Holly Springs High School Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

August 21, 2006--The Wake County Public School System, the Town of Holly Springs and Wake County held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Holly Springs High School Sunday, August 20. After the ribbon cutting, students guided visitors through the new building and answered questions about their school.

School leaders and elected officials cut the ribbon for the new Holly Springs High School.

“I’m proud to be a part of something that will make such a positive impact on the lives of children,” said WCPSS Superintendent Del Burns. “While some may look around and just see a beautiful new building that will help provide classroom seats in a growing area, I’m focused on the teaching and learning that will go on inside these walls.”

Holly Springs High will offer a full compliment of English, math, science, and social studies courses that will include honors and special interest electives. The second year, Holly Springs will also offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses. As the comprehensive school program is implemented, other options such as a career academy or smaller learning community will be considered. These options will provide opportunities for integration between core academic, academic elective, and career-technical education (CTE) courses.

Principal Johnson announced that the Golden Hawks’ colors are royal purple and vegas gold. The school will serve 9th through 12th grades, but will open with approximately 830 9th- and 10th-graders for the 2006-07 school year.

 

Representatives of Holly Springs High School's newly formed Golden Regiment Marching Band perform at the ceremony.

“We are truly building a tradition of excellence,” said Johnson.

The new three-story high school was built for 1,663 students and is a partnership between the school system, the Town of Holly Springs and Wake County. Holly Springs High is built from a re-used (prototype) design, also seen at Green Hope, Wakefield and Middle Creek high schools.

Holly Springs High Principal Luther Johnson, Superintendent Del Burns, Wake County Board of Education Chair Patti Head and District 8 representative Ron Margiotta, Wake County Commissioners Chair Tony Gurley, and Holly Springs Mayor Richard Sears raved about the new school and what it will mean for students.

WCPSS Project Manager Norm Kligerman, Tom Adams and Chris Crittenden with DeVere Contracting, and Hal Bowen and Bill Friend with Cherry Huffman Architects, were on hand for the celebration. Their hard work and dedication were paramount in having the building ready in time for students and staff. In a meeting with media this morning, Superintendent Burns recognized everyone’s efforts in working to open schools this year.

Members of Holly Springs High School’s newly formed Golden Regiment Marching Band performed a few numbers, and another group of students led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

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