Asheboro High School

Asheboro High School
Address
1221 South Park Street Asheboro, North Carolina 27203
Information
School type	High school
Superintendent	Diane L. Frost, Ph.D.
Principal	Kemper Fitch
Vice principal	John Eggleston, Julie Pack, Penny Crooks
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,307  (11/12/2006)
Color(s)	Royal Blue and White
Mascot	Blue Comet
Team name	Blue Comets
Website	http://ahs.asheboro.k12.nc.us/

Asheboro High School is a high school in the Asheboro City Schools system of Asheboro, North Carolina, United States.

Overview

Asheboro High School is the only high school in the Asheboro City Schools District. The current campus was constructed between 1949 and 1959, replacing the Fayetteville St. building. A major addition to the gymnasium was made in 1980 and further renovations made in the early 1990s. The recent annexation of the Sir Robert Motel has expanded space for classes (nicknamed the Comet Corner). The student body consists of approximately 1,300 students. The high school has recently expanded to on off-site campus for around 100 students at the NC Zoological Park.

Athletics

Asheboro High School's mascot is the Blue Comet. They play in the NCHSAA's 3-A division.

Notable Alumni

• Darrell Moody - class of 1966 - N.C. State quarterback and shortstop, high school and college football coach, NFL scout (currently Buffalo Bills)
• Red O'Quinn - class of 1943 - receiver for Wake Forest University and Montreal Alouettes
• Doug Pickett - Polo Ralph Lauren model
• Christina Villa- class of 2008- Victoria Secret Cash Wrap Lead

External links

• Official website
• Official Visitor Information

Coordinates: 35°41′23″N 79°49′07″W / 35.689859°N 79.8186452°W / 35.689859; -79.8186452