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|name          =Pelham High School
|name          =Pelham High School
|image          =
|image          =[[File:Pelham City Schools logo.jpg|125px]]
|established    =1974
|established    =1974
|district      =[[Pelham City Schools]]
|district      =[[Pelham City Schools]]
|grades        =9-12
|grades        =9-12
|principal      =Jason Yohn
|principal      =Jason Yohn
|enrollment    =1,743
|enrollment    =710
|enroll-year    =2012
|enroll-year    =2014
|colors        =Forest green & gold
|colors        =Forest green & gold
|mascot        =Panthers
|mascot        =Panthers
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'''Pelham High School''' is a public high school in [[Pelham]]. It was founded in [[1974]] as part of the [[Shelby County Schools]] system, but was taken over by the newly-created [[Pelham Board of Education]] in [[2014]].
'''Pelham High School''' is a public high school in [[Pelham]]. It was founded in [[1974]] as part of the [[Shelby County Schools]] system, but was taken over by the newly-created [[Pelham Board of Education]] in [[2014]].


Since opening, the school has been expanded several times. The campus was damaged during the [[1994 Shelby County tornado]] outbreak.
Since opening, the school has been expanded several times, peaking at over 1,200 students in [[2012]]-[[2013]]. Enrollment dropped when the school was separated from the county system and former students from [[Helena]] began attending the newly-built [[Helena High School]].


The school's mascot is "Paws" the Panther, and its colors are Forest Green and Vegas Gold.
The campus was damaged during the [[1994 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak]]. [[Worship Center Christian Church]] began meeting in the school's auditorium in [[2010]].


== History ==
Pelham's band program includes the "Tower of Power" marching band, a wind ensemble, a symphonic band, and a jazz band. Band directors have included [[Jim Duren]], [[Jeff Burnside]] and [[Justin Ward (band director)|Justin Ward]].
Former Pelham principal Bob Lavett served over two decades at the high school. He retired as principal in late May 2014 to begin working part-time as an assistant to Superintendent Scott Coefield.<ref>http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2014/05/pelham_school_board_pulls_from.html</ref> In June 2014, after Lavett’s retirement, the Pelham Board of Education hired Jason Yohn as the new principal of Pelham High School. Yohn was formerly the principal at [[Smiths Station High School]] in Smiths Station, Alabama, where he worked for six years. The Pelham Board of Education also hired John Prestridge as assistant principal.<ref>http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2014/06/pelham_hires_new_high_school_p.html</ref>


As of June 1, 2014, the city of Pelham separated itself from the Shelby County School System and became part of its own school district known as Pelham City Schools. The 2014-2015 school year is not only the first year where Pelham will be operating independently, but it is also the first year that residents of [[Helena, Alabama]], will not be attending Pelham High School due to the official opening of [[Helena High School]] in August 2014.
==Athletics==
Pelham High School's athletic teams are known as the "Panthers", and their sideline mascot is named "Paws".


== Organizations and clubs ==
The school's football team first took the field at [[Ned Bearden Stadium]] on [[August 28]], [[1976]] under head coach [[David Bailey]]. [[Steve Rivers]], the father of NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, took over the program for one season in [[1980]]. He was succeeded a year later by [[Billy Tohill]], who put together the Panther's first winning season in [[1986]]. [[Rick Rhoades]] built on that success with a 41-19 record over five seasons. [[Brett Burnett]] took over the team in [[2004]].
*'''Band''' - Pelham High School has had a band program since the school opened in 1974. The band has received excellent ratings at marching and auxiliary competitions, as well as concert band festivals. The band program currently has several groups: the "Tower of Power" marching band, which includes visual ensemble members in the color guard, dance team, and majorettes; a jazz band; and two concert groups, the wind ensemble and the symphonic band.<ref>http://www.pelhamband.com/about.html</ref> Jim Duren was band director from 1987 to 1999 before moving on to become the director at [[Oak Mountain High School]].<ref>http://www.alabamamea.org/Hall%20of%20fame/</ref> When Duren left, Jeff Burnside took over as Pelham's band director in 1999 and stayed until the Pelham/Helena split in 2014, when he took a job as [[Helena High School]]'s band director.<ref>http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2013/12/20/phs-band-director-moving-to-helena-high/</ref> The current Pelham band director is Justin Ward, who previously served as the assistant director to Jeff Burnside from 2011 to 2014.<ref>http://www.pelhamband.com/staff.html</ref>
 
*'''Baseball''' - The Pelham High School Varsity Baseball team won the 2004 and 2013 AHSAA State Championships.
Pelham's baseball team won AHSAA state championships in [[2004]] under [[Mike O'Berry]] and [[2013]].
*'''Color Guard''' - The Pelham High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Winter Guards have both received multiple state and regional titles through the South Eastern Color Guard Circuit. They compete with the "Tower of Power" Marching Band during the Fall season.
 
*'''Debate''' - Pelham recently resurrected their debate team. In 2006, Pelham had public forum teams place first, fifth, and sixth at [[Vestavia Hills High School]]'s Novice Tournament. Pelham also had public forum teams finish as finalists and semi finalists in the 2007 Alabama state debate tournament. Pelham's Public Forum team of Brandon Grimes and Loren Willis qualified for the [[National Forensic League]]'s high school national tournament in 2007. Also produced current University of Alabama debate team member Jacob Forehand who was the 7th best speaker nationally in 2009 in Parliamentary Debate.
==Principals==
*'''[[Quizbowl|Scholars' Bowl]]''' - The Pelham High School varsity scholars' bowl team won the Shelby County championship title in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2012. In 2007, the junior varsity team placed first in the Shelby County tournament.
* [[Bob Lavett]], -2014
*'''''Team Sunshine'''- winners of back to back (2010,2011) recreational league baseball championships.  Voted "Greatest Baseball Team in History".  Team also had the "World's Greatest Dad".
* [[Jason Yohn]], 2014-


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
* [[Montez Billings]], NFL wide receiver
* [[Liz Cochran]], Miss Alabama 2009
* [[Deidre Downs]] (1998), Miss America 2005
* [[Deidre Downs]] (1998), Miss America 2005
* [[Tara Gray]], Miss Alabama Teen USA and television news personality
* [[Jake Holland]], former [[Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn Tigers]] linebacker
* [[Corey McKern]], operatic baritone
* [[Dabo Swinney]], Clemson Tigers head football coach
* [[Dabo Swinney]], Clemson Tigers head football coach
* [[Tyler Watts]], former [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]] quarterback
* [[Tyler Watts]], former [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]] quarterback
* [[Montez Billings]], NFL wide receiver
* [[Elizabeth Cochran]], Miss Alabama 2009
* [[Jake Holland]], former [[Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn Tigers]] linebacker


==References==
==References==
*
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pelham_High_School_(Alabama) Pelham High School (Alabama)] (July 16, 2015) Wikipedia - accessed July 22, 2015


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.phs.pelhamcityschools.org Pelham High School] at pelhamcityschools.org
* [http://www.phs.pelhamcityschools.org Pelham High School] at pelhamcityschools.org
 
* [http://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Pelham Pelham High School] at AHSFHS.org


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Latest revision as of 19:37, 14 June 2023

Pelham High School
Pelham City Schools logo.jpg
Established 1974
School type Public
District Pelham City Schools
Grades 9-12
Principal Jason Yohn
Enrollment 710 (2014)
Colors Forest green & gold
Mascot Panthers
Location 2500 Panther Circle
Pelham
Website phs.pelhamcityschools.org

Pelham High School is a public high school in Pelham. It was founded in 1974 as part of the Shelby County Schools system, but was taken over by the newly-created Pelham Board of Education in 2014.

Since opening, the school has been expanded several times, peaking at over 1,200 students in 2012-2013. Enrollment dropped when the school was separated from the county system and former students from Helena began attending the newly-built Helena High School.

The campus was damaged during the 1994 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak. Worship Center Christian Church began meeting in the school's auditorium in 2010.

Pelham's band program includes the "Tower of Power" marching band, a wind ensemble, a symphonic band, and a jazz band. Band directors have included Jim Duren, Jeff Burnside and Justin Ward.

Athletics

Pelham High School's athletic teams are known as the "Panthers", and their sideline mascot is named "Paws".

The school's football team first took the field at Ned Bearden Stadium on August 28, 1976 under head coach David Bailey. Steve Rivers, the father of NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, took over the program for one season in 1980. He was succeeded a year later by Billy Tohill, who put together the Panther's first winning season in 1986. Rick Rhoades built on that success with a 41-19 record over five seasons. Brett Burnett took over the team in 2004.

Pelham's baseball team won AHSAA state championships in 2004 under Mike O'Berry and 2013.

Principals

Notable alumni

References

External links

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