Hillcrest High School (Simpsonville, South Carolina)
Hillcrest High School is a public high school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States, and is one of the largest high schools in the Greenville County School District. It was opened on September 3, 1957 for students from Simpsonville, Mauldin and Fountain Inn. A new building was constructed adjacent to the school in 1992, with the original building becoming Bryson Middle School.
| Hillcrest High School | |
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| Address | |
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3665 S. Industrial Drive 29681 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°04′35″N 118°25′46.6″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Honor Truth Loyalty[1] |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Greenville County School District |
| Principal | Bryan Skipper |
| Teaching staff | 112.00 (FTE)[2] |
| Enrollment | 2,189 (2018–19)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.54[2] |
| Color(s) | Black, red, and white[1] |
| Mascot | Rambo the Ram |
| Newspaper | The Rampage [3] |
| Website | www |
Sports
In 2002, 2003, and 2004, the varsity softball team won three consecutive 4A state championships and accomplished the longest softball winning streak in the state, with 96 wins.
The following is a list of state championships:
4A
- Men's cross-country – 1982
- Women's soccer – 1999
- Softball – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2012
- Volleyball – 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Wrestling – 2011, 2012, 2019
- Football – 2014
5A
- Wrestling – 2019
- Baseball – 2021
Notable alumni
- Jamon Meredith, offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers (previously the New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, and Green Bay Packers)
- Stephen Thompson, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter
- Travelle Wharton, retired offensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers
- Brett Harker, Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft pick Philadelphia Phillies Current Limestone Head Baseball Coach
References
- "Hillcrest High School Portfolio Update 2011/2012" (PDF). Retrieved November 10, 2013.
- "Hillcrest High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- "2012-2013 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved November 10, 2013.
External links
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