Hobbton High School is one of four high schools in the Sampson County School District. The high school ranges from grades 9–12 and serves students living in Newton Grove, Clinton, Turkey, and Faison.
| Hobbton High School | |
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| Address | |
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12201 Hobbton Highway 28336 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°10′40″N 78°19′45″W / 35.1777°N 78.3291°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Opened | 1957 |
| Superintendent | Hobbs |
| CEEB code | 342915 |
| Principal | Michael Warren |
| Teaching staff | 29.75 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 483 (2022-2023)[1] |
| Average class size | 18 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.24[1] |
| Color(s) | Black, gold, and white |
| Website | www |
History
editHobbton High School was founded in a rural farming community in 1957.[2] The mission of Hobbton High School is to partner with parents and the community to prepare students to become productive citizens in a changing world.[3]
Student population
editHobbton High School serves over 550 students from diverse backgrounds.[4] In 2013, 59% of Hobbton graduates enrolled in an Institute of Higher Education which includes both two and four year colleges.[5]
Athletics
editThe Hobbton High School mascot is the Wildcat and Hobbton High competes in the NCHSAA 1A Division.
Fall Teams: Cross Country (Women & Men), Cheerleading, Football, Soccer (Men), Volleyball
Winter Teams: Basketball (Women & Men), Cheerleading, Indoor Track and Field (Women & Men). Swim
Spring Teams: Baseball, Golf, Outdoor Track and Field (Women & Men), Soccer (Women), Softball
Cross country
editThe Hobbton men's and women's cross country teams were founded in 2012 and have grown quickly. In 2016, the Hobbton men's cross country team became the first Hobbton cross country team to qualify for the NCHSAA 1A state championships and placed 13th.[6] Both teams are coached by Jeffrey Klaves who was a member of both the cross country and track and field teams at Campbell University.[7]
Golf
editThe Hobbton Golf team was founded in 2013. The team practices at the Timberlake Golf Course in Clinton, North Carolina. In 2018, the team placed first in the Carolina 1A Conference.
Football
editIn 1993, the Hobbton High football team won the 1A State Championship as well a USAir Sportsmanship Award.[8] In 2011, the team received national attention when the school board granted permission for 19-year-old Brett Bowden who has Down syndrome to participate in game day activities though he had aged out of eligibility requirements.[9] The current coach is Joe Salas.[10]
Track and field
editSince its inception in 2011, over 200 students have participated on the winter and spring track and field teams. During this time, the team has won four county championships and 13 medals at state championships.[11] In 2015, Hobbton High student Samson Bradsher won the NCHSAA 1A State Championship in discus and the NCHSAA 1A State Championship in shot put.[12] In 2016, student Joshua Polk won the NCHSAA 1A State Championship in the 200 meter dash with a time of 21.82.[13] Coach Jeffrey Klaves has won more than 10 coach-of-the-year awards for his work.[11]
Extracurriculars
editMarching band
editThe Hobbton High Marching Band includes instrumentalists and a color guard. The band was also invited to march in Roy Cooper's Governor's Parade.[14] Geoffrey Tart, the director of the band, was awarded the North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award by Governor Beverly Purdue for his volunteer efforts.[15]
Miss Hobbton Pageant
editThe Miss Hobbton Pageant is an annual pageant at Hobbton High School. In 2016, contestants received over $14,000 in scholarship money.[16] The pageant is directed by Angela Martin who is a renowned vocalist and opened the world premiere of the American Idol Experience.[17]
FFA Chapter
editThe Hobbton FFA Chapter is one of the largest chapters in the state. They have produced recent state officers such as Ty Meyer (2018) and Tripp Johnson (2020)
Hobbton High News
editTrack and field project
editHobbton High School is one of seven traditional public high schools in North Carolina to have an active track team but no track and the only high school in Sampson County to not have a track.[11] The track is anticipated to cost $650,000 but has not yet been funded by the district.
Flag ban
editIn 2007, Hobbton High banned students from wearing any flags in an attempt to prevent students from using foreign flags as gang symbols. The school board lifted the ban in response to the uproar.[18]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Hobbton High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Hobbton High School". Sampson County Schools. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Administration Hobbton High School". Sampson County Schools. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "NC REport Cards". SAS. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "NC Report Cards". SAS. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "2016 NCHSAA Cross Country State Championships" (PDF). Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Jeffrey Klaves Bio". Campbell Athletics. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ Vaughan, Earl (December 19, 1993). "State Football Champion Hobbton Adds to Its Winnings". Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ Stevens, Nick (August 12, 2011). "Hobbton Player, School Reach a Deal". HighSchoolOT.Com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ Vaughan Jr., Earl. "Robert Hill Accepts Head Football Job at Hobbton High School". Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c Jordan, Chase (October 26, 2016). "Hobbton Students Plea for Track Project". Sampson Independent. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Hobbton Rewrites School History in Track and Field State Championships". Sampson Independent. May 20, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ Johnson, David (May 23, 2016). "County Teams Shine in State Finals". Sampson Independent. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ Jordan, Chase (December 22, 2016). "Hobbton HS Band Earns Accolades, Invited to Governor's Parade". Sampson Independent. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Geoffrey Tart Bio". Sampson County Schools. December 22, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Warren Wins miss Hobbton" (PDF). Vol. 7, no. 13. Sampson Weekly. March 25, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "What's Happening at SCT" (PDF). Vol. 7, no. 1. The Sampson Weekly. January 1, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ Smith, Ken (September 13, 2007). "Flag Ban Lifted at Sampson County School". WRAL. Retrieved December 28, 2016.