Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
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| Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School |
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| Motto: Think for yourself, but think of others. | |
| Established | 1954 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Dr. John Ritchie |
| Students | 1,581 (2005-06) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Sudbury, Massachusetts USA |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges Massachusetts State Department of Education |
| Colors | Blue, White, and Red |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Yearbook | DYAD |
| Newspaper | The Forum |
| Website | www.lsrhs.net |
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS) is located at 390 Lincoln Road in Sudbury, MA and is commonly described as "A different kind of place." Its current superintendent/principal is Dr. John Ritchie.
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[edit] History
The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District was established in 1954, integrating the former Sudbury High School with students from the nearby town of Lincoln, MA. Previously, the town of Lincoln did not have its own high school; it sent its students to neighboring towns' schools.
In June 2002, the towns of Lincoln and Sudbury began a $74 million dollar project to build a new high school near the site of the original building. The old LSRHS building was demolished and paved over to provide a parking lot for the new LSRHS. The new LSRHS was completed in time for the beginning of the 2004-2005 academic year. Among other features, the new school sports a massive gymnasium, the centerpiece of one of the state's best athletic facilities.
The old building was greatly beloved by many students due to its quirky uniqueness. Especially interesting were the arrays of student murals that decorated the halls. Unfortunately, the original building, which opened in 1954, was in extremely poor condition and needed extensive maintenance. Although renovation of the facility was considered, the construction of an entirely new school proved to be the more economical choice. The new school is not without its critics; it is often cited as being too white and "antiseptic," like a hospital.
[edit] Science Teams
LSRHS's strong tradition of academic excellence is demonstrated by the recent success of its science teams. In 2006, Lincoln-Sudbury's National Ocean Sciences Bowl Team (NOSB) won the National Championship by competing at the National Finals held in Monterey, California. The team was led by chemistry teacher and coach Douglas Grant. This victory came after being the runners-up a year before at the National Championships in Biloxi, Mississippi. At the regional level, a team from LSRHS has won the Massachusetts Regional, or Blue Lobster Bowl, of NOSB every year for the past five years. In 2006, LS Team A (Varsity) and LS Team B (Junior Varsity) took first and second respectively.
In 2006, a team from the school also won the National Science Bowl (NSB) regional competition. Out of 64 teams, the LSRHS team tied for fifth at the US Department of Energy's National Science Bowl in Washington DC. This was LSRHS's first appearance at the National Science Bowl finals.
[edit] Drama Department
The Lincoln-Sudbury Drama (LSD) Department is well-known for performing material above high school level, giving it a long-standing reputation of excellence. Works by Shakespeare, Pirandello, and Sor Juana have been performed. The Laramie Project, Into the Woods, and Little Shop of Horrors were included in the recent repertoire.
Bill Plott, part of the Drama Department for over thirty years, is known for innovative approaches to Shakespearean literature. Although he hates "musicals", he often incorporates music into his productions. In the past three years, he put on Hamlet (2005; using Tom Waits music); A Midsummer Night's Dream (2004; using Motown music); and As You Like It (2003; using psychedelic rock music)
[edit] Athletics
Many Lincoln-Sudbury Varsity teams have experienced success not only within the Dual County League, but also on the state level. In 2002, the Boy's soccer team won the division II state championship. In 2003, the Girls soccer team claimed the division I state title. The baseball team won the division II championship in 2005, and the girls track team won their respective title in 2006. The boys lacrosse program is known perennially for its statewide excellence. The girl's swim team and men's golf team are also well respected.
Lincoln-Sudbury has a longstanding athletic rivalry with Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, especially in football.
In 2006, LSRHS's ultimate team, "Taco Wagon," played at the high school nationals, placing 10th overall. They went on to achieve 2nd place at the Massachusetts state tournament, losing to Amherst Regional High School, the defending national champions for many years.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- John Linnell and John Flansburgh met and started their band "They Might Be Giants" at Lincoln-Sudbury
- Chris Evans, from movies such as "Fantastic Four" and "Not Another Teen Movie", was a Lincoln-Sudbury student and a part of the school's drama department
- The bassist from Phish, Mike Gordon
- 1980s supermodel Ashley Richardson
- Pitcher Adam Cole was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2005
- Comedian Paula Poundstone went to L-S (although she dropped out)
- Actor Jon Budinoff who has appeared in movies such as Oscar nominated "Transamerica" and in the hit television series "Law & Order"
- Basketball player and 1998 NCAA Division 3 player of the year Mike Nogelo
