Lone Oak High School (Kentucky)
Lone Oak High School is a public secondary school (grades 9–12) located in Lone Oak, Kentucky, a community served by the post office of nearby Paducah. Its nickname is Purple Flash, and its school colors are purple and gold, although some athletic teams, such as the marching band and football team, are adopting the colors purple and black, excluding gold. Lone Oak High School's enrollment is approximately 900 students.
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