“BElieve and BE Bold” was the theme for Woodruff High School during 2023-2024 school year. Students were encouraged to ask themselves, “What do you believe in?” To believe in something is what gives you confidence, direction, and hope. These three characteristics encompass the level of excellence established by years of outstanding Woodruff High School alumni. Students were also challenged to step out of their comfort zone and BE Bold. BE Bold in pursuing what they are passionate about. The students and faculty of Woodruff High are continually blessed by a generous community that supports academic rigor, co-curricular excellence, and facilities that are second to none. The US News and World Report ranked Woodruff High School as the number one high school in Spartanburg County. The senior class received a cumulative total of $2,857,427 in scholarships. Over seventy-five percent of the class received some scholarship award. Eighty-three seniors received LIFE Scholarships and twelve seniors were named Palmetto Fellows. Additionally, two seniors received the prestigious South Carolina Academic Award.
In addition to an excellent academic year, Woodruff High School had another outstanding year in the visual and performing arts. Three students placed first in The Piedmont Interstate Fair. One student received the most prestigious award, “The Presidential Award”, at the Focus on Youth Exhibit at the Chapman Cultural Center. Two students received scholarships for their artwork submission in the USC Beaufort Emerging Artists Competition. Six students received Honorable Mention at The Scholastics Art and Writing Competition. This senior class led the Woodruff High School Marching Band in several successful competitions during the twenty/twenty-three season and achieved second place overall and best music at the Upper State Band Competition. The Woodruff High Cadets achieved second place overall at the state competition. The concert band received a Superior rating at Concert Performance Assessment for the first time in school history.
Success was also achieved in the athletic venue. Woodruff High School produced thirty scholar athletes. Three teams were crowned region champions. Eighty-five students were named All-Region athletes. Six Woodruff High School athletes were named All-State athletes. Moreover, Woodruff High School had one athlete selected to an All-Star team and reached the playoffs in seventeen sports. Two students were individual State Champions.
During the 2023-2024 school year, Woodruff High School continued to emphasize self-discipline, student involvement, communication, and caring attitudes. Throughout the school year, the “BElieve and BE Bold” initiative of Woodruff High School grew not only inside the school but outside the school as well thanks to the involvement and commitment of the community, the students, and the staff.
Our goal in the 2024-2025 school year is to uphold the Woodruff High School tradition of leading the state of South Carolina in academic achievement, athletic accomplishments and artistic endeavors.
Be a Wolverine,
Christine Morris, Principal
Bryce Duckett, SIC
