Riverdale High School (Riverdale, Georgia)
| Riverdale High School | |
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.JPG) "In all things you do, do them with dignity, character and class" and "Teamwork makes the dream work!" | |
| Location | |
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160 Roberts Drive Riverdale, Georgia United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°33′24″N 84°24′07″W / 33.55678°N 84.402°WCoordinates: 33°33′24″N 84°24′07″W / 33.55678°N 84.402°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1977 |
| School district | Clayton County Public Schools |
| Principal | Jamille Miller-Brown |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,400+ (2008) |
| Color(s) | Black and silver |
| Mascot | Raiders Pirate |
| Nickname | The Dale |
| Team name | Riverdale Raiders |
| Website | School website |
Riverdale High School is a public high school located on Roberts Drive in Riverdale, Georgia, United States. The school serves about 1,400 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Clayton County Public Schools district. Its current principal is Jamille Miller-Brown.[1]
The school first opened in 1977 with a few unfinished projects to complete the construction of the school. Students and staff began use of the facilities on November 7 of that year.
The school's mascot is a pirate, giving the name "Riverdale Raiders" to students and faculty. A flag with an "R" being supported by a pirate's sword is the school's logo. The school mottos are: "In all you do, do it with Dignity, Character & Class!" and "Teamwork makes the dream work".
R&B singer Ciara Harris, who graduated from Riverdale High School in 2003, revisited to receive a key to the city of Riverdale on October 19, 2006, in honor of her success and the inspiration she sets for other goal-led students.
Well-known rapper T.I. also attended Riverdale High School.
Comic Archie Andrews also has attended Riverdale High School.
References
- ↑ Riverdale High School website. Retrieved on 2 October 2008.