Dunwoody High School cross country runner dies on spring break

A DeKalb County high school student died in an accident while on spring break in Florida, Principal Tom McFerrin announced Tuesday.

Phineas Haq was a sophomore member of the Dunwoody High cross country team.

It is with much sadness that I inform our DHS family that Phineas Haq, a sophomore, has passed away from a tragic accident in Florida.
— Tom McFerrin (@TSMcFerrinV) April 5, 2017

It has been a difficult 12 months for our Wildcat Family. It is in times like this that we all need to be there for each other.
— Tom McFerrin (@TSMcFerrinV) April 5, 2017

Phineas you were and always will be so loved. You were such an amazing friend and teammate. Once a wildcat, always a wildcat❤️
— Dunwoody XC (@DunwoodyXC) April 4, 2017

McFerrin said the high school has lost many students over the past 12 months.

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