Coffee High School (Georgia)

Coffee High School is a public high school in Douglas, Georgia, United States.

Coffee High School
Address
159 Trojan Way

Douglas
,
Georgia

United States
Coordinates31°33′10″N 82°51′41″W
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtCoffee County School District
PrincipalRowland Cummings[1]
Teaching staff82.70 (FTE)[2]
Grades10 to 12
Enrollment1,334[2] (2018-19)
Student to teacher ratio16.13[2]
Color(s)Maroon and white   
MascotTrojan
Team nameCoffee High School Trojans
Websitecoffeehigh.ga.cch.schoolinsites.com

Coffee High School is a comprehensive high school that offers students a College Preparatory program that includes both College Board Advanced Placement classes and Dual Enrollment opportunities through South Georgia State College and Wiregrass Technical College. Coffee High School offers all students Career Technical and Agriculture Education Pathways through a fully integrated CTAE Program.

Coffee High School’s Advanced Placement (AP) program has been recognized for excellence at the state and national level. In 2014, Coffee High School was placed on the 5th Annual College Board District AP Honor Roll.[3] In 2015, Coffee High School was named an AP Stem School by the Georgia Department of Education.[4]

Activities and clubs

School sports

Football

In 2001, the school concluded a divisive search for a new football coach which ended in the return of Bonwell Royal.[5] Royal retired in 2005,[6] and the state legislature passed House Resolution 306 to commend him for his 34-year career, 26 of which were with Coffee High School.[7] Specifically mentioned in the resolution was the 2002 Region 1-AAAAA Championship.[8]

In 2006, after an extensive playoff drought, the Trojan football team, led by second year Head Coach Jerry Odom, earned an 8-2 record, qualifying for the state playoffs.[9] They lost in the second round to Stephenson High School.[9]

In 2007, the Trojans returned to the playoffs with an 8-2 record.[10] They once again lost in the second round.[10]

In 2008, under new Head Coach Ken Eldridge, the Trojans finished with a 7-3 record, barely qualifying for the state Playoffs.[11] In the first round of the Playoffs, they traveled to Stone Mountain to play Stephenson High School, the team responsible for knocking the Trojans out of the playoffs in 2006.[9] This time, the Trojans were victorious, winning in overtime.[11] They went on to lose in the third round, surpassing their achievements in the past two years.[11]

Jardine Stadium

Named in honor of Dan A. Jardine, Jardine Stadium is the home of the Coffee High Trojans. Jardine Stadium was renovated in 2009 to include a new home seating section, ticket booths, renovated restrooms and concessions, and additional end-zone seating for the Coffee High Trojan Marching Band.

Music

The Coffee High School marching band Directors:

  • Steve Myers, band director
  • Tania Myers, choirs

Band accomplishments under the direction of Steve Myers:

2004-2005: Performed at an exhibition performance at Valdosta State University and received Superior and Excellent ratings at the GMEA Concert Band Festival.

2005-2006: Superior and excellent ratings at GMEA concert band festivals.

2006-2007: Received Superior and Excellent ratings at the Chiefland Invitational Marching Band Competition, winning 2nd place in Class AA and 3rd place overall in the competition. They received Superior ratings at the GMEA Concert Band Festival. That spring they received Superior rating for Jazz Ensemble on the Music Festivals Bahamas Cruise Competition, and also received awards for outstanding saxophone and rhythm sections. Overall, the Jazz Band was named "Grand Champion" of all combined cruise competitions later on.

2007-2008: Exhibition performance at Valdosta State University football game. Received Superior and Excellent ratings at the West Port Marching Band Competition in Florida. At the marching competition, they received best class in woodwinds, brass, auxiliary, and percussion. They received first place in Class AA, fifth place overall. They received Excellent ratings at GMEA concert band festival.

2008-2009: Superior ratings at GMEA concert band festivals.

2009-2010: Hosted Marching Band Festival at Dan Jardine Stadium and received an overall Superior.

2010-2011: Marching Band Festival at Bear Stadium in Pierce County and received All Superior. Fourth Overall.

Jazz Band

The sound of the group varies from soulful jazz to contemporary standards. The Jazz Band is under the Direction of Steve Myers.

Spring 2010:The Jazz Band performed in Orlando. Together the CHS Show Choir, Concert Choir and Jazz Band all received Superior ratings at Festival, garnering them the Sweepstakes Trophy.

Chorus

Chorus and Show Choir are under the direction of Tania Myers.

Show Choirs perform over 40 times a year at various community, church, and school functions.

Notable alumni

References
  1. Administration. Coffee High School. Retrieved on 2012-08-18.
  2. "Coffee County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  3. "AP District Honor Roll". AP Central. August 9, 2016.
  4. "Press Release - Georgia schools, teachers, students earn honors for Advanced Placement".
  5. "SPORTS ACROSS GEORGIA". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2001-05-13. p. D2. Coffee High's divisive search for a new football head ends with return of its winningest coach.
  6. "WALB TV-10". Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
  7. Terry Dickson (2004-08-08). "Where Coffee County boys become men". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2004-12-07.
  8. "Georgia general Assembly". Archived from the original on September 20, 2005.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-21. Retrieved 2009-08-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  11. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2009-08-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. "Willis Crockett". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  13. "Adrian Grady". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  14. "Tyreek Hill". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  15. "Ricardo Ingram". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  16. "Wyatt Miller". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  17. "Garrett Scott". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  18. "Trevis Simpson". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  19. "Greg Walker". Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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