South Charleston High School

 

1 Eagle Way

 

South Charleston, WV 25309

School History:

South Charleston High School opened in the fall of 1926 in a distinctive five-sided building on Third Avenue and E Street. Miss Clara Smith served as principal for the first school year. As the only senior that year, Kathleen (Harless) Hamilton became the first and only graduate of the Class of 1927.

 

In 1931, the school (grades 7-12) became Loudon District High School and moved to a new building at Third Avenue and C Street. Two years later, the West Virginia Legislature terminated district boards. During the 1933-34 school year, the Kanawha County Board of Education assumed the administration of the high school and changed the name back to South Charleston High School. However, the name on the front of the building remained unchanged for another 26 years. Over the next four decades, SCHS changed to grades 9-12 and then to grades 10-12. Enrollment peaked with the “baby boomer” classes of ’64-’65-’66.


In the fall of 1971, South Charleston High School moved to One Eagle Way, a beautiful hilltop location in Spring Hill on the site of the former Southmoor Country Club. With the closure of Dunbar High School in 1990, additions were made to accommodate the increased enrollment. SCHS honored its own with the Robert L. Bryan Baseball Field, Marvin S. Lee Athletic Field, Tom Murphy Theatre, Marvin “Old Pro” Richardson Gymnasium, Harry S. Stansbury Tennis Courts and the Bryan-McIlwain Baseball Complex.

 


South Charleston High School became a four-year school again in 2001-2002 following a major construction project that included the Carl Tully Gymnasium. The home of the Black Eagles continues to be the pride of the Dunbar and South Charleston communities.

 

 School Fight Song: Stand Up and Cheer http://www.schsalumni.org/fightsong.asp

 

 Alma Mater:

 

Of thee we sing our Alma Mater,
Hear the praise we cry,
May our hearts that joy has gladdened
Hold your honor ever high.

Our thoughts will ever turn to thee,
The school that we revere.
And through the years in memory
South Charleston High most dear. 

 

 Principal:  Mr. Jim Higginbothom (Scooter)

Vice-Principal:  Mr. Jimmie Compton (Lurch), and bill walton

 School Colors: Black and Orange

Class Motto:  Running with our dreams; Soaring to the sun; We're the class of '91 

Homecoming Theme: Around the World in 5 Days 

Homecoming Competition Winner: Senior Class of 1991
 

Homecoming Queen:  Missy Lanier
 

Homecoming King:  Jason Duffy
 

Snow Ball:  January 12, 1991 at the University of Charleston ballroom.  

 Miss Snowball:  Jenny Smith

 Prom:  Visions of Love May 4, 1991 at the Charleston Civic Center South Hall
 

Prom Queen:  Sinae Risner

 

Senior Skip Day:  Empty Field near the airport?

 

Baccalaureate: ?? not sure
 

Graduation:  June 8th, 1991 at Charleston's Municipal Auditorium

 Project Graduation: June 8th, 1991...following graduation. An all night party at the South Charleston Community Center.
 

Class trip: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 Valedictorian: Brian Plants

 Salutatorian: Amy Lipscomb                                                    
 

Marvin C. Richardson Award: Jason Taylor, Mia Lewis             

 Black Eagle Award: Jennifer Smith

Vice Principal's Award:  Wendy Hall, George Bshharah

Outstanding Student in-

•  Art - Jerry Allen
• Business - Amy Adams, Rob Greenleaf
• Science - Grant Holley
• English - Jennifer Smith, Amy Lipscomb, Geoff Heaton
• Spanish - Amy Lipscomb
• French - Tim Underwood
• Math - Brian Plants
• Student Council - April Hamlin

Class Officers: 

• President: Stephen Murphy
• Vice President: Terri Hartley          
• Secretary/Treasuer: Mia Lewis

Student Council Officers:                                                            
 

•  President:  April Hamlin 
• Vice-President: Jennifer Smith                                                 
• Secretary: John Fisher                                                        
• Treasurer: Missy Lanier

Senior Personalities:
 

• Most Likely to Succeed:  Brian Plants and Jennifer Smith
• Prettiest Smile: Geoff Heaton and Marrissa Epperly
• Best Athlete: Daniel Hicks and Mia Lewis
• Best Body: David Hall and Leslie Bailey
• Best Couple: Grant Holley and Jennifer Smith
• Class Clown: Morgan Winfree and April Scarberry
• Most School Spirit:  Missy Lanier and Morgan Winfree
• Best Dressed:  Chris Thompson and Kim Mann
• Prettiest Eyes: Lori Burgess and Rob Greenleaf
• Friendliest: Stephen Murphy and Jennifer Smith
• Best Dancers: Nikki Bell and Pat Price
• Most Popular: Jason Duffy and Missy Lanier
• Biggest Flirts:  Lori Peterson and Jason Duffy
• Best Personality: Jennifer Smith and Andy Pile
• Best Looking:  Chris Thompson and Jennifer Smith 

Most Memorable Moments:                                                 

 ( I didn't change this from the class of 1989 - can't remember much about our senior year)

• TWIRP Week Beauty Pagent:  Guys in Drag
• J-E-L-L-O Wrestling
• Chris McKinney's Valedictorian Speech:  "As for me, I'm going to the beach!"...as he donned a pair of sunglasses.
• Paint the school Tour
• Saturday D Hall, just like the Breakfast Club!
• Smoking on the fence!