Morristown-Hamblen High School East

Morristown-Hamblen
High School East

"Where Traditions Begin"
Address
One Hurricane Lane
Morristown, Tennessee, Hamblen 37813
Information
School type High school
Founded 1923
School board Hamblen County Board of Education
Principal Gary Johnson
Assistant principals
  • Bradley Hall
  • Patricia Sigler
  • Morgane Watkins
Grades 9 - 12
Enrollment approximately 1,600 (2013)
Language English
Color(s)      Orange and      Black
Mascot "Storm" the Ibis
Team name Hurricanes, Lady Hurricanes, Beavers, Badgers, Silly Snakes
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Website mhhse.hcboe.net

Morristown-Hamblen High School East (also known as Morristown East High School and formerly known as Morristown High School) is a secondary school located in Morristown, Tennessee. MHHSE is the oldest accredited high school in the state of Tennessee. The school incorporates grades 9-12. The school mascot is "Storm" the Ibis, students and faculty are known as the Hurricanes and the school colors are orange and black. The school had an enrollment of nearly 1,600 students as of the 2013-2014 school year. Gary Johnson is the head principal.

History

Morristown High School was built in 1923 and was admitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Isenberg-Siler Gymnasium was added in 1954 and the third floor was added in 1955. The south wing was added in 1968. A major renovation occurred in 1989 at a cost of 8.9 million dollars. A 1.3 million dollar library was opened in 2004 and was named in memory of Dr. Joe E. Gibson, Sr., former School Board Member and East High supporter. A multi-million dollar school-wide renovation/remodel occurred between 2010 and 2012. This included the addition of a new administrative wing, a new cafeteria, Freshman Academy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Academy, and Health Wing.

The school changed names in 1968 and has been known as Morristown-Hamblen High School East since that time due to the new high school, Morristown-Hamblen High School West for students who lived west of Morristown. The building is of traditional style and is located half a mile from the center of downtown Morristown. Morristown High School was known originally as the Golden Hurricanes but the name has been changed to the Hurricanes. The symbol used in earlier years was a tornado. However, the new logo is that of a hurricane, created for MHHSE by a design artist from New Jersey.

The main building at Morristown East has dozens of classrooms, a cafeteria, an auditorium, a gymnasium, STEM Academy, Freshman Academy, Health and Wellness Center, and a library.

Awards and Recognitions

Statement of Beliefs

Academics

Advanced Placement Program

Honors Program

Dual Enrollment Program

Online Courses

Fine Arts

Vocal Music

Director Brandon J. Moore

Instrumental Music

Director Brandon Tilley

Visual Art

Sports

Sports offered at Morristown East High School include baseball, basketball (men and women's), cheerleading, cross country, American football, golf, soccer (men and women's), softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.

Student Organizations

Student Council

The Student Council represents the student body and gives them a channel through which their opinions may be expressed and considered in the policy making of the school. It is hoped that all students at MHHSE will take an active part in the Student Council, either as a candidate, a campaigner, or as an interested voter. The Student Council is also known as "StuCo" to the students of MHHSE.

Clubs and Organizations

A variety of clubs and organizations are active on the campus of MHHSE. Each group encourages students to get involved and participate.

Administration

Guidance Counselors

Coordinates: 36°12′49″N 83°17′09″W / 36.2136°N 83.2858°W / 36.2136; -83.2858

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