Watauga High School
| Watauga High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
300 Go Pioneers Drive 28607 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°13′01″N 81°39′06″W / 36.2168205°N 81.6515334°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | Watauga County Schools[1] |
| Principal | Scott Strickler |
| Staff | 104.56 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,279 (2023-2024)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.23[2] |
| Colors | Light blue, Navy, and White |
| Mascot | Pioneer |
| Team name | Pioneers |
| Website | whs |
Watauga High School (WHS) is a public high school in Boone, North Carolina. It is part of the Watauga County Schools district.
History
Watauga High School was established in 1965, following the consolidation of five Watauga County high schools.[3] In 2010, Watauga High School moved to a brand new facility, where it is currently located today.[4]
Athletics
Watauga is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 6A school. They are a part of the Northwestern 6A/7A Conference.[5] The school colors are light blue, navy and white, and its team name are the Pioneers. Listed below are the different sport teams at Watauga:[6]
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Indoor/Outddor Track & Field
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
Notable alumni
- Gregory Bovino, American law enforcement officer[7]
- Jeff Caldwell, professional soccer player[8]
- Ryder Jones, former MLB third baseman and pitcher[9]
- Abraham Morlu, former CFL player and track Olympian who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics, representing his birth country Liberia[10]
- Jon Steinbrecher, college athletics commissioner[11]
- Brenda Taylor, track and field athlete, competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics[12]
- Michael Whatley, politician, lawyer, and chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2024 to 2025[13]
References
- ^ Home - Watauga County Schools. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Watauga High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ (October 28, 2015). Cove Creek High School Class of 1965. wataugademocrat.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Oakes, Anna. (April 8, 2016). ASU discussed old high school site for athletic facilities. wataguademocrat.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ Pioneer Athletics. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ (August 10, 1991). Unifour in Uniform. Hickory Daily Record. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ Jeff Caldwell. virginiasports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ (June 12, 2013). Watauga Standout Named Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player Of Year. North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 12, 2025
- ^ Abe Morlu - Track - CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Behr, Steve. (July 5, 2016). Former Watauga grid standout returns to Boone on business; Corrects opponent in fifth paragraph to Brevard. wataugademocat.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Watauga High School Athletics Hall of Fame Class 2020. wataugaonline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ (February 14, 2024). Trump's pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans. wfdd.org. Retrieved April 19, 2025.