Saks High School
Saks High School is a public school in Anniston, Alabama, and is part of the Calhoun County School District. The school serves grades 8–12.[1] Wildcats are the mascot.[2] Red and white are the school colors.[3] It is at 4401 Saks Road.
Jody Whaley served as principal.[4]
Saks Middle School was closed following declining enrollment and the high school expanded. Seth Taylor is the school's principal.[5] The football team has been around for decades. It has yet to win a state chanpionship.[6] Alphonso Freeney is the school's football coach.[7]
The public library of Anniston-Calhoun County has a collection of the school's yearbooks.[8]
Taylor Swift performed at the school's gymnasium in 2007.[9]
Alumni
- Mike Rogers, member of the U.S. House of Representatives[10]
- Tremon Smith, football player[11]
- John Craton, composer[12]
- Michael Cooper, Adventurer
See also
References
- ^ https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/alabama/districts/calhoun-county/saks-high-school-58
- ^ "Saks High / Homepage". al01901382.schoolwires.net.
- ^ "Saks (Anniston, AL) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more". www.maxpreps.com.
- ^ skughn@annistonstar.com, Sherry Kughn / (December 3, 2021). "Principal's leadership style influenced by local coaches". The Anniston Star.
- ^ skughn@annistonstar.com, Sherry Kughn, Star Staff Writer (August 18, 2023). "Saks principal managing two leadership roles this year". The Anniston Star.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org.
- ^ Alphonso Freeney
- ^ "Saks High School · Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County Digital Collections". publiclibrary.cc.
- ^ Dowdy, Meg (April 2, 2024). "Remember When Taylor Swift Played a $20 Concert for a Tiny Alabama High School?". Taste of Country.
- ^ "About Mike | U.S. Representative Mike Rogers".
- ^ "Tremon Smith - 2017 - Football".
- ^ "JSU News Wire".