Eastern Wayne High School
Eastern Wayne High School is a public high school located in Goldsboro, Wayne [County, North Carolina|Wayne County], North Carolina, United States. It opened in 1969.
The school received a Silver Medal designation in U.S. News & World Reports "America’s Best High Schools" rankings, and had a graduation rate of 91.1%. In 2010, it was awarded the National Award for School Lunch for having the best high school lunch in America.
Athletics
Eastern Wayne is a member of the North Carolina [High School Athletic Association]. The school mascot is the Warrior, and its colors are navy blue and gold.Sports offered at Eastern Wayne include cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, women's volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, track & field, and cheerleading.
Notable alumni
- Nick Barrett, college football defensive tackle for the South Carolina Gamecocks
- Jimmy Graham, NFL tight end and 5x Pro Bowl selection
- Manny Lawson, former NFL linebacker from 2006 to 2015
- Sam Narron, former MLB pitcher