Crest High School is a public high school in Shelby, North Carolina. It is part of the Cleveland County Schools district.
Overview Crest High School has 1,262 students from grades 912. As of the 201112 school year, there are 87.57 teachers (FTE basis) and the student/faculty ratio is 14.41. Its campus is fringe rural. The Crest Chargers currently compete in the Big South Conference and are classified as 5A/6A in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).
History The school was approved in 1965, after Cleveland County residents voted 3,420 to 1,615 to authorize 3,250,000 in construction bonds for two new high schools. Crest High School would open in the fall of 1967. In 198687, Crest High School was a Blue Ribbon School. The word "CREST" was originally an acronym for "Cleveland Rural Education Stands Together".
Notable alumni Jonathan Bullard – NFL defensive end Charlie Harbison – American football coachCharlie Harbison Joins Mizzou Football Coaching Staff. Retrieved May 14, 2020. Tre Harbison – NFL running back Manteo Mitchell – American track and field sprint athlete, won silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics Kevin "PPMD" Nanney – professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player Dawson Odums – college football head coachGardner, Phil. Cleveland County has big presence with Southern U. football. shelbystar.com. Retrieved May 14, 2020. Travis Padgett – American track and field sprint athlete, competed at the 2008 Summer OlympicsTravis Padgett - Stats - MileSplit. Retrieved May 14, 2020. Ron Rash – American poet, short story writer, and novelist#ChargerPride - About CHS. Retrieved May 14, 2020. Brandon Spikes – NFL linebacker, 2-time BCS national champion with Florida David Thompson – NBA player, 4-time NBA All-Star and NCAA champion with NC State Wolfpack
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