Massaponax High School
Massaponax High School
| Established | 1998 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public High School |
| Principal | Joe Rodkey |
| Location | Spotsylvania, VA |
| Enrollment | 1,960 |
| Athletic Conference | Commonwealth District Northwest Region |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Teal |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Homepage | Official Site |
Massaponax High School is a public secondary school in Spotsylvania, VA. It is part of Spotsylvania County Public Schools and is located on 8201 Jefferson Davis Highway. Massaponax High School opened in the fall of 1998 becoming the fourth high school in Spotsylvania County. Massaponax became one of the county's largest high schools and carries a current enrollment of 1,960 students in grades 9 through 12. The school complex consists of 106 acres. Its outside amenities include a 5,001 seat lighted stadium, an 8 lane rubberized track, 2 baseball fields, 2 softball fields, 2 Multi-Purpose practice fields, 1 Soccer and Field Hockey field, 6 tennis courts, and a 3.1 mile cross country course. Inside there is a 1860 seat gymnasium (3 basketball courts), 1 auxiliary gym, 2 weight rooms and 1 athletic training room. A 1270 seat auditorium and Fine Arts wing serve both the community and school with community plays, musicals, and special events, as well as school, district and state events. Off site, the school shares a 25 meter 8 lane indoor swimming pool. Massaponax has a daily working staff of 161. It is run by principal Joseph Rodkey.
Location
Massaponax High School is located in Historic Spotsylvania County, consisting of 416.1 square miles located in eastern Virginia, midway between the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. and the state capital of Richmond; both of which are approximately 50 miles distant. Both capital cities are readily accessible by rail and highway. Spotsylvania County is bordered by Caroline County to the south and east, Louisa to the west, and Hanover County to the southwest, along the North Anna River. Culpeper borders the northwest, and Stafford County to the north, while the City of Fredericksburg lies to the east and Orange County to the west, along the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers.
Athletics
Massaponax High School is part of the AAA Commonwealth District and AAA Northwest Region, and offers soccer, tennis, cross country, football, golf, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track and field. Gymnastics recently made a return after going on hiatus due to lack of members from 2002-2006.
Massaponax's football team reached the State Finals in 2003 following an undefeated season, but lost; they would later however, win the AAA Division 5 Northwest Region Title in 2005.[1]
The Boys Soccer Team advanced to the state championship game in 2000 where they lost to state power Blacksburg 3-2.
The marching band is known as the Marching Panther Pride (MP²), and has won numerous awards and trophies over the years, most notably the Heart of Cary, given to the band with the most spirit in the parade and fields shows during Cary Band Day in Cary, NC.
The Massaponax Maniacs is a student organization dedicated to cheering on school teams. They provide lots on energy to the players. Although football and basketball are the main sports the Maniacs support, they can also be found at other sporting events.
Staff
Administration
- Principal: Joseph Rodkey
- Assistant Principal: Troy Wright
- Assistant Principal: Angela Cody-Point
- Assistant Principal: Gary Wintersgill
- Assistant Principal: Madelyne Giles
- Administrative Intern: Eugene Williams, Jr.
- Instructional Coordinator: Kristy Pitts
- Activities Director: Jim Manchester
- Guidance Director: Bart Nave
Guidance Department
- Mr. Bart Nave, Director
- Ms. Mindy Eastlake, Counselor
- Ms. Maggie West, Counselor
- Mr. Marshall Merritt, Counselor
- Ms. Kaleen Goodman, Counselor
- Ms. Vanessa Hosey- Career/College Specialist
- Mrs. Sarah Bell - Registrar
- Ms.Ronda Collins- Secretary