Coral Springs High School
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| Coral Springs High School |
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| Established | 1975 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Anne Lynch |
| Students | 2459 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Coral Springs, Florida USA |
| District | The School Board of Broward County, Florida |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and Green |
| Mascot | Colts |
| Hours | 7:40–2:40 |
| Website | Coral Springs High School |
Coral Springs High School is located in Coral Springs, Florida. It is a part of the Broward School District. The school has a population of 2459[1] as of November 2006. The principal as of 2006 is Anne Lynch.
The school is known for its annual football games against J. P. Taravella High School, known as the Mayor's Cup, and the Pig Bowl against Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where the losing school's principal must kiss a pig.
Also, area bands use to come out to use the football field as a small concert venue to showcase their music. This is where New Found Glory performed their first real live show.
Coral Springs High School also hosts the annual Florida high school track meet.
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[edit] History
Coral Springs High School (CSHS) first opened its doors in 1975 with Mr. Paul Proffitt as Principal. Mr. Proffitt participated in the original planning of the high school - started in 1972 - and hand-picked the administration and teachers who would guide the school to become one of the largest in Northern Broward County during the 1980's. At that time, the City of Coral Springs grew to become more than just 'The City in the Country', eventually becoming one of the largest medium-sized cities in the State of Florida in terms of population.
Coral Springs High School was the city's first high school. The school originally opened at a different location as a collection of portable classrooms with a student population of some 1,200 students. In 1976, the main building opened at its current location. By the 1980-1981 school year, CSHS was organized into double sessions to accommodate 3,764 students. By the fall of 1981, a second high school - J. P. Taravella High School - was opened, thereby stabilizing the student population down to 2,400 students.
Academically, CSHS excelled among all secondary schools in the state. By 1984, a state Education Committee had selected CSHS as one of the top seven secondary schools in Florida. By then, over 80% of all graduating seniors attended college. And at that time, CSHS accommodated over 3,000 students between the main campus and some 47 portable classrooms. The school boasted many National Merit Scholars, as well as teachers who were recognized state wide - and nationally - as some of the best in their profession.
Athletically, CSHS won the All County Sports Trophy for four consecutive years in the early 1980s. In 1979, the Girls Soccer Team won the state title. After the first 10 years of existence, some 111 trophies had filled the school's trophy cases for individual and team excellence.
Principal Proffitt attended his last graduation ceremony with the Class of 1987 on June 11, 1987 at the Sunrise Musical Theater. Mr. Proffitt died in 1991 at the age of 68.
Taking the reins of CSHS in the fall of 1987 was Mr. Bruce Wagar.
[edit] Alma Mater
Hail to thee Coral Springs;
let everyone hear us sing.
Praise to you our guide;
in knowledge, truth and pride.
As we seek new frontiers
We'll remember and revere
The Colts of Green and Blue
Coral Springs High, hail to you!
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Steve Hutchinson, professional football player (Minnesota Vikings)
- Steve Scott, golfer (lost to Tiger Woods in the 1997 US Amateur Championship)
- Nick Gancitano, placekicker, Penn State University 1982-1984. Named to Penn State's 'Half Century Team 1950-1999'.
- Lisa Ingram, basketball, center. Led Colts to 1979 state title; played on several USA National Teams; enshrinee Broward County Sports Hall of Fame.
- George LeMieux, former Marching Colts Drum Major, current Chief of Staff to Florida Governor Charlie Crist
- Joshua S Kessler; former Drama board member, current Aragon Security guard
- Walter Dix, Top Seminole 100m and 200m runner in the conference and the region,Rated number one in the country in the 200m and seventh in the 60m...Ran the second fastest time on the world in running 20.50 at the Iowa State NCAA Qualifier.
[edit] The Marching Colts
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Coral Springs High School Marching Colts |
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| Motto | Perform with the Intensity to Inspire |
| Established | 1975 |
| Director | Brett M. Dawson |
| Location | Coral Springs, Florida, USA |
| Nickname | Colts |
| Mascot | Charlie the Colt |
| Website | http://www.marchingcolts.org |
The Coral Springs High School marching band, also known as the Marching Colts, is a division AA/AAA marching band based out of Coral Springs High School in the city of Coral Springs, Florida in Broward County. The outdoor performance ensemble is under the direction of Mr. Brett M. Dawson. The Marching Colts are a drum corps style marching band who recently changed their marcing style from glide step to straight-leg.
The Marching Colts' official uniform colors are white jacket with blue and green accents and black pants. The current Drum Major uniforms are all black with gold, blue, and green accents. The uniforms feature a logo of a standing Colt placed just over the heart.
The Marching Colts marching band is a competitive band and has received many awards in its history. Some of their recent accolades include: 2nd Runner-Up Grand Champion Band - Miami Superbowl of Sound - Orange Bowl Stadium; Undefeated Division AAA Champions - Miami Superbowl of Sound; 2004 Division AA Champions - Hialeah Showcase of Champions; 2005 FMBC State Semifinals - Division AAA 4th Runner-Up; 2005 FMBC State Finalist Band - Division AAA State 4th Runner-Up; and FBA District 15 Straight Superior Rating (highest possible rating). The Marching Colts have an overall Superior rating streak of 27 years and a Straight Superior Streak of 3 years. (2005 FBA was cancelled due to Hurricane Wilma). During this time, the Marching Colts put together a 23 year streak of Straight Superior ratings dating back to the 1980s.
The Marching Colts have also been invited to perform at many special events including the Florida Marlins World Series Champion Welcoming Parade, Walt Disney World's Magic Music Days Parade, as well as holiday parades for the cities of Coral Springs, Parkland, Pompano Beach, North Lauderdale, and Tamarac.
[edit] History
The Coral Springs High School Marching Colts was, originally, a traditional marching band. Their uniforms were classic cadet style kelly green and white jackets with royal blue piping, white pants with a kelly green stripe, cadet hat and white shoes. They would march single file into each football game and were accompanied by devoted band parents. They marched traditional glide and high step. The Marching Colts attended a week long band camp held at the College of Boca Raton (now Lynn University) where they would practice marching and music. By the end of that week they would perform their first half time show of the season.
By 1987 membership had grown to 288 members and they had three field drum majors. They were a performance only band under the direction of Mr. Duane Hendon (member of the FBA Hall of Fame for outstanding band directors)(www.flmusiced.org/fba). Under Mr. Hendon - starting in 1976 - the Marching Colts would consistently rate straight superior ratings at the FBA Marching Evaluation ("Contest") each year while their drum majors rated Grand Champions at Drum Major Camp. The Marching Colts also included a drill team, rifle corps and a flag auxilary.
Under Mr. Hendon's direction, the Marching Colts would perform three different half time shows a year and were invited to numerous parades and events, including the Coral Springs Our Town Parade, several Orange Bowl Parades, several Miami Dolphins half time shows including among others the 1984 AFC Championship Game between the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers and a 1985 AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns. The Marching Colts were also featured on Bob Hope's Christmas special of 1987, and were the only high school band that was asked to represent the state of Florida in 1986 in Philadelphia for the Celebration of the signing of the US Constitution and performed on the steps of the US Capitol Building.
[edit] Marching Program History
[edit] 2006 - Medal of Honor
- Mvt. 1 (Intro)
- Mvt. 2 (Secret Weapons over Normandy)
- Mvt. 3 (War)
- Mvt. 4 (After)
- Mvt. 5 (Outro)
[edit] 2005 - Power Surge
- Mvt. 1
- Mvt. 2
- Mvt. 3
[edit] 2004 - Adventures in Neverland (Music from Hook)
- Mvt. 1
- Mvt. 2
- Mvt. 3
- Mvt. 4
[edit] 2003 - Metamorphosis
- Metamorphosis of Light
- Metamorphosis of Color
- Metamorphosis of Darkness
[edit] 2002 - La Fiesta Mexicana
- Aztec Dance
- Mass
- Carnival
[edit] 2001 - The Planets
- Mars
- Venus
- Jupiter
[edit] 2000 - West Side Story
- Mvt. 1
- Mvt. 2
- Mvt. 3
[edit] 1999 - Classic Rock Halftime Show
- "White Rabbit" - Jefferson Airplane
- "A Whiter Shade of Pale" - Procul Harum
- "Layla" - Derek and the Dominos
- "Nights in White Satin" - Moody Blues
[edit] 1998 - Big Band Themed Show
- "Luck Be a Lady"
- "Night and Day"
- "Lazy River"
- "Big Noise"
[edit] Directors
- 2001-2007 - Mr. Brett M. Dawson
- 1998-2001 - Mr. Hank Phillips
- ? - 1998 - Mr. Tony Womack
- 1987-198(?) - Mr. Frank McCaskill
- 1976-1987 - Mr. Duane Hendon (FBA Hall of Fame Enshrinee)
[edit] Closest Schools with Competitive Bands to Coral Springs HS
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School - 3.6 miles
- J. P. Taravella High School - 4.2 miles
- Coral Glades High School - 4.7 miles
- West Boca Raton Community High School - 6.3 miles
- Olympic Heights Community High School - 7.3 miles
- Boca Raton Community High School - 8.9 miles
- Cooper City High School - 16.0 miles
- Charles W. Flanagan High School - 18.5 miles
- Santaluces Community High School - 21.8 miles
