East Cobb is home to six high schools, each carrying the name of an individual who has made a lasting impact on the community. Join us as we delve into the stories behind the namesakes of these esteemed educational institutions.
Lassiter High School is named as a tribute to the dedication of Mr. Leamond N. Lassiter, an esteemed advocate for education in Cobb County. His unwavering commitment to the betterment of schools and his contributions to the community earned him this honor.
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Walton High School, on the other hand, honors George Walton, one of Georgia’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. While Walton’s historical significance is recognized, it is important to acknowledge that he was also a slaveholder, representing the complexities of the era in which he lived.
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Pope High School derives its name not from the Christian Pope in Vatican City but from Alan Clayton Pope, a beloved figure who left a lasting legacy in East Cobb. Born and raised in the area, Pope witnessed its rapid growth and became an influential member of the community.
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Wheeler High School pays tribute to Joseph Wheeler, a prominent military figure known for his service to the Confederacy during the Civil War. Though his role in history is significant, it is essential to approach this recognition with an understanding of the broader context.
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Sprayberry High School bears the name of William Paul “W.P.” Sprayberry, a long-time Cobb County educator, principal, superintendent, and administrator. Sprayberry’s invaluable service to the county’s education system is commemorated through this dedication.
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Lastly, Kell High School is named in honor of Carlton “Corky” Kell, a revered coach and athletic director within the Cobb County School District. Kell’s impact on students and his dedication to athletic excellence have forever etched his name in East Cobb’s educational landscape.
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Discover the stories and legacies behind each of these East Cobb high schools, as we look into the lives of these extraordinary individuals who have left a lasting mark on the community.
- Unveiling the Namesakes: Walton High School
- Unveiling the Namesakes: Lassiter High School
- Unveiling the Namesakes: Pope High School
- Unveiling the Namesakes: Wheeler High School
- Unveiling the Namesakes: Sprayberry High School
- Unveiling the Namesakes: Kell High School
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East Cobb’s Hightower Trail Middle School takes it’s name from the the Hightower Trail, a major Native American thoroughfare. Hightower Trail is the anglicized name for the Etowah Trail, a name derived from the Cherokee word Ita-Wa, which English settlers recorded as “Hightower”. It was a major Native American thoroughfare connecting the Augusta area with the Cherokee towns in northwest Georgia and the Etowah River area, crossing the Chattahoochee River near present-day Roswell. A 1931 historical marker for the “Hightower Indian Trail” can be found near the entrance to the Harrison Park Tennis Center in East Cobb. Another Hightower Trail marker is located near the intersection of Shallowford Road NE and Mountain Trace NE.
Sope Creek Elementary School also has an interesting story behind the name…