William Amos Hough High School ( ) is a high school in Cornelius, North Carolina, a northern suburb of

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. The school opened in 2010. Hough's boundary includes: Cornelius,

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, and a section of Huntersville.

History

The school was constructed to relieve crowding at

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. It is named in honor of William Amos Hough, principal of North Meck High School from 1955 to 1974.

Athletics

Hough's athletic teams are known as the "Huskies". The school is a part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and competes in the I-Meck 4A athletic conference.

Extracurricular activities

The school has a National STEM league team, named "Iditarod Motorsports".

Performing arts

Hough has a marching band known as the Husky Marching Band, and Hough has a competitive

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, "Howlin' Huskies". The Huskies claimed state championships in 2017 and 2018.

Notable alumni

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, Olympic swimmer * Mark Fields, football player * Luke Maye, basketball player * Elliot Panicco, soccer player * Van Smith, football player * Daniel Steedman, soccer player

References

Schools in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Public high schools in North Carolina Educational institutions established in 2010 2010 establishments in North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-school-stub