David Crockett High School (Tennessee)

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David Crockett High School
Address
Map
684 Old State Route 34

Jonesborough
,
Tennessee
37659

U.S.A.
Coordinates36°15′35.4″N 82°30′9.9″W / 36.259833°N 82.502750°W / 36.259833; -82.502750
Information
TypeHigh school
Established1971
School districtWashington County Schools
PrincipalDr. Ashley Davis
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,181 (2022–23)[1]
Color(s)Brown and gold     [2]
MascotPioneer
NicknamePioneers[2]
WebsiteDavid Crockett High School

David Crockett High School is a high school located in Jonesborough, Tennessee. It is one of two high schools in the Washington County School System and serves the southern part of the county. Its "rival" school is Daniel Boone High School,[3] the other high school in Washington County, which serves the northern part of the county.[4]

The first graduating class of David Crockett High School was awarded diplomas in 1972. Enrollment as of 2005 was over 1,200 students.[5] Students start from five elementary/middle schools: Jonesborough Elementary and Middle, West View, Lamar, Grandview, and South Central.[excessive detail?] The school colors are brown (or "buckskin") and old gold. The school's mascot is a Pioneer.[6]

The school was named after the celebrated 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician, David (Davy) Crockett, who in life shunned the name "Davy" and referred to himself exclusively as "David".[7]

2022 skydiving accident[edit]

On October 21, 2022, a fatal skydiving accident occurred at the school before a football match against Daniel Boone High School. 55-year-old Richard Sheffield was part of Jump TN, a skydiving team hired to perform a demonstration jump during the pre-game. Sheffield suffered a hard landing outside the intended landing area on the football field and was flown to a nearby hospital where he later died. As a result of the accident the football match was delayed.[8][9]

Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton concluded that there were no suspicious circumstances in the incident and that Sheffield's death was "a very unfortunate accident".[9]

School content[edit]

David Crockett has an Advanced Placement program offering classes in language and composition, literature, Human Geography, United States history and government, probability and statistics, and calculus.[10] In keeping with the agricultural tradition of the area, the school has programs in agriculture, a working farm with live animals, and a greenhouse.[6] There is a weather station on campus as well as solar panels. Skills training is also available for students in fields including healthcare and auto-mechanics.[6] In many cases, certificates can be earned prior to graduation.[11]

Sport[edit]

Each year, David Crockett plays Daniel Boone in football. The game referred to as the "Musket Bowl" was first played in 1971 when the two new consolidated high schools opened their doors, and David Crockett High defeated Daniel Boone High by a score of 72–0.[12] The next week, David Crockett was ranked No. 1 in the state by Litratings, a difference-by-scores system. Since then, the Daniel Boone Trailblazers have dominated the series and hold a 37–12 edge over the David Crockett Pioneers (as of 2019), winning the latest game played 28-20 at home.[13] The game gained popularity by being played annually in the Mini-Dome at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Today, the Musket Bowl is held at Daniel Boone and David Crockett High Schools where each school rotates the event each year. The winning team is presented with a “musket.”[14] If that team wins three years consecutively, they keep the musket, and a new one is purchased for the next season’s game. Daniel Boone High has accomplished this more than Crockett.[15] It's the “Battle of Washington County…the Pioneers vs. the Trailblazers.” Recently a series called "The Kings of The Nolichucky", has pitted the football team from David Crockett against nearby Chuckey Doak and Unicoi County High Schools whose service areas also border the Nolichucky River. David Crockett is undefeated in the series and holds the title "Kings of the Nolichucky" as of 2014–15.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "David Crockett High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "David Crockett High School". Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ McClung, Andrew (July 3, 2022). "Daniel Boone and David Crockett football teams excited for new turf fields". WCYB. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "The North | Definition, States, & History | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  5. ^ "Awards & Achievements / Awards and Achievements 2022-2023". www.wcde.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ a b c "David Crockett High School". highschoolguide.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  7. ^ "Ulster-Scots Agency - What is Ulster-Scots - Famous Ulster-Scots - Person - David Crockett (1786 - 1836)". www.ulsterscotsagency.com. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "Grandfather killed in skydiving accident at high school football game in Tennessee Friday". WTVC. October 22, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Skydiver killed in accident at David Crockett High School identified". WCYB-TV. October 24, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "David Crockett High School". davidcrocketthstn.donorimpact.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "David Crockett High School / DCHS Home". www.wcde.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ "Pioneer Athletics / Welcome to Pioneer Country". www.wcde.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "David Crockett vs Daniel Boone | Football | October 25, 2019 | MaxPreps". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  14. ^ "Pioneer Athletics / Welcome to Pioneer Country". www.wcde.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.[permanent dead link]
  15. ^ "Pioneer Athletics / Welcome to Pioneer Country". www.wcde.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "Pioneer Athletics / Welcome to Pioneer Country". www.wcde.org. Retrieved February 20, 2023.[permanent dead link]

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