School type High school Principal Gary Johnson Phone +1 423-586-2543 Motto "Where Traditions Begin" | Founded 1923 Grades 9 - 12 | |
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Assistant principals Bradley HallPatricia SiglerMorgane Watkins District Hamblen County School District Similar Morristow High School W, Lincoln Heights Elementa, Whitesburg Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School, Russellville Elementary School | ||
Morristown hamblen high school east 2004 graduating class video
Morristown-Hamblen High School East (also known as Morristown East High School and formerly known as Morristown High School) is a secondary school located in Morristown, Tennessee. MHHSE is the oldest accredited high school in the state of Tennessee. The school incorporates grades 9-12. The school mascot is "Storm" the Ibis, students and faculty are known as the Hurricanes and the school colors are orange and black. The school had an enrollment of nearly 1,600 students as of the 2013-2014 school year. Gary Johnson is the head principal.
Contents
- Morristown hamblen high school east 2004 graduating class video
- History
- Awards and Recognitions
- Statement of Beliefs
- Advanced Placement Program
- Honors Program
- Dual Enrollment Program
- Online Courses
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
- Visual Art
- Sports
- Student Council
- Clubs and Organizations
- Administration
- Guidance Counselors
- References
History
Morristown High School was built in 1923 and was admitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Isenberg-Siler Gymnasium was added in 1954 and the third floor was added in 1955. The south wing was added in 1968. A major renovation occurred in 1989 at a cost of 8.9 million dollars. A 1.3 million dollar library was opened in 2004 and was named in memory of Dr. Joe E. Gibson, Sr., former School Board Member and East High supporter. A multi-million dollar school-wide renovation/remodel occurred between 2010 and 2012. This included the addition of a new administrative wing, a new cafeteria, Freshman Academy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Academy, and Health Wing.
The school changed names in 1968 and has been known as Morristown-Hamblen High School East since that time due to the new high school, Morristown-Hamblen High School West for students who lived west of Morristown. The building is of traditional style and is located half a mile from the center of downtown Morristown. Morristown High School was known originally as the Golden Hurricanes but the name has been changed to the Hurricanes. The symbol used in earlier years was a tornado. However, the new logo is that of a hurricane, created for MHHSE by a design artist from New Jersey.
The main building at Morristown East has dozens of classrooms, a cafeteria, an auditorium, a gymnasium, STEM Academy, Freshman Academy, Health and Wellness Center, and a library.
Awards and Recognitions
Statement of Beliefs
Advanced Placement Program
Honors Program
Dual Enrollment Program
Online Courses
Vocal Music
Director Brandon J. Moore
Instrumental Music
Director Brandon Tilley
Visual Art
Sports
Sports offered at Morristown East High School include baseball, basketball (men and women's), cheerleading, cross country, American football, golf, soccer (men and women's), softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.
Student Council
The Student Council represents the student body and gives them a channel through which their opinions may be expressed and considered in the policy making of the school. It is hoped that all students at MHHSE will take an active part in the Student Council, either as a candidate, a campaigner, or as an interested voter. The Student Council is also known as "StuCo" to the students of MHHSE.
Clubs and Organizations
A variety of clubs and organizations are active on the campus of MHHSE. Each group encourages students to get involved and participate.