King Philip Regional High School
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| Established | 1954 |
| School type | Public |
| Religious affiliation | Secular |
| Principal | Elaine Hanson |
| Enrollment | 1200 |
| Location | Wrentham, USA |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Homepage | www.kingphilip.org |
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[edit] Location
King Philip Regional High School is a regional high school in Massachusetts drawing students from three towns: Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville. The school is located at 201 Franklin Street in Wrentham.
[edit] Wake Up Warriors
The students of King Philip that take part in the television production program produce their own award winning television show which is used to promote school events. It is a great means in which the students creativity is displayed. It airs every Friday morning (or the last day before a break/vacation) during homeroom. Wake Up Warriors received an award for "Best Student Television Program" in 2006.
[edit] Music Program
The school boasts an nationally award-winning Music Program know as "The Pride and the Passion". The school has a marching band, a symphony band, a concert band, several Jazz combos, a folk band and a percussion ensemble. The marching band has won 20 consecutive gold metal titles in the MICCA evaluations, and has achieved the highest ranking in the USSBA Regional Championships for 6 years in a row. The King Philip Marching Band has been named the Bands of America Regional Champion for 2006.
[edit] Athletics
The sports teams, the Warriors, compete in the Hockomock League with other area school districts. The school colors are green and gold and the mascot is a Warrior.
[edit] Math League
King Philip also boasts an impressive math team, which competes in the Southeastern Massachusetts Mathematics League (SMML). The team meets every Tuesday to discuss team strategy and learn advanced math concepts, and participates in divisional competitions on the first Thursday of every month. The King Philip Math Team competes against schools such as Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, Mansfield High School, Attleboro High School, and Foxboro High School. Since its inception in the 2004-2005 school year, the team has consistently advanced to higher rounds of competition, having made the playoffs in each of its first two years, and even state finals in its very first year.
[edit] Building Project
The first stage was opened in time for the 2006-2007 school year, and it included a new two-story classroom wing, a new media center, renovated field house, a new kitchen, and a new technology wing. The 1950s yellow brick building was recently demolished to make way for further additions, including new administrative spaces, a renovated gymnasium, new music spaces, a new auditorium, four new art classrooms, and a new cafeteria.
[edit] Recent News
- In May 2006, the administration was criticized when they initially decided not to let West Point honor two students at the school's awards night. They later allowed the students to be honored at graduation.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "Military Academy Barred From H.S. Awards Ceremony", TheBostonChannel.com, May 30, 2006.
