South Spencer High School is a public high school in Reo, Indiana. The school educates about 471 students in grades 9 to 12 in the South Spencer School Corporation district.
| South Spencer High School | |
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| Location | |
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1142 N. Orchard Road , , 47635 | |
| Coordinates | 37°54′13″N 87°06′23″W / 37.903502°N 87.106339°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | South Spencer School Corporation |
| Faculty | 26.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 357 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.73[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | IHSAA Pocket Athletic Conference[2] |
| Mascot | Rebel Man |
| Team name | Rebels[2] |
| Gym Capacity | 3,500 |
| Website | Official Website |
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History
editThe school formed in 1965 by the merger of Luce Township High School and Rockport High School.[5]
Athletics
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The school's athletic nickname is the "Rebels", and it participates in the Pocket Athletic Conference.
Baseball
editIn 2007, 2011, 2013, & 2015 the boys' baseball team won the Division 2A State Title.[6]
Softball
editIn 2014, the softball team won the Division 2A State Title.
volleyball
editOn 10/8, the South Spencer varsity volleyball team lost their neutral tournament match against Washington (IN) by a score of 2-0.
Football
editSouth Spencer's football team has played for a state championship one time in 1988.
Marching band
editSouth Spencer's marching band, known as the Marching Rebels, has made it to regionals every year since 1981. They have competed at state in class D in 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018 and in class C in 1988 and 1989.
Chants
editThere are many chants for the South Spencer Rebels. But, the one in use goes like " Rebels Nation, *clap clap clap clap* "
Mascot
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "South Spencer High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ a b High School Athletic Department. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ South Spencer High School website. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ High School Office. South Spencer School Corporation. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ Blackford, Nathan (2014-07-15). "School's Out Forever". Evansville Living. Evansville, Indiana. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ IHSAA Baseball - State Champions through 2006-07. Indiana High School Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
- ^ Leet, Branson (June 20, 2020). "Petitions made to change and retain South Spencer 'Rebels' mascot". WEHT/WTVW.