Watauga High School (WHS) is a public high school in Boone, North Carolina. It is part of the Watauga County Schools district.
History Watauga High School was established in 1965, following the consolidation of five Watauga County high schools.(October 28, 2015). Cove Creek High School Class of 1965. wataugademocrat.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025. In 2010, Watauga High School moved to a brand new facility, where it is currently located today.Oakes, Anna. (April 8, 2016). ASU discussed old high school site for athletic facilities. wataguademocrat.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
Athletics Watauga is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 6A school. The school is a part of the Northwestern 6A/7A Conference.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved December 15, 2025. Watauga's school colors are light blue, navy, and white, and its team name is the Pioneers. Sports at Watauga include:Pioneer Athletics. Retrieved March 12, 2025. Cheerleading Cross Country Football Soccer Volleyball Golf Tennis Indoor/Outddor Track & Field Basketball Swimming Wrestling Baseball Lacrosse Softball
Notable alumni Daniel P. Driscoll, 26th United States Secretary of the Army Gregory Bovino, American law enforcement officer(August 10, 1991). Unifour in Uniform. Hickory Daily Record. Retrieved November 30, 2025. Jeff Caldwell, professional soccer playerJeff Caldwell. virginiasports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025. Ryder Jones, former MLB third baseman and pitcher(June 12, 2013). Watauga Standout Named Gatorade North Carolina Baseball Player Of Year. North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 12, 2025 Abraham Morlu, former CFL player and track Olympian who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics, representing his birth country LiberiaAbe Morlu - Track - CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved March 13, 2025. Jon Steinbrecher, college athletics commissionerBehr, Steve. (July 5, 2016). Former Watauga grid standout returns to Boone on business; Corrects opponent in fifth paragraph to Brevard. wataugademocat.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025. Brenda Taylor, track and field athlete, competed at the 2004 Summer OlympicsWatauga High School Athletics Hall of Fame Class 2020. wataugaonline.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025. Michael Whatley, politician, lawyer, and chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2024 to 2025(February 14, 2024). Trump's pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans. wfdd.org. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
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External links Official website