Prentiss High School
| Prentiss High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
2429 Mississippi Avenue , 39474 United States | |
| Information | |
Principal | Pete Howell |
| Faculty | 47 |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 619 (2008-2009) |
| Colours | Black, red and white |
| Fight song | Go Mighty Bulldogs |
Athletics conference | Mississippi Southeastern Conference |
| Sports | Basketball, softball, track, baseball, football, volleyball, band, golf |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Nickname | PHS |
| Team name | Bulldogs |
| Rival | Bassfield Yellowjackets |
Prentiss High School was a high school located in Prentiss, Mississippi, United States. It was a part of the Jefferson Davis County School District. It ceased operations at the end of the 2016–17 school year.
Notable alumni
- Al Jefferson, basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA; while at Prentiss High he earned the Mississippi Mr. Basketball award[1][2]
- John A. Polk, member of Mississippi State Senate[3]
References
- ↑ Murphy, Mark. "Basketball; NBA DRAFT; C's not whistlin' Dixie with first-round trio; Mississippi H.S. star fills inside need[link removed]." Boston Herald. June 5, 2004. Sports 120. Retrieved on October 4, 2009.
- ↑ "McDonald's All-American all-time rosters" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 31, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2018. 1993 roster at page 6.
- ↑ "John A. Polk". Mississippi Legislature. Retrieved June 28, 2019.