Buckhorn High School

Buckhorn High School
Address
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4123 Winchester Road

New Market, Alabama
35761

United States
Information
School typePublic
Established1958 (66 years ago) (1958)
School districtMadison County Schools
CEEB code011980
PrincipalLavell Everett
Faculty67.15 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,310 (2019–20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.17[1]
Color(s)   Navy blue and gold
NicknameBucks
Websitewww.mcssk12.org/buckhornhighschool

Buckhorn High School is a public high school in New Market, Alabama, United States. Buckhorn received the Alabama Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon in 2001.[2]

Buckhorn is located at the site of the American Civil War Skirmish of Buckhorn Tavern,[3] fought on October 12, 1863, between General Phillip D. Roddey's Alabama Cavalry Brigade and a Union cavalry brigade commanded by General Robert Mitchell.

History

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By tradition, the tavern took its name "Buckhorn" in 1858 when William L. Fanning killed a buck near the site and presented its antlers to the innkeeper. The antlers are now displayed at Buckhorn High School.[4] The Madison County Board of Education bought land on November 19, 1956, from Annie Bruce Walker Short to construct a school.[citation needed]

On August 29, 1958, as a result of consolidation of New Market and Riverton High School, Buckhorn High School opened with approximately 200 students. William Loyd Fanning presented the original horns to Buckhorn High School on December 12, 1958.[citation needed]

To accommodate the rapid growth of New Market and the school, additions have been added over a span of 20 years, including a new library, 2 gyms, a technology wing, new science classrooms and labs, a new dining hall, a music wing, and the front atrium.[citation needed]

The school was damaged on March 2, 2012, during the tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2012. The tornado struck the school building, damaging the science wing and a portion of the roof, then destroyed the press box at the soccer field and damaged the JROTC building. There were no reported injuries to staff or students.[5][6]

Buckhorn hosts a notable athletics rivalry with fellow Madison County school Hazel Green High School. This fierce rivalry has been dubbed the “Cotton Classic” due to the significance in agriculture in the community. A trophy was made to be handed out to the winner of each Football game between the two schools. Buckhorn leads the overall series 36-22-1, with the most recent game ending with Buckhorn winning 43–7.

Extracurricular activities

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Buckhorn High School has a variety of extracurriculars including: Performing Arts Program, Band, Drama, Choir, Dance Team, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Softball, Fishing, JROTC, Soccer, Archery, Cross Country, track, Women's Volleyball, and Color & Winter Guard.

The Buckhorn High School Marching Band has instilled a tradition of success, winning various awards and competitions, including winning Grand Champion Band at the Rocket City Marching Invitational in 2023.

The Buckhorn Band Organization comprises the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and Winter Guards.

The Buckhorn Boy's Basketball team has won consecutive 6A state championships in 2023 and 2024, both against Mountain Brook High School; their first state titles since 1995. Bucks Basketball Championships: (1960,1991,1995,2023,2024)

Lady Bucks Basketball Championships: (1988,1994,2000)

The cheerleading team continues to display greatness on a state and national level, having recently won the 2019, 20, 21, 22, and 23 6A State Championships, the 2020, 21, 22, and 23 JV State Championships, and 2021 and 2024 Game Day National Championships.

The Buckhorn Lady Bucks softball team has also won numerous state championships. Lady Bucks Softball Championships: (2004,2017,2019)

Buckhorn Bowling Championships: (2018)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Buckhorn High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 30, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ http://www.historicmarkers.com/al/65773-Buckhorn-Tavern-Skirmish/ [permanent dead link]
  4. ^ http://www.historicmarkers.com/al/65772 [permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Roop, Lee (March 2, 2012). "Meteorologists say up to 6 tornadoes hit Huntsville, Alabama area in echo of April 2011". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
  6. ^ Stephens, Challen (March 2, 2012). "Buckhorn High School battered by morning tornado, but anticipated to be ready for some classes Monday". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
  7. ^ Anton Keller at Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Retrieved November 24, 2017.
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