Athletics
Legend says that the nickname "Rampants" comes from the mascots of the two predecessor high schools – Greenville High School's mascot was the "Rams," and Eppes High School's was the "Panthers." Although the mascot looks nothing like either of them, the word embodies the former mascots' names. The school colors, blue and green, also come from the old high schools, whose colors were blue and white and green and white.
A long-time fan of the Rose football program is Marvin Jarman, a Rose graduate for whom Marvin Jarman Drive is named. The street begins at Evans Street near the football stadium, and curves towards the main campus.
On September 20, 2008, junior running back Jaquan Waller died after collapsing on the sideline at the football game the night before. Waller had suffered a concussion during practice on Sept. 17, and the death was said to be a result of "second impact syndrome." His was the third high school football related death in North Carolina in the 2008 season, following deaths at Chapel Hill High School and R.J. Reynolds High School. His death continues to be investigated by Pitt County Schools officials.
The J. H. Rose Rampant baseball team won their sixth state championship in the 2008 baseball season. The five other state championships occurred in 1975, 1997, 1999, 2003, and 2004.
The J. H. Rose Rampant football team has won five state championships during the 1975, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 seasons.
The J.H. Rose Rampant volleyball team won two consecutive state championships in 2008 and 2009. Making it to the semi-finals in 2010, but falling to Apex breaking their 69 game winning streak.
The J.H. Rose Rampant wrestling team had a wrestler (Branden Lietz) win a state championship in 2010. This was the first wrestling championship for Rose in 30 years. He finished the season with a perfect record of 50-0
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