Clyde A. Erwin High School Explained

Clyde A. Erwin High School
Grades:	9 - 12
Ceeb:	340130
Principal:	Chip Cody
Faculty:	81.95 (FTE)
Students:	1,197 (2019–20)^[1]
Ratio:	14.61
Teamname:	Warriors
Location:	60 Lees Creek Road
Zipcode:	28806
Country:	United States
Coordinates:	35.6193°N -82.6264°W
Colors:	Red and white
Pushpin Map:	North Carolina#USA

Clyde A. Erwin High School is a public high school in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The enrollment in 2018 - 19 was 1,316 students in grades 9–12.^[1] The school's mascot is the Warriors / Lady Warriors and the school principal is Chip Cody.^[2]

In March 1999, Erwin stopped using "squaw" for its girls' teams because the word was considered offensive, with students selecting "Lady Warriors" in May.^[3]

Notable alumni

• Martese Jackson, Canadian Football League player^[4]
• Caleb Johnson, winner of the thirteenth season of American Idol^[5]
• Loyd King, professional basketball player^[6]
• Rashad McCants, NBA player and 2005 NCAA champion with North Carolina^[7]
• Robbie Nallenweg, former Indoor Football League quarterback^[8]

External links

• • Great Schools

Notes and References

1. Web site: Erwin High. National Center for Education Statistics. May 24, 2021.
2. News: Buncombe County Schools announces new principals. Asheville Citizen-Times. May 31, 2021.
3. News: Blake. Barbara. Erwin Selects New Women's Mascot. Asheville Citizen-Times. May 31, 2021.
4. http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/martese-jackson/Tlq2r_ToEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/gendersport/football-stats.htm Martese Jackson (Asheville, NC)
5. Motsinger, Carol. 'Idol' winner Caleb Johnson to be parade marshall. Citizen Times. (September 21, 2014). Retrieved September 15, 2019.
6. https://caehs.buncombeschools.org/athletics/hall_of_fame Hall of Fame  - Clyde A. Erwin High School
7. Web site: Goodman . Jeff . Basketball Recruiting Buzz . ESPN . March 6, 2019.
8. Ash, Andrew. (Mar 1, 2014). Former Erwin QB signs pro deal. Citizen-Times. Retrieved Aug 15, 2020.