Emsley A. Laney High School

Emsley A. Laney High School is a high school in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. The school was named after Emsley Armfield Laney, a business and community leader for several decades in Wilmington. It is a part of New Hanover County Schools.

Emsley A. Laney High School
Location
2700 N College Rd
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoOur treasure is knowledge
Established1976 (1976)
School districtNew Hanover County Schools
SuperintendentTim Markley
CEEB code344349
PrincipalSharon Dousharm
Faculty117.52 (FTE)[1]
Number of students2,174 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.50[1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold
        
Team nameBuccaneers
CampusLot size: 26.477 acres
Websitelaney.nhcs.net

Athletics
The Michael Jordan Gymnasium at Laney

Laney High School competes as the "Buccaneers." The Bucs have won conference, regional, and state championships in different sports throughout the school's history. Sports teams at Laney include:

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Gymnastics
  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Wrestling
  • Lacrosse
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Soccer

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Emsley A Laney High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  2. Eastman, Peg. [https://www.charlestonmercury.com/single-post/2018/10/03/Meet-Dondi-E-Costin-of-Charleston-Southern-University Meet Dondi E. Costin of Charleston Southern University. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  3. Photos: PHOTOS: Cape Fear region's notable graduates. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  4. http://www.starnewsonline.com/sports/20160826/jeff-ferrell-optimistic-despite-difficult-season
  5. Kitwana Jones - Football - University of North Carolina Athletics. goheels.com. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  6. http://www.nba.com/history/players/jordan_bio.html
  7. Harvest L. Smith - Biography. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  8. Wrightsville Beach native Lara Trump loves coming home to campaign for father-in-law Donald Trump. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  9. Kevin Whitted - Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  10. Tamera Young - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA. Retrieved May 13, 2020.

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