Laurel High School (Laurel, Maryland)

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Laurel High School
Established 1899
Type of institution Public comprehensive secondary school
Principal Mr. Dwayne Jones
Enrollment Approximately 1,990 (2005-06)
Location Laurel, Maryland, United States of America
Colors Blue █ and Gold █
Mascot Spartan
Information 8000 Cherry Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 497-2050
Website http://www.pgcps.org/~laurel

Laurel High School (LHS) is a public high school located in Laurel, Maryland, and is the oldest school in the Prince George's County Public Schools system.[1] Founded in 1899 with an enrollment of 59 students and four teachers, the school building was originally what is now the Phelps Community Center in Laurel. In 1963, the school moved to a larger building at 8000 Cherry Lane in Laurel, and annexed an adjacent elementary school shortly thereafter. Today, Laurel High School enrolls roughly 1,990 students in grades 9 through 12. The school mascot is the Spartan, and the school colors are blue and gold.

Fulfilling an objective of the Prince George’s County Capital Improvement Program[2] since 1989, construction on a new 800-seat auditorium for the school is expected to begin in February 2009, with the addition likely finished in time for the 2009-2010 school year.[citation needed]

Laurel is distinguished from several other schools in the area through its Technical Academy program,[3] which offers students courses in Automotive Mechanics, Cosmetology, and Nursing/Medical Careers.

Laurel High's student newspaper, The Shield, is the most decorated student paper in Prince George's County and is one of the most acclaimed in the state of Maryland.[citation needed] Since its inception in the 1995-1996 school year, The Shield has won several awards from the American Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association,[4] and the Quill and Scroll International Society.[citation needed]

Current principal Dwayne Jones is a former Laurel High student and was a member of the last Laurel High Basketball Team to win a state title.

[edit] Notable alumni or attendees

[edit] References

  1. ^ History of the City of Laurel, MD. URL last retrieved on December 27, 2006.
  2. ^ Superintendent’s Proposed Annual Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 2008. Capital Improvement Program. pp 39-40. December 14, 2006. URL retrieved on March 9, 2007.
  3. ^ High School Course Offerings and Descriptions. DuVal High School. 1999-2000. Technical Academy Programs. pp 50-55. URL retrieved on March 9, 2007.
  4. ^ Leonard, Guy. Laurel High School newspaper wins Scholastic Press award. The Gazette. March 25, 2004. URL retrieved on March 8, 2007.
  5. ^ "West Laurel barn razing". October 2002. Fan Questions and Answers. Marty Friedman Official Website. URL retrieved on December 20, 2006.

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