Clover Hill High School

Clover Hill High School
Address
13301 Kelly Green Lane
Midlothian, Virginia 23112
Information
School type Public high school
Founded 1972
School district Chesterfield County Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. James F. Lane
Principal Dr. Deborah Marks
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1,896 (2014-2015)
Language English
Campus Suburban
Color(s)                Green, Gold, White
Athletics conference Virginia High School League
AAA Central Region
AAA Dominion District
Mascot Cavaliers
Rival

Manchester High School

Cosby High School
Website Official Site

Clover Hill High School is a public secondary school located in Midlothian, an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It is part of Chesterfield County Public Schools and is located at 13301 Kelly Green Lane. The school opened in 1972 and moved to its present location in 2010.[1]

Academics

Newsweek magazine named Clover Hill one of the United States' top high schools in 2007, ranking it #729 in the nation. This is the third year in a row that Newsweek magazine recognized Clover Hill High School with that honor.[2] In 2011, the Washington Post ranked Clover Hill the #1224 high school in the nation.[3]

Clover Hill also houses the Chesterfield County Mathematics and Science High School, which opened in 1994.[4]

Athletics

The school's sports teams compete in the Virginia High School League's AAA Dominion District. The school colors are green and gold, and the school's mascot is the Cavalier. In 2009, Clover Hill became the first high school to win three Virginia state championships in boys' volleyball. They also won championships in 2001 and 2005. In 2013 & 2014, the competition cheerleading team took home the conference 12 championships. They also competed at the regional level in 2013 & 2014.

Chorus

Show Choirs

There are four show choirs in this school: New Dimensions, Iridescence, Synergy, and Protégé. The director of these show choirs since 2005 is Sandra Thomas. The choreographer for these show choirs is Antwon Chavis. The show band that performs and competes with each of the choirs is called “Big Cheeks” and “Dimples”.

New Dimensions

New Dimensions is composed of both male and female singers and dancers. This group competes throughout the United States including: Virginia, Tennessee, New York, Ohio, and Indiana. Students must audition to be a member of this group.

Awards

-Riverside Fusion Fest: Overall Grand Champion, Division Grad Champion, Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Band, and Best Costumes

-Powhatan Show Choir Classic: Grand Champion, Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Band, Best Show Design, Best Crew, and Best Female Soloist

-South Dearborn Opening Knight Showcase: Second Runner Up

-Solon Show Choir Invitational: Grand Champion, Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Band, Best Show Concept, and Best Female Soloist

-Fairfield Crystal Classic: Third Runner Up, Best Band, and Best Set Design

-Albertville Diamond Classic: First Runner Up and Best Overall Effect

-Windsor Locks Nutmeg Show Choir Festival: Second Runner Up and Best Band

-Manchester Central Virginia Show Choir Invitational: First Runner Up, Best Choreography, Best Band, Best Crew, Best Male Soloist

-Fairfield Crystal Classic: Fourth Runner Up

-Show Choir Nationals: No Placement and Best Male Soloist

Iridescence

Iridescence is an all-female group of singers and dancers. This group also competes throughout the United States. Students must audition to be a member of this group.

Awards

-Riverside Fusion Fest: Grand Champion

-Powhatan Show Choir Classic: Grand Champion, Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Band, and Best Show Design

-South Dearborn Opening Knight Showcase: First Runner Up, and Best Choreography(Tie)

-Solon Show Choir Invitational: 4th Runner Up

-Fairfield Crystal Classic: First Runner Up

-Albertville Diamond Classic: Grand Champion

-Windsor Locks Nutmeg Show Choir Festival: Second Runner Up, Best Choreography, and Gold Medal

-Fairfield Crystal Classic: Second Runner Up

-Show Choir Nationals: First Runner Up, Best Band, and Best Performer

Synergy

This is a beginners' mixed show choir that allows more students to participate while also developing the skills needed for Iridescence and New Dimensions. Students must audition to be a member of this group.

Awards

-Riverside Fusion Fest: First Runner Up

-Powhatan Show Choir Classic: Second Runner Up

-South Dearborn Opening Knight Showcase: 5th Runner Up

-Solon Show Choir Invitational: Grand Champion

-Fairfield Crystal Classic: 5th Runner Up

-Albertville Diamond Classic: Second Runner Up

-Windsor Locks Nutmeg Show Choir Festival: 6th Runner Up

-Manchester Central Virginia Show Choir Invitational: No Placement

-Fairfield Crystal Classic: No Placement, and Best Band

Protégé

Clover Hill's unisex (all-female) beginner's show choir. Students must audition to be a member of this group.

Awards

-Kecoughtan Hampton Roads Show Choir Invitational: Second Runner Up

-Kecoughtan Hampton Roads Show Choir Invitational: Grand Champion

Concert Choirs

Acropolis

This mixed acappella group is made up of singers who have auditioned and proven their skills in both sight-reading and proper vocal technique.

Bella Voce

Bella Voce is an unisex (all-female) acappella group. Students must audition to be a member of this choir.

River City Sound

An unisex (all-male) chorus under the direction of Wes Dunnavant. Students do not have to audition to be a member of this choir.

Treble

An all-female choir under the direction of Wes Dunnavant. Students do not have to audition to be a member of this choir.


Overcrowding

Due to overcrowding at Clover Hill, a new high school, Cosby High School, opened in 2006[5] in the western part of the county. A new Clover Hill High School, located a bit farther east, opened in 2010 and has replaced the old CHHS.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ New Clover Hill High School will be state-of-the-art
  2. ↑ Clover Hill, James River and Midlothian among nation's top high schools
  3. ↑ National Schools
  4. ↑ The Math and Science High School at Clover Hill
  5. ↑ Cosby High School Background

External links

Coordinates: 37°24′25.3″N 77°39′40.4″W / 37.407028°N 77.661222°W / 37.407028; -77.661222

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