Cherokee High Memorabilia Auction This Saturday in Canton

Cherokee High alumni can bid on lockers, championship banners, ceiling tiles & more this Saturday, Nov 14 at 9 AM. Proceeds support career programs.

Own a Piece of Cherokee High History

If you spent your high school years roaming the halls at Cherokee High's original campus on Marietta Highway, this weekend is your chance to bring home a piece of those memories. The Cherokee County School District is hosting a memorabilia auction this Saturday, November 14th, at 9 AM at the former campus, located at 930 Marietta Highway in Canton.

You can reserve your spot and see full details on the school district's website.

What's Up for Auction

The auction features items that defined Cherokee High for generations of Warriors. Red and black lockers that held countless backpacks and homecoming mums. Championship banners that hung in the gym, marking victories from over the years. Student-painted ceiling tiles—each one a small work of art from a grad who left their mark. And dedication bricks that honored students, teachers, and families who made Cherokee High what it was.

Bidding is in-person only, and the event will be held in the gym on the old campus. All proceeds from the sale go directly to high school career preparation programs across Cherokee County, giving current students hands-on training and resources for life after graduation.

What's Next for the Old Campus

Cherokee High students moved into their brand-new replacement campus on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard back in August 2026, and the school district has been working through plans for the former Marietta Highway property ever since. Part of that campus—the Cherokee North building—is set to be renovated and reopened as Canton Elementary School in August 2028, bringing back a beloved school name to the community.

As for the main campus and athletic facilities, the district plans to list the property for sale, with proceeds also earmarked for career and technical programs at high schools throughout the county. But before that happens, alumni and community members have this one opportunity to take home a piece of the school that served Canton for seven decades.

Whether you're looking to add a locker to your garage, hang a banner in your home office, or frame a ceiling tile that a friend painted back in the day, Saturday's auction is a rare chance to own a tangible piece of local history. And knowing the money supports the next generation of Cherokee County students makes it even more meaningful.

A Piece of Canton's Story

Cherokee High opened its doors in 1956, and for generations it was the heart of the community—where Friday night football games drew the whole town, where students became lifelong friends, and where red-and-white Warrior pride ran deep. Even as the new campus continues that legacy with state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities, the old building on Marietta Highway holds memories that can't be replaced. Saturday's auction is a chance to honor that history while investing in the future.

If you're thinking about finding your own place in a town with this kind of deep-rooted community pride, I'd love to help. Whether you're moving to Canton for the schools, the small-town feel, or the quick access to everything metro Atlanta offers, I'm here to help you find your dream home in Cherokee County. Learn more about what your home is worth if you're thinking of selling, or check out more Canton guides to get to know the area better. And when you're ready to make your move, just reach out—I'll be here to help every step of the way.

Kate Valor is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Partners, helping buyers and sellers navigate the Canton and Cherokee County market with local expertise and genuine care.