Waynesboro High School
Waynesboro High School is a public high school in Waynesboro, Virginia, United States. Construction on the school began in 1936, funded by a Public Works Administration grant. Soon after it was completed in April 1938, there were 370 students and 13 faculty members. On the front sidewalk leading to the entrance is a ground-level plaque dedicated to a Confederate soldier. [2]
| Waynesboro High School | |
|---|---|
 Waynesboro High School | |
| Address | |
1200 West Main Street Waynesboro , Virginia 22980 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°4′14″N 78°53′52.1″W |
| Information | |
| Opened | 1938 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Waynesboro Public Schools |
| Principal | Bryan Stamm |
| Teaching staff | 65.19 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 837 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.84[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Athletics conference | VHSL Group 3A West Region Valley District |
| Team name | Little Giants |
| Rivals | Robert E. Lee High School, Stuarts Draft High School, Wilson Memorial High School |
In the spring of 2015, there was an ongoing debate on the future of the building: to rebuild or renovate. As of 2018, construction began for the renovation and the new additions to Waynesboro High School. [3]
Notable alumni
- Cory Alexander, former professional basketball player
- Reggie Harris, former MLB player (Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers)
External links
References
- "Waynesboro High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- "Waynesboro" by Elizabeth Spilman Massie and Cortney Skinner, 2009, ISBN 978-0-7385-6809-6
- "Future of Waynesboro High" by Megan Williams, Staunton News Leader, April 29, 2015.
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