Western Alamance High School Explained

Western Alamance High School
Ceeb:341180
Principal:Bear Bryant
Teaching Staff:63.35 (FTE)
Ratio:16.35
Enrollment:1,036 (2022-23)[1]
Grades:9–12
Streetaddress:1731 N NC 87
Zipcode:27244
Country:United States
Colors:Navy and white
Mascot:Warriors
Yearbook:We-Hi-Wa
Coordinates:36.1532°N -79.4986°W
Pushpin Map:North Carolina#USA

Western Alamance High School is a public high school located in Elon, North Carolina.[2] It is one of seven high schools in the Alamance-Burlington School System.[3] The school runs on block scheduling from 8:45am to 3:45pm.[4] Its mission is to challenge students' capabilities, while maintaining an environment that preaches respect, innovation, and care for others.[5]

Athletics

Western Alamance is classified as a 3A school by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and is a member of the Triad 3A Conference.[6]

The Warriors' football team went to the finals of the state championship four consecutive years, from 2004 to 2007. They won the 2007 state championship on December 8, 2007, 62–36 against North Gaston High School.[7] The Championship win was the first for the school's football program under long-time coach Hal Capps. The Field-house has been named in Coach Capps's honor.[8]

On March 10, 2010, Jeff Snuffer, an 18-yr. veteran assistant coach, was named the new Head Coach of the Western Alamance Warriors, succeeding Coach Capps.[9]

Western Alamance also has 2A State Championships in Men's Tennis (1994, 1998, 1999, 2000)[10] and Men's Golf (2001).[11]

Western Alamance also has had individual 3A state champions in Women's Track and Field: Lydia Laws 2012 300m Hurdles (44.84), 2013 300m Hurdles (43.79); and Alexis Dickerson 2013 Shot Put (39 - 8.25).[12]

Western Alamance also has had individual 3A state champions in Men's Track and Field: Scott Grell 1987 110m Hurdles (14.6) and 300m Hurdles (37.8 3A state record time); Eric Sellars 1990 Pole Vault (13 - 6); Albert Royster 1992 800m (1:54.93 3A state record time)

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Western Alamance High. National Center for Education Statistics. June 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Western Alamance High School / Homepage. http. en. 2020-04-10.
  3. Web site: Alamance-Burlington School System / Homepage. http. en. 2020-04-10.
  4. Web site: Student Handbook / Bell Schedules. http. en. 2020-04-10.
  5. Web site: About Our School. Western Alamance High School. 2020-04-15.
  6. Web site: NCHSAAHome. nchsaahome.org. 2020-04-10.
  7. News: NCHSAA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS. NCHSAA.
  8. Web site: Elon Adds Capps as Director of High School Relations. Elon University Athletics. en. 2020-04-10.
  9. Web site: Article 404 - The Times-News - Burlington, NC. The Times-News. en. 2020-04-10.
  10. News: NCHSAA Men's Tennis State Champions. NCHSAA.
  11. News: NCHSAA Men's Golf State Champions. NCHSAA.
  12. Web site: NC Prep Track.
  13. Web site: Western Alamance grad finds focus, niche in gymnastics. Sutton. Bob. The Times-News. en. 2020-04-10.
  14. Web site: For Frank Haith, Tulsa basketball is new start and sanctuary.
  15. Web site: Mac . Jack . Recruit Commits To Stanford Because That's Where His Mom Told His Dad She Was Pregnant With Him . Barstool Bets . 28 January 2024.
  16. https://basketball.realgm.com/player/ADarius-Pegues/Summary/20404 A'Darius Pegues Player Profile

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