Cross Creek High School

Cross Creek High School
Address
3855 Old Waynesboro Rd. Augusta, Georgia
Coordinates
Information
School district	Richmond County School System
Principal	Jason Moore
Mascot	Razorback
Website	Cross Creek High School

Cross Creek High School (CCHS) is a public high school located in the South Augusta area of Augusta, Georgia. The school is located within the Richmond County School System.

History

Cross Creek High School opened in 1999, for convenience and to relieve overcrowding at nearby Hephzibah High School and Butler High School. Cross Creek is one of the highest ranking schools in Georgia.

Demographics

Demographics	Percent
White	40%
Black	60%
Asian	1%
Hispanic	2%
Unknown	3%

Student activities

Athletics

The school offers a various array of team sports and programs. The school has highly qualified personnel and coaches who facilitate the development of the young student athlete. Some of these sports include football, soccer, softball, baseball, swimming, tennis, track, basketball, golf, volleyball, wrestling, and cheerleading.

Clubs and organizations

The Cross Creek Athletic Booster Club is a parent-based organization providing support for the student athlete both on and off the field. Money is raised through several fundraisers during the school year. These fundraisers include football concession sale, chicken dinner, concessions from the Richmond County Recreation Track meet, and membership fees.

Chorus

The Cross Creek Chorus began in 1999 (the year of the school's opening). Since then the choir has been a constant staple in the fabric of the school and surrounding community. On average, the group boasts about 10% of the school's total population. Its first director was Sonya Bailey. The choir has been under the direction of its second director Jerome Peterson since the 2006-2007 school year.

This ensemble has the privilege of having several factions in the form of the Concert Choir, The Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus, Show Choir, Men's Quartet, and the Women's Trio. In addition, the chorus has the benefit of having several fine soloists who are competitive for scholarships and awards. The chorus is also regularly adjudicated by The Georgia Music Educator's Large Group Performance Evaluation, proceedings where they consistently receive Superior and Excellent ratings. This group has a Parent Booster Support Organization which facilitates their heavy performance schedule. They also support the yearly musical which is performed in conjunction with the Cross Creek Players Drama Department. Friends and supporters can follow the Cross Creek Chorus at Facebook.com.

DECA

DECA is a national association for students enrolled in Marketing Education classes. National DECA was founded in 1946, with Georgia DECA preceding the national organization by two years. DECA offers students many diverse opportunities to develop their leadership skills and job skills through participation at region, state, and national competitions. DECA provides over a half million dollars in scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors. Cross Creek's DECA Chapter was founded during the 1999-2000 school year.

FBLA-Future Business Leaders of America

Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Purpose and Goals: Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise. Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. Encourage and practice efficient money management. Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty. Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals. Facilitate the transition from school to work.

FFA

The National FFA Organization, founded in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, is a dynamic youth leadership organization that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA Alumni Association

The Cross Creek FFA Alumni is a chartered local affiliate of the Georgia FFA Alumni Association that is chartered by the National FFA Alumni Association. Membership shall be open to former active, collegiate, and honorary FFA members, present, and former professional agricultural educators, parents of FFA members and others interested in the FFA, upon payment of dues.

The purpose of the organization shall be:

1. To support and promote the FFA organization, FFA activities, and agricultural education on local, state, and national levels.

2. To provide a tie to the FFA and to assist FFA and agricultural education personnel to involve former members and other interested in supporting activities.

3. To promote greater knowledge of agricultural industry and support education in agriculture.

4. To cooperate with Cross Creek FFA Chapter and the Georgia State and National FFA Alumni Association.

5. To promote and maintain an appreciation of the American Free enterprise system.

6. To promote the personal development aspect of the FFA.

Media Club

Various goals of the club include providing an avenue to celebrate and encourage reading, and to have a forum to suggest and discuss books. Another goal is to promote the Media Center through video, book talks, activities, and events.

PAL-Young Ladies Positive Attitude Group

Our mission is to promote and assist our young ladies to be productive citizens, empowering them to develop positive attitudes and a sense of personal responsibility that extends to their family and community.

Philosophy Club

An academic club for students who have bright and open minds, sometimes question authority, and enjoy reading and discussing big ideas.

Thespians/Drama

Director- Leah Soderberg. Cross Creek has won many awards including: Best Scenery, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, etc. They have even performed in Scotland. Every year they attend Thes-Con.

NJROTC

Cross Creek also has one of the finest NJROTC units in the nation. The unit is commanded by CDR. Johnathan Shaw (USN), are GySgt Jones (USMC), STGC Scott (USN), and PS1 Jones (USN). The unit, which ranks in rifle, {drill, athletics (push ups, curl ups, and running), academics}, orienteering and overall personal inspection at the its annual military inspection is in NJROTC Area 12, where the unit is always a fierce competitor. The Razorback Regiment has also been a distinguished unit since 2000, (the school opened in 1999). The Razorback Regiment has 350+ cadets, making it one of the largest NJROTC schools in Area 12. The Regimental cadet commander is a cadet Captain, a rare title to be held by any NJROTC cadet. The current Cadet Commander is senior, C/Captain Jarrett Hutchens.

See also

• Richmond County School System

External links

• Cross Creek High School