Hempfield High School
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
Please see the discussion on the talk page. |
To meet Wikipedia's quality standards, this article may require cleanup.
More verifiable information on this school is needed. Guidelines and editing help are available.
See rationale on this article's talk page. This school based article is related to WikiProject Schools.
 |
|
| Principal | John A. Sparmblack |
| District | Hempfield School District |
| School type | Public |
| Location | Landisville, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Enrollment 2006-2007 | 2,381 Students |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus surroundings | Suburban/Rural |
| School mascot | Black Knight |
| School colors | Red and Black |
| School hours | 7:32 AM to 2:56 PM |
| Contact | (717) 898-5500 |
| Mission statement | The mission of the Hempfield School District, in partnership with the community, is to provide a positive educational experience as the foundation for all students to achieve their full potential as citizens in an ever changing society. |
Hempfield High School is located in Landisville, Pennsylvania. It serves both East and West Hempfield townships and is known widely for its strong reputation in its art, academic, and athletic programs. Hempfield High School students and alumni are collectively known as the "Black Knights."[1]
Contents |
[edit] Academics
The district is academically strong and traditionally performs extremely well on the PSSAs and SATs. In 2005-2006, thirteen students were honored as National Merit Finalists.[2] Hempfield offers a wide range of honors and advanced placement classes, which prepare its students for college. To date, nineteen Advanced Placement courses were offered to students, as well as collegiate focused curriculum. In addition, Hempfield was successful at the prestigious "Pennsylvania Math League" competition in 2006.[3] Nearly 80% of Hempfield graduates continue on to excel in post secondary education. Hempfield annually sends its graduates to some of the best colleges and universities throughout the country, including the University of Pennsylvania, Caltech, MIT, Georgetown, Williams, and Harvard.
[edit] Theater
Hempfield High School is renowned for its extensive theater program and is highly regarded for its annual original production "Dance Theatre." It is show which is completely original that gives the money made from three shows to various worthy foundations. Hempfield's musical theatre productions, under the direction of Alan Mudrick, is also well known for their excellence. Hempfield's Performing Arts Center is among the best constructed, and most expensive, high school stages in Pennsylvania. The "PAC" is often rented out by local dance companies and performance groups to hold their productions.
[edit] Athletics
Hempfield is also known to have high achievement in athletics, especially swimming, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, track & field, golf and volleyball. Most notably, the men's volleyball team, coached by Mr. Mike Vogel, has recently won eight state championships for the school district. Likewise, the girls Volleyball team, also coached by Vogel, has won countless league, district, and state titles. Swimmer Kyle Salyards, who swam the 200 meter breaststroke in the 2000 Olympics, is a graduate of Hempfield High School. Former major league baseball player Tom Herr and his son Aaron Herr, who is currently in the minors, are also alumni. The Athletics at Hempfield have a proud history and continue to have a strong program.
[edit] Music
The Hempfield Black Knight Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. William Powers, is one of the most successful bands in the region. With over 115 members, it is known for its screaming brass line, a solid percussion section and its reputation of entertainment. Other than the marching band, Hempfield is also host to other bands. The Concert Band is a stunning 120+ performance group which accepts all levels of musicians from all grades. The Jazz Bands include the Jazz band who hosts a variety of shows during the year and the Jazz Lab Band which performs with the Jazz Band during the spring jazz concert. All of the bands at Hempfield are supervised by the department chair of music, Mr. William Powers.
Hempfield is also home to many other performing groups such as Hempfield Singers, a high level choir; Chamber Singers, a very select group which also performs at home basketball games; Bel Canto Singers, an all female choir and Concert Chorale, a chorus open to all abilities. The Hempfield Choirs are all led by Dr. Alan Mudrick.
The Hempfield Orchestras are under the direction of Mr. Donald Grabowski. The performing groups include: Symphony Strings, an orchestra tailored to advanced musicians; Concert Strings, a performing orchestra designed for underclassmen; and Concertus Musicus; a select chamber orchestra.
All orchestras, bands and choirs perform at either the holiday concert, the winter concert and a spring concert as well. Some groups have shows outside of the Hempfield music department, which change every year.[4]
[edit] Alma Mater
Our loyalty we give to thee, and sacred honor too.
To help us in our future, that we our best may do.
Honor, gratitude, loyalty,
All of these we give, to thee!
