Eastern Hancock High School is a public high school located just north of Charlottesville, Indiana, United States. It is managed by the Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County. Schools in neighboring Wilkinson, Shirley, and Charlottesville consolidated in 1970 forming the Eastern Hancock district that includes all the eastern third of Hancock County.
History Although Eastern Hancock's school district covers more area than any other school district in the county, it has the smallest number of enrolled students due to eastern Hancock County being mainly rural. The Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County represents the consolidation of the school's three townships: Brown, Blue River and Jackson. The towns of Wilkinson, Shirley, Charlottesville, Warrington, Willow Branch and parts of Greenfield are all in the Eastern Hancock School District.
The school began in 1964–65, but the new Eastern Hancock Junior-Senior High School facilities were completed in 1971. The Elementary building was completed in 1979 and the Middle School was completed in 1996.
Consolidation History to become the Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County: Eastern Hancock – Royals Charlottesville – Eagles Westland – Bears Blue River Township Schools Jackson Township Schools Stinger School Wilkinson – Bulldogs Shirley School Warrington School
Athletics The Eastern Hancock High School Royals are a member of the Mid-Eastern Conference. IHSAA sanctioned sports offered at EHHS include: tennis, cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, golf, and track and field. The school's only state championship in any sport came in the fall of 1985, when the football team defeated Jimtown High School in the Class A title game 20–7.
You can find a detailed history of each Eastern Hancock Sports History by CLICKING HERE
Membership timeline
Conference champions Total Sport BBRC(1968–1989) WRAC(1993–2010) MHC/MIFC(2012–2016) MEC(2017–present) ECC(Future) 1 Baseball 1968–69(1) – 3 Basketball (Boys) 2001–022002–03(2) 2017–18(1) – 6 Basketball (Girls) 1984–851985–86(2) 1998–99(1) 2022–232023–242024–25(3) – 2 Cross country (Boys) 2004–052006–07(2) – 12 Cross country (Girls) 1996–971997–981998–991999–002000–012005–062006–072007–08(8) 2012–132013–142014–152015–16(4) – 12 Football 1971–721976–771977–781980–81(4) 1995–961998–992000–01(3) 2013–142015–16(2) 2019–202023–242024–25(3) – 3 Golf (Boys) 1972–731975–761980–81(3) – 1 Golf (Girls) 2001–02(1) – 7 Softball 2012–132014–15(2) 2018–192020–212021–222022–232023–24(5) – 14 Tennis (Boys) 1996–971997–981999–002000–012001–022002–032004–052008–09(8) 2019–202021–222022–232023–242024–252025–26(6) – 13 Tennis (Girls) 1985–86(1) 1996–971997–981998–992000–012000–012001–022002–032003–042004–05(9) 2021–222022–232023–24(3) – 9 Track and field (Boys) 1976–771977–781978–79(3) 2003–042004–05(2) 2012–132013–142015–16(3) 2018–19(1) – 17 Track and field (Girls) 1994–951995–961997–981998–991999–002000–012002–032006–072007–082008–092009–10(11) 2012–132013–142014–152015–16(4) 2017–182023–24(2) – 1 Volleyball 2012–13(1) – 4 Wrestling 1981–821985–86(2) 2004–05(1) 2024–25(1) – TOTAL 16 48 16 25 0 NOTE: School was in the East Central Conference from 1964–1968, but did not win any championships.
Sectional, regional, semi-state, state champions Total # Sport Sectional Champions Regional Champions Semi-State Champions State Champions 1 Baseball 1975–76 — — — 8 Basketball (Boys) 1967–681973–741980–812002–032007–082021–22 2002–032021–22 — — 6 Basketball (Girls) 2000–012016–172022–232023–24 2022–232023–24 — — 16 Football 1983–841984–851985–861987–881988–892002–032003–042006–072013–142014–152023–24 1985–862013–14 1985–862013–14 1985–86 12 Softball 2009–102012–132015–162016–172018–192020–212021–222023–24 2012–132015–162021–222023–24 — — 1 Tennis (Boys) 1997–98 — — — 4 Tennis (Girls) 1994–951997–981998–992000–01 — — — 3 Volleyball 1984–852012–13 2012–13 — — 8 Wrestling 1976–771979–801980–811981–821982–831984–852000–012001–02 — — — 59 TOTAL 45 11 2 1
EH Athletic Hall of Famers The following individuals and teams have been inducted into the Eastern Hancock Athletic Hall of Fame.
Induction Class Teams Individuals 2008 1985 State Championship Football Team Bob CopelandCarey Bradley WillisCheryl Vail AppleDoug PeacockJenni Beaver McDanielKent ColclazierLarry SpegalPete HubertRichard O'Neal 2009 Alexis LaskaAndrea EnglekingCarolyn JohnsonLisa Rodebeck Eastes 2010 Keith OliverRusty Low 2011 Brian MaynardShana Wyatt Field 2012 Derek Harmon 2013 1968 Sectional Championship Boys Basketball Team Bob OakesJoe LeveringPaul (Butch) Holliday 2014 2003 Final Four Boys Basketball Team David Smith 2015 Gary Sullivan 2016 Caleb Kennedy 2017 David DunbarJeremy WisehartJoe HavlinLexi Vincz 2019 Daniela Debnarova DrobnaAbbey Freeman BoldenBreanna LawyerMatt SimmonsDustin SmithBrenda Wolski 2020 Steven StundaRobert "Bob" Wampler 2021 Jon CainChet EllisAllan (Butch) HoldenClayton Shultz 2022 Fran Stephenson 2023 2012 Girls Cross Country Team Kiersten Schrope MartinShelby Mourey Reed 2024 2012 Volleyball Team2013 Football Team2013 Softball Team Darby Shaw SmithKaycee Ruble BellCooper Henderson 2025 Clayton Brumfield
Arts
Music
Band Eastern Hancock has one band. It is a Marching Band that marches during halftime at football games and during several parades with their colorguard. They also perform several concerts at the school throughout the year. The band is currently directed by Mr. Daniel Buckalew. They participate annual in the Indiana State Fair Band Day as well as the Central Indiana District Solo and Ensemble.
In 2014, for the first time since 1986, they participated in the Indiana State Fair Band Day contest. They have participated annually since then. Their performances are as follows:
+ Band Day History Year Director Show Title Piece(s) Performed Prelim. Score Placement 1970 Dan Burgner – 56 1986 Kurt Scott – 44.85 36 2014 Dan Buckalew Jazz Rock The Jazz Police Chameleon 36.10 37 2015 Dan Buckalew The Music of Harry Potter 37.875 35 2016 Dan Buckalew Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars (Main Theme) / Rey's Theme The Jedi Steps and Finale 49.152 34
Choir Eastern Hancock has two choirs: One Show Choir and one Concert Choir, primarily known as the "High School Choir". Both choirs sing annually at nursing homes, as well as the school's scheduled concerts.
Show Choir At Eastern Hancock, the Show Choir, also known as the "Royal Singers" or the "Advanced Chorus," is the advanced choir. They sing many times throughout the year including, but not limited to, nursing homes once a year, the school's home volleyball and basketball games, the Indianapolis Zoo around Christmas, and the Riley Festival, a festival held annually in Greenfield, Indiana. An audition with a solo is required to be in the Show Choir.
High School Choir The High School Choir, also known as the "Intermediate Chorus," is the no-audition choir at Eastern Hancock. 8th Graders at Eastern Hancock Middle School, however, may audition to join the High School Choir one year early and earn High School credits that count toward their diploma. They sing at nursing homes and several other organized performances throughout the year.
Theatre Eastern Hancock has a Drama Club, where they put on two productions, one play and one musical, every year. The drama club has been around for many years. The following table states some of the many productions put on at Eastern Hancock.
+ Drama Productions Year Director(s) Type of Show Show Title 2009 Mike Hewitt Musical Cinderella 2013 Mike Hewitt Play Get Witch Quick! 2014 Mike Hewitt Musical Meet Me In St. Louis 2014 Kathy Davis Play Curse of the Cobra's Kiss 2015 Kathy Davis Musical Cinderella 2015 Kathy Davis Play The Princess Who Had No Name 2016 Kathy Davis Musical Footloose 2016 Mike Hewitt Play Murder Can Be Habit Forming 2017 Mike Hewitt Musical The Sound of Music 2017 Mike Hewitt Play Backstage!
Art Eastern Hancock has several art classes: Drawing I Photography Digital Design Advanced 2D/3D Art AP Art
Eastern Hancock also has an Art Club, hosted by the Art Teacher, that does various events throughout the year around the county.
Academics Eastern Hancock offers Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, English, and Fine Arts academic teams. They all compete annually at the Academic Super Bowl. They also won the 2003 and 2011 State Science Academic Championships. The Eastern Hancock Fine Arts Team finished 6th in the State in 2012.
In addition, Eastern Hancock has a Spell Bowl team. Spell Bowl members spend the semester figuring out how to spell complex words and compete every year at the annual Indiana Spell Bowl Competition.
School information
Facilities There are many facilities around the school, including: Auditorium Main Office and Athletic Office Conference Room Computer Lab and Robotics Lab Cafeteria with Indoor and Outdoor Seating Library
Eastern Hancock also has many athletic facilities, including: 2 American Football fields (One being a practice field) 3 baseball/softball fields Track field Gymnasium with Concessions Stand 8 tennis courts 2 batting cages Weight Room Swimming Pool Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Standard Locker Rooms
Computing
Eastern Hancock uses a form of computer distribution known as 1:1 Computing. One to One computing is where all students and teachers are given a computer, or any other device that is similar. Laptops and desktops are the current standard, however, the students of Eastern Hancock High School and Eastern Hancock Middle School are given Chromebooks. The teachers in all three schools (High School, Middle School, and Elementary School) get laptops.
FFA FFA is one of the largest extra-curricular activities at Eastern Hancock. The Eastern Hancock FFA has won and/or placed in the top 5 at many area, state, and national judging contests in both the senior and junior divisions.
See also List of high schools in Indiana Mid-Eastern Conference
References
Eastern Hancock Superintendent Eastern Hancock Schools. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
External links Official website Eastern Hancock Schools Eastern Hancock Sports