Sanford H. Calhoun High School

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Sanford H. Calhoun High School is a high school located in Merrick, New York. It is one of three high schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

Contents 1 Information 2 On Tour Program 3 Notable alumni 4 External links

[edit] Information

• Charter school: No
• Coeducational: Yes
• Enrollment: 1326
• Grade levels: 9-12
• Magnet school: Yes
• Mascot: Colt
• Newspaper name: Hoofbeats
• School colors: Blue and gray
• School district: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
• Year opened: 1958
• Year-round schedule: No

[edit] On Tour Program

Calhoun HS is home to the On Tour Company, often considered the best ore one of the best high school theatre companies on Long Island. The company attracts students from all three schools in the district and the program includes a class and and after school club. The company produces four shows a year: a Shakespeare, a straight show, a musical, and a senior farewell. The current director is Mr. S Salerno.

The 2006-2007 Lineup:

Antony and Cleopatra

Scapino

Evita

Once in a Lifetime

[edit] Notable alumni

Notable alumni include:

• Deborah Gibson
• Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield, of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
• Lindsey Lohan (Actress/Singer, Left in her Junior year)

[edit] External links

• Sanford H. Calhoun High School
• Bellmore-Merrick Central School District
• Calhoun Alumni Website
• Town of Merrick