Shelby High School is a public high school located at 230 E Dixon Blvd in Shelby, North Carolina. The mascot of the school is the Golden Lion.
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History
Shelby High School was first mentioned in local newspapers of the time as being established in June 1877, by Professor J.A. Smith, with G.W. Sharpe and Miss Laura Sharp as instructors. Shelby moved to its current high school building location in 1960, with the dedication of the school being held on September 10, 1961.
Notable alumni
Bill Champion, MLB pitcher
Moe Davis, retired U.S. Air Force colonel
Gabe DeVoe, professional basketball player
Eddie Dodson, bank robber known as the New York Yankees Bandit
Alvin Gentry, NBA coach
Tom London, NFL cornerback
Roger McKee, MLB pitcher
Charlotte Smith, professional women's basketball player and current college coach
Cliff Washburn, American football player
Jim Washburn, NFL coach
George Watts, NFL offensive tackle
Robert Williams, NFL defensive back
Tom Wright, MLB outfielder