Deshler High School (Alabama)
| Deshler High School | |
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| Location | |
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200 E North Commons Tuscumbia, AL 35674 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1921 |
| School district | Tuscumbia City Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Joe Walters |
| CEEB Code | 12695 |
| Principal | Jennifer Gray |
| Faculty | 28.5 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 444 (as of 2010-2011) |
| Color(s) | Crimson and White |
| Mascot | R.I.P. the Tiger |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Yearbook | The Tiger's Roar |
| Website |
deshlerhigh |
Deshler High School is the sole public secondary education institution in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
History
Deshler Female Institute
Deshler was originally founded as the Deshler Female Institute by Major David Deshler in memory of his son United States Army lieutenant and Confederate brigadier general James Deshler in 1874. The school was torn down in 1923 and construction began on the new (now former) Deshler High School on Main Street.
Deshler High School
Deshler High School was founded in 1921 on Main Street, where it remained until 1951 when a new school was built on the grounds of the antebellum home of William Winston.
Campus
Winston Home
The current campus was built in 1951 on the grounds of the antebellum home of William and Judith Winston. Construction on the home began in 1824, and in 1833 William Winston purchased and completed the house. The Winston Home was listed on the National Register of Historic places in 1982.
According to local folklore, the home is haunted by the ghost of Mrs. Winston, who died when a tornado struck the home in 1874. Students have claimed to see her looking out from a second-story window of the building.
Howard Chappell Stadium
Howard Chappell Stadium, or "The Chap" is the home stadium of the Deshler football team. The stadium opened in 1941, and was originally named Deshler Stadium as a Works Progress Administration project. It was later named Howard Chappell Stadium to honor former head football coach and principal Howard Chappell, who coached the Tigers for 17 years, with undefeated seasons in 1934, 1935, and 1938. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 4,100 people.
Deshler Gymnasium
Deshler's Gymnasium, colloquially "The Deshler Dome" is the home of Deshler's basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams.
Heinie Manush Field
Heinie Manush Field is the on-campus baseball stadium at Deshler and is named after Hall of Famer and Deshler graduate Heinie Manush.
Academics
Deshler offers 6 AP courses:
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Biology
- AP United States History
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Art History
Active School Groups
- Honor Societies
- The Helen Keller Chapter of the National Honor Society
- Mu Alpha Theta
- Spanish National Honor Society
- International Thespian Society
Athletics
Deshler's athletic teams are known as the Tigers. Deshler competes in Class 4A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Deshler fields boys' varsity teams in football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, golf, cross country running, and track and field. Deshler fields girls' varsity teams in basketball, tennis, softball, volleyball, cross country running, and track and field.
Football
The football team won 4A state championships in 1990, 1998, and 1999 and were state runners up in 1991, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2010. They are coached by John Mothershed.
Girls' Basketball
The girls basketball team won 4A state championships in 1985, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 and were state runners up in ___. They are coached by Jana Killen.
Alma Mater
O Deshler High, to thee we sing
A song of loyalty;
Our alma mater, bold and true
Brings strength and honor new.
To those who have before us gone,
Let's all renew our faithful song:
O Deshler High, to thee we sing,
To Deshler High,
All hail!
Fight Song
The fight song is sung to the tune of the University of Notre Dame's Victory March. Only the spelling of "victory" is sung today.
Three cheers for old Deshler High!
You bring the whiskey; I'll bring the rye.
Send the freshmen out for gin,
And don't let a sober sophomore in!
We stagger on, but we never fall;
We sober up on wood alcohol.
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
Spells 'victory' for Deshler High!
Alumni
Notable alumni of Deshler High School include:
- Heinie Manush, member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Cynthia Bailey, cast member of the Real Housewives of Atlanta
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Coordinates: 34°44′20″N 87°42′06″W / 34.7390°N 87.7016°W