Lovejoy High School (LHS) is a public

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, United States. It is the southernmost secondary school in

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. Lovejoy is a part of the

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. Middle schools generally associated with Lovejoy High are Lovejoy Middle School, Mundy's Mill Middle School and Eddie White Academy. Lovejoy High School is one of two

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-accredited schools in Clayton County.

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is the nearest post-secondary school, though some college-bound students enroll at the

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and

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. Lovejoy High School offers a variety of sports, including football, basketball, tennis, golf, baseball, track, and soccer. The school's teams are known as the Wildcats.

Extracurricular activities

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* FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) * Future Business Leaders of America *

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** 2008 - State Champion ** 2007 - State Champion ** 2006 - Runner-up ** 2005 - Second Runner-up ** 1997 - State Champion ** 1995 - Runner-up *

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** 1994 - World Champion ** 1994 - National Champion ** 1994 - State Champion * Office Aide (seniors only) *

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* 2018 Georgia AAAAAA State Champions Girls Basketball * 2022 GHSA AAAAAA State Champions Girls Basketball * 2022 - Chinese Club *(Founded by Jordan Ward & Antoinette Robinson)

Notable alumni

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- former

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for the Buffalo Bills *

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- former running back for the

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- linebacker for the

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* Mike Lenzly - shooting guard for

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- Rapper and Winner of

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season 1 *

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- Olympian,

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, 800m, 2004 *

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- former professional football player * Michael Tolcher - indie rock/alternative singer *

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- former professional football player * Cheyna Williams - professional soccer player * Preston Williams- wide receiver for the

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References

1989 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Educational institutions established in 1989 Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state) Schools in Clayton County, Georgia {{GeorgiaUS-school-stub