Greene County Tech High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Greene County, Arkansas, along with cross-town rival Paragould High School, and is the sole high school managed by the Greene County Tech School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Greene County Tech Junior High School.
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Academics
The assumed course of study at Greene County Tech is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1969.
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Extracurricular activities
The Greene County Tech High School mascot is the golden eagle and the school colors and green and gold.
Athletics
For 2012-14, the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Golden Eagles compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls) and volleyball.
- Golf: The girls golf team are 2-time state golf champions (1982, 2009).
- Baseball: The baseball team is one of the most consistent programs in the state with 33 state tournament appearances and wins with 15 state semi-finals. The 1962 squad went undefeated at 16-0 and combined with the 1963 team for 34 consecutive wins, both state records at the time. The 1979 baseball team won 28 consecutive games.
- Cheer: The competitive cheer team won the 2008 state title in the co-ed division.
Clubs and traditions
The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, Student Council, National Honor Society, TECH TV (broadcast media), choir, EAST Initiative and the school's Eagle Scholar Program to promote academics and good citizenship.
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