ID | 1302280 |
| CEEB code | 110146 |
| NCES School ID | 130228002172[1] |
| Principal | Mike Todd |
| Teaching staff | 103.20 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,852 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.95[1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Royal blue Gold |
| Athletics conference | GHSA Class AAAAAA Region 6 |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Nickname | Hooch |
| Team name | Cougars |
| Rivals | Johns Creek High School, Northview High School [citation needed] |
| USNWR ranking | 327 |
| Newspaper | The Speculator: Voice and Vision |
| Yearbook | Current |
| Feeder schools | Taylor Road Middle School |
| Website | www |
Chattahoochee High School (colloquially referred to as "Hooch"[3]) is a public high school in Johns Creek, Georgia, United States, within the Fulton County School System. It is located next to its only feeder school, Taylor Road Middle School.
It has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of America's Blue Ribbon Schools. Chattahoochee was named the 6th Best Public High School in Georgia by Niche.[4] In 2019, it was named a National PTSA School of Excellence and ranked as a top high school in U.S. World & News Report (#282 Nationally, #9 in Georgia).[5] It was given a rating of 9 out of a possible 10 by Great Schools Rating.[6]
History
[edit]The High School opened in the 1991–92 school year[3] replacing the now-closed Crestwood High School. In 1992, the first time a cougar appeared, which was the mascot of the school. 1993 saw enrollment rise to 2200 due to the rapidly growing Alpharetta area. The football stadium opened on September 17, 1993. The following year, the school population continued to increase to 2460. The auditorium and CT Halls were built to attempt to keep up with population growth.[7] In 1995, increased enrollment (2600) forced it to go with a split day, starting freshmen (9 AM) two hours after upperclassmen (7 AM) which would continue for the next two years. Administration added a minute to the bell schedule and parking became a senior only privilege. This continued to increase, forcing the addition of 14 trailers in 1996 to accommodate the students in a school designed for 1800. The opening of Centennial High School in 1997 reduced student population by 600 students in 1997–98 to 2200.[8] The number of students would continue to fluctuate between 2005 (2004-2005 school year) and 2814 (2001-2002) as the rapidly growing Johns Creek area was fueling student growth and the Fulton County School System was building schools to relieve the overcrowding such as Northview (2002), Alpharetta (2004), and Johns Creek (2009).
Athletics
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Since the 2012–13 school year, Chattahoochee High School has competed in Region 6–AAAAAA. From 2010 to 2012 Chattahoochee was in Region 7–AAAA due to redistricting and a decrease in the school's population after the opening of Johns Creek High School in 2009. However, the school moved back up to the highest classification after statewide reclassification. Chattahoochee was previously a member of Region 7–AAAAA.[9][10]
Competitive sports at Chattahoochee include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, golf, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.
Baseball
[edit]- The 2004-05 Cougars won the state championship
- Tim Lemons, Chattahoochee's head varsity baseball coach since the school opened in 1991, was inducted into the GADC Hall of Fame Jan. 13, 2017
Soccer
[edit]Boys' Soccer Region Champions: 2015-2017 Boys' Soccer State Champions: 2011, 2017-2018
Girls' lacrosse
[edit]The girls' lacrosse team won their first state championship in 2009. The Lady Cougars defeated four-time defending state champions, the Milton Eagles, to take home the title. They won with a score of 9 to 7.
Boys' lacrosse
[edit]The boys' lacrosse team finished ranked first in the state in 2003 despite losing in the state championship game to Westminster 11–9.
Cheerleading
[edit]The competitive cheerleading team won the State Championship in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2005.[11]
Football
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The Chattahoochee High School football team had its first season in 1991, competing in Region 6-Division AAAA, the highest classification at the time. The team ended the season with a respectable record of 3-7 for their first year of varsity football.
In the 2008 season, the Cougars were moved to the much more competitive Region 7-AAAAA where they played mostly Gwinnett County schools that were much bigger than them as opposed to the smaller Fulton County teams. For the 2010 season, the Cougars were moved down to AAAA since the opening of Johns Creek High School pulled many students away from Chattahoochee. The Cougars met the undefeated Starr's Mill Panthers at the Georgia Dome for the state championship. Chattahoochee won 24–0, finishing off a perfect 15–0 season and their first state title.[12][13] The Cougars were nationally ranked.
Swimming
[edit]The girls' swim team won the GA High School State Championship in 1993, 1995, 1996 and 2000. The boys' swim team won the GA High School State Championship in 1996 and 2023.[14]
Tennis
[edit]- 1998: Girls' team won the 1998 AAAA State Championship, posting an undefeated record while being ranked 11th nationally at one point.[15]
- 1999: Girls win 3rd State Championship in a row while being ranked 2nd nationally.[16]
- 2004: Boys win State Championship[17]
Music
[edit]Band
[edit]- Chattahoochee has one jazz band, four concert bands, a saxophone quartet, a saxophone ensemble, a tuba and euphonium choir, an indoor drumline, a winter guard, and a marching band.[18] The Cougar Marching Band returned to Annapolis in 2010 for their third consecutive national competition,[19] and performed in USSBA Nationals 2013 in Met Life Stadium, coming first in their class in percussion. Jazz 1, the top jazz band, was invited to perform at the Annual GMEA State Convention on Friday, January 30, 2009, in Savannah, Georgia. The Chattahoochee High School Tuba and Euphonium Choir was invited to perform as a lobby group for the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony at the GMEA In-service Conference in Athens, Georgia on January 31, 2025.
- In 1997, the marching band went on a European tour performing in London and Paris.[20]
- The Chattahoochee marching band was invited to participate in the 2007 London New Year's Day Parade. The band has also participated in the 2012 New York St. Patrick's Day parade[21] and the 2013 Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. The band was the 2007 USSBA Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Tri-State champion. The marching band participated in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 USSBA National Championships in Annapolis, Maryland, and the 2013 championship in New Jersey. In 2008, the band took 7th in their class and 3rd overall in the percussion caption. In 2009, the marching band placed 6th in class AAAA. In 2010, the band placed 20th in class AAA.[22] In 2013, the percussion placed first in their division.
- In 2019, the marching band participated in the Grand National Championships, hosted by Bands of America. The band reached the semi-finals, placing 38th out of 91 bands.[23]
- In 2023, the band returned to the Bands of America Grand National Championships. The band placed 50th out of 91 bands in their preliminary performance.
Orchestra
[edit]Chorus
[edit]- Chattahoochee has a chorus program.
Literary activities
[edit]Student Newspaper
[edit]The Speculator: Voice and Vision is the school news magazine and news website for Chattahoochee High School. The Speculator originally began at Crestwood High School in 1974, and moved to Chattahoochee when the school opened in 1991. The Speculator was a monthly newspaper up until the 2010–2011 school year, when the staff decided to switch to a news magazine layout, allowing more incorporation of graphics and more involvement with the school's Imaginarium graphic design department. In the fall of 2011, the staff and graphics department jointly decided to add the "Voice" ending to the magazine title, to represent to magazine as the voice of the students. The Speculator: Voice is released five times a year. The Speculator: Vision is the news website version of the Speculator: Voice and was launched during the 2011–2012 school year.[citation needed]
Yearbook
[edit]The yearbook at Chattahoochee is called the Current and has published every year since its opening in 1991.
Literary Magazine
[edit]Chattahoochee produces a literary magazine called Chrysalis that features art and writing by its students.
Extracurricular activities
[edit]CHS offers over 80 clubs. Notable clubs are the debate team (which has won nine state championships and been a frequent qualifier to the national Tournament of Champions, placing 2nd in 2005), Science Olympiad, Academic Bowl (which has been a constant state champion and national qualifier), Chess Club (which won the 2005 State Championship and runner-up in the 2018[24]), and the Table Top Gaming Club which has won state 10 years in a row.[25]
Alumni Pavilion
[edit]The Alumni Pavilion is located at the south end of the Arena. It contains 2,046 square feet (190.1 m2) of covered space and a 744 square feet (69.1 m2) viewing deck, and consists of steel beam construction, wood finished columns, and a concrete deck. The pavilion is positioned as an overlook to the Arena and has hosted numerous pre-game activities such as cookouts and booster meetings.[26]
Renovations
[edit]The school received numerous renovations from the summer of 2014 until the summer of 2015.[27]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Jaron Blossomgame (born 1993), Clemson University men's basketball. NBA basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Clint Boling, University of Georgia football player (2007–2010),[28] drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 4th Round of the 2011 NFL draft,[29] University of Georgia lacrosse player (2005–2008)[30]
- John Busing, former professional football player
- Tony Dibrell, professional baseball pitcher for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
- Andi Dorfman, The Bachelorette (season 10)[31]
- Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia.[32]
- Anthony Fisher (born 1986), basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Jay Litherland, USA Olympic Swim Team[33]
- Sam Park, Georgia state representative, first openly gay and first Asian American Democrat elected to Georgia House of Representatives[34]
- Ashwin Ramaswami, Democratic State Senate Candidate for District 48
- Marcus Sayles, Buffalo Bills.[35][36]
- Charlie Whitehurst, retired NFL quarterback[37][38]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Chattahoochee High School (130228002172)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Georgia School Reports". Governor's Office of Student Achievement. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Conway, Sean. "Chattahoochee High School". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Best Public High Schools in Georgia". Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Chattahoochee High School in Alpharetta". Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Chattahoochee High School - Johns Creek, Georgia - GA". Greatschools.net. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ Ten Years of Excellence - Current (X ed.). Jostens, Inc. 2001. p. 7.
- ^ Current, "Standing Room Only" (VI ed.). Chattahoochee Media Center: Jostens, Inc. 1997. p. 4.
- ^ "GHSA Sanctioned Athletic Events". GHSA. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ "GHSFHA Chattahoochee Yearly Region Standings". GHSFHA. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ "GHSA Cheerleading Champions". GHSA.net. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "GHSA Football Champions | GHSA.net". www.ghsa.net. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Chattahoochee Wins First State Football Crown". Georgia Public Broadcasting. December 13, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "GHSA Swimming Champions | GHSA.net".
- ^ "GHSA Girls Tennis Champions". ghsa.net. GHSA. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ Going out in Style - Current (VIII ed.). Jostens, Inc. 1999. p. 137.
- ^ "GHSA Boys Tennis Champions | GHSA.net". www.ghsa.net. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Fine Arts". Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ "USSBA Fall Marching Band Schedule". Marchingbandcontest.org. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- ^ Current - Expoloding into Excellence (VII ed.). Jostins, Inc. 1998. p. 75.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Grand National Semifinals – Nov. 16, 2019". Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ "Chattahoochee Chess Team Competes at State". Patch. March 22, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "2008 Collegiate and High School Team Championship". Archived from the original on November 25, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "Alumni Pavilion Information". Archived from the original on June 28, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2009.
- ^ "Chattahoochee High School Renovations" (PDF). chattcougar.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ "Player Bio:Clint Boling:Football". Retrieved September 1, 2010.
- ^ "2011 NFL Draft Results Round 4". Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "2008 Roster - University of Georgia Lacrosse". MCLA.us. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- ^ "Andi Dorfman's Yearbook Photos: Before She Was The Bachelorette". Us Weekly. July 7, 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "Geoff Duncan: Office of Lieutenant Governor". georgia.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "Jay Litherland Bio - SwimSwam". Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Georgia State Rep. Sam Park - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Marcus Sayles's Football Recruiting Profile". www.ncsasports.org. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Marcus Sayles - 2016 - Football". UWG Wolves | Athletic Programs | Official Athletics Site. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Charlie Whitehurst, Chattahoochee, Pro-Style Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Charlie Whitehurst, Chattahoochee, Quarterback". TigerNet.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
External links
[edit]- http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee/Pages/default.aspx
- https://twitter.com/HoochHappenings
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