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{{Infobox School | {{Infobox School | ||
| name = Shades Valley High School | | name = Shades Valley High School | ||
| | | image = [[Image:Sv1.JPG]] | ||
| established = 1948 | | established = 1948 | ||
| address = 6100 [[Old Leeds Road|Old Leeds Rd]] | |||
| map = ({{Locate_address_inline|address=6100+Old+Leeds+Rd|zoom=17|type=h }}) | |||
| neighborhood = [[Irondale]] | |||
| type = Public secondary | | type = Public secondary | ||
| district = [[Jefferson County Schools]] | | district = [[Jefferson County Schools]] | ||
| grades = 9–12 | | grades = 9–12 | ||
| | | principal = Jane Baker | ||
| | | enrollment =1182 | ||
| | | enroll-year =2006-2007 | ||
| colors = Maroon and Black | |||
| | |||
| mascot = Mounties | | mascot = Mounties | ||
| website = [http://shadesvalleyhigh.jefcoed.com/Pages/Default.aspx Shades Valley High School] | | website = [http://shadesvalleyhigh.jefcoed.com/Pages/Default.aspx Shades Valley High School] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Shades Valley High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[secondary school]] located in [[ | '''Shades Valley High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[secondary school]] located in [[Irondale]], [[Alabama]]. The school was established in [[1948]] on Hermosa Drive near [[Homewood]] as a replacement for [[Shades Cahaba High School]]. It was moved to its present location on Old Leeds Road in Irondale in the fall of 1996. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The [[Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School]] is located on the same campus. Dabbs Technical Academy is located several miles away on a different campus. The school's academies include business, theater, and technical. Because of the draw from the county, SVHS/JCIB serves a diverse student body population. SVHS/JCIB serves | The [[Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School]] is located on the same campus. Dabbs Technical Academy is located several miles away on a different campus. The school's academies include business, theater, and technical. Because of the draw from the county, SVHS/JCIB serves a diverse student body population. SVHS/JCIB serves ninth grade thru twelfth grade and had an enrollment of 1182 students in the 2006-2007 school year. The administration consists of a principal and five assistant principals, one who primarily serves at JCIB. | ||
==Principals== | |||
*Dr. Frank A. Peake - (1948-197-) | |||
*Royce G. Creel - (197?-197?) | |||
*Dr. T. Lundy Clements - (1978-1990) | |||
*Richard Lazenby - (1990-1997) | |||
*Janice Dennis - (1997-2001) | |||
*Kay Lindsey - (2001-2003) | |||
*Jane Baker - (2003-present) | |||
==Athletics== | ==Athletics== | ||
Shades Valley High School's colors are maroon and black, and the athletic teams are called the "Mounties". Shades Valley High School has a variety of clubs which meet on alternate Tuesdays during Club Day. Sports include football, girls and boys basketball, girls and boys tennis and golf, girls volleyball, track, girls and boys soccer, baseball and girls softball. The baseball team played for the state 4A championship in 1980, finishing runner-up to Davidson High of Mobile. The boy's basketball team has won numerous Jefferson County, region and area championships, as well as playing in the state final four in 1954, 1962, 1971, 1980 & 1984. Boy's basketball finished runner-up in the state in 1971 to A.H. Parker High of Birmingham. The girl's basketball team has also won numerous Jefferson County, region & area championships, and played in the state final four in 1997. The boy's soccer team won state championships in 2001, 2004, and 2006, and finished runner-up in 2000. The football team has won close to 500 games all-time, which is the most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. Football has also accumulated a total of 13 region & area championships, three undefeated regular seasons, and finished runner-up in the state in 1987 & 1994. The boys track team won the state championship in 1966. Also, the boys golf team won the state championship in 1957. | |||
==Drama== | ==Drama== | ||
The | The Shades Valley High School drama department is noted nationally as being one of the premier programs for drama. | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
*[[Saleem Rasheed]] - former NFL & CFL player for the | *[[Saleem Rasheed]] - former NFL & CFL player for the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans & Calgary Stampeders. | ||
*[[Hubert Green]] - a professional golfer who has won numerous professional golf tournaments at both the | *[[Hubert Green]] - a professional golfer who has won numerous professional golf tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level. | ||
*[[Shannon Shorr]] - professional poker player. | *[[Shannon Shorr]] - professional poker player. | ||
*[[Luther Strange]] - an attorney and lobbyist. He was the 2006 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, and is a 2010 Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General. | *[[Luther Strange]] - an attorney and lobbyist. He was the 2006 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, and is a 2010 Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General. | ||
*[[Marion Hobby]] - a four-year letterman and three-year starter on defense at Tennessee from 1986-89, played three seasons with the | *[[Marion Hobby]] - a four-year letterman and three-year starter on defense at Tennessee from 1986-89, played three seasons with the New England Patriots (1990-92), and currently serves as Duke's assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. | ||
*Reginald Turner - former [[ | *Reginald Turner - former [[UAB]] & Denver Nuggets basketball player. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://shadesvalleyhigh.jefcoed.com/Pages/Default.aspx/ Official website] | *[http://shadesvalleyhigh.jefcoed.com/Pages/Default.aspx/ Official website] | ||
*[http://www.ahsfhs.org/Teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Shades%20Valley/ Shades Valley football history] | *[http://www.ahsfhs.org/Teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Shades%20Valley/ Shades Cahaba/Shades Valley High School all-time football history] | ||
Revision as of 03:02, 12 April 2010
| Shades Valley High School | |
| |
| Established | 1948 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public secondary |
| District | Jefferson County Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Principal | Jane Baker |
| Enrollment | 1182 (2006-2007) |
| Colors | Maroon and Black |
| Mascot | Mounties |
| Location | 6100 Old Leeds Rd [[{{{city}}}]] |
| Website | Shades Valley High School |
Shades Valley High School is a public secondary school located in Irondale, Alabama. The school was established in 1948 on Hermosa Drive near Homewood as a replacement for Shades Cahaba High School. It was moved to its present location on Old Leeds Road in Irondale in the fall of 1996.
Location
The Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is located on the same campus. Dabbs Technical Academy is located several miles away on a different campus. The school's academies include business, theater, and technical. Because of the draw from the county, SVHS/JCIB serves a diverse student body population. SVHS/JCIB serves ninth grade thru twelfth grade and had an enrollment of 1182 students in the 2006-2007 school year. The administration consists of a principal and five assistant principals, one who primarily serves at JCIB.
Principals
- Dr. Frank A. Peake - (1948-197-)
- Royce G. Creel - (197?-197?)
- Dr. T. Lundy Clements - (1978-1990)
- Richard Lazenby - (1990-1997)
- Janice Dennis - (1997-2001)
- Kay Lindsey - (2001-2003)
- Jane Baker - (2003-present)
Athletics
Shades Valley High School's colors are maroon and black, and the athletic teams are called the "Mounties". Shades Valley High School has a variety of clubs which meet on alternate Tuesdays during Club Day. Sports include football, girls and boys basketball, girls and boys tennis and golf, girls volleyball, track, girls and boys soccer, baseball and girls softball. The baseball team played for the state 4A championship in 1980, finishing runner-up to Davidson High of Mobile. The boy's basketball team has won numerous Jefferson County, region and area championships, as well as playing in the state final four in 1954, 1962, 1971, 1980 & 1984. Boy's basketball finished runner-up in the state in 1971 to A.H. Parker High of Birmingham. The girl's basketball team has also won numerous Jefferson County, region & area championships, and played in the state final four in 1997. The boy's soccer team won state championships in 2001, 2004, and 2006, and finished runner-up in 2000. The football team has won close to 500 games all-time, which is the most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. Football has also accumulated a total of 13 region & area championships, three undefeated regular seasons, and finished runner-up in the state in 1987 & 1994. The boys track team won the state championship in 1966. Also, the boys golf team won the state championship in 1957.
Drama
The Shades Valley High School drama department is noted nationally as being one of the premier programs for drama.
Music
Finance
Technical academy
Notable alumni
- Saleem Rasheed - former NFL & CFL player for the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans & Calgary Stampeders.
- Hubert Green - a professional golfer who has won numerous professional golf tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level.
- Shannon Shorr - professional poker player.
- Luther Strange - an attorney and lobbyist. He was the 2006 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, and is a 2010 Republican candidate for Alabama Attorney General.
- Marion Hobby - a four-year letterman and three-year starter on defense at Tennessee from 1986-89, played three seasons with the New England Patriots (1990-92), and currently serves as Duke's assistant head coach and defensive coordinator.
- Reginald Turner - former UAB & Denver Nuggets basketball player.