It was the second high school built in Terrebonne Parish after the parish's sole high school, Terrebonne High School, became overcrowed with an influx of students from the lower areas of the parish.
The school was designed by the architectural firm of Curtis and Davis, who later designed the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.
South Terrebonne High was officially opened in 1961, with the first graduating class commencing in 1962. Most of the first graduating class were transferred into South Terrebonne for their senior year when the district was reapportioned, and some students delayed their graduation from Terrebonne High in 1961 in order to graduate in the first graduating class at the new school in 1962.
In 1968 Southdown High School (originally Houma Colored High School), which educated black students in Terrebonne Parish, closed. Students were moved to South Terrebonne High and Terrebonne High School.[2]
Prior to 1988, South Terrebonne housed students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Once Ellender Memorial High School was expanded from a junior high school to become the parish's fourth high school, freshmen were then added to South Terrebonne. Today, the school houses over 1,000 students in grades 9-12, with 8th graders added in special education or advanced gifted classes.
Terrebonne High School - Since 1961, when athletics began at South Terrebonne, it has continued to be the oldest living intra-parish rivalry. The schools are both known for their intense "dislike" for one another, on and off the fields of play.
Ellender Memorial High School - This became most recent rivalry, especially in football, when Ellender became a high school in 1988. Both schools share a common football field located at South Terrebonne's campus. South Terrebonne has dominated Ellender since 1996, and has only lost one game to Ellender since then. Also, each school's student body competes in the "Battle for the Spirit Stick", where students purchase construction paper chain links in each schools colors to adorn the stadium on game night. The school who sells the most links maintains the Spirit Stick until the following year. This is where the South Terrebonne's tradition of "Camo-Day" originated. Each South Terrebonne/Ellender football game the students at South Terrebonne High School dress in their camouflage clothing, paint their faces, and decorate the school with a swamp theme. Both schools have pep rallies for this occasion that show the "special" rivalry between the two schools.
South Lafourche High School - This is the lesser-advertised rivalry in the area. Both are the southernmost high schools in their respective parishes. Each school has a history of surprising wins and devastating losses to the other in many sports. The rivalry is further fueled by each school's fan base, where old-fashioned "in your face" mockery is steeped in the area's Cajun culture.
School songsedit
The South Terrebonne High Fight Song was written from the combination of fight songs from two universities. The first verse was taken from the Victory March of the University of Notre Dame, while the second verse was taken from The Victors of the University of Michigan.
^ abc"South Terrebonne High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
^Dishman, Jaime Lugibihl (2005-06-26). "Students of former Southdown High School gather for remembrance". Houma Today. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
^Gommel, Karl (2016-12-20). "Movin' on up! Area schools raise scores". Houma Times. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
External linksedit
South Terrebonne High Website
January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources South Terrebonne High School news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2022 Learn how and when to remove this message South Terrebonne High School is a public secondary school in Bourg Louisiana United States It is a part of the Terrebonne Parish School District South Terrebonne High SchoolAddress3879 La Hwy 24Bourg LouisianaUnited StatesCoordinates29 33 52 N 90 38 27 W 29 56444 N 90 64083 W 29 56444 90 64083InformationTypePublic secondaryEstablished1961School districtTerrebonnePrincipalMadge GautreauxFaculty43 00 FTE 1 Grades9 12Enrollment970 2021 22 1 Student to teacher ratio22 14 1 Color s Green and black MascotGatorsRivalTerrebonne High SchoolEllender Memorial High SchoolSouth Lafourche High SchoolNewspaperGator TalesYearbookNotre Temps Our Times Websitewww wbr sth tpsd la wbr schoolloop wbr com South Terrebonne High currently serves the coastal communities of Bourg Chauvin Montegut Pointe aux Chenes and the eastern part of incorporated Houma in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana Contents 1 History 2 Extracurricular clubs and activities 3 Athletics 3 1 Championships 3 1 1 Football 3 1 2 Baseball 3 1 3 Bowling 3 1 4 Soccer 3 1 5 Softball 3 1 6 Swimming 3 1 7 Tennis 3 1 8 Track amp Field 3 2 School rivalries 4 School songs 5 Notable alumni 6 References 7 External linksHistory editIt was the second high school built in Terrebonne Parish after the parish s sole high school Terrebonne High School became overcrowed with an influx of students from the lower areas of the parish The school was designed by the architectural firm of Curtis and Davis who later designed the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans South Terrebonne High was officially opened in 1961 with the first graduating class commencing in 1962 Most of the first graduating class were transferred into South Terrebonne for their senior year when the district was reapportioned and some students delayed their graduation from Terrebonne High in 1961 in order to graduate in the first graduating class at the new school in 1962 In 1968 Southdown High School originally Houma Colored High School which educated black students in Terrebonne Parish closed Students were moved to South Terrebonne High and Terrebonne High School 2 Prior to 1988 South Terrebonne housed students in their sophomore junior or senior year Once Ellender Memorial High School was expanded from a junior high school to become the parish s fourth high school freshmen were then added to South Terrebonne Today the school houses over 1 000 students in grades 9 12 with 8th graders added in special education or advanced gifted classes From 2015 to 2016 the Louisiana State Department of Education score for this school increased from 88 8 to 108 meaning the ranking improved to an A level 3 Extracurricular clubs and activities edit4 H Art Club made up of students taking classes in Art Band Council made up of members from the STHS Band Carnival Tableau Mardi Gras carnival court voted and presented by student body with accompanying talent show STHS Cheerleaders STHS Choir Choir Council made up of members from the STHS Choir COE for students interested in administrative field DECA Drama Club Gatorettes high step dance team Key Club philanthropy Library Club Million Dollar Band from Gatorland award winning marching band drumline and color guard Multi Media television video radio music production National Honor Society academic honor society for juniors and seniors G3 Gators Gone Godly South Terrebonne non denominational Christian Club Publications Gator Tales newspaper and Notre Temps yearbook Quiz Bowl students participate against other schools in rapid fire quiz format Renaissance Club Honors Student Incentive Program STHS Student Council voted by student bodyAthletics editSouth Terrebonne competes in District 7 of Class AAAA 4A the second highest classification of athletics in the LHSAA The school participates in varsity junior varsity and freshman athletics in 13 sports baseball basketball boys amp girls cross country boys amp girls football golf boys soccer boys amp girls softball swimming boys amp girls tennis boys amp girls track amp field boys amp girls volleyball girls bowling boys amp girls powerlifting boys amp girls Championships edit Football edit State Championships 1 Class AAAA 1991 District Championships 6 Baseball edit State Championships 1 Class AAAA 2022 Bowling edit Boys District Championships 1 2011 State Championship Runners up 2011 Soccer edit Boys District Championships 1 1992 State 4AAAA Runners up 2002 Softball edit District Championships 6 Swimming edit Individual Boys State Championships 4 100 yd Backstroke 2002 2003 2004 100 yd Breaststroke 2004 Tennis edit Boys District Championships 4 1980 1982 1986 1995 Notable Past Players Ron Cox Jr Landon LeBouef Joeby Luke Girls District Championships 4 1982 1984 1989 1994 Regional Championships 3 1982 1983 1984 Track amp Field edit Boys Team State Championships 1 Class AAAA 1973 Regional Championships 4 Class AAAA 1976 1979 2002 2003 District Championships 9 1965 1966 1967 1973 1975 1979 1981 2002 2003 2012 Terrebonne Parish Championships 7 1966 1975 1976 1979 1983 2002 2003 2008 2009 2011 Girls Team District Championships 7 2014 2013 1979 1985 1994 1995 1996 Terrebonne Parish Championships 6 1981 1982 1985 1993 1995 1996 School rivalries edit Terrebonne High School Since 1961 when athletics began at South Terrebonne it has continued to be the oldest living intra parish rivalry The schools are both known for their intense dislike for one another on and off the fields of play Ellender Memorial High School This became most recent rivalry especially in football when Ellender became a high school in 1988 Both schools share a common football field located at South Terrebonne s campus South Terrebonne has dominated Ellender since 1996 and has only lost one game to Ellender since then Also each school s student body competes in the Battle for the Spirit Stick where students purchase construction paper chain links in each schools colors to adorn the stadium on game night The school who sells the most links maintains the Spirit Stick until the following year This is where the South Terrebonne s tradition of Camo Day originated Each South Terrebonne Ellender football game the students at South Terrebonne High School dress in their camouflage clothing paint their faces and decorate the school with a swamp theme Both schools have pep rallies for this occasion that show the special rivalry between the two schools South Lafourche High School This is the lesser advertised rivalry in the area Both are the southernmost high schools in their respective parishes Each school has a history of surprising wins and devastating losses to the other in many sports The rivalry is further fueled by each school s fan base where old fashioned in your face mockery is steeped in the area s Cajun culture School songs editThe South Terrebonne High Fight Song was written from the combination of fight songs from two universities The first verse was taken from the Victory March of the University of Notre Dame while the second verse was taken from The Victors of the University of Michigan Notable alumni editNorby Chabert Class of 1994 state senator from Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes since 2009 Troy Johnson Class of 1979 NFL wide receiver Phillip Livas Class of 2007 NFL wide receiver from 2011 2012 Clarence Verdin Class of 1979 NFL wide receiverReferences edit a b c South Terrebonne High School National Center for Education Statistics Retrieved May 19 2021 Dishman Jaime Lugibihl 2005 06 26 Students of former Southdown High School gather for remembrance Houma Today Retrieved 2016 12 04 Gommel Karl 2016 12 20 Movin on up Area schools raise scores Houma Times Retrieved 2016 12 24 External links editSouth Terrebonne High Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title South Terrebonne High School amp oldid 1214926097, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
