Cartersville High School is a public high school in Cartersville, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Cartersville City School System. It was established in 1924 and teaches grades 9 to 12.
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History
Cartersville High School opened in 1924. The high school newspaper, The Chipper, began publication in 1937 and continues until this day.
Athletics
Teams
Carterville's athletic teams are nicknamed the Hurricanes, and the school's colors are purple and gold. Cartersville teams compete in the following sports:
Air rifle
Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Marching band
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Wrestling
State championships
Baseball
2001 AA
2002 AA
2003 AAA
2008 AAA
2009 AAA
2013 AAA
Cross-country (men's)
1993 AA
1994 AA
2000 AA
2001 AA
Football
1991 Georgia 2A State Champions
1999 Georgia 2A State Champions
2015 Georgia 4A State Champions
2016 Georgia 4A State Champions
Notable alumni
Ronnie Brown (2000), former NFL running back, second overall draft pick
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (2021), quarterback for the Marshall Thundering Herd
Andre Fluellen (2003), former NFL defensive lineman
Miller Forristall (2016), former NFL tight end
Joe Frank Harris, 78th Governor of the State of Georgia
Keith Henderson (1985), former NFL running back
Skip Henderson (1983), former point guard for the Marshall Thundering Herd
Sam Howard (2011), former MLB pitcher
Wayne Knight, actor
Robert Lavette (1981), former NFL running back
Trevor Lawrence (2018), NFL quarterback, first overall 2021 NFL draft pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Russ Mitchell, former MLB third baseman
Anthony Seigler (2018), MLB infielder for the Boston Red Sox, 2018 first round draft pick
Donavan Tate (2009), former baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization, third overall pick of the 2009 MLB draft