Gadsden High School (New Mexico)
Gadsden High School (GHS), originally named Valley High School, is a public high school in the city of Anthony in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. Gadsden High School is administered by Gadsden Independent School District.
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| Type | Independent high school |
| Established | 1928 |
| Principal | Hector Giron |
| Enrollment | 1,471 (2016-17)[1] |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gold |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, 6A Dist. 3 |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Website | gisd.k12.nm.us |
Gadsden High School serves the surrounding towns of Mesquite, Vado, Berino, La Mesa, San Miguel, Chamberino, La Union, and Anthony.
Namesake
The school's name is in reference to the land aquision known as the Gadsden Purchase.
Athletics
GHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA), as a class 6A school in District 3. State championships in football: 1953, 1954, 1955, 1961, 1962. (Citations?) State championships in volleyball: 2011, 2012 (Citations?).
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