the school's mascot was the 'colonels,' and borrowed its logo from ole miss' rebel-colonels. the school colors were blue, red and grey and it wasn't uncommon to see "colonel power" bumperstickers featuring the "colonel" mascot in the sandy springs area. the school quickly became a regional powerhouse in girls and boys track and cross-country as well as wrestling. in addition, an army jrotc program was begun in 1986 and under the direction of maj. robert holt, the program won back to back jrotc national championships in 1987 and 1988.