Washington County High School (Alabama)

Washington County High School, or WCHS, is a 2A high school in Chatom, Alabama. The campus is also the site of Chatom Middle School, which is grades 5-8. It is the largest school in Washington County, with 185 students enrolled in the high school as of 2014. The mascot is a bulldog, Butch. Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, dual enrollment classes were introduced to Juniors and Seniors in the high school. School colors are maroon and gold. The marching band is known as "The Pride of the Deep South". The football program at Washington County High School has peaked during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons with two consecutive appearances in the AHSAA Super 6 against the Tanner Rattlers. Both times WCHS returned as state runners-up.[3]

Washington County High School
Washington County High School campus in Chatom, Alabama.
Address
1 School Street

central Washington County

Southwest Alabama

Chatom
,
Alabama
36518

United States
Information
School typePublic High School
Established1915
School boardWashington County Board of Education
School districtWashington County School District
SuperintendentJohn Dickey
PrincipalRodney Smith
Teaching staff51.80 (FTE)[1]
Grades5-12
GenderCo-Ed
Age range10-19
Number of students514 (2019-2020)[2]
Average class size~19
Student to teacher ratio16.37[1]
Hours in school day10
Classrooms30
Campus typeopen campus
Color(s)Maroon and Gold         
SongAlma Mater
Fight song"Bulldog Rouser"
Athletics conferenceAHSAA, Class 2A
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Football, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Track
MascotBulldog
Team nameBulldogs, Lady Dawgs
RivalMillry High School
PublicationHerff Jones
NewspaperThe Bulldog
Yearbook"The Washtonian"
Communities servedHobson,Millry, Howardtown, Yarbo, Tibbie, Seaboard, Laton Hill, Bigbee, Springhill, Rutan
WebsiteWCHS School Profile

Sports

Football

Coach: (looking)

2-time 2A State Runner-Up (2012 & 2013)

Varsity and JV programs for students grades 7-12.

In 2018 the Bulldogs finished 4-6 with a region record of 3-4

Volleyball

Coach: Farrah Warr

State Finalist (2016) Substate finalist (2009) and 2nd Round Regional finalist (2015)(2019)

Varsity and JV teams for girls grades 7-12.

Women's Basketball

Coach: Brandon Dees

State tournament semi-finalist (1988, 2007)

Regional Finals (2007 & 2010)

Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.

Men's Basketball

Coach: Brian Henry

Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.

Softball

Coach: Brian Henry

Regional Tournament (2015-2017)

JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.

Baseball

Coach:Collin Fields

3A State Runner-Up (2007)

JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.

Golf

Coach: Brandon Dees

Golf team for students grades 7-12

Track and Field (Outdoor)

Coach: Woodrow Baughn

Track team that regularly qualifies for the state meet for students grades 8-12.

Clubs and Organizations

Cheerleaders

Coach: Shanda Thorton

Varsity, grades 9-12, and JV, grades 7-8, cheer-leading squads as well as the school mascot 'Butch.'

Marching Band

Director: James Finley

Known as "The Pride of the Deep South", this is a Best in Class (2015-2019) award-winning, a superior-rated band composed of students in grades 7-12. It is made up of wind instruments, percussion, and auxiliaries.

In 2018, they got all 1's in Little Big Horn in Opp, Alabama. They also won Best in Class in Percussion and Dance Line.

In 2019, The Band received all 1's in Little Big Horn in Opp, Alabama. The Band won Best in Class in Drum Major, Dance Line, Percussion, Color Guard, and Overall Band. This is their 5th year in a row receiving all 1's.

Gold Duster Dance Team

Coach: Rebecca Lowe

Two-time Alabama Dance Champions (2000, 2001)

Award-winning dance team that is made up of young ladies in grades 8-12.

Colorguard

Award-winning flag corp composed of girls in grades 7-12.

Maroon Magic Dance Team

Coach: Amy Dees

JV dance team for girls grades 5-7.

Student Council

Sponsor: Dana Sheffield

Student government positions for grades 10-12, whose main objective every year is to create a memorable homecoming.

National Honor Society

Sponsor: Brandon Dees

Organization for Seniors who are selected by their superior academic status and panel evaluation.

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Sponsor: Richard Dorman

Organization that competes at the district and state level made up of high school students.

Choir

Sponsor: Sandy Brown

A talented group of singers who perform at band concerts and the Veteran's Day program.

The Washtonian Yearbook Staff

Sponsor: Crimson Tarver

Dedicated group of high school students who create the yearbook every year.

National Junior Honor Society

Sponsor: Deborah Jacobs

Organization for 8th graders who are selected by their superior academic status.

Drama Club

Sponsor: Betty Dees

Theater group for middle school students who put on one play every year.

Betty Dee retired in 2017 and the Drama Club has not since put on a play.

Scholars Bowl Team

In 2018 the high school received a Scholars Bowl Team. They go to a Scholars Bowl tournament every at Coastal Alabama Community College Monroeville

Academics

In 2012 WCHS began a new, in house, dual enrollment system for juniors and seniors who wished to take part in it. Partnering with the University of West Alabama, these students were able to receive high school and college credits in classes such as English 101 and 102, Speech 101 and then eventually American literature classes. WCHS became the first school in its school system to offer such a program. This dual enrollment program still exists today as WCHS has continued to work with UWA and Bishop State Community College.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Washington County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  2. "Washington County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  3. http://washington.al.wch.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=%27FineArtPage%27&FineArtID=%273755%27
  4. http://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/NFL.asp?Team=Washington%20County
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