Raines Roots
In what year did Raines High School open?
1965
What is the mascot of Raines High School?
Vikings
Who is the Raines alumnus who became principal in 2013?
Vincent R. Hall
Which sport earned Raines its first state championship in 1976?
Boys track and field
In what year did Raines become a science, math and engineering magnet school?
1990
What was Raines originally called before receiving its official name?
School No. 165
What are Raines High School's official colors?
Cardinal red and silver-gray
Which Pro Football Hall of Fame safety graduated from Raines?
Brian Dawkins
In what year did Raines win its first FHSAA football state championship?
1997
What milestone anniversary did Raines celebrate in 2025?
Its 60th anniversary
Who was the first principal of Raines High School?
Dr. Andrew A. Robinson
What is the school's famous one-word expression meaning number one?
Ichiban
Which Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver attended Raines?
Harold Carmichael
In which two consecutive years did Raines win state football championships?
2017 and 2018
Or 2025 and 2026
What was the first year Raines received accreditation?
1968
What was the approximate original cost of building Raines?
$2 million
What is the school's founding motto?
Knowledge is power!
Who was the legendary Raines track coach inducted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame in 2025?
James Day
How many boys basketball state championships did Raines win through 2025?
Three
Which two years did the girls track team win back-to-back state championships?
2008 and 2009
What is the full name of the educator for whom Raines was named?
William Marion Raines
On what exact date did Raines open?
January 25, 1965
At which Jacksonville high school did William Marion Raines serve as principal?
Matthew Gilbert High School
What year did Raines win its fourth football state championship?
2025
What is the name of the science wing added to Raines in 1990?
The Andrew A. Robinson Science Wing