East Lincoln High School is a
high school
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located in
Denver, North Carolina
Denver, formerly known as Dry Pond, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 2,309.
Known as “Dry Pond” until 1873, it was rena ...
. It is a part of the
Lincoln County Schools district. The school was established in 1967. Its mascot is the
Mustangs
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. The school colors are orange and green.
Athletics
East Lincoln team
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is the governing organization of high school athletics in North Carolina, United States. The association maintains the official rule books and governs the officiating standards across ...
(NCHSAA) state championships include:
*2014 2AA Football
*2013 2A Women's Cross Country
*2012 2A Football
*2009 2A Men's Cross Country
*2007 1A/2A Men's Swimming
*2006 1A/2A Men's Swimming
*1973 All Classes Women's Basketball
Notable alumni
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Alec Burleson
Alec Michael Burleson (born November 25, 1998) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Amateur career
Burleson attended East Lincoln High School in Denver, Nor ...
, current
MLB
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outfielder
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Chazz Surratt
Chazz Surratt (born February 16, 1997) is an American football middle linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina, where he began his career as a quarterback, and was draf ...
, current
NFL
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linebacker
References
External links
East Lincoln High School official websiteEast Lincoln High School Bands website
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Schools in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Public high schools in North Carolina