Jacksonville High School (North Carolina)
Jacksonville High School (JHS) is an International Baccalaureate high school located in Jacksonville, North Carolina for students in grades 9–12.
Academics
Jacksonville High School offers regular, honors, advanced placement, and International Baccalaureate program courses. The course of study usually follows a certain career path determined by the student, upon which they obtain a concentration. Academics are based on an unweighted 4.0 scale and a class rank is also determined by these standards.
Athletics
Jacksonville High School is in the 3A Coastal Conference with other area schools. There have been many accomplishments in every sport offered, i.e.: Men's soccer 2012 State Champions, and 2013 State Runners-Up. Home games are within the facilities on the campus. Women's soccer 2024 State Champions.
Notable alumni
- Ryan Adams, singer-songwriter, producer, and poet
- Jones Angell, play-by-play radio announcer
- David Braxton, former NFL linebacker
- Ellis Dillahunt, former NFL defensive back
- Dave Dunaway, former NFL wide receiver
- Mike Frier, former NFL defensive end/defensive tackle
- Qasim Mitchell, former NFL offensive lineman
- Jamal Shuler, professional basketball player
- Benjy Taylor, college basketball coach
- Tyrone Willingham, retired college football head coach
References
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- ^ Currin, Grayson H. Ryan Adams' elusive roots. IndyWeek. (June 1, 2005). Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ Scoppe, Rick. A Q&A with Jones Angell. JDNews.com. (June 25, 2016). Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ David Braxton Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Ellis Dillahunt Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ Dave Dunaway Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Mike Frier Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Qasim Mitchell Profile. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Jamal Shuler, Jacksonville, Shooting Guard - 247Sports. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Miller, Chris. Former JHS, Richmond basketball player Benjy Taylor to be inducted into Jacksonville-Onslow Hall of Fame. JDNews.com. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Willingham brings untiring determination to ND. ESPN Classic. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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