South Cobb High School
Location
1920 Clay Rd. Austell, Georgia, United States
Coordinates	33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W / 33.8355°N 84.609°W / 33.8355; -84.609Coordinates: 33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W / 33.8355°N 84.609°W / 33.8355; -84.609
Information
Type	Public High School
Motto	"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Established	1952
Principal	Mr. Ashley Hosey, as of 6/25/09 (formerly Dr. Grant Rivera)
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	2,220
Campus	Suburban
Color(s)	Blue and White
Mascot	Eagles
Website	South Cobb High School's Website

South Cobb High School is a public high school located on Clay Road, in Austell, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1952, South Cobb High School is part of the Cobb County School District. On June 25, 2009, Ashley Hosey, the previous assistant principal at Kennesaw Mountain High School, replaced Grant Rivera as principal (Dr. Rivera is the new principal of nearby Campbell High). Nominated National School of Excellence, South Cobb High School participates in the Cobb County magnet program. The school houses the county's program for medical sciences.

Contents 1 The Academy of Research and Medical Science 2 Blue Eagle Marching Band 3 Key facts 4 Notable alumni 5 Notes

[edit] The Academy of Research and Medical Science

The Academy of Research and Medical Science at South Cobb High School was created in 2001. The Magnet Coordinator from 2001- 2007 was Mr. Ryan Fuller. The program changed it's name from The Academy of Mathematics and Research to it's current name The Academy of Research and Medical Science. The Magnet Coordinator from 2007-2009 was Dr. Joanne Lee, who returned from retirement to assist the magnet program during a time of need. the current magnet coordinator is Dr. Erika Ijames, a former senior research teacher.

[edit] Blue Eagle Marching Band

The Blue Eagle Marching Band is South Cobb High School Marching Band Program. The program is currently led by Band Director Zach Cogdill. In January 2009, the marching band was given an opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. and perform in the Inaguration or our 44th president, Barack Obama. The trip was made possible by many sponsors from around the Atlanta area including Peachtree City Movers, and the Atlanta radio station WWWQ (Q100).

[edit] Key facts

• Full-time faculty: 185
• Student population: 2,220
• Yearbook: Aquila
• Newspaper: Eagle Eye News
• The Blue Eagle Marching Band was chosen from nearly 1,400 applicants by the Presidential Inaugural Committee

to represent the entire state of GA for the Presidential inauguration parade for the President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009.

[edit] Notable alumni

• Roy Barnes, former Georgia governor who graduated from South Cobb in 1966
• Andrés Cabrero, professional soccer player
• Ray Stevens country singer/songwriter
• Billy Wilkins, developer of the Wesley Sleep Program^[1] and original member of band Third Day
• Jimmy Wang Yang, professional wrestler
• Kenny McKinley, Denver Broncos receiver
• Kyle Hadley, Tri-Letter Athlete, accountant, leading Georgia fundraiser for Barack Obama.

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Wesley Sleep Program. "Source: ISBN 978-1-60604-889-4(2008)". http://www.wesleysleepprogram.com. 

33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W / 33.8355°N 84.609°W / 33.8355; -84.609Coordinates: 33°50′08″N 84°36′32″W / 33.8355°N 84.609°W / 33.8355; -84.609

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