Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Georgia)
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Carl Harrison High School, commonly known as Harrison High School or simply Harrison is a grades 9–12 public high school in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States.
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4500 Due West Road , 30152 | |
| Coordinates | 33°58′01″N 84°40′59″W |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1991 |
| School district | Cobb County School District |
| Principal | Dr. Jeff Milton |
| Staff | 112.70 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,170 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.25[1] |
| Colors | Kelly green, white, and navy |
| Nickname | Hoyas |
| Website | https://www.cobbk12.org/harrison |
History
The school was named for Carl J. Harrison, a member of the Cobb County Board of Education, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, elected in 1975, and later a Senator in the Georgia State Senate,[2] elected in 1983.
The 2011 movie,The 5th Quarter, was based on true events that occurred in 2006, in which a member of Harrison High School's Football team was killed in a car accident due to careless driving from classmates.
Sports and clubs
Music
The Harrison High School Marching Band took part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2009[3] and 2016.[4]
Notable alumni
- Darvin Adams (2008) – Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver[5]
- Joe Bendik – Major League Soccer (MLS) goalkeeper
- Bradford Cox – Rock Musician (Deerhunter and Atlas Sound) and Actor (Dropped Out)[6]
- Adam Everett (1995) – Major League Baseball (MLB) player
- Justin Fields (2018) – National Football League (NFL) quarterback[7]
- Paul Oliver (2003) – NFL safety[8]
- Corey Patterson (1998) – MLB player[9]
- Eric Patterson (2001) – MLB player[10]
- Brian Rogers (2000) – MLB relief pitcher[11]
- Ollie Schniederjans – PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour golfer
- Ali Vitali – journalist, television analyst[12]
- Andrew Wilson (2000) – college basketball coach[13]