Hickory High School | |
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Address | |
1996 Hawk Boulevard Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 United States |
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Information | |
School type | Public high school |
Founded | 1996 |
School district | Chesapeake City Public Schools |
Superintendent | Dr. W. Randolph Nichols |
Principal | Amber N. Dortch |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 2016 (445 Freshmen, 553 Sophomores, 378Juniors, 602 Seniors) |
Language | English |
Campus | Suburban |
Color(s) | Teal, Grey, Black and White ███ |
Song |
Singing we do implore |
Athletics conference |
Virginia High School League AAA Eastern Region Southeastern District |
Mascot | Hawks |
Rivals |
Grassfield High School Great Bridge High School |
Feeder schools | Hickory Middle School |
Website | Official Site |
Singing we do implore
Hickory High school ever more
With teal, grey, black and white
Hickory High School, show your might!
Our Alma Mater guide
With Spirit and with pride
Where mighty hawks do soar
Hickory High School (Hickory, Virginia) is a high school in Chesapeake, Virginia. There are approximately 2,100 students. The school's mascot is a hawk and the school colors are teal, grey, white, and black.
Due to the overwhelming amount of students, a new school, Grassfield High School, was built nearby.
Hickory's marching band has a proud history of Bands of America championship excellence. In 2011, the Marching Hawks placed second in the Bands of America Towson Regional Championship and then placed eighth in finals at the Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional Championship later that year. The band has consistently made finals in many Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Championships, such as Towson, Delaware, and Indianapolis. The Marching Hawks have also been named USSBA Mid Atlantic and State champions. Hickory's Winter Percussion were the 2012 WGI Scholastic Concert Open Champions, and Hickory's Winter Guard has been AIA finalists multiple times. The band is under the direction of David Enloe. Hickory's Symphonic Band and Concert Bands are among the best in the state. Hickory's Wind Ensemble is nationally recognized and participated in the Music for All National Festival in 2014.
Hickory High School activities include:
The 2007-2008 Scholastic Bowl Team won the titles of Southeastern District Champions and Southeastern District Season Champions and Eastern Region Champions, and finished the season with a 21-3 record, coming in third place in the 2008 state championship. The team also came in third in the 2009 season, finishing with a 20-4 record. The team is coached by Mrs. Ford and Ms. Naperela.
In 2011, Hickory's Technology Student Association team led by Chandler Perry and Joey Cathey placed 4th at the National TSA conference in Digital Video Production.
Hickory High School athletics include:
In 2005, Hickory's Men's Soccer team was ranked 2nd nationally going 25-0 before losing to Cox 1-0 in the Regional Semi-Finals.
On June 7, 2008, the Lady Hawks Softball team defeated Battlefield High School 4-2 to win the Virginia State Softball Championship. The first state championship in sports in the school's history.
On October 3, 2008, Hickory's Football Team beat Grassfield High School on homecoming night. At the time, it was ranked tenth in the region. This win was the first under the new direction of Coach Sitterson.