Ashbrook High School is a public
high school
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in the
Gaston County Schools
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public school district located in
Gastonia, North Carolina
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. The school was the result of the merger of two former senior high schools, Holbrook Senior High and Ashley Senior High. The first class graduated in 1971. Its attendance range covers most of the central and eastern portions of the City of Gastonia, as well as the towns of
Ranlo and
Lowell, and the community of
Springdale.
Athletics
Ashbrook High School's team name is the Green Wave. The school colors are kelly green and white. Sports offered at Ashbrook include:
*Baseball
*Basketball
*Cross Country
*Football
*Golf
*Soccer
*Softball
*Swimming
*Tennis
*Track & Field
*Volleyball
*Wrestling
Notable alumni
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Darrell Armstrong
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, former
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British Brooks
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Brooks attended Ashbrook High ...
,
NFL
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running back
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Wes Helms
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Patrick McHenry
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U.S. representative
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North Carolina's 10th congressional district
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Ricky Rainey
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Michal Smolen
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2016
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Jeb Stuart
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Isaiah Whaley, professional basketball player, plays professionally for
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in
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James Worthy
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, former NBA player and member of the
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References
External links
Official School Homepage
Public high schools in North Carolina
Schools in Gaston County, North Carolina
Gastonia, North Carolina
Educational institutions established in 1970
1970 establishments in North Carolina
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