Clyde A. Erwin High School is a public high school in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The enrollment in 2018–19 was 1,316 students in grades 9–12. When Principal Chip Cody was promoted to Assistant Superintendent, Stanley Wheless became principal in school year 2025-2026."Superintendent: Mr. Chip Cody, Assistant Superintendent," Buncombe County Schools. 2025. Retrieved Sep 2 2025.Clyde A. Erwin High School: Administration and Office Staff," Buncombe County Schools. 2025. Retrieved Sep 2 2025.
History The school was named after Clyde Atkinson Erwin (1897–1952), a state board of education member and North Carolina state superintendent of public instruction from 1934 to 1952.Listening and Learning - Clyde A. Erwin High School. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
Mascot The school's mascot is the Warriors / Lady Warriors. In March 1999, Erwin stopped using "squaw" for its girls' teams because the word was considered offensive, with students selecting "Lady Warriors".
Notable alumni Martese Jackson, Canadian Football League playerMartese Jackson (Asheville, NC). maxpreps.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019. Caleb Johnson, winner of the thirteenth season of American IdolMotsinger, Carol. 'Idol' winner Caleb Johnson to be parade marshall. Citizen Times. (September 21, 2014). Retrieved September 15, 2019. Loyd King, professional basketball playerHall of Fame – Clyde A. Erwin High School. Retrieved September 15, 2019. Rashad McCants, NBA player and 2005 NCAA champion with North Carolina Robbie Nallenweg, former Indoor Football League quarterbackAsh, Andrew. (Mar 1, 2014). Former Erwin QB signs pro deal. Citizen-Times. Retrieved Aug 15, 2020.
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