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Clinton High School (Clinton, Mississippi)

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Clinton High School
Address
Map
401 Arrow Drive

Clinton
,
Mississippi

United States
Information
MottoWhere Excellence is the ONLY Option
School districtClinton Public School District
PrincipalBrett Robinson
Teaching staff37.54 (FTE)[1]
Grades10–12
Enrollment629 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.76[1]
Color(s)Red, white and black
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MascotArrows[2]
NewspaperThe Arrow Appeal[3]

Clinton High School is a suburban public high school located in Clinton, Mississippi, United States, serving grades 10–12. The incumbent superintendent is Dr. Andy Schoggin, and the principal is Brett Robinson. Assistant principals include Mrs. Areda Cockrell-Harris, Mr. Matt Fulton, and Mr. Drew Wardlaw. The athletic director is Mr. Brian Fortenberry.

Demographics

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Clinton High School enrolls approximately 1,139 students per year in grades 10–12. It is a separate campus from the Clinton school district's ninth-grade campus, Sumner Hill, which enrolls an additional 350 students. Demographic information about CHS and other schools throughout the Clinton Public School District is posted annually on the Mississippi Department of Education Web site.

Academics

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AP Courses Offered

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  • AP Calculus
  • AP Biology
  • AP English III (Language)
  • AP English IV (Literature)
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP European History
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP United States History
  • AP United States Government

Clubs and Organizations

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Clinton High School offers a variety of clubs and organizations that cater to the students' diverse needs.

  • Academic Team
  • Anchor Club
  • Arrow Players
  • Arrow Singers
  • Art Club
  • Attache Show Choir
  • Band
  • Book Club
  • Chemistry Club
  • Chess Club
  • Color Guard
  • Cultural Awareness Society
  • DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
  • Diamond Girls
  • FEA (Future Educators Association)
  • GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
  • HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
  • History Club
  • International Thespian Society
  • Jazz Band
  • Journalism
  • Model United Nations
  • Mu Alpha Theta
  • National Honor Society
  • SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
  • Science Olympiad
  • SkillsUSA
  • Spanish Club
  • Speech and Debate Team (Forensics)
  • Student Council
  • Winter Guard
  • Youth in Government

Attaché Show Choir

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Clinton's Attaché Show Choir is considered to be one of the top show choirs in the nation.[4][5] Clinton Attaché is under the direction of David and Mary Fehr. Since 1992, Attaché has competed in 94 competitions across the United States. In that time they have been named Grand Champion 85 times at 34 different venues in 12 different states. In the same time, Attaché has finished in 2nd place seven (7) times, 3rd place once (1), and 4th place once (1). As of March 12, 2022, Attaché has broken its previous record of 22 consecutive grand championships (2001-2008) while competing against elite groups across the nation. Attaché currently holds the longest winning streak in the history of show choir (2014–Present) at 23 consecutive grand championships. It has on multiple occasions been ranked the No. 1 show choir in America by the Show Choir Ranking System. Attaché is composed of 41 singers and dancers, 15 pit members, and 8 crew members. The pit is directed by Robert Allen, and the crew is directed by Deborah Morgan. Technical Support includes Robert Gatewood and Jesse Emling. Attaché also has been the host of Show Choir Nationals in Nashville, TN for 20 straight years.

Arrow Singers

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Clinton's Arrow Singers is an all-superior rated choral program. The Arrow Singers are under the direction of Carol Joy Sparkman. The Arrow Singers consist of six choirs:

  • Arrow401 – SSAA pop a capella choir
  • Vocalise- SSAA beginner choir
  • Belles Voix – SSAA beginner choir
  • Vivace – SSAA advanced choir
  • Varsity Men – TTBB choir
  • Colla Voce – SATB choir

Arrow Singers frequently perform with Distinguished Concerts International New York. In 2016, they performed at Carnegie Hall. In 2018, they performed at Lincoln Center.

Clinton Arrow Bands

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Ensembles

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  • Color Guard
  • Indoor Percussion
  • Marching Band
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band

Athletics

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Clinton Arrows participate in the following sports:

Championships and awards

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "CLINTON HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "MHSAA School Directory". Mississippi High School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  3. ^ "Thearrowappeal.com". thearrowappeal.com.
  4. ^ "Home". scrsystem.net.
  5. ^ http://www.showchoirranks.com Archived 2010-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2013-01-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "Siemens Foundation - Advanced Placement". Archived from the original on 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
  8. ^ "Mark Childress". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  9. ^ "Mississippi College Family Remembers Author Barry Hannah". Mississippi College. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  10. ^ "Dream leads wrestler to life of service". The Vicksburg Post. 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  11. ^ "Former Clinton Lady Arrow Sasha Goodlett reflects on pro basketball career". WJTV. 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  12. ^ Enright, Bill, Rams Select RB Cam Akers with No. 52 pick in NFL Draft, retrieved 2020-04-26
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