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In 1992, East Forsyth won its only State football championship to date. Led by Head Coach Joe Bill Ellender and quarterback Joe Lagarde, the Eagles completed a 15-0-0 season by defeating [[Northern High School (North Carolina)|Northern High School]] (Durham, NC) in the NCHSAA 4A championship game.
In 1992, East Forsyth won its only State football championship to date. Led by Head Coach Joe Bill Ellender and quarterback Joe Lagarde, the Eagles completed a 15-0-0 season by defeating [[Northern High School (North Carolina)|Northern High School]] (Durham, NC) in the NCHSAA 4A championship game.
In 2008, East Forsyth Had its second best season by going 12-2.
In 2008, East Forsyth Had its second best season by going 12-2.

East Forsyth's main rival is near-by Glenn High School. In past football seasons, the East-Glenn game was one of the first games of the year. Now with both teams in the Piedmont-Triad 4A conference, it is the finale of the season.


==Facilities==
==Facilities==

Revision as of 00:17, 8 September 2010

East Forsyth High School
Location
Map
Kernersville, North Carolina
Information
TypePublic Secondary
School districtWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
PrincipalPatricia Gainey
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment1,900 (05-06)
Color(s)Navy Blue and White
MascotEagles
NewspaperTalon
Websitehttp://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/eforsythhs

East Forsyth High School is located in the town of Kernersville in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It is laid out in a college-campus esque style with numerous small buildings rather than a single large building. The school is noted for its top-ranked soccer program, which had a 20-3-1 record in the 2004-2005 season. They also participate in the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Program.

Athletics

East Forsyth High School offers many sports; they include Swimming, Wrestling, Track, and Football. State championships have been won recently in wrestling. Students can participate in any sport with a few requirements, additionally, most sports require students to "try-out". The full list of East Forsyth's Athletic programs includes: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, The Eaglettes Dance Team, Cheerleading, Softball, Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Football, Volleyball, Golf, Wrestling, and Track.

In 1992, East Forsyth won its only State football championship to date. Led by Head Coach Joe Bill Ellender and quarterback Joe Lagarde, the Eagles completed a 15-0-0 season by defeating Northern High School (Durham, NC) in the NCHSAA 4A championship game. In 2008, East Forsyth Had its second best season by going 12-2.

East Forsyth's main rival is near-by Glenn High School. In past football seasons, the East-Glenn game was one of the first games of the year. Now with both teams in the Piedmont-Triad 4A conference, it is the finale of the season.

Facilities

East Forsyth currently has a total of nine main classroom buildings; four buildings house eight classrooms, two others house ten classrooms, and one houses up to sixteen. A "pod" trailer is housed in the back of the campus; it houses seven classrooms. There are also two gyms, an auditorium, cafeteria, courtyard, technology building, and an office building with a library.

Recently completed renovations on campus have ultimately changed the entire school. A two-story, "L" shaped building has been built; it houses 16 classrooms, office facilities, as well as a new media center. The existing office building has been renovated as well; it now houses fine arts as well as the business and technology education programs on campus. The auditorium and some of the current buildings have been updated, and new traffic pattern is also in place for the campus.

Faculty

Athletic Director

Timothy "Tim" White

Administration

  • Ms. Patricia Gainey, Principal/12th
  • Ms. Lisa Bullard, Ass't Principal 9-11th A-G
  • Ms. Joanne Via, Curriculum Corrdinator

Clubs

East Forsyth High School has many opportunities when it comes to after-school (and in some cases, before-school) clubs. Some of the clubs available to students are listed below.


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