Wheeler High School (Georgia) Explained

Joseph Wheeler High School
Streetaddress:375 Holt Rd.
City:Marietta
State:Georgia
Zipcode:30068
Country:United States
Type:Public high school
Principal:Paul Gillihan
Grades:9–12
Gender:Co-Educational
Athletic Conference:Georgia High School Association (GHSA)
Sports:baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling
Mascot:Wildcat
Nickname:Wildcats
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Coordinates:33.9588°N -84.4778°W
Ratio:17.26 (2022–23)
Enrollment:2,375 (2022–23)[1]
Picture Caption:Wheeler High School entrance

Wheeler High School is located in northeast Cobb County, Georgia, U.S. It is near the city of Marietta, about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Atlanta. The school has been in operation since 1965. It is a public high school, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is named for Joseph Wheeler who was a Confederate military leader, and later, an American military leader and politician.

The Center For Advanced Studies in Science, Math, & Technology

Wheeler High School's Center For Advanced Studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) began teaching classes in 1999. Since then, it has accepted about 100 freshmen every year. Wheeler's program is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology.[2] The coursework allows magnet students to begin taking college-level courses in math and science by eleventh grade and participating in internships at local businesses by twelfth grade. In 2014 the magnet program earned the STEM Certified School Outreach from Tag-Ed,[3] a Georgia STEM organization.

Efforts to change name

In June 2020, students, alumni, and community members began circulating an online petition to change the name of Wheeler High School due to the namesake's ties to the Confederate States of America. The petition received support from Charisse Davis, the school board member representing Wheeler High School and the school's Student Government Association. Some have opposed the move, including school board member David Banks, who argues that the issue is overly politicized and that Wheeler's later service as an American politician and as an American military leader during the Spanish-American war should be noted.[4] As of March 2021, the name change is still under consideration.[5] The movement has received praise from notable alumni including Jaylen Brown.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Search for Public Schools - Wheeler High School (130129000529) . . . July 21, 2024.
  2. Web site: Wheeler Magnet School - The Center for Advanced Studies. Leading the Nation in STEM Education. wheelermagnet.com. 19 December 2015.
  3. Web site: Winners Announced for Third Annual STEM Education Awards. TAG EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE. 19 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222173609/http://www.tagedonline.org/winners-announced-for-third-annual-stem-education-awards/. 22 December 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: Kolakowski. Ryan. Wheeler students calling on district to "reevaluate" school name. 2021-04-01. MDJOnline.com. 30 October 2020 . en.
  5. Web site: Dixon. Kristal. June 18, 2020. Petitions want Cobb to change names of Wheeler, Walton high schools. October 20, 2020. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. en.
  6. Web site: Amir Abdur-Rahim - Men's Basketball Coach . Kennesaw State University Athletics . January 7, 2024 . Abdur-Rahim grew up just a stone’s throw away from KSU, playing his prep career at Wheeler High School..
  7. Web site: How Boston Celtic's Jaylen Brown inspired kids from his high school alma mater to get their test scores up. Westerholm. Tom. February 4, 2020. MassLive.com. May 31, 2020.
  8. Web site: Florida State's football recruiting class of 1993. Rivals.com. April 20, 2018. August 4, 2020.
  9. Web site: MEET TIERA GUINN, WHO IS ONLY 22 YEARS OLD AND ALREADY A NASA ENGINEER . Women of Rubies . Women of Rubies.
  10. Web site: Linda Hamilton . Georgia Soccer . March 27, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407100640/http://www.georgiasoccer.org/about/hall-of-fame-linda-hamilton.aspx . April 7, 2014 .
  11. Web site: JJ Hickson. Basketball-Reference.com. May 24, 2024.
  12. Web site: Richard Howell basketball profile . Eurobasket.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160803102558/http://basketball.eurobasket.com/PlayerPrintProfilePdf.asp?PlayerID=188621 . 2016-08-03 .
  13. Web site: Charles Mitchell Basketball Player Profile, Bank of Taiwan, Georgia Tech, News, SBL stats, Career, Games Logs, Best, Awards - asia-basket. Eurobasket LLC.
  14. Web site: Jordan Tucker – 2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster. Butler Bulldogs. May 24, 2024.
  15. Web site: Jordan Usher – 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. May 24, 2024.
  16. News: Gardner . Michelle . Romello White looks to be dominant force in paint for ASU basketball . July 17, 2021 . . November 2, 2019.

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