Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Georgia) Explained

Harrison High School
Streetaddress:	4500 Due West Road
Zipcode:	30152
Grades:	9-12
Ratio:	18.84
Staff:	112.60 (FTE)
Enrollment:	2,121 (2022–23)^[1]
Principal:	Dr. Jeff Milton
Nickname:	Hoyas
Colors:	Kelly green, white, and Navy blue
Website:	Carl Harrison High School

Carl Harrison High School, commonly known as Harrison High School or simply Harrison is a grades 9-12 public high school in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States.

History

The school was named for Carl J. Harrison, a member of the Cobb County Board of Education, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, elected in 1975, and later a Senator in the Georgia State Senate,^[2] elected in 1983.

The 2011 movie,The 5th Quarter, was based on true events that occurred in 2006, in which a member of Harrison High School's lacrosse team was killed in a car accident due to careless driving from classmates.

Sports and clubs

Music

The Harrison High School Marching Band took part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2009^[3] and 2016.^[4]

Notable alumni

• Darvin Adams - Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver
• Joe Bendik - Major League Soccer (MLS) goalkeeper
• Bradford Cox - Rock Musician (Deerhunter and Atlas Sound) and Actor (Dropped Out)^[5]
• Adam Everett - Major League Baseball (MLB) player
• Justin Fields - National Football League (NFL) quarterback
• Paul Oliver - NFL safety
• Corey Patterson - MLB player ^[6]
• Eric Patterson - MLB player
• Brian Rogers - MLB relief pitcher^[7]
• Ollie Schniederjans - PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour golfer ^[8]
• Ali Vitali - journalist, television analyst^[9]
• Andrew Wilson - college basketball coach^[10]

External links

• Carl Harrison High School

Notes and References

1. Web site: Harrison High School. National Center for Education Statistics. July 4, 2024.
2. Web site: School History. 2021-10-28. www.cobbk12.org.
3. Book: United States Congress. Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress First Session Vol. 155--Part 23. U.S. Government Printing Office. 2009. 31754. English.
4. News: Harrison High's band director reflects on Macy's parade experience. 2021-10-28. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. English . Brasch . Ben .
5. Web site: Deerhunter's Bradford Cox remembers Benjamin Smoke. December 29, 2020.
6. Web site: Corey Patterson MLB stats. . August 30, 2021.
7. Web site: Brian Rogers Stats. Baseball-Reference.com. January 27, 2020.
8. Web site: Ollie Schniderjans Korn Ferry Profile. August 30, 2021.
9. Web site: https://www.hoyatfxc.com/files/girls_5_5a_div_ii.htm. May 24, 2023.
10. Web site: Andrew Wilson – Head Coach – Staff Directory. Virginia Military Institute Athletics.