Cherokee High School (New Jersey)

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Cherokee High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, one of four high schools of the Lenape Regional High School District in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. Most of Cherokee's enrollment of 2,355 students comes from either Frances S. DeMasi Middle School or Marlton Middle School, which are parts of the Evesham Township School District, located in Evesham Township, New Jersey (commonly referred to as Marlton), a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some students also come from the local catholic school, St. Joan of Arc.

The school's impressive, sprawling campus is situated on Tomlinson Mill Road in the heart of Marlton. Cherokee High School, home of the Cherokee Chiefs, boasts a student population the size of which rivals many small college campuses. Cherokee's students, whose diverse personalities make the school exciting, have continuously excelled at academics, sports, theater, and the arts. The students have long referred to Cherokee's student community as "the tribe," signifying the students' unity, mutual respect, and their "Cherokee Pride."

1 Athletics
2 Extracurricular achievements
3 Other high schools in the district
4 Famous alumni
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Athletics

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The Cherokee High School Chiefs participate in the nineteen-member Olympic Conference, which consists of public and private high schools located in Burlington County and Camden County.

Football Championships

State Championships: 1981, 1982, 1985, 1990, 1993, 2005
Conference Championships: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005
Undefeated Seasons: 1981, 1982, 1985

Ice Hockey Championships

Cherokee has been successful as well in South Jersey High School Ice Hockey League

Championships: 2002, 2005
Note: Ice hockey is not a school sport in the Lenape School District. Cherokee's ice hockey team is a separate club team in the SJHSIHL.

One of Cherokee's most successful program though, is its outstanding track, field, and cross country running programs, which are known nationally for their excellent cross-country runners who often move on to run for many prestigious colleges.

[edit] Extracurricular achievements

Cherokee High School has made headlines in numerous local papers and television stations as well as The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of its most prominent activities is its marching band, the Cherokee Marching Chiefs. The Marching Chiefs have performed in football games, local events, and even in parades in Disney World's Magic Kingdom. In 2003, the Marching Chiefs won the title of the USSBA Group 5A Champion. In 2002, the band was the New Jersey State Group 5A Champion. For the past three years, the school has hosted the New Jersey State Championships, but has not won there yet.

One of the more impressive streaks involving the band is their very well known Drumline. In the past four years, the Drumline has posted Best Percussion awards in both the State Marching Championships as well as the United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) Championships involving bands from across the north eastern coast. The drumline has yet to lose a USSBA Best Percussion since 2002 when they won for the first time. Under Gary A. Stonerock II, the drumline has been recognized by such Drum Corps Organizations such as the Bergen County Cadets.

Cherokee's music program also boasts a great jazz band. The Cherokee Jazz Band gained 3rd place at the Berklee High School Jazz Festival in 2003 and 2004. The trombone section of the jazz band continuously wins Best Section awards at competitions. In 2004, the Cherokee Jazz Band won the Best Trombone Section Award at the New Jersey State Championship Competition. The jazz band has also performed for large crowds in Disney World's Cosmic Ray's Cafe. In 2006, Cherokee Jazz Band placed 4th at the NJ State Finals and received the award for Best Trumpet Section in New Jersey for the first time in a long time. Cherokee has also won numerous awards for Best Trumpet Section, Best Trombone Section, and Best Saxophone section this season, as well as many soloist awards.