Waterproof High School, in

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, in

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is a

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whose former building was built in 1926. The former high school is located on Main St. between Church Lane and Mississippi Street. The building was designed by

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and

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and features a

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central pavilion. wit
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in 2002.

Athletics

Waterproof High athletics competes in the LHSAA.

Championships

Football Championships *(1) State Championship: 1943

Notable alumni

* J. C. Seaman (1898–1964), member of the

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References

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