Wheeler High School (Georgia)

Joseph Wheeler High School
Address
Map
375 Holt Rd.

Marietta
,
Georgia
30068

United States
Coordinates33°57′32″N 84°28′40″W / 33.958841°N 84.477775°W / 33.958841; -84.477775
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1965; 59 years ago (1965)
School districtCobb County School District
PrincipalPaul Gillihan
Teaching staff142.10 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12[1]
GenderCo-Educational
Enrollment2,380 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.75[1]
Color(s)
  • Navy, Gold, & White
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Athletics conferenceGeorgia High School Association (GHSA)
Sportsbaseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling
MascotWildcat
NicknameWildcats
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Websitewheelerhigh.com

Wheeler High School entrance

Wheeler High School is located in northeast Cobb County, Georgia, U.S. It is near the city of Marietta, about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Atlanta. The school has been in operation since 1965. It is a public high school, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is named for Joseph Wheeler who was a Confederate military leader, and later, an American military leader and politician.

The Center For Advanced Studies in Science, Math, & Technology

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Wheeler High School's Center For Advanced Studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) began teaching classes in 1999. Since then, it has accepted about 100 freshmen every year. Wheeler's program is a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology.[2] The coursework allows magnet students to begin taking college-level courses in math and science by eleventh grade and participating in internships at local businesses by twelfth grade. In 2014 the magnet program earned the STEM Certified School Outreach from Tag-Ed,[3] a Georgia STEM organization.

Efforts to change name

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In June 2020, students, alumni, and community members began circulating an online petition to change the name of Wheeler High School due to the namesake's ties to the Confederate States of America. The petition received support from Charisse Davis, the school board member representing Wheeler High School and the school's Student Government Association. Some have opposed the move, including school board member David Banks, who argues that the issue is overly politicized and that Wheeler's later service as an American politician and as an American military leader during the Spanish-American war should be noted.[4] As of March 2021, the name change is still under consideration.[5] The movement has received praise from notable alumni including Jaylen Brown.

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. ^ "Wheeler Magnet School - The Center for Advanced Studies. Leading the Nation in STEM Education". wheelermagnet.com. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  3. ^ "Winners Announced for Third Annual STEM Education Awards". TAG EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  4. ^ Kolakowski, Ryan (October 30, 2020). "Wheeler students calling on district to "reevaluate" school name". MDJOnline.com. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Dixon, Kristal (June 18, 2020). "Petitions want Cobb to change names of Wheeler, Walton high schools". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  6. ^ "Amir Abdur-Rahim - Men's Basketball Coach". Kennesaw State University Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2024. Abdur-Rahim grew up just a stone's throw away from KSU, playing his prep career at Wheeler High School.
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  8. ^ "Florida State's football recruiting class of 1993". Rivals.com. April 20, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
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  11. ^ "JJ Hickson". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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  15. ^ "Jordan Tucker – 2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster". Butler Bulldogs. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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  17. ^ Gardner, Michelle (November 2, 2019). "Romello White looks to be dominant force in paint for ASU basketball". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
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