Olive Branch High School (Olive Branch, Mississippi)

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Olive Branch High School is a public high school in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Olive Branch is a part of the DeSoto County School District.

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History

Olive Branch High School was established in 1970 after combining Olive Branch High School and East Side High School. The school's mascot- the Conquistador- was chosen because "it was neither black nor white. It was seen as a conqueror to overcome the racial segregation of the past." The high school moved into its new and current building in 1996.

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Athletics

Teams

Olive Branch's athletic teams are nicknamed the Conquistadors and the school's colors are white, gold, and navy. Olive Branch teams compete in the following sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Powerlifting
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

State championships

Football

• 2011 Mississippi 6A State Champions

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Demographics

54% of the students at Olive Branch identify as Caucasian. 39% identify as African American, 6% as Hispanic, and 1% identify as Asian.

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Notable alumni

• K. J. Wright, NFL linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks
• Jalen Collins, NFL cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons
• Wynton McManis, CFL linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders
• Shon Coleman, NFL offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns
• Daren Bates, NFL linebacker for the Tennessee Titans

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References

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External links

• Official School Website

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