Leesville High School
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| Leesville High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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502 Berry Drive , 71446 United States | |
| Coordinates | 31°09′02″N 93°15′26″W / 31.15049°N 93.25715°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Dare to Excel |
| Established | 1900 |
| School district | Vernon Parish School District |
| Principal | Lisa Haymon |
| Staff | 51.30 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.21[1] |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Athletics | Football, basketball, track, cross country, girls' volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, power lifting |
| Mascot | Wampus Cat |
| Nickname | Wampus Cats |
| Yearbook | Kaleidoscope |
| Website | https://lhs.vpsb.us/ |
Leesville High School is a school located in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. The 9–12 school is a part of the Vernon Parish School Board.
This means that students can wear clothing that conforms to the Vernon Parish Dress code or uniforms, if they wish.
All other campuses are uniform-optional and must follow the Vernon Parish Dress Code or wear uniforms.
Athletics
Leesville High athletics compete in the LHSAA.
State championships
- Boys Basketball: 2001[citation needed]
National championships
- Powerlifting: 2025 United States Powerlifting Association CoEd High School Classic Raw Champions[2]
Notable alumni
- Benjamin Bryant, Class of 1994 (attended 1990–1991), Emmy-nominated broadcaster, writer, and civil servant
- Cecil Collins, Class of 1996, NFL running back[3]
- Millicent S. Ficken, Class of 1951, ornithologist
- Michael Ford, Class of 2009, LSU running back[4]
- Eddie Fuller, Class of 1986, National Football League player, running back with the Buffalo Bills[5]
- Carolyn Huntoon, Class of 1958, scientist; first woman director of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas' sister of Buddy Leach
- Buddy Leach, Class of 1951, Louisiana politician, brother of Carolyn Huntoon
- Demond Mallet, professional basketball player
- Kevin Mawae, Class of 1989, NFL center and member of Pro Football Hall of Fame[6]
- Jim McCrery, Class of 1967, Congressman[7]
- Kavika Pittman, Class of 1993, NFL defensive end[8]
- Keith Smith, Class of 1999, NFL cornerback[9]
- Keith Zinger, Class of 2003, NFL tight end[10]
