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Welcome to EAST COWETA HIGH SCHOOL

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING EAST COWETA HIGH SCHOOL. ECHS IS A SCHOOL WITH SO MUCH ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC TRADITION, AND OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT IS UNMATCHED. OUR STUDENTS NOT ONLY EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM, BUT THEY ARE ALSO LEADERS ON THE ATHLETIC FIELD. WE ARE HONORED TO LEAD SUCH A FINE GROUP OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS! WE HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY ON OUR CAMPUS AND PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO LET US OR A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF KNOW IF WE CAN BE OF ANY ASSISTANCE TO YOU WHILE YOU ARE HERE.

AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL!

GO INDIANS! PRINCIPAL STEPHEN ALLEN

Administration STEPHEN ALLEN PRINCIPAL

Stephen Allen is beginning his 10th year as Principal at East Coweta High School, but he is no stranger to the Indian Reservation. From 1997 to 2005, he taught special education at ECHS before serving as an assistant principal at Smokey Road Middle School from 2005 to 2007. He then spent seven years (2007–2014) as an assistant principal and Athletic Director at Newnan High School. Mr. Allen returned to ECHS in the 2014-2015 school year as an assistant principal.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Morehead State University in Kentucky, a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision, and a Certification in Special Education from the University of West Georgia. He also completed an Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. Mr. Allen and his wife Kelli, a special education teacher at Poplar Road Elementary, have two children: Kison, who graduated from ECHS in 2017, and Taber, a 2010 graduate of ECHS. LEE HEABERLIN

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Lee Heaberlin is beginning his third year as Athletic Director, his seventh year as an Assistant Principal at East Coweta High School, and 17th year in public education. Mr. Heaberlin previously taught and coached at West Chatham Middle School, H.V. Jenkins High School, Sandy Creek High School, and East Coweta High School before becoming an administrator. Mr. Heaberlin is a 2003 East Coweta Honor

Graduate lettering in both football and baseball. Mr. Heaberlin graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2008 with a B.S. in Special Education, earned his Master’s Degree from the University of West Georgia in Special Education, and his ED.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Lagrange College. He is married to Hannah Heaberlin, also an ECHS graduate, and they have two daughters Paisley (13) and Bailey (9).

Administration KRISTI LANAVE

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Dr. Kristi Lanave currently serves as Assistant Principal of East Coweta High School. She is responsible for 10th grade discipline and oversees Fine Arts, Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, ESOL and MCJROTC departments. She brings 24 years of educational experience to East Coweta High. She has served as a middle school teacher, high school teacher, Science Department Chairperson, and Leadership Team member. Dr. Lanave has earned a Bachelor Degree in Biology, along with Master,

Specialist, and Doctoral Degrees in Curriculum & Instruction. She is certified in the fields of Curriculum & Instruction, Broad Field Science, and Middle Grades English Language Arts. Dr. Lanave and her husband, Joe, have three children, Jenna (husband Mason), Joe Jr. (wife Skyler), and Khloe, and two grandchildren, Gabriel and Ellie. She loves spending time with her family and supporting her students and staff at East Coweta High School.

KRISTIN HARRIS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Kristin Harris currently serves as an Assistant Principal at East Coweta High School. A proud graduate of East Coweta herself, Dr. Harris brings over 18 years of experience in the field of education. Her responsibilities at East Coweta High School include overseeing Curriculum, Counseling, Scheduling, SPEAR, 12th grade, Math, and the Leadership Team. Dr. Harris has served Coweta Schools as the K-12 Math & Computer Science content specialist, a high school teacher, and as a member of the school’s

Leadership team. Dr. Harris’ academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s degree in Teaching Mathematics, an Ed.D in School Improvement. Her career journey began as a controls engineer before transitioning into education as a second career. She is married to Mike Harris, also an East Coweta graduate, and they have two children, Cole (28) and Gracie (25).

Administration ROC COLEMAN

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Coach Roc Coleman is entering his 2nd year as an assistant principal at East Coweta High School, where he will oversee the Special Education Department and the 11th grade class. However, he is no stranger to the Reservation, bringing 24 years of experience within the Coweta County School System. Coach Roc began his career teaching Special Education at East Coweta before spending 20 years as a Physical Education teacher at Jefferson Parkway Elementary. His passion for coaching has been

evident throughout his career, serving as an assistant baseball coach at ECHS for 22 years, leading the 9th-grade and JV teams. Additionally, he has dedicated 19 years to coaching football at East Coweta, with a three year coaching stint at Northgate High School. A graduate of Frisco City High School in 1997, Coach Roc was a standout baseball and football player. He continued his athletic career at Jacksonville State University, where he was a two-year letterman as an Outside/Inside Linebacker for the Gamecocks. After injuries ended his playing career, he transitioned into coaching as a student coach for his final two years. He holds a Bachelors, Masters, and Specialist degree in Physical and Health Education from JSU and a Tier 1 Certification in Leadership from Metro RESA. Coach Roc is married to Coach Ricki Coleman, and together, they have two children. JR REVERE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL John H. Revere, V is entering his 3rd school year as an Assistant Principal. He taught in the Business Education Department at East Coweta High School for fourteen years. During that time, he has served as a SPEAR Program Facilitator and a Horizontal Team Leader for Introduction to Technology and the SPEAR Program at the school and county levels. From 2009-2017, Revere was the quarterbacks coach for the ECHS Varsity Football team and was the offensive coordinator for the 9th grade team in 2018. In addition, he coached track and field at ECHS for six years. He has also participated in the Coweta County School System Leadership Academy. Revere earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University in 2002. He was a two sport athlete at Georgia Southern and is the only first year starting quarterback to win a National Championship in the school’s history. Revere was a member of two Georgia Southern National Championship football teams and was a 4 year starter on the baseball team. He continued his athletic career professionally being drafted in the 2001 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies and spent another 8yrs competing in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from LaGrange College in 2008 where he was an assistant football coach for two years. In 2020, he completed the Educational Leadership Certification Program at the University of West Georgia. Revere has been a motivational speaker for multiple organizations, churches, and athletic teams. Additionally, he is actively involved in his church and serves as a mentor. He and his wife, Dawn (an ECHS graduate), have three children. One is a freshman at Georgia Tech, while the others attend Coweta County Schools.

Administration

REBECCA KURZ RIGBY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Rebecca Kurz-Rigby currently serves as an Assistant Principal at East Coweta High School but started in Coweta County as an English teacher. She is a Georgia transplant that moved from New York. She taught in the Amityville School District while in New York and met her husband while finishing her degree in secondary education and English..She has three cats and a dog and would love to have more but she will need a farm, first! Dr. Rigby is over MTSS, 504 plans and PBIS. She has a masters degree in English Literature, a specialist degree in Instructional Technology and Doctorate in Educational Leadership.She is continually grateful to bleed purple and gold every day.

NICHELLE WIMBUSH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

J. Nichelle Wimbush is in her first year as an Assistant Principal at East Coweta High School. She has 16 years of experience in education, including 7 years as an educational leader. In her current role, she oversees Assessments, Advanced Placement, Gifted Education, ESOL, and Science. Before transitioning

into leadership, Dr. Wimbush taught high school Biology, Environmental Science, and Genetics. Additionally, she served as a Gifted Co ordinator, was named the 2015 Troup County School System Teacher of the Year, and participated in her school’s leadership team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology, a Master’s in Teaching Biology, a Specialist in Teacher Leadership, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Dr. Wimbush is deeply committed to equity, excellence, and student success.

Administration MATT EAST

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Matt East enters his first year as Assistant Athletic Director at East Coweta High School, bringing with him 24 years of experience in education. Of those, 18 have been dedicated to serving Coweta County, including 4 years as an Assistant Principal at the elementary level. Matt was named East Coweta High School’s Teacher of the Year in 2016. A graduate of LaGrange College, Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. While at Lagrange College Matt was awarded as Research Scholar his senior year. In addition to his work in the classroom Matt has a 24-year coaching career. He has coached both baseball and softball at Spalding High School in Griffin and East Coweta High School, and also spent three seasons coaching collegiate baseball at LaGrange College. He currently serves as President of the Georgia Dugout Club. Matt is married to Melissa, a first-grade teacher at Newnan Crossing Elementary School. Together, they are the proud parents of two children, Robert (15) and Emily (12). JANN KRAJEWSKI ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JANN KRAJEWSKI is in her eleventh year at ECHS and currently serves as the Athletic Administrative Assistant—meaning she’s mastered the fine art of organizing chaos. A native Bostonian, she traded snow shovels for sweet tea and has happily called Georgia home for the past 26 years. She has spent that time raising her son, Theo, and making memories at the beach and in the mountains. Jann loves being part of the athletic office, cheering on all ECHS sports, and proudly spreading purple and gold spirit—often with a touch of glitter!

Football Coaches

JOHN SMALL HEAD COACH

Coach John Small enters his 9th season at East Coweta High School and 28th season overall after previously serving as the Head Coach at South Gwinnett High School from 2005-2016. Before becoming the head coach at South Gwinnett he served as Defensive Coordinator and assistant principal at Oconee County High School from 2002-2004. Prior to that he served as an assistant at South Gwinnett High School from 1999-2001, and an assistant coach at the University of West Georgia from 1997-1998.

Coach Small is excited about being a part of the Indian Nation and looks forward to continuing to build relationships within this great community. His overall philosophy is to create an environment where young people desire to do their best, both on and off the field.

Coach Small and his wife Julie have been married for 26 years and have two daughters; Ashton a graduate at the University of West Georgia and Emma is a Senior at Kennesaw State University. Coach Small enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

ANDY WASHINGTON STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COORDINATOR / CORNERS

Coach Washington is entering his 16th year on the sidelines for the Indians after spending one season as an assistant at Jeff Davis High School in Alabama. He will oversee the development of the defensive secondary. After graduating from Spalding High School in 2003, where he played football and baseball. He continued his playing career at Morehead State University and Auburn University Montgomery. Coach Washington obtained his bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education, his Masters in Kinesiology and his Education Specialists in Curriculum and Instruction. Coach Washington is pictured with his wife Mallory, Miller and Knox.

KELBY HOLT ASSISTANT HEAD COACH /OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / QUARTERBACKS

Coach Holt is in his 4th season as the Offensive Coordinator for the East Coweta Indians. He has previously been a coordinator at Harris County High School, Valdosta High School, and Troup County High School. He brings with him over ten years of coordinator experience to the Indians sideline. In 2017 he led Troup County High school to be the 2nd in Passing Yards for the entire state with 4,042 yards in the air. The following year of 2018 Troup finished the season as the 2nd in the state in Total Yards and reached the Semi-Finals with a 12-2

record. In 2019 at Valdosta the wildcats finished 1st in total points in AAAAAA Classification averaging 39 points per game. They also finished the season 5th in total passing yards in the entire state. 2021 season at Harris County High school he led the offense to finish 10th in the state in all classifications in total yards for the season. He also helped Harris County win their first ever away playoff win against Ductchtown with a 56-35 victory. Kelby is married to Heather Holt and they have three children, Lilah (10), Kannon (8), and Harley (6). They currently reside in Pine Mountain, Ga and members of Crossroads Church in Sharpsburg, GA.

Football Coaches

MARK BARFIELD VARSITY DEFENSE, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / SAFETIES, OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

Mark Barfield is starting his 10th year of teaching & coaching, entering his 8thh year at East Coweta High School. The two seasons prior he was at South Gwinnett coaching safeties & outside backers. Previous to his coaching stint in high school, Mark worked at the collegiate level with the South Alabama Jaguar football

team, assisting the defense & the safety position, as well as leading the team development for players on & off the field. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business and has his Masters in Counseling & Masters of Divinity. Coach Barfield is from Augusta, Georgia.

RUSTY EASOM LINEBACKER COACH / SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR

Coach Rusty Easom enters his 24th season coaching high school football, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the game. Over the course of his career, Coach Easom has served in multiple leadership roles, including Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and Special Teams Coordinator. A proud graduate of Upson Lee High School, he played under the guidance of legendary Head Coach Hal Lamb. His educational background includes a Specialist Degree in Coaching Pedagogy from Valdosta State University, reflecting his commitment to both the sport and the development of young athletes. Coach Easom is married to Ashley Easom, a dedicated school nurse at Eastside Elementary in the Coweta County School District. Together, they have two children, Neely (13) and Barrett (11), who both attend East Coweta Middle School. Coach Easom brings experience, leadership, and a strong family-oriented mindset to the program, and he is excited to continue shaping young men on and off the field.

NICHOLAS JOHNSON OFFENSIVE LINE HEAD JV COACH

Starting 8th year on staff coaching Offensive Line and teaching Special Education at East Coweta High School. Coach Johnson is also the JV Head Coach. Outside of football, he coaches varsity lacrosse at EC where he resides as the head coach. Born and raised in Dadeville, AL. Played football for Richard White at Dadeville High School…was a three-year starter…named team Offensive Most Valuable Player as a senior…was a first-team

all-district and all-region selection. Went on to play collegiate football at Jacksonville State University under the leadership of head coaches Jack Crowe, Bill Clark, and John Grass. Started a total of 49 games as a Gamecock, won 3 consecutive conference championships, played for a National Championship in 2015, and was voted first team all-conference as a senior. Received a Bachelors of Science in Special Education in 2017 from J acksonville State University. Graduated with his Master’s Degree from the University of West Georgia in the Fall of 2020 and he is currently working towards his specialist.

Football Coaches

KENDARIUS TRUITT WIDE RECEIVERS

Coach Truitt is entering his second year coaching at East Coweta . He will be working with the JV and varsity receivers. He also oversees the sprinters on our track and field team. Truitt’s hometown is Lagrange, Georgia. Where he played football and baseball for Troup high school , earning All region 2X for football & All state for baseball. After graduating from Troup in 2017 , he continued his football career at the College of the Siskiyous

& Southwest Minnesota State University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in general studies with an emphasis on physical education . He will have his masters in physical education in May. Coach Truitt & his stunning fiancé Gena Dean share 3 beautiful kids named Jadiana Dean , Kendrix Truitt & Koah Truitt.

RONALD STEINHELFER RUNNING BACKS

Mr. Ronald Steinhelfer is starting his 8th year of teaching and 11th year of coaching. 2025 will mark his 5th season at East Coweta as their Running Backs and Tight Ends coach. “Coach Stein” coached 3 years of high school football at Lowndes High School and 3 years at Crisp County High School after he served 10 years in the United States Air Force. He took the tight end and H-backs job at Crisp County High School in 2018, in which they competed for state championship in 2019 and after

being promoted to Offensive Coordinator for the 2020 season they also played for a semi-final. Coach Stein graduated in 2008 from Bellefontaine High School in Ohio, Bowling Green State University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Technology, and the University of West Georgia in 2022 with a Master’s of Art and Teaching degree in Teacher Education and most recently from Augusta University with a Specialist degree in Advanced Educational Studies . “Coach Stein” and significant other, Brittany Howard have five kids Carter(11), Carson(10), Evan(9), Carden(6), and Evie(5).

JAYLON HARDEN SAFETIES

Coach Jaylon Harden is entering his 2nd season at East Coweta High School and his 6th season overall. Before ECHS, Coach Harden was the PE Department Chair and Assistant Head Football Coach at Riverdale High School. Before Riverdale, Coach Harden was the Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, and Head Track Coach at Cowan Road Middle School in Griffin, Ga. Coach Harden played collegiate football from 2016 to 2020 at Furman University. Coach Harden is ecstatic to be a part of the staff at East Coweta and looks forward to continuing to be a part of a great community.

Football Coaches

MALCOLM BUNCHE DEFENSIVE LINE

Coach Bunche is entering his second year as the Defensive line coach at East Coweta High School. A graduate of the University of Miami, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts while on a football scholarship. He later attended UCLA for graduate school, where he studied Child Education.Following his academic career, Coach Bunche played six years of professional football in both the NFL and XFL.He has been happily married

to his wife, Kiki, for nine years, and together they have three wonderful children: Walter (16), Malachi (7), and Mia (2).

AJ ELLIS HEAD 9TH GRADE COACH

Coach A.J. Ellis is entering his 7th year on the sidelines for the Indians after spending 10 seasons as an assistant coach at Sandy Creek High School in Fayette County. He will be the 9th grade head coach, and coach the quarterbacks for 9th grade. He will also be coaching basketball at East Coweta. A graduate of Northgate igh in 2008, where he played football, basketball and baseball, he began coaching while working on his Associates degree at Georgia Military College. He is married to McKenzie, and they have one daughter, Remi, who is 4 years old, and twin boys, Tré and Ty, 2 years old.

MATTHEW PEARCE TIGHT ENDS

Coach Matt Pearce is starting his 3rd year of teaching and 5th year of coaching. 2025 will mark his 3rd season at East Coweta and first as Tight Ends coach having previously served as 9th Grade Defensive Coordinator. Before coming to East Coweta, Coach Pearce served as assistant head coach at Lee Middle School and has also coached at Cedar Shoals High School and Clarke Central High School. Coach Pearce also coaches soccer at East

Coweta, serving as boys JV head coach. Pearce graduated from Northumbria University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree before completing a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia (2012) and a Master’s of Art and Teaching in Secondary History at the University of West Georgia (2022).

Football Coaches

RESTY BEADLES 9TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Resty Beadles ( January 13, 1975) is an offensive line coach. Beadles’ career began at his alma mater, Westlake High School, as a community coach in 1998. Upon his impact, Coach Beadles has been an assistant coach at several Metro Atlanta High Schools and holds over 25 years of experience in developing offensive and defensive lineman. Coach Beadles believes that discipline promotes consistency; attention to detail fosters

fundamental growth. Coach Beadles serves as a facilitator\mentor for scholar athletes to be lifelong learners. Beadles is a Southwest Atlanta native and University of Georgia football standout during the 1993-96 Bulldog era. Beadles has three children: Alona Beadles, Channing Beadles and Chayse Beadles.

JONATHON PILATO 9TH GRADE ASSISTANT

Coach Jon Pilato is starting his 12th year coaching and his 4th year at East Coweta. Coach Pilato is an assistant football coach and an assistant lacrosse coach for the boys program. Prior to East Coweta, Coach Pilato was at Union Grove HS for 4 years as an assistant football coach and was the boys Head Lacrosse coach. Prior to Union

Grove, Coach Pilato was a student assistant at High Point Central HS in NC for 3 years and also spent 1 year at Ledford Senior HS in NC also as a student assistant as well. Coach Pilato graduated from High Point University with a bachelor’s degree in history and received his certificate in education. Coach Pilato was born in Newnan but grew up in Fayetteville graduating from Starr’s Mill in 2013.

TODD CRAFTON DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

Todd Crafton is currently teaching his 16th year at East Coweta High School, focusing on Computer Science. Overall, this is his 18th year teaching after graduating from Georgia Tech and Georgia State. After previously serving as a lacrosse coach for both boys and girls, he joined the football staff for the first time as Director of Football Operations in 2018, and has loved every minute of it. He and his wife Lisa recently celebrated their 16th year of marriage and they have one son, Chris, who is currently in 7th Grade at Lee Middle School, and Lisa is a 7th Grade ELA teacher at Arnall Middle School.

In his spare time, He likes to spend time with family, read, play video games, and travel. He is excited about the prospects for this season and can’t wait to see what these young men can achieve both this year and going forward.

Football Coaches OWEN SEARCY SUPPORT STAFF

FOOTBALL COACHES

ANNOUNCERS, SCOREKEEPERS, AND PRESS BOX SPOTTERS

LARRY ROBERTSON, DANNY BRANCH, RONNIE WAUGH, AND ROB WILKINS

Support Staff

LARRY ROBERTSON FOOTBALL ANNOUNCER

Larry Robertson is beginning his 30th season as the “Voice of the Indians.” He assumed the announcing duties in 1996 from his brother, Wayne who was the “Voice of the Indians” for 23 seasons (1973-95). Larry is an alumnus of ECHS (1974) and a former football player (1970-73). He is also an alumnus of the University of West Georgia (1979) and is a member of the Coweta County Board of

Education, District 1, At Large (2012-present). Larry retired in 2023 from Winpak Films Inc. located in Senoia, Georgia after 32 years as Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Janet Robertson, who is also an alumnus of ECHS (1974) and who is recently retired from the Coweta County School System. They have two daughters, Natalie Robertson (ECHS 2010, UGA 2014) and Melanie Robertson (ECHS 2012, GSU 2016). They are members of St. George Catholic Church in Newnan and reside in the unincorporated Raymond Community and Newnan. We want to thank everyone for their unwavering support. We remind you that “every day is a GREAT day to be an INDIAN. GO INDIANS!!!!”

DANNY BRANCH FOOTBALL ANNOUNCER

Danny Branch retired in 2024 as SVP - Chief Information Officer for AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) after 20 years with the organization. He boasts 40 years of experience in systems development, deployment, and support. As Chief Information Officer,he was responsible for all information technology related activities for the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and all other enterprises in the Blank Family of Businesses. Highlights from Branch’s tenure

at AMBSE include leading the creation and launch of the Atlanta Falcons first official mobile app, Falcons Mobile, directing the launch of the Falcons first retail operations and Team Store and leading the initial creation and launch of the official e-commerce site for the PGA TOUR Superstore. Branch also led all IT operations for Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the technology experience behind the stadiums award-winning fan experience, which culminated in a record-breaking IT and technology performance during Super Bowl LIII at MBS. The Stadium is ranked annually as one of the Best Technology Experiences by the NFL’s “Voice of the Fan” Surveys.

Athletic Trainers ALLISON INGRAM

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER Coach Ingram is beginning her 7th school year at ECHS as the Head Athletic Trainer. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Point University in 2016, where she was a collegiate cross country runner. She then earned her Masters Degree in Athletic Training from Life University in 2018. Her love for Athletic Training came from being a college athlete and working through injuries with her athletic trainers throughout college. Their son, Jude, turned two this past spring. She enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her husband, son, and their beloved dog, Brody. CHIP MCCARTY ATHLETIC TRAINER

Doc is entering his thirty sixth year as a Certified Athletic Trainer and his first year as the Athletic Trainer for football at East Coweta High School. He will be teaching Principles of Athletic Training at the school and leading an amazing group of Student Athletic Trainers who will be assisting him in football. Doc earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Valdosta State University and his Masters in Physical Education from Valdosta State University. During college, he was fortunate to work aNFL Internship with the Indianapolis Colts. He started his career as an EMT. Doc lives in Griffin, he has a Chocolate Lab named Hershey and his hobbies include gardening, and cooking. Doc is excited to be working at East Coweta inspiring future sports medicine professionals and taking care of the student athletes.

JAYDEN HALL

LAURYN ACRES

LANGSTON ASTIN

ARIANNA GORDON

MADDIE DEKEYZER

HAILEE VANCE

LAUREN SHOCH

NOT PICTURED: LOGAN ASTIN KHLOE JOHNSON

AMY KEOVONGSOT

ARIANA MAXFIELD

Varsity Football SCHEDULE

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

Aug. 8 Spalding Scrimmage

Home Home

7:30 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

Aug. 15 Sandy Creek

Aug. 22 Newnan

Away

Home Home

Aug. 29 North Cobb Youth Night Sept. 5 Lovejoy Senior Night Sept. 12 OPEN Sept. 19 Perry Homecoming

Home Away Away

Sept. 26 Cambridge

Oct. 3

* Douglas County

Oct. 10 OPEN Oct. 17

* Carrollton

Away

Home Home

Oct. 24 * Westlake Pink Out

Oct. 31

* Chapel Hill

Varsity Football

#3 DAVID HALL

#5 JUSTIN BROWN

#2 DYLAN HOLSTON

#4 WALTER MAESTRE

#6 Z’KARI ASIA

#8 SAM GRITTON

#7 ISAIAH ALFORD

#9 CHAYSE BEADLES

#15 JAX BOWLES

#11 RICKY HOWELL

#13 DEVIN FOOTMAN

#12 DELBERT FREEMAN

#18 O’RYAN MOSS

#16 ANDREW SHOCH

#20 JACOB CHAPMAN

#17 BRANDYN SEABORN

Varsity Football

#24 AJ GATES

#21 GAVIN CONNELL

#23 CHANCE GILBERT

#27 TRISTON PRESCOTT

#29 KYLE BLACK

#31 MARLON ELDER

#28 JARREL BEADLES

#32 AUSTIN ATKINSON

#34 ZACH BIDNE

#39 RYLER DURON

#40 BRAYDEN SMITH

#37 JAYDEN PEACOCK

#42 BRODY JOHNSON

#44 ROYAL MAXWELL

#43 NOAH GREENWOOD

#46 TOMMY SATTERFIELD

Varsity Football

#52 ANDRIO PEREZ

#49 KAYDEN JOHNSON

#47 JEREMIAH BREWER

#48 AARON MCWILLIAMS

#60 CALEB ROBERTS

#54 ANDREW CHASE

#58 BRYAN WILLIAMS

#55 JAMES HABERMAN

#64 WILL O’NEAL

#62 COURTLIN HEARD

#65 COURTNEY HEARD

#61 JOSMEL BURGOS-BAEZ

#73 JAYDIN AMIE

#68 BEAU BROWN

#67 CARSON KING

#71 DYLAN WESTON

Varsity Football

#77 TYLER HARMON

#83 JOSH WILLIAMS

#75 LARRY WILLIAMS

#82 KADEN CAMBRICE

#84 JAMES STARR

#90 CARTER SHARPE

#89 LOGAN NOVITZKE

#88 CONNOR WILLIAMS

#94 JAYLEN ALLEN

#92 NOAH BELLAMY

#98 LADEDRICUS COX

#91 DYLAN CLEVELAND

NOT PICTURED:

#10 CASON RAINEY #57 ANTREZ ALLEN #74 DANIEL RIVERS

#99 D’KYVION TUCKER

Junior Varsity Football SCHEDULE

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

Aug. 21

Carrollton

HOME

5:30 PM

Aug. 28 Open Sept. 4 New Manchester

Away

6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM

Sept. 11 Newnan

HOME HOME HOME

Sept. 17 Alexander

Sept. 24 Carver

Oct. 2

Newnan

Away

Junior Varsity Football

#6 DAVID KARR

#13 HOLDEN FOY

#12 COLT COOPER

#3 CONNER SCHWARTZ

#17 JAKE COBB

#15 LEVI GARLAND

#16 KENNETH OVERTON

#14 CHRISTIAN HERRING

#21 ALEX DAILEY

#25 TRISTAN LEE

#22 JEREMIAH GRIFFIN

#19 JAMARCUS ALFORD

#26 JYRIK TURNER

#33 JADARIUS SIMS

#36 NIKOLAS LOPEZ

#30 CATERSON CARR

Junior Varsity Football

#41 JAYLEN PERRY

#38 KYRON WHITE

#45 DYLAN WEEMS

#51 THOMAS GIPSON V

#63 PARKER AKEY

#56 DARIUS JONES

#53 JONATHAN GRAY

#59 COLTON GOODWIN

#70 MAX RAMSEY

#66 GABRIEL WHITE

#72 CARSON YEAGER

#69 DIMAS SERRANO

#80 OLIVER SMITH

#78 AIDEN SKAGGS

#83 TRENT VERNON

#76 NICHOLAS CARROLL

Junior Varsity Football

#85 TRISTAN FORD

#89 COLTON STOVER

#87 LUKAS JACKSON

#86 JOMATHEL WHITE

#97 ASA POOLE

#96 CADEN PETTWAY

#93 KEEGAN WIMBUSH

NOT PICTURED:

#27 MICAEL BLACKMON #39 ANTHONY BEASLEY

Freshmen Football SCHEDULE

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

Aug. 21

Carrollton

Away

5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM

Aug. 28 Westlake

HOME HOME Away Away Away HOME

Sept. 4 New Manchester

Sept. 11 Newnan

Sept. 17 Alexander

Sept. 24 Carver

Oct. 2

Newnan

Freshmen Football

#13 JP HAND

#14 SINCERE LYONS

#11 JACORRI PAYTON

#10 JAMERE PAYTON

#18 KARTER POPE

#20 AMARI HARRIS

#17 JACKSON GAGNE

#21 JEREMIAH FRAZIER

#23 ELIJAH HARPER

#22 COLTON SAVAGE

#25 MASON PHILLIPS

#24 CHRIS WESTBROOK

#29 TRAVIS CILLY

#30 AIDEN NOLAN

#27 ADONIT ROBELLI

#28 LINCOLN WRIGHT

Freshmen Football

#32 OLIN HILL

#36 MYLES GORDON

#34 GABRIEL MIZELL

#33 LANDEN ROBERTS

#39 BROGAN WALKER

#42 CHRISTIAN GARCIA

#41 NICHOLAS FRANKLIN

#44 TYSHAWN MITCHELL

#47 NOAH SANDERS

#45 QUINTON WEBB

#46 PAYTON WILSON

#49 HUNTER EDWARDS

#51 DOC BROOKS

#50 JAMIR COLTON

#60 CALEB BROWN

#53 ISAIAH SHARPE

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#62 HUGH WOOD

#69 JACOB CANTRELL

#64 ETHAN NOVITZKE

#61 JERMOREON SLATON

#80 TRIPP DAY

#70 RYAN ROBERTS

#74 NATHAN SEGREST

#71 BROOKS TARLETON

#82 GAVIN GAUDET

#81 RYLAN JENNINGS

#84 BRYANT CRIDDELL

#83 PHILLIP HENNESSY

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#12 TYLER STEPHENS #31 TAMARIEON SHERMAN #40 MARLON DIAZ #75 MAX YOUNG #85 XAVIER HENDERSON #90 M’KEL CURRY

#87 BOWMAN RAY

#89 JOSHUA THIGPEN

Senior Football Class Of 2025

AUSTIN ATKINSON, AMBER NICHOLSON, NICK NICHOLSON AND NICHOLAS ATKINSON

JOSMEL BURGOS-BAEZ, FLORISE BAEZ, CARLO BURGOS, JOSUE BURGOS AND ANAGALAN

JAYDIN AMIE, MAURICE AND BEVERLYN AMIE

Z’KARI ASIA AND AQUEELAH SUMPTER

KADEN CAMBRICE, MELISSA BRUNDIDGE, GENESIS AND KENYON

GAVIN CONNELL AND MR. AND MRS. JAKE CONNELL

ANDREW CHASE, JOEY AND KRISTY CHASE

RYLER DURON, RONALD AND NATALIE HYNSON

SAM GRITTON, JEREMY AND BRANDY GRITTON

TYLER HARMON AND APRIL HILL

COURTLIN HEARD, QUINTON AND COKOYA HEARD

DEVIN FOOTMAN AND TIERRA HAND

Senior Football Class Of 2025

DYLAN HOLSTON, KIM CONNELL, LONDELL HOLSTON AND JUSTICE HOLSTON

CARSON KING, ERIC KING, JESSICA KING, AND ELLIE EDENS

LOGAN NOVITZKE, MATT AND KATIE NOVITZKE, ETHAN, DYLAN AND ABBY

COURTNEY HEARD, QUINTON AND COKOYA HEARD

ANDREW SHOCH, MARK SHOCH, SUZANNE SHOCH AND LAUREN SHOCH

TRISTON PRESCOTT, YUTENDI AMEY AND SHANTWANN AMEY

CALEB ROBERTS, ROBERT AND KARA MITCHELL

JAMES STARR, ALAN AND JENNIFER STARR

MADDIE DEKEYZER, LAUREN DEKEYZER AND DANIEL DEKEYZER

D’KYVION TUCKER AND DEMETRIA JINKINS

DYLAN WESTON, GARY AND JENNY WESTON

JOSHUA WILLIAMS, JASON AND CHARLENE BUSSEY

Senior Football Class Of 2025

JAYDEN HALL, TIFFANY AND ANDREA GAVIN, JOHNATHAN, TINA AND JULIAN HALL

ARIANA MAXFIELD AND AIKO MAXFIELD

HAILEE VANCE, CALVIN VANCE AND DUJUANA VANCE

Cheer Coaches

BRIONNA LANNOM HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH Brionna Lannom is beginning her third year as the head varsity football and competition cheerleading coach. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of West Georgia and earned her Masters Degree in Special Education in May 2024. While at the University of West Georgia she cheered on the all-girl competitive team, football and basketball sideline cheerleading squad for 5 years, winning 2 College National Championships as a competitive cheerleader. After Graduating, she joined the

coaching staff at the University of West Georgia winning 6 College National Championships as a coach.

RAI PRITCHETT ASSISTANT VARSITY CHEERLEADING COACH

Rai Pritchett is beginning her third year as the assistant varsity cheerleading coach for the East Coweta High School football and competition cheerleading squads. She also serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Coweta County Schools. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at the University of West Georgia. While at the University of West Georgia she cheered on the

all-girl cheerleading team for 5 years, winning 4 College National Championships as a competitive cheerleader. She also was a member of the US National All Girl cheerleading team for 3 years. Coach Pritchett is excited to continue working with the Indians this year. TIFFANY HAMLIN HEAD JV CHEER COACH Tiffany Hamlin is starting her second year coaching, but first year as the JV head coach for ECHS! After graduating from East Coweta, Tiffany went south to Florida State University where she majored in Criminology and Criminal Justice and cheered for 3 years as a Florida State Garnet Girl. She has been a passionate cheerleader for her whole life, and is looking forward to coaching the next generation of cheerleaders to not only be great athletes but to be even greater people at heart. You can find this former East Coweta Varsity Competition Cheerleader on the other side of the mat cheering on these incredible athletes and coaching them to meet their full potential!

INDIANS

VARSITY COMPETITION & SIDELINE

Varsity Cheer

KENNEDI CASH

PARKER BARNES

KIMBERLY BANKS

CARSON COCHRAN

ASHLYN COX

BAILEY GLICK

BROOKLYN HEDGE

ELLA JANE HARRELL

LUCY JOHNSON

RAEGHAN HOUGH

MCKENZIE HELTON

JOLIE HUDDLESTON

Varsity Cheer

ABBIE KEY

BRIANNA MOORE

TATUM NUNGESSER

MARY CLAIRE KNIGHT

SADIE ORR

HAILEY STUART

KHLOE SHELTON

BROOKLYN WILSON

KAI ZWILLING

INDIANS

JV COMPETITION & SIDELINE

Junior Varsity Cheer

IVY CHASE

ISLA DURHAM

HADLEY EAKIN

BROOKLYN FERRELL

ABBY HEINISCH

CHARLOTTE FOY

BROOKLYN HORTON

ANNABELLE HANCOCK

ABIGAIL JOHNSON

CAROLINE LARKEY

ABIGAIL SIMMONS

BROOKLYN HUGHES

GRACE SPARKS

JILLIAN WALKER

REAGAN WILKINS

LACEY THOMASON

MKENNA WILLIAMS

Class Of 2025

Senior Cheerleaders

PARKER BARNES, PAYTON BARNES, MELISSA ROSE AND JOSH BARNES

KENNEDI CASH, BRETT HULSEY, BELLA HULSEY AND AMANDA HULSEY

CARSON COCHRAN, TODD COCHRAN AND ANGELA MILLS

BAILEY GLICK, MASON GLICK, SHANNON GLICK AND ROBERT GLICK

ABBIE KEY, KAREN KEY AND JUSTIN KEY

BRIANNA MOORE, JT MOORE AND STEFANIE MOORE

KAI ZWILLING, WENDY BOSWELL AND SHAWN ZWILLING

HAILEY STUART AND ANDREA STUART

Marching Indians The East Coweta Marching Indians have brought national and international recognition to the citizens of Coweta County. They have performed in prestigious events such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades; The Lord Mayor of Westminster’s New Year’s Day Celebration in London, England; the Waikiki Holiday Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii; the New Year’s Day Parade in Rome, Italy; the Disneyland Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Hollywood Christmas Parade, both in Los Angeles, California. The Marching Indians have been awarded many Grand Championships and Best in Class awards, and are a past Bands of America Regional finalist. In addition to the Marching Indians, the ECHS Band Program offers three concert bands, a jazz band, winterguard, an indoor percussion ensemble, and many small chamber ensembles throughout the year.

This year, Drum Majors Taylor Bonner, Adam Gaillard and Maggie Nash will be leading the 150 Marching Indians through numerous half-time performances, competitions, and parades.

Marching Indians ROBERT OWENS DIRECTOR OF BANDS

Robert Owens is in his twenty-fifth year as Director of Bands at East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Prior to that, Mr. Owens was the Assistant Director of Bands for two years at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia, and three years at Starr’s Mill High School in Fayetteville, Georgia. A native of Calhoun, Georgia, Mr. Owens graduated from Calhoun High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville,

Alabama. At JSU, he belonged to the Wind Ensemble and the A Capella Choir, as well the “Marching Southerners.” In 1990, Mr. Owens marched with the DCI finalist “Spirit of Atlanta” Drum and Bugle Corps under the direction of Tam H. Easterwood, who was then the Director of Bands at East Coweta High School. During his tenure at East Coweta, the concert bands and the marching band have consistently received superior ratings and many first in class awards. The Wind Ensemble has performed at The University of Alabama High School Honor Band Festival, The Columbus State University Honor Bands of Georgia Clinic, The Kennesaw State University Concert Band Invitational, the Southeastern Honor Band Clinic at Troy University and the Music For All concert band regional at Georgia State University. Mr. Owens was introduced to music at an early age by his father, Charles T. Owens, who had many gospel songs published by the Stamps Baxter Publishing Company. He is a member of the Georgia Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Convention, and the National Band Association.

CHRIS NEIDHARDT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS Chris Neidhardt is currently in his 20th year as the Associate Director of Bands at ECHS. He conducts the Symphonic Band, co-conducts the Concert Band, and assists with the Wind Ensemble and Marching Indians. He is also the director of the Jazz Band and Saxophone Quartet. Originally from Marietta, Georgia, Mr. Neidhardt earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2006. He and his wife, Kathryn, live in Newnan with their two sons, Matthew and William.

Marching Indians MARY COLLINS BAND SECRETARY

Mary Collins began her career at ECHS in 1993 and is currently celebrating her 32nd year as a proud East Coweta Indian! During her first two years at EC, she worked as an assistant in the English Department and oversaw the operations of their three computer labs. However, in August of 1995, when the band needed a new secretary, she was assigned that position … and as they say, the rest is history! For the last 30 years, she has loved working with the band students, directors, staff, and

the many dedicated band parents who have become friends along the way. In addition to her band work, Mrs. Collins is a clerk for the entire school. Some of her non-band responsibilities include scheduling bus transportation for all non-athletic trips taken, programming the daily slideshows for the school’s tv monitors, and overseeing ECHS’s property inventory for the Coweta County School System. Originally from Stafford, Kansas, Mrs. Collins graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science. When she’s not at school, she stays busy celebrating newborn babies with her own company, Welcome Storks. She and her husband, Clay, enjoy spending time with their two daughters, Kate Collins (ECHS 2012, UGA 2016, GSU College of Law 2021), Meg Yancey (ECHS 2009, UGA 2013), and their son-in-law, Jefferson Yancey. They are also the proud grandparents of three grandsons: Henry Yancey (age 4) and identical twins, Tate and Beau Yancey (age 2.) Their two dogs, George and Joe, happily round out their family.

CRYSTAL JOBE COLORGUARD INSTRUCTOR

Crystal Jobe is currently in her 7th year of teaching Science at East Coweta. This is her fourth year as the colorguard instructor. Mrs. Jobe has been involved in the performing arts her entire life, beginning with 12 years of classical dance training when she was growing up. Mrs. Jobe was first chair clarinet in the EC band and did 5 seasons of colorguard. She was captain her senior year and graduated in 2005.

Mrs.Jobe graduated from the University of West Georgia with a bachelor of science in biology in 2011 and a masters in education in 2025. She currently resides in Meriwether county with her husband, Chris, and two step sons, Gabriel and Liam. Before teaching, Mrs. Jobe spent several years as an emergency veterinary technician. She has 2 dogs (Andie and Titan) and 3 cats (Jaspurr, Stevie, and Luna).

Marching Indians

James Christiansen MARCHING BAND STAFF

Clayton Finlayson MARCHING BAND STAFF

Matthew Gaillard MARCHING BAND STAFF

Josh Howell PERCUSSION STAFF

Daniel Niconovich MARCHING BAND STAFF

Steven Simmons MARCHING BAND STAFF

Not Pictured: Tyler Clevenger, Kaytlynn DeWinter and Reid Griffin

MARCHING INDIANS

COLOR GUARD

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Princess Senoia

KYLIE SCOGGINS Princess Senoya He-ne-ha was a member of the prestigious Wind Clan of the Creek Indians here in Coweta County, and wife of Captain William McIntosh, a recruiter from the British Army. Their son, Chief William McIntosh, was both a General in the Army and one of the most prominent Chiefs of the Creek Nation. The Wind Clan was dominant in

establishing present-day Coweta County. Furthermore, the Eastern part of the plot of land took on the greatest significance... Within Creek legend, East Coweta is considered to be the most hallowed ground within the county. Originally known as Willow Dell, our local town of Senoia changed names in the 1860’s to honor Indian Princess Senoya. Here at East Coweta High School, under the Friday night lights at Garland Shoemake Stadium, you will find our representation of the beloved Indian Princess. Junior Kylie Scoggins has the honor of representing ECHS again this year as our mascot Princess Senoya. She valiantly rides her horse War Chief up the hill in the southwest corner of our stadium and throws the ceremonial spear before every home game. Kylie and horse Molly (“War Chief”) both train at Cedar Ridge Ranch, located on Gordon Road in Senoia.

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