| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Williamson County, TN |
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| Total Students |
1335 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
48% /
52% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
64 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 327 students | | Grade 10 - 312 students | | Grade 11 - 319 students | | Grade 12 - 367 students | | Grade Not Listed - 10 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:21 |
1:19 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
n/a |
| % Asian |
3% |
1% |
| % Hispanic |
9% |
2% |
| % Black |
11% |
21% |
| % White |
78% |
67% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
n/a |
n/a |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
n/a |
n/a |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Williamson County School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
36 |
8 |
| Number of Students Managed |
25,791 students |
3,966 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$178,087,000 |
$26,447,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$216,753,000 |
$26,933,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$6,905 |
$6,668 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$8,404 |
$6,791 |
| District Graduation Rates |
86% |
85% |
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- Centennial High School (CHS) is a public 9-12 high school in Franklin, Tennessee.The high schools mascot is the cougars.
- History
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Due to the overcrowding at nearby schools, the Williamson County School Board voted in 1994 to build a new high school located on newly built Mallory Lane near the Cool Springs area of Franklin, TN. The new school was primarily built to relieve overcrowding at nearby Franklin and Brentwood High Schools. In August 1996, Centennial opened its doors, with Dan Covington serving as the school's first principal.
- As the County's population grew, Centennial began to suffer severe overcrowding concerns. By 2001, the school had just over 2000 students. As a result, Ravenwood High School was opened in 2002. Soon after, Independence High School was opened in 2004. As a result, Centennial's student population had been cut by nearly 30% by 2007.
- In 1999, Centennial helped to create the "Be in the Click" program, encouraging students in Tennessee to wear their seatbelts while driving. This occurred after the number of students killed in traffic accidents in Williamson County skyrocketed in a 2 year span.
- In 2002, it was announced that former Freedom Middle Principal J. Terry Schrader would take over Dan Covington as Principal of CHS.
- In 2008, the school board voted to install a strict dress code for the 2008-2009 school year, the first public school in Williamson County to implement such a dress code. Although the school board officially listed that the purpose of the dress code was to "promote a better learning environment," It was widely speculated that it was a response to the growing concern of gang violence in the Franklin area.In 2009 it was decided to make Centennial and "open zoned school" which means anyone in the county can go there.As of 2008 the enrollement at Centennial is just below 1300.
- Principal
- Terry Shrader
- Assistant Principals
- Javier Nunez
- Vince Springer
- Sandra Joyner
- Counselors
- Shawn Carter
- Mary Calhoun
- Mary Kay Carter
- Carol Smith
- Academics
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Centennial is one of the only schools to have the Computer Aided Drafting Class. It is taught by Tim Sawyer.
- Athletics
- Baseball
- Boy's Basketball
- Girl's Basketball
- Boy's Bowling
- Girl's Bowling
- Competition Cheerleaders(who finished second at the UCA National HIgh School Championship in 2008 and first in 2009.)
- Cross Country
- Dance Team
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Boy's Lacrosse
- Girl's Lacrosse
- Boy's Soccer
- Girl's Soccer
- Softball
- Boy's Swimming
- Girl's Swimming
- Boy's Tennis
- Girl's Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Football
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After several years of struggle with the program, Coach Mark Matykiewicz took over Cougar Football coming from Fairview High School in Williamson County, TN. In his first year, he improved the team from 1-9 to 4-6. In 2008, his second year, Matykiewicz led the Cougars to an 8-4 record and into the second round of the playoffs. The team was loaded with speed with players such as Chaz Scales, Gaymond Jackson, and Tony Kemp. The team received a boost when basketball bigman, Drew Kelly, decided to play his senior year. Kelly brought size and leadership to the team. Chaz Scales had a special season throwing for 1200 yards and 12 TD's and running for over 1000 yards and 13 TD's. This was the best season in school history. Some past greats include Phillip Bates, Allante McLemore (had 8 INT's his senior year), Chaz Scales(Finalist for Mr. Tennessee Football 2008), and Caroline Steele.
- Hockey
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In 2009 the Cougars won the GNASH Cup for the first time in some years. They were led by Sophomore sensation Peter Horecka who averaged over 2 points a game. Other standouts were Junior Blake Williams and Senior Joey Knight who scored double digit goals and helped the team when Horecka was playing travel games. On defense they were led by Jesse Kessler who can also score and Big Men Ty Marcantonio and Nykkolo Mariani and hard hitter Tucker Marist. Goalie Jes "Stone Wall" Stanford played great at many points in the season. On another note the best player on the team is THE Ted Robbins.
- Basketball
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The Cougars basketball team is one of the more storied sports at Centennial. They have had several 20 win seasons. In 2007-08 they won 28 games and made it to regionals. One of the best players to play at Centennial was bigman Drew Kelly. He averaged 24 points as a sophomore, 28 as a junior and 30 as a senior. He was a dominating force underneath. During the beginging of his senior season Kelly committed to Miami of Ohio where he is expected to contribute right away. Another great player was Allante McLemore who graduated in 2008. McLemore was a feirce leader and consistent scorer.
- Baseball
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During a 2009 Spring Break Tournament in Florida Coach Rob Baughman earned his 100th career win for the school.
- Tennis
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Centennial is home to 3 time State Champion Ian Chadwell who will attend Alabama University on a tennis scholarship in Fall 09.Ian's sister, Kaylene Chadwell, class of 2011, competed in the quarterfinals at State as a freshman and had to withdraw in regionals as a sophomore due to a neck strain. Kaylene won the USTA National Open Girls 16 championship in July 09.
- Notable alumni
- Courtney Coffey: Defensive End for the Kentucky Wildcats. 3 time TSSAA Wrestling State Champion in Division II at John Paul II High School. His senior year was spent at Centennial were he finished 2nd at the State Tournament.
- Tommy Jervis: Presidential Candidate for the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) 2009-2010
- Curtis Steele: Current Running back for Memphis. He rushed for 1200 yards in 2008.
- Corey Kemp: playing for minor division of Milwaukee Brewers.
- Kayla King : Is a well known Country/Christian singer who is currently signed with Capital Records Nashville.
- Austin Neel: Champion of the welterweight division in the 29 Annual SAE boxing tourney
- External links
- CHS Website
- Source: Wikipedia; it is used under the GNU Free Documentation License. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the GFDL.
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| About This Zip Code (37067) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
15,588 people |
5,477,204 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
53% |
18% |
| Population Average Age |
33 years old
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35 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.6 persons
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2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$66,137
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$37,494 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
6.1 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
14 years old |
38 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
56% / 44% |
67% / 33% |
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