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Revision as of 17:17, 9 May 2008 by CanadianLinuxUser (talk | contribs) (Reverted edits by 168.8.143.202 (talk) to last version by 68.191.245.223)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Jackson County Comprehensive High School is a high school in Jefferson, Georgia. The school competes in region 8-AAA. The mascot is a black panther, which is based on the legend passed down from Native Americans who used to inhabit the region. Former Superintendent Andy Byers decided on the mascot when the school was moved from Braselton to Jefferson in the 1980s. JCCHS is known for its FFA, music, softball, wrestling, and football programs.
JCCHS in the News
Jackson County High School has been the center of bomb threats through the years. The most severe one, however, was on April 11, 2007. During first period, Andrew Criswell went into the front office with a homemade bomb. He held two people hostage for several hours. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations, local police authorities, state police authorities, the S.W.A.T Team, and Bomb Squads came to JCCHS. After two hours of negotiations, Crisswell surrendered. The other 1,800 students and 250 faculty and staff evacuated to the Jefferson Civic Center. No one was hurt in the incident.
Panther Football
Jackson County has a rich football tradition. In recent years the Panthers have not been as successful, but this Fall looks promising under the leadership of promising talent. The mascot is a Black Panther, based on the legend passed down by Native Americans from the area. Some other traditions that have been held throughout the years is the rubbing of the panther statue and the pride monument before running down Panther Hill. Most of these traditions began during the tenure of Head Coach Brent Brock. The Panthers are currently being coached by Billy Kirk.
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