Swain County High School Alumni
Bryson City, North Carolina (NC)
Alumni Stories
Robert White
Class of 1957
All Smoky Mountain Conference 1956
Teams he played on, from 1953-56, compiled a 83% winning percentage and won two SMC championships
All Western North Carolina 1956
Honorable Mention All State 1956
Team Most Valuable Player 1956
Played College football at Appalachian State
Four year starter 1957-60 at guard and linebacker
Named All North State 1960
All conference 1960
Named to Greensboro Daily News All-State Team 1960
NAIA All District 26 Team 1960
NAIA All-American Team 1960
Successful coaching career that spanned 18 years
As Superintendent of Swain County Schools he facilitated expansion and upgrading of athletic and educational facilities
Teams he played on, from 1953-56, compiled a 83% winning percentage and won two SMC championships
All Western North Carolina 1956
Honorable Mention All State 1956
Team Most Valuable Player 1956
Played College football at Appalachian State
Four year starter 1957-60 at guard and linebacker
Named All North State 1960
All conference 1960
Named to Greensboro Daily News All-State Team 1960
NAIA All District 26 Team 1960
NAIA All-American Team 1960
Successful coaching career that spanned 18 years
As Superintendent of Swain County Schools he facilitated expansion and upgrading of athletic and educational facilities

Recent Members
Charlie Richmond | 1973 |
Dana Welch | 1988 |
Jaiydn Jaiydn | 2024 |
Jessi Loftis | 2007 |
John Hardin | 1973 |
Kathleen Brooks Kathleen Brooks | 1963 |
Kim Barnes Shepherd | 1985 |
Tammey Stanberry | 1998 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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