By Kaden Bagwell – August 30, 2017

Approximately 475 freshmen are enrolled at Captain Shreve for the 2017-2018 school year, a notable increase from previous years.

This number is significant to the overall size of the school. In recent years Captain Shreve’s enrollment has continued to increase. It is one of the largest schools in the district in enrollment, but it has not always been so.

“It is the largest freshman class in the nine years I have been here,” freshman counselor Lori Dye said.

Captain Shreve High School was founded in the fall of 1967. This year is the 50th anniversary.

“I feel really special to be a part of this class,” freshman Jolee Anderson said. “I think if more people knew about it, they, too, would feel special.”

Dye attributes the increase in enrollment to “the great academic and extracurricular opportunities.” She said the increase in enrollment of the 2017-2018 freshman class shows that it is a great time to be a Gator.

This increase in enrollment has sparked Captain Shreve’s school spirit around campus.

“I love everything about this school and want to see it prosper,” senior Nathan Rowley said. “Seeing so many students excited about my school gets me excited for the future of Captain Shreve High School.”

Nobody can know for certain why the sudden increase occurred, but there are many assumptions that can be made. Some might attribute it to the recent athletic success that has come the Gators’ way, such as the Lady Gator victory in their first district soccer championship and district basketball championship. Others might attribute the increase to the diverse clubs and organizations Captain Shreve has to offer.

Whatever the case may be, the freshman class is historic in size on Captain Shreve’s 50th anniversary.