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'''E. E. Smith High School''' (also '''Ezekiel Ezra Smith High School''', '''E.E.S.''', '''Smith High''', '''Smith''') is a high school in [[Fayetteville, North Carolina]]. The school is named for [[Ezekiel Ezra Smith|Dr. Ezekiel Ezra Smith]] and is home of the Golden Bulls.
'''E. E. Smith High School''' (also '''Ezekiel Ezra Smith High School''', '''E.E.S.''', '''Smith High''', '''Smith''') is a high school in [[Fayetteville, North Carolina]]. The school is named for [[Ezekiel Ezra Smith|Dr. Ezekiel Ezra Smith]] and is home of the Golden Bulls.

==Profile==
===Mission===
"To provide a safe and caring school that will prepare our students to compete globally in the 21st Century."

===Vision===
Ezekiel Ezra Smith High School fosters a professional collegial culture that breeds high expectations and high standards.

===Philosophy===
No Excuses, Just Results

===Band Name===
Magnificent Marching Machine

Stick Phi Dogs Est.1982


==History==
==History==
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The school has been in four different locations: Orange Street, Campbell Avenue, Washington Drive, and Seabrook Rd (Present Location). From 1927 to 1929, the [[Orange Street School]] served as the high school. The school was moved to the building on Campbell Avenue in September 1929. At that time, the school was known as the Southside High School. This building was used until 1932. In September 1932, the school was rehoused in the building on Orange Street, remaining there until January, 1940. A new modern edifice was built on Washington Drive in 1941. This building served students until June 1954.<ref name = nrhpinv>{{Cite web |author1=Virginia Oswald |author2=Ruth Little |author3=Jim Sumner | title =Orange Street School| work = National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory | date =January 1987| url = http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/nr/CD0162.pdf | format = pdf | publisher = North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office | accessdate = 2014-08-01}}</ref>
The school has been in four different locations: Orange Street, Campbell Avenue, Washington Drive, and Seabrook Rd (Present Location). From 1927 to 1929, the [[Orange Street School]] served as the high school. The school was moved to the building on Campbell Avenue in September 1929. At that time, the school was known as the Southside High School. This building was used until 1932. In September 1932, the school was rehoused in the building on Orange Street, remaining there until January, 1940. A new modern edifice was built on Washington Drive in 1941. This building served students until June 1954.<ref name = nrhpinv>{{Cite web |author1=Virginia Oswald |author2=Ruth Little |author3=Jim Sumner | title =Orange Street School| work = National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory | date =January 1987| url = http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/nr/CD0162.pdf | format = pdf | publisher = North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office | accessdate = 2014-08-01}}</ref>


In 1954 our current physical facility was erected and made ready for occupancy on September 6. 1954. This building with its beautiful and functional architecture occupies a site of twenty-eight acres. In 1932 the Fayetteville Grade School Trustees held a special meeting and voted unanimously to name the school in honor of the distinguished educator, clergyman and U.S. Ambassador, Dr. Ezekiel Ezra Smith, a man who left a legacy of unusually fine and constructive work. Hereafter, the school was officially designated E. E. Smith High School, trusting that the standards of the school would always be kept worthy of the name which was bestowed upon it.
In 1954, the current physical facility was erected and made ready for occupancy on September 6, 1954. This building with its beautiful and functional architecture occupies a site of twenty-eight acres. In 1932, the Fayetteville Grade School Trustees held a special meeting and voted unanimously to name the school in honor of the distinguished educator, clergyman and U.S. Ambassador, Ezekiel Ezra Smith, a man who left a legacy of unusually fine and constructive work. Hereafter, the school was officially designated E. E. Smith High School, trusting that the standards of the school would always be kept worthy of the name which was bestowed upon it.

To date the school has had ten principals: Benjamin Lay, W.C. Donnell, A. J. Blackburn, E. E. Miller, Dr. W. T. Brown, Dr. John R. Griffin, Jr., Lonnie McAllister, Rene' Corders,


Clinton Robinson, and the current principal Melody Chalmers.
To date the school has had ten principals: Benjamin Lay, W.C. Donnell, A. J. Blackburn, E. E. Miller, W. T. Brown, John R. Griffin, Jr., Lonnie McAllister, Rene' Corders, Clinton Robinson, and the current principal Melody Chalmers.


In the words of Mr. C. Reid Ross, former city school superintendent, "The sole justification for this modern school plant is that it be used to provide better educational opportunities for the youth of the community."
In the words of C. Reid Ross, former city school superintendent, "The sole justification for this modern school plant is that it be used to provide better educational opportunities for the youth of the community."


Today, the school plant consists of approximately 50 classrooms, housing foreign languages, science and computer
Today, the school plant consists of approximately 50 classrooms, housing foreign languages, science and computer labs, offices, a guidance suite, library, auditorium, music rooms, 2 gymnasiums, cafeteria, music building and a physical education building.
labs, offices, a guidance suite, library, auditorium, music rooms, 2 gymnasiums, cafeteria,
music building and a physical education building.


The D.T. Carter Athletic Field which seats approximately 5,000 persons, has a quarter mile track, and facilities for other field events. There are also six tennis courts which are now being renovated.
The D.T. Carter Athletic Field which seats approximately 5,000 persons, has a quarter mile track, and facilities for other field events. There are also six tennis courts which are now being renovated.


In its 83 years, this school has bestowed diplomas on more than 14,000 graduates. This is not the story of a completed task; rather it should bring before us the responsibility
In its 83 years, this school has bestowed diplomas on more than 14,000 graduates. This is not the story of a completed task; rather it should bring before us the responsibility for the vast number of youth, whose lives can be enriched by the school’s program.
for the vast number of youth, whose lives can be enriched by the school’s program.


The Alumni roster bears the names of many distinguished citizens of the nation as well as other worthy individuals who daily contribute significantly to a better quality of life in their local communities.
The alumni roster bears the names of many distinguished citizens of the nation as well as other worthy individuals who daily contribute significantly to a better quality of life in their local communities.


==Notable Alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{alumni}}
* [[Charlie Baggett]], NFL Football Coach and College Football Coach
* [[Charlie Baggett]], NFL football coach and college football coach
* Robert Brickey
* [[Tina Brooks|Harold Floyd "Tina" Brooks]], Musician, Composer, Bandleader
* [[Tina Brooks|Harold Floyd "Tina" Brooks]], musician, composer, bandleader
* [[Aaron Curry (American football)|Aaron Curry]], NFL football player, linebacker
* William Carver
* [[Russell Davis (defensive tackle)|Russell Davis]], NFL football player, defensive tackle, 2007 won the Super Bowl XLII title with the Giants.
* [[Sharon Smith McNair]]
* [[Bishop Harris]], NFL assistant coach for 14 years
* [[Aaron Curry (American football)|Aaron Curry]], NFL Football Player, Linebacker
* [[Joe Harris (American football)|Joe Harris]], NFL football player, linebacker
* [[Russell Davis (defensive tackle)|Russell Davis]], NFL Footbal Player, Defensive Tackle, 2007 won the Super Bowl XLII title with the Giants that year.
* [[Bishop Harris]], NFL Assistant Coach for 14 years
* [[Joe Harris (American football)|Joe Harris]], NFL Football Player, Linebacker
* [[Patricia Horoho|Patricia D. Horoho]], U.S Army Lieutenant General, 43rd U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command. The first female and first Nurse Corps Officer to hold those appointments.
* [[Patricia Horoho|Patricia D. Horoho]], U.S Army Lieutenant General, 43rd U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command. The first female and first Nurse Corps Officer to hold those appointments.
* [[Jason Hunter (American football)|Jason Hunter]], NFL Football Player, Defensive End
* [[Jason Hunter (American football)|Jason Hunter]], NFL football player, defensive end
* [[Connell Maynor]]
* [[Connell Maynor]], football coach
* [[Mary E. McAllister]], Democratic Politician, 43rd House district
* [[Mary E. McAllister]], Democratic politician, 43rd House district
* [[Jimmy Raye II]], NFL Football Player, Cornerback, NFL Coach and Offensive Coordinator
* [[Jimmy Raye II]], NFL football player, cornerback, NFL coach and offensive coordinator
* Larry Tearry, NFL Football Player, Center
* Larry Tearry, NFL football player, Center
* [[Cressie Thigpen]] Lawyer, Superior Court Judge, In 1999, he was elected president of the NC state bar – the first African-American to hold that post.
* [[Cressie Thigpen]] Lawyer, Superior Court Judge. In 1999, he was elected president of the NC state bar – the first African-American to hold that post.
* [[Tank Tyler]], NFL Football Player, Defensive Tackle
* [[Tank Tyler]], NFL football player, defensive tackle
* [[Dimitrius Underwood]] ,NFL Football Player, Defensive End
* [[Dimitrius Underwood]], NFL football player, defensive end
* [[Doug Wilkerson]], NFL Football Player, Offensive Lineman
* [[Doug Wilkerson]], NFL football player, offensive lineman
* [[Lil' Mo]] (Cynthia Karen Loving), R&B singer, radio personality, songwriter, and record producer
* [[Dwight C. Elliott (President & CEO N.A.M Records) (1974-2014)]]
* [[Lil' Mo]], aka Cynthia Karen Loving, R&B singer, radio personality, songwriter, and record producer.
* [[Roosevelt Pratt]]
* [[Brandon Wallace (Second School State Champion-Wrestling)]]
* [[Duane Cason (First School State Champion-Wrestling)]]
* [[Andres Titus "Dres"]], Rapper, Actor
Chris Corders


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:12, 22 May 2017

E. E. Smith High School
Address
Map
1800 Seabrook Rd.

,
28301

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoBorn of Need * Destined to Serve * Striving to Excel
Founded1927
School districtCumberland County Schools
SuperintendentFrank Till
PrincipalMelody Chalmers
Grades912
Enrollment1,469
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)Navy Blue and Old Gold   
MascotGolden Bulls
Websitehttp://www.eeshs.ccs.k12.nc.us

E. E. Smith High School (also Ezekiel Ezra Smith High School, E.E.S., Smith High, Smith) is a high school in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school is named for Dr. Ezekiel Ezra Smith and is home of the Golden Bulls.

History

Ezekiel Ezra Smith High School has been home of the Mighty Golden Bulls since 1927.

The school has been in four different locations: Orange Street, Campbell Avenue, Washington Drive, and Seabrook Rd (Present Location). From 1927 to 1929, the Orange Street School served as the high school. The school was moved to the building on Campbell Avenue in September 1929. At that time, the school was known as the Southside High School. This building was used until 1932. In September 1932, the school was rehoused in the building on Orange Street, remaining there until January, 1940. A new modern edifice was built on Washington Drive in 1941. This building served students until June 1954.[1]

In 1954, the current physical facility was erected and made ready for occupancy on September 6, 1954. This building with its beautiful and functional architecture occupies a site of twenty-eight acres. In 1932, the Fayetteville Grade School Trustees held a special meeting and voted unanimously to name the school in honor of the distinguished educator, clergyman and U.S. Ambassador, Ezekiel Ezra Smith, a man who left a legacy of unusually fine and constructive work. Hereafter, the school was officially designated E. E. Smith High School, trusting that the standards of the school would always be kept worthy of the name which was bestowed upon it.

To date the school has had ten principals: Benjamin Lay, W.C. Donnell, A. J. Blackburn, E. E. Miller, W. T. Brown, John R. Griffin, Jr., Lonnie McAllister, Rene' Corders, Clinton Robinson, and the current principal Melody Chalmers.

In the words of C. Reid Ross, former city school superintendent, "The sole justification for this modern school plant is that it be used to provide better educational opportunities for the youth of the community."

Today, the school plant consists of approximately 50 classrooms, housing foreign languages, science and computer labs, offices, a guidance suite, library, auditorium, music rooms, 2 gymnasiums, cafeteria, music building and a physical education building.

The D.T. Carter Athletic Field which seats approximately 5,000 persons, has a quarter mile track, and facilities for other field events. There are also six tennis courts which are now being renovated.

In its 83 years, this school has bestowed diplomas on more than 14,000 graduates. This is not the story of a completed task; rather it should bring before us the responsibility for the vast number of youth, whose lives can be enriched by the school’s program.

The alumni roster bears the names of many distinguished citizens of the nation as well as other worthy individuals who daily contribute significantly to a better quality of life in their local communities.

Notable alumni

  • Charlie Baggett, NFL football coach and college football coach
  • Harold Floyd "Tina" Brooks, musician, composer, bandleader
  • Aaron Curry, NFL football player, linebacker
  • Russell Davis, NFL football player, defensive tackle, 2007 won the Super Bowl XLII title with the Giants.
  • Bishop Harris, NFL assistant coach for 14 years
  • Joe Harris, NFL football player, linebacker
  • Patricia D. Horoho, U.S Army Lieutenant General, 43rd U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command. The first female and first Nurse Corps Officer to hold those appointments.
  • Jason Hunter, NFL football player, defensive end
  • Connell Maynor, football coach
  • Mary E. McAllister, Democratic politician, 43rd House district
  • Jimmy Raye II, NFL football player, cornerback, NFL coach and offensive coordinator
  • Larry Tearry, NFL football player, Center
  • Cressie Thigpen Lawyer, Superior Court Judge. In 1999, he was elected president of the NC state bar – the first African-American to hold that post.
  • Tank Tyler, NFL football player, defensive tackle
  • Dimitrius Underwood, NFL football player, defensive end
  • Doug Wilkerson, NFL football player, offensive lineman
  • Lil' Mo (Cynthia Karen Loving), R&B singer, radio personality, songwriter, and record producer

References

  1. ^ Virginia Oswald; Ruth Little; Jim Sumner (January 1987). "Orange Street School" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  • nakireru, omoviekovwa (2004). the fighter pilot who refused to die.

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