high school
A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both '' lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) and ''upper seconda ...
in
Chatom, Alabama
Chatom is a town in Washington County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1949. Chatom is the county seat of Washington County, holding the distinction since 1907. The town's population was 1,288 At the 2010 census, up from 1,193 in 200 ...
. The campus is also the site of Chatom Middle School, which is grades5- 8. It is the largest school in Washington County, with 184 students enrolled in the high school as of 2018. The
mascot
A mascot is any human, animal, or object thought to bring luck, or anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name. Mascots are also used as fi ...
is a
bulldog
The Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. It may also be known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. It is of medium size, a muscular, hefty dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose.
Sports
Football
2-time 2A State Runner-Up (2012 & 2013).
Varsity and JV programs for students grades 7-12.
Volleyball
State Finalist (2016) Substate finalist (2009) and 2nd Round Regional finalist (2015)(2019)
Varsity and JV teams for girls grades 7-12.
Women's Basketball
State tournament semi-finalist (1988, 2007)
Regional Finals (2007 & 2010)
Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.
Men's Basketball
Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.
Softball
Regional Tournament (2015-2017)
JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.
Baseball
3A State Runner-Up (2007)
JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.
Golf
Golf team for students grades 7-12
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Track team that regularly qualifies for the state meet for students grades 8-12.
Soccer(Co-ed)
Soccer began their first season in 2018
Clubs and Organizations
Cheerleaders
Varsity, grades 9-12, and JV, grades 7-8, cheer-leading squads as well as the school mascot 'Butch.'
Marching Band
Known as "The Pride of the Deep South", this is a Best in Class (2015-2021) award-winning, a superior-rated band composed of students in grades 7-12. It is made up of wind instruments, percussion, and auxiliaries.
In 2018, they received all 1's in Little Big Horn in
Opp, Alabama
Opp is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,771.
Opp is named after Henry Opp, a lawyer for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Geography
Opp is located in eastern Covington County at ...
. They also won Best in Class in Percussion and Dance Line.
In 2019, the band received all 1's in Little Big Horn in
Opp, Alabama
Opp is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,771.
Opp is named after Henry Opp, a lawyer for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Geography
Opp is located in eastern Covington County at ...
. The Band won Best in Class in Drum Major, Dance Line, Percussion, Color Guard, and Overall Band. This is their fifth consecutive year receiving all 1's.
In 2020, the band participated in an online marching competition hosted by J.U. Blacksher High School. They received 1's in everything except Color Guard. The band won Best in Class Overall Band, Percussion, and Danceline.
Gold Duster Dance Team
Two-time Alabama Dance Champions (2000, 2001)
Award-winning dance team that is made up of young ladies in grades 8-12.
Colorguard
Award-winning flag corp composed of girls in grades 7-12.
Maroon Magic Dance Team
JV dance team for girls grades 5-7.
Student Council
Student government positions for grades 10-12, whose main objective every year is to create a memorable homecoming.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is an organization for Seniors who are selected by their superior academic status and panel evaluation.
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
The
Future Farmers of America
National FFA Organization is an American 501(c)(3) youth organization, specifically a career and technical student organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education. It was founded in 1925 at Vi ...
is an organization that competes at the district and state level made up of high school students.
Choir
Singers who perform at band concerts and the Veteran's Day program.
The Washtonian Yearbook Staff
Group of high school students who create the yearbook every year.
National Junior Honor Society
The
National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools (in the range of grades 6-9 depending on the school). The NJHS was founded by the National Association of Secondary Sc ...
is an organization for 8th graders who are selected by their superior academic status.
Drama Club
Theater group for middle school students who put on one play every year.
Betty Dees retired in 2017 and the Drama Club has not since put on a play.
In 2012 WCHS began a new, in house, dual enrollment system for juniors and seniors who wished to take part in it. Partnering with the University of West Alabama, these students were able to receive high school and college credits in classes such as English 101 and 102, Speech 101 and then eventually American literature classes. WCHS became the first school in its school system to offer such a program. This dual enrollment program still exists today as WCHS now works with
Coastal Alabama Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College (also known as Coastal Alabama Community College – South) is a public community college with nine campuses in southern Alabama: Bay Minette, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Atmore, Brewton, Gilbertown, Jackson, Mon ...
.
Notable alumni
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Rusty Jackson
Dalton Sharman "Rusty" Jackson (November 17, 1950 – April 14, 1997) was a professional American football player who played punter for four seasons for the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills.
Jackson played high school football at Washington ...