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, and the surrounding rural area. The current principal is Dr. Bryan Denton.

History

Hunter Huss was opened in 1962 and named for

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native and Superintendent of Gaston County Schools W. Hunter Huss (1902–1971) who served in that position from 1937 to 1968. The cost of construction at the time was $2.1 million, or $ in current value. The school opened to 818 ninth and tenth grade students on August 29, 1962. Two years later, it had 1,554 in grades ninth through twelfth.

Academics

Hunter Huss High School's Career Academy is part of Gaston County Schools' "School Choice Programs." The Career Academy prepares students for careers "in business, trade and industry, food service, public safety, health science, and technology." Previously, Hunter Huss was an

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(IB) World School. According to the official Hunter Huss website: "The mission of Hunter Huss High School is to empower students to be lifelong learners and equip them to be successful members of society."

Facilities

The campus occupies 52 acres of land and has 178,000 square feet of indoor space. The auditorium can seat 1,465 and the gymnasium has a capacity for over 1,800. The school completed an $11 million renovation project in 2012. The renovations included a new heating and air conditioning system, replacement of some original windows, new plumbing throughout the entire building and extensive masonry work. Updated science labs, a new media center, wiring for wireless internet, and a television and broadcasting studio were also highlights of the improvements.

Achievements

* The Hunter Huss Chess Team won the 2004–2005, 2005–2006 and 2006–2007 3A Chess State Championships. * In 2011 the Men's Basketball team won the 3A State Championship.

Notable alumni

* Rufus Crawford,

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References

"The Fabulous Years"(2007–2008 Hunter Huss Yearbook)

External links

Official Huss High School websiteAlumni website
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