Greenbrier High School (Georgia)
| Greenbrier High School | |
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5114 Riverwood Parkway , , 30809 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Founded | 1996 |
| School district | Columbia County School System |
| Superintendent | Charles R. Nagle |
| Principal | Dr. Margie Hamilton |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Age range | 14-18 |
| Number of students | 2300 |
| Education system | Columbia |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Green and Gold |
| Athletics conference | 5-AAAAA |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling |
| Mascot | Wolf
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| Team name | Wolfpack |
| Rival | Evans High School |
| Newspaper | The Greenbrier Dispatch |
| Feeder schools | Greenbrier Elementary North Columbia Elementary River Ridge Elementary Riverside Elementary Columbia Middle Greenbrier Middle Riverside Middle[1] |
| Website | http://www1.ccboe.net/gbh/index.htm |
Greenbrier High School is a 5-A high school located in the Riverwood Plantation neighborhood of Evans, Georgia, a suburb of Augusta. Greenbrier High School consists of approximately 2300 students. The school mascot is "Wolfie Wolf" and their school colors are a dark green, gold, and white.
Traffic Issues
Traffic has been a significant problem at the school since its opening in 1996. Greenbrier High is located in a popular suburban area in Evans where new homes and businesses are always being built. Greenbrier is also in close proximity to two of its main feeder schools, Greenbrier Elementary and Greenbrier Middle, which also adds to traffic congestion in the mornings and afternoons as younger students are making their commutes to and from school. To relieve congestion and solve the problem altogether, Greenbrier High School started a Zero Period program, allowing the senior class to begin and end the school day an hour earlier than usual.
The seniors would start school at 6:45am instead of 7:45am, and would leave at 1:40pm instead of 2:40pm. This privelege is, of course, optional, but many seniors decided to take advantage from it from the start. Many of them find it very helpful--especially in the afternoons--as they get to leave an hour early and hang out; this also gives them more leisure time to head to work after school ahead of the school buses and other afternoon traffic.
Overall, the Zero Period program has resulted in some alleviation of the traffic issues, but a new road leading to the school, General Wood Parkway, was built the summer of 2007 to allow another entrance and exit to the school, also becoming a great help.
Coke vs. Pepsi Controversy
In 1998, a senior named Mike Cameron got suspended for wearing a Pepsi shirt on "Coke Day". This was a huge issue, and garnered national attention, with the incident even being referenced in several books.Coke Day was dreamed up by the student government as part of the school's entry in a national "Team Up With Coca-Cola" contest that earns $10,000 for the winning school. In the program, Coca-Cola Co. invites high schools throughout the country to show how much they like coca-cola.[2]
Alma Mater
Our excellence in effort
Wins crowns of victory
With truth and wisdom we shall strive
To see all people free
Foursquare on this foundation
Voices reach unto the sky
And echo in the hallowed halls
"All hail! Greenbrier High!"
GHS Extracurricular Activities
Clubs[3]
- Beta Club
- Bike Club
- Book Club
- Buddy Club
- Car Club
- Drama Club
- FBLA
- FCA
- FCCLA
- FFA
- French Club
- Golden Wolves
- HOSA
- Impact
- National Art Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- NJROTC
- Open Mic
- SADD
- Spanish Club
- Step Club
- TSA
- Volleyball Club]]
Athletics[4]
Greenbrier High School has become well-known, locally, regionally, and even state-wide,[citation needed] for its athletic program. There are a wide variety of sports available year-round, and many have acheived notable success.
- Baseball[5][6]
- State Champions AAA 1997, 1998, 1999
- State Champions AAAA 2006, 2007
- Region Champions 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
- Cross Country
- Cross Country Region Champs 1996-1999, 2001-2004
- Ladies Cross Country Region Champs 1996-2004
- Boys State Runner-up 2004
- Golf
- Ladies' Golf Region Champs 2000
- Soccer
- Boys Region Champions 1997, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Girls Region Champions 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007
- Boys State Semi Finalist 2006, 2007
- Boys State Finalist 1999
- Softball
- AAAA State Champions: 2004
- Region Champions: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Tennis
- Region Champs 1997-2000, 2008
- Girls' Region Champs 2004, 2005
- Volleyball
- Area Champions 2000-2001-2003
- Area 2 Runner-up and 4th in the State-AAAA 2002
- Area Runner Up 2004
- Area Two Champions 2005
- JV Area Two Champions 2005
- JV Area Champions 2006
- Region Champions 2007
References
- ^ "Columiba County Board of Education - Greenbrier High". Retrieved 2008-02-03.
- ^ Emily Sollie (1998-03-26). "Pepsi shirt incident gains world notice". Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
- ^ "Greenbrier High School Clubs". Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ "GHS Athletics". Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ Jeff Sentell (2007-06-02). "Success feels twice as nice". Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "GHS Athletics". Retrieved 2008-04-23.