Putnam County High School

Seniors walk down the hall of Putnam County Elementary School and high five students as they pass by. CONTRIBUTED

Seniors walk down the hall of Putnam County Elementary School and high five students as they pass by. CONTRIBUTED

PCHS seniors walk school halls one last time

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Putnam County High School teacher Rebekah Esau’s Service Leadership class worked together to return the tradition, a “Senior Walk Down Memory Lane,” to the halls of the Putnam County Charter Schools. This project was led by junior Kyreah Martin and was lovingly named “A Walk Down Memory Lane.
The stands were full in support of the largest graduating class in Putnam County High School’s history. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The stands were full in support of the largest graduating class in Putnam County High School’s history. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PCHS graduates largest-ever senior class

Arella Cash
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Putnam County High School (PCHS) celebrated its largest-ever senior class when 202 graduates were named in a ceremony May 26, at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. PCHS Principal Dr. Andrew Cooper expressed immense pride when discussing the accomplishments of the graduates.
Putnam County recently started its new boys volleyball club, and has competed in several matches. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County recently started its new boys volleyball club, and has competed in several matches. ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCHS now offering boys volleyball

Arella Cash
Thursday, April 27, 2023
As part of promoting recreational activities at Putnam County High School (PCHS) and encouraging physical activities that benefit the mental and physical health of students, the boys volleyball club was created early this year for male students with an interest and passion for the sport.
Dakota Jones (15) drives the ball up the middle for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Dakota Jones (15) drives the ball up the middle for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles split with Laney, Westside

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Putnam County baseball team (10-12, 8-3 Region 4-AA) split games with region opponents Laney and Westside (Augusta) last week. After those games, the War Eagles entered the week third in the league standings.
Senior Brandon Reeves (No. 5) tries to control a ball in order to score during a region game earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

Senior Brandon Reeves (No. 5) tries to control a ball in order to score during a region game earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

War Eagles rely on seniors to win first-round thriller

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 20, 2023
No. 8-ranked Putnam County boys’ soccer hadn’t been challenged much this season until Friday night at home on Al Reaves Field when it faced Toombs County in the first round of Class AA state playoffs.
Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Putnam County boys, girls soccer teams claim region titles

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Putnam County High School soccer teams packed their bags for road work the past couple of weeks, culminating in both boys’ and girls’ squads winning region championships with undefeated region records.
Brandon Brown chases down a runner from Oconee County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Brandon Brown chases down a runner from Oconee County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCHS track season gets underway

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After canceled meets due to weather, the Putnam County High School War Eagles track and field team was happy to finally get its season underway on March 7, with a meet in Greene County. The boys’ 4x100 went to Putnam’s Alan Hill, DJ Bland, Sharrod White, and Jermaine Nelson with an unofficial 42.
Student-athletes from each school within the Putnam County Charter School System wore matching color event t-shirts, with the team from Putnam County Elementary decked out in white.

Student-athletes from each school within the Putnam County Charter School System wore matching color event t-shirts, with the team from Putnam County Elementary decked out in white.

War Eagle Games provide fun and recognition for competitors

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Students from all four Putnam County Charter School System schools were at the sports stadium behind the middle school last Friday to participate in the inaugural War Eagle Games, designed specifically for differently abled athletes.
Putnam High students line the edges of the room at the Live and Drive Book Fair they organized and presented March 10, at Georgia Writers Museum.

Putnam High students line the edges of the room at the Live and Drive Book Fair they organized and presented March 10, at Georgia Writers Museum.

GWM hosts PCHS Live and Drive Book Fair

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
As part of their curriculum for Project Success, a school-year-long service leadership class for seniors taught by Rebekah Esau at Putnam County High School, students conceived of, organized and presented the Live and Drive Book Fair Mar. 10, at Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) in downtown Eatonton.
Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles begin region play by blanking Butler

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
After losing to Athens Academy 12-1 last Monday, Putnam County baseball bounced back with a dominant performance over Butler in its Region 4-AA opener the following day. The War Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 21-0 on their home field in Eatonton on Tuesday, Feb. 30.
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