Cullman High School
This article about school may require Public high school | |
Motto | Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow |
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Established | 1908 |
School district | Cullman City Schools |
CEEB code | 010795 |
Principal | Allison Tuggle |
Faculty | 61.90 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 997 (2022-23)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.11[1] |
Color(s) | Black, gold, and white |
Athletics | Football, marching band, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country, track, indoor track, cheerleading, indoor drumline, volleyball, bowling |
Athletics conference | AHSAA Class 6A |
Nickname | Bearcats |
Rivals | Hartselle Tigers and Jasper Vikings |
Newspaper | The Hilight |
Yearbook | The Southerner |
Affiliation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
Website | www |
Cullman High School is the only
As of the 2010-2011 school year, the school had an enrollment of more than 930 students and 63 teachers, in
, with an FTE ratio of 15.6.Cullman High School is routinely recognized as one of the top public high schools in the state of Alabama in all areas: academic, athletic, and artistic. The school is also known for offering one of the most diverse curricula in Alabama with students having over 130 courses to choose from, including advanced academic courses (Advanced Placement, honors, dual-enrollment), specialized career/technical electives, technology/communications (computer programming, television production), culinary arts, home/economics, athletic choices (30+ sports teams), and dozens of courses in fine arts (including numerous band courses, string/orchestral studies, choral courses, drama courses, visual arts courses, etc.).[2]
Cullman High School is also known for the high level of achievement of its students. Over the years, Cullman High School has been home to numerous
History
Cullman High School was founded under the name "Cullman County High School" in 1908. That year, a group of 45 students attended the first classes on the second floor of the Imbusch Building in downtown Cullman, which housed the W. O. Kelley General Store.[7] The building is located in downtown Cullman on the corner of Third Avenue and Third Street and still stands to this day. The following year, in 1909, two Cullman businessmen, George H. Parker, and C. H. Stiefelmeyer donated 5 acres (20,000 m2) of land and donated $10,000 to construct a new school, which was located at 800 Second Avenue, which is the current site of Cullman Middle School.[7]
By 1920, nearly 280 students were enrolled at Cullman County High School and an expansion was needed. A new classroom building and an auditorium were added to the Second Avenue campus to curb the growth in enrollment.
By 1940, the school was known statewide as a leader in sports, especially football and baseball. The academic programs were also renowned as being "ahead of their time."
In 1960, a new Cullman High School campus was built at the current site at 510 Thirteenth Street. The old high school campus was demolished and Cullman Middle School was constructed there.[7]
The present-day campus of Cullman High School has been in the works for the past 2 years at the Thirteenth Street site. The new Cullman High School expanded campus when completed, will support nearly 2,000 students and include updated facilities. The additions began in 2008.
Phase I of the Cullman High School Expansion Project was completed in the fall of 2010, bringing with it a new $4-million auxiliary gymnasium, a 5,000 square feet (460 m2) science building addition and a new football stadium with an artificial turf field and an 8-lane track.[8]
Phase II will begin in late 2010 or early 2011, and includes a new two-story library and media center; conversion of the current library into a state-of-the-art business/career technical center; a second-story addition to all of the academic buildings and administration; a new school entrance and lobby; an expanded cafeteria; an outdoor amphitheater outside the cafeteria; complete refurbishing of all academic buildings, the main gym, and the auditorium; expanded student and faculty parking; and potential other expansions and additions.[8]
Student Enrollment History | |
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1910s - 1920s | 45 - 280 |
1930s | ~300 |
1940s | ~560 |
1950s | ~750 |
1960s | ~800 |
1970s | ~920 |
1980s | ~780 |
1990s | ~800 |
2000s | ~900 |
2010s | ~900 |
Sports
The baseball program won its first state championship in 2002 and has been to the championship series of the playoffs every year from 2003 to 2008, except 2005. The baseball program won the state championship yet again in 2007 and also set a new state record for wins in a season with a 48-7 record. The baseball program has recently won its third state championship and second championship in a row in 2008.[9] The soccer program also won a state championship in 2002. Cullman's cheerleader's won the 5A state championship for 2005–2006, 2006–2007 and 2007-2008. The football program broke the school record for most wins in a single season in 2007 with a record of 13 wins and only 1 loss. It was the first time in school history for a Cullman football team to make it to the fourth round of the state playoffs.[citation needed] In October 2009, they clinched their 3rd consecutive region title. The 2012-2013 bearcats went 10-3, and went to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
The math teams also won a state championship in all divisions (Geometry, Algebra II, and Analysis) in 2007, a record that was continued in 2008 by the Geometry and Algebra II teams.[citation needed]
Band
The band program was formed in 1929[citation needed] and has expanded over the years to include more than 300 total students. Cullman High School is also known for its large percentage of student enrollment participating in the band program, with more than 20% of all Cullman High School students active in the band program. The band has been successful on the national level, and attended the National Adjudicators Invitational in Cincinnati in 2005.
The Cullman High School Bearcat Band performs at every school football game throughout the year, as well as marching in the annual fair parade, performing at the Cullman County Band Exhibition, and participating in three contests per year. The band normally competes in the large band classifications, and has received all superior ratings in every competition it has competed in, including taking home "Best in Class" for AAA bands at the 2004 and 2005 Hoover Invitationals.[10] The auxiliaries (color guard, dance line, and majorettes) are known throughout the state and have won many best in class awards. Starting in the fall of 2011, the Cullman High School Band will start competing at Bands of America (BOA). This a national level of band competitions.
In 2007 the CHS Band marched in the Veteran's Day parade in New York and appeared on
Cullman High School also has a German Band, performing throughout Oktoberfest; a symphonic band, which is made up of mostly 11th and 12th graders; a regular concert band, which is mostly underclassmen; a jazz band, performing at both Christmas and spring concerts, as well as the annual Big Band Dance; and a pep band, which is considered to be the largest pep band in the state.[11]
The Cullman High School Band also sponsors the Cullman Indoor Drumline, which was formed in late 2008. The Cullman Indoor Drumline competes in both the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit (SCGC), where the drumline has always finished in the top 6, and in Winter Guard International (WGI) on the national level.[12][13]
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Clubs
Clubs at the school include Math Team, LEO Club, Art Club, Cats for a Cure, Common Ground Outreach, DNA Science Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), French Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), German Club, Key Club, and Spanish Club.
1:1 Laptop Initiative
The 1:1 Laptop Initiative is a project that seeks to give each student a laptop to for homework, school work, and research. The laptop program is one of only 2 such projects in the United States.[citation needed] Every student in Cullman High School has received a laptop computer.[14]
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Cullman High School offers several
The Advanced Placement Program at Cullman High School is under constant expansion, with 1 to 2 new Advanced Placement courses being added each year. Several additional Advanced Placement courses are available to Cullman High School student by means of online or computer-based programs, such as the Alabama ACCESS program.
Testing
Cullman High School students exceed state and national averages on many standardized tests, including the
The 2009 Cullman High School ACT score breakdown is shown below:
Subject Area | CHS Average | Alabama State Average |
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English | 22.9 | 20.5 |
Math | 21.8 | 19.5 |
Reading | 22.5 | 20.7 |
Science | 22.5 | 20.1 |
Composite | 22.5 | 20.3 |
Cullman High School has had at least two Presidential Scholars, the last of which was in 1998.[17]
Notable alumni
- Wesley Britt (1981–), former University of Alabama football player, who played in the National Football League.[18]
- State Representative of Alabama, National Pro Wrestling Hall of Fameinductee.
- Big Idea Productions who has created or co-created much of the popular music associated with VeggieTales.[19]
- Brett Hestla (1973–), lead singer for Dark New Day; Former touring bassist for Creed[citation needed]
- Morgan Smith Goodwin, Actress; known for portraying “Red” the Wendy's Girl.
- Leslie Kelley, American football player
- Josh Rutledge, former Major League Baseball infielder
- Frank Stitt, nationally acclaimed and James Beard Award-winning chef.
- Keegan Thompson, Major League Baseball pitcher[20]
- Wayne Trimble, American football player
- Zac Tubbs, former University of Arkansas football player, who played in the National Football League and the Indoor Football League.
References
- ^ a b c "Cullman High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Cullman High School Course Catalog http://chs.cullmancats.net/ccatalog10-11.pdf
- ^ http://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/2010/candidates.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Cullman senior named National Merit Scholar » Top News » CullmanTimes.com - Cullman, Alabama". Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ "Star Student » Top News » CullmanTimes.com - Cullman, Alabama". Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ "Gammie's promise » Top News » CullmanTimes.com - Cullman, Alabama". Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f http://chs.cullmancats.net/History-CullmanHighSchool.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ a b "Turf talk » CullmanTimes.com - Cullman, Alabama". Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
- ^ "Cullman wins state baseball championship » Local Sports » CullmanTimes.com - Cullman, Alabama". Cullman Times. May 18, 2008. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Festival Archives" (PDF). Hoover Invitational Marching Festival. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ "Cullman Band". cullmanband.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2009. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ This confirms membership in WGI http://wgi.org/units/Scholastic-Marching-A-ensemble-Cullman-HS.html Archived April 7, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ This link confirms the drumline's membership in SCGC and the results tab confirms the top-6 finish "Cullman Indoor Drumline SCGC Membership". Archived from the original on April 3, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
- ^ Moore, Trent (September 5, 2008). "Cullman freshmen get laptop computers". Cullman Time. Cullman, Alabama. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ Taken from the 2006 - 2007 annual report (PDF) "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 9, 2008. Retrieved March 23, 2008.
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- ^ "Presidential Scholars- Alabama". Presidential Scholars Foundation. Archived from the original on November 5, 2003. Retrieved June 27, 2010.
- ^ "Wesley Britt, OT, Alabama". USA Today. May 18, 2005. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
- ^ "Kurt Heinecke, VeggieTales Musical Director". Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2009.
- ^ "Sports Former Bearcat Thompson shines on mound in Birmingham | the Cullman Tribune". Archived from the original on July 29, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2021.