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Principal |
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| Jean Haggard begins her fifteenth year as principal. She is a graduate of Pelion High School and both her parents, Roy and Ruth Nichols, have served as principals of the school. She is a graduate of Newberry College and has a Master's Degree plus 30 additional graduate hours from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Haggard has South Carolina certification in the areas of Secondary Principal, Secondary Guidance, Math, and Science. Prior to coming to Pelion she was at Lexington High School where she had served as a science and math teacher and then moved to guidance counselor. During the majority of her years at Lexington High she was the Assistant Principal for Instruction. She and her husband, Charles, have two sons and three grandchildren. She enjoys seeing students become successful citizens and is very excited when they return and teach in the Pelion schools. She has served as President of the AA Athletic Conference for two years and is currently serving as the AA Athletic Conference representative on the Executive Committee of the South Carolina High School League. | ||
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Clark Cooper, Assistant Principal |
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| Clark Cooper is the administrative assistant at the high school. This is his fourth year as a member of the Pelion High School team. Prior to coming to Pelion he attended and graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Education. He also attended the University of South Carolina where he has earned two Master’s degrees in both Business and Educational Administration. He currently continues to attend USC where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. He is state certified in the areas of science and school administration. He feels fortunate to be able to work and be associated with the fine faculty, staff and students from the Pelion community. | ||
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Assistant Principal |
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| John Crawford is the Assistant Principal with responsibilities which include discipline, providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty,and staff, and maintaining the physical facilities. Mr. Crawford obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Clemson University and has taught at Saluda High and the Lexington Technology Center prior to coming to Pelion. At Saluda Mr. Crawford taught science, horticulture, and served as Assistant Principal at both the middle and high school. | ||
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Ben Freeman, Athletic Director |
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| Ben Freeman is the Athletic Director for grades 7-12 and the head football coach for the Pelion Panthers. During the last twelve years Coach Freeman has moved the athletic program forward in both quality and quanity. There have been State Championships in softball, girls' cross country, and boys' cross country. The 2000 football team distinguished itself with a 10-0 record and two team members participated in the 2001 Shrine Bowl where Coach Freeman served as an assistant coach. He is also a leader in SC athletics where he has served as President of both the SC Athletic Coaches Association and the SC Football Coaches Association. He was also selected as the State Athletic Director of the Year in 2001 and is on the Executive Board of the SC High School League. A native of North Carolina, Ben graduated from Wake Forest University where he played football. He and his wife, Gwen have three children, two of whom graduated from PHS in 2002. | ||
