Centennial High School (Tennessee)
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{{Infobox school
|name =Centennial High School
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|streetaddress = 5050 Mallory Lane
|city =Franklin
|county =Williamson County
|state =Tennessee
|zipcode =37067
|country =United States
|coordinates = {{Coord|35.93026|-86.82247|type:edu_region:US-TN|display=inline,title}}
| type = Public
| established = 1996
|opened =
|status =
| district = Williamson County Schools
|principal = Kevin Dyson
| grades = 9–12
|enrollment =1,389 (2023-2024){{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4704530&ID=470453000511|title=Centennial High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 21, 2024}}
|conference =TSSAA
| nickname = Cougars
| rival =
| accreditation = Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
| newspaper = The Cougar Chronicle
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| homepage ={{URL|https://www.wcs.edu/chs/}}
| colors = Navy, Carolina Blue, and Silver
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Centennial High School is a public high school located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The school serves the central section of Williamson County for students in grades 9–12.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/|title=CENTENNIAL HIGH|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
History
The school opened in 1996 to relieve overcrowding at nearby Franklin High School.
In 2014, a new 500-seat performing arts center was constructed.{{Cite web|url=https://franklinhomepage.com/wcs-provides-updates-on-construction-projects/|title=WCS provides updates on construction projects - Franklin Home Page|website=franklinhomepage.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/infocus/2014/07/30/back-to-school-construction-update/|title=Construction Update|work=InFocus|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}} The new auditorium includes dressing rooms and set storage space and was built as part of a multi-phase project that called for building auditoriums at all Williamson County middle and high schools.{{Cite web|url=https://brentwoodhomepage.com/bhs-opens-new-performing-arts-center/|title=BHS opens new performing arts center - Brentwood Home Page|last=Walsh|first=David|date=March 14, 2015|website=brentwoodhomepage.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 24, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/departments/facilities/|title=Facilities|work=Williamson County Schools|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}
Academics and testing
In 2016, Centennial had its highest graduation rate to date: 95 percent. The average ACT score was a 21.9, with 83 percent of the graduates planning on attending a four-year college. The school offers 23 Advanced Placement courses. In 2016, 491 students took a combined 906 AP exams.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/school-info/about-chs/cougar-fast-facts/|title=Cougar Fast Facts|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}
Arts
= Band/Orchestra =
The Centennial band program comprises a fall marching band, winter color guard and percussion units, concert ensembles, and a jazz band.{{Cite web|url=http://www.centennial-band.com/about-our-band-3/|title=About Our Band – Centennial High School Band|website=www.centennial-band.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328195700/http://www.centennial-band.com/about-our-band-3/|archive-date=March 28, 2017|url-status=dead}} Centennial also offers orchestra and guitar classes during the school day.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/arts/band/|title=Band & Orchestra|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}
= Choir =
The Centennial Chamber Choir has performed with the Nashville Symphony, Foreigner, and at Walt Disney World.{{Cite web|url=https://springhillhomepage.com/school-roundup-summits-grimes-takes-wrestling-state-title-centennial-chamber-choir-goes-to-disney/|title=SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Summit's Grimes takes wrestling state title; Centennial Chamber Choir goes to Disney - Spring Hill Home Page|website=springhillhomepage.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/arts/choral-music/|title=Choral Music|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}} In fall 2016, the vocal music department produced and released a Christmas album.{{Cite web|url=https://franklinhomepage.com/centennial-high-choir-sells-original-christmas-album-this-holiday-season/|title=Centennial High choir sells original Christmas album this holiday season - Franklin Home Page|website=franklinhomepage.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2017}} The cds were sold for $10 each as a fundraiser.{{Cite news|url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2016/11/14/centennial-high-releases-first-christmas-album/93812044/|title=Centennial High releases first Christmas album|work=The Tennessean|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en}}
= Theatre =
The Centennial Theatre program operates under the name Center Stage Productions. Each year, the crew produces a fall play and a spring musical.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/arts/theatre/|title=Theater Arts|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}} The theatre program also sponsors a chapter of the International Thespian Society, an honor society for theatre students.
Special programs
= WIT Center =
Williamson's Information Technology Center of Excellence at Centennial High School launched in fall 2014. The center is part of a collaboration between Williamson County Schools and Columbia State Community College.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/school-info/about-chs/special-programs/wit-program/|title=WIT Center|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/school-info/about-chs/special-programs/|title=Special Programs|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}
The center includes classes in networking, computer programming, web development, application design for both computers and mobile devices, and robotics.{{Cite web|url=http://www.columbiastate.edu/news/details/2014/06/18/columbia-state-williamson-county-schools-partner-for-wit-center-of-excellence|title=Columbia State, Williamson County Schools Partner for WIT Center of Excellence|website=www.columbiastate.edu|language=en|access-date=March 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328195217/http://www.columbiastate.edu/news/details/2014/06/18/columbia-state-williamson-county-schools-partner-for-wit-center-of-excellence|archive-date=March 28, 2017|url-status=dead}} Students enrolled in these classes earn college credit for the courses in addition to credits toward high school graduation.
= Cosmetology Center =
Centennial is the only Williamson County high school that offers a cosmetology program. Students earn class credit that can be transferred to several cosmetology schools in the southeast. Additionally, students can accrue state board hours for post-secondary credit.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wcs.edu/wp-content/pdf/CareerTechnical/CTEProgramofStudyGuide.pdf|title=CCTE Programs of Study 2017-2018|last=|first=|date=January 25, 2017|website=Williamson County Schools|access-date=March 27, 2017}}
Athletics
= TSSAA-sanctioned sports =
Centennial offers the following TSSAA-sanctioned teams.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/athletics/|title=ATHLETICS|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}} No teams have won a state championship, but the boys' soccer team has won a single state runner-up title and the 2015 football team won the school’s first ever region championship.
- Baseball
- Boys' basketball
- Girls' basketball
- Bowling
- Boys' cross country
- Girls' cross country
- Football: 2015 and 2016 Region Champions
- Boys' golf
- Girls' golf
- Boys' soccer: 2010 state champion runner-up{{Cite web|url=http://tssaa.org/pastchampions/2009Champions/StateBSoccer/AAAState.htm|title=2010 TSSAA Class AAA State Soccer Tournament|website=tssaa.org|access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- Girls' soccer
- Softball
- Boys' tennis
- Girls' tennis
- Boys' track
- Girls' track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
= Club Sports =
In addition to TSSAA sports, the school also has numerous club sports.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/chs/athletics/club-sports/|title=Club Sports|work=Centennial High School|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}} Years in bold indicate state championships. Years in italics indicate state runners-up.
- Clay target
- Cheerleading{{Cite web|url=http://tssaa.org/past-state-cheerleading-championship-results/|title=Past State Cheerleading Championship Results|last=|first=|date=|website=tssaa.org|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- Varsity: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Junior Varsity: 2002, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016
- Dance{{Cite web|url=http://tssaa.org/past-state-dance-championship-results/|title=Past State Dance Championship Results|last=|first=|date=|website=tssaa.org|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- Hockey: 2001, 2014{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/community/youthhockey/predators-cup|title=Predators Cup Tournament|website=Nashville Predators|language=en-us|access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- Boys' lacrosse: 2002 (co-op team with Franklin){{Cite web|url=http://www.laxpower.com/hschamps/champs2002b.php|title=Boys' HS State Champions|website=www.laxpower.com|access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- Girls' lacrosse
- Swimming{{Cite web|url=https://www.teamunify.com/SubTabGeneric.jsp?team=hstisca&_stabid_=91789|title=TISCA : Champions & Results|website=www.teamunify.com|language=en|access-date=March 25, 2017}}
Centennial previously fielded a rugby team, but that team is currently inactive. These sports have a combined 13 state championships.
Notable alumni
- Russell Dickerson, singer-songwriter (class of 2005){{Cite news|url=https://russelldickerson.com|title=Russell Dickerson: Home|work=Personal Webpage|access-date=March 17, 2022|language=en-US}}
- Curtis Steele, professional football player for the Baltimore Ravens (class of 2005){{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13856/curtis-steele/|title=Curtis Steele - ESPN Profile|work=ESPN|access-date=March 17, 2022|language=en-US}}
- Kelsea Ballerini, singer-songwriter (class of 2011){{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/infocus/2015/08/06/alumni-achiever-kelsea-ballerini-centennial-high-class-of-2011/|title=Alumni Achiever – Kelsea Ballerini, Centennial High Class of 2011|work=InFocus|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}
- Tony Kemp, professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics (class of 2010){{Cite web|url=https://franklinhomepage.com/chs-alum-a-baseball-standout-at-vandy/|title=CHS alum a baseball standout at Vandy - Franklin Home Page|website=franklinhomepage.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 27, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcs.edu/infocus/2015/06/09/alumni-achievers-tony-kemp-centennial-high-class-of-2010/|title=Alumni Achievers – Tony Kemp, Centennial High Class of 2010|work=InFocus|access-date=March 27, 2017|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.williamsonherald.com/sports/article_84045eea-beaf-11e6-9111-8b2e6c844751.html|title=Four honored as Centennial's first Wall of Fame inductees|work=Williamson Herald|access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- Tyrel Dodson, professional football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills (class of 2016){{Cite web |last=Skurski |first=Jay |date=July 17, 2021 |title=Bills linebacker Tyrel Dodson's first football camp a reminder of how far he's come |url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/bills-linebacker-tyrel-dodsons-first-football-camp-a-reminder-of-how-far-hes-come/article_3ab5cd9a-e647-11eb-8540-63f762947942.html |access-date=August 3, 2021 |website=The Buffalo News |language=en}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.wcs.edu/chs Centennial High School official website]
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Category:Public high schools in Tennessee
Category:Schools in Williamson County, Tennessee
Category:Buildings and structures in Franklin, Tennessee