Romulus Sr. High School
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| Romulus Senior High School |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Mr. Daniel Hurst |
| Faculty | 75+ |
| Students | approx. 1,290 |
| Grades | 9th - 12th |
| Location | 9650 South Wayne Road Romulus, Michigan USA |
| District | Romulus Community School District |
| Colors | Maroon and white |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Yearbook | N/A |
| Website | Romulus High School Website |
Romulus Senior High School or Romulus High School is the public high school in the city of Romulus, Michigan (although there is an alternative high school, Community High School). Located at 9650 South Wayne Road, just north of Interstate 94, it is right around the corner from Romulus Middle School. The school's mascot is the Eagle, and the school colors are maroon and white. The current student population is nearly over 1,290. Some features are its state-of-the-art technology, its pool, and the Carl W. Morris Athletic Field for their sports such as football, soccer, track and field and lacrosse. The Charley Lau Memorial Field and Tennis Courts are located in the back of the school, hosting such sports as baseball, softball, and marching band practice.
[edit] Fight song
To Romulus High I pledge my loyalty
For it's the ideal place for school, you see.
And when I leave these portals far behind,
The memories will ever linger in my mind.
When high school days are all but memories,
Of Romulus High, I'll have sweet revelries.
It stands for fair play, square play all the time, all is fine at
Romulus High!
FIGHT!
[edit] Administration
Principal
- Mr. Daniel Hurst
Assistant Principals
- Mr. Don Foley (L - Z)
- Mr. Douglas Hoffman (A - K)
Director of the Athletics Department
- Mr. Mark Woodson
[edit] Faculty
[edit] English Department
- Mrs. Shannon Collum-Mullins
- Mrs. Adrienne Hill
- Mrs. Serena Kesseler
- Mrs. Monica Lewis
- Ms. Wendy Pachota
- Mr. Chris Parker
- Ms. Keisa Sterling
- Mrs. Heather Williams
- Ms. Jaime Nelson-Wukie
[edit] Science Department
- Mr. Jason Balcom
- Mr. Sean Dailor
- Ms. Lisa Dembek
- Mr. Michael Hansen
- Mr. Lance Knudson
- Ms. Carmen Lawes
- Mr. Paul Niedermeyer
- Mr. Andrew Stewart
- Mr. Keith Wittkopp
[edit] Social Studies Department
- Ms. Stefanie Carpenter
- Ms. Robyn Golden
- Mr. Rodney Hanna
- Mrs. Michelle Hill
- Mrs. Christie Pagel
- Mr. Shawn Shivnen
- Mr. Dennis Stoh
[edit] Math Department
- Ms. Kathy Abdo
- Mr. Joe Burgireno
- Mr. Sean Dailor
- Mrs. Jane Johnston
- Mr. Nate Oats
- Mr. Jay Schmitt
- Mrs. Marci Shafer
- Mr. Karl Wookie
[edit] Fine Arts
- Mr. Henry James Jr. (music, bands)
- Ms. Shanda Theis (art)
- Ms. Debra Wilson (dance, drama)
[edit] Physical Education
- Mr. Jason Balcom (swim)
- Mr. Norbert Glover
- Ms. Jennifer Johnson (swim, gym)
[edit] Business Technology
- Mr. Steve Grunick
- Mrs. Julia Salerno
- Mrs. Thalia Swint
- Mrs. Cynthia Thackaberry
[edit] Special Education
- Ms. Melissa Carr
- Ms. Erika Daman
- Ms. Karen Issacson
- Ms. Alexia Mancia
- Ms. Suzanne Snyder
- Ms. Winfred Wafer
[edit] Foreign Language
- Mrs. Kathy Balcom (Spanish)
- Mrs. Linda Poirer (Spanish)
- Ms. Rosa Russenberger (French)
[edit] Industrial Technology
- Mr. David Cooper
- Mr. James Knox
- Mr. Robert McLain
- Mr. Charles Usztics
- Mr. Kevin Wine
[edit] Health Occupations
- Ms. Terri Brinston
[edit] Family Living
- Ms. Lisa Willerick
[edit] Guidance Counselors
- Ms. Lisa Mockeridge
- Ms. Florence Satterlee
- Ms. Latoya Shackelford
- Mrs. Slessica O'Flynn (social worker)
[edit] Technicians
- Mr. Bonham
- Mrs. Alberta Garrett (Library Media Specialist)
- Ms. Thiede
[edit] Clubs and activities
Romulus High School offers the following clubs and activities:
Romulus High School Wingspan (Newspaper)
Business Professionals of America
Yearbook
Drama Club
FCCLA
French Club
Gardening Club
HOSA
Ice Carving
NHS
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
SADD
Spanish Club
Student Government
VICA
Interact Club
[edit] Bands
The following bands are offered at Romulus High School:
Marching Eagles (marching band)
Pep Band
Jazz Band
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
The bands are directed by Mr. Henry James, Jr.
[edit] Varsity sports
Romulus High School offers the following varsity sports:
[edit] Fall sports
Boys Cross Country
Boys Golf
Football
Boys Soccer
Girls Basketball
Girls Tennis
Cheerleading
[edit] Winter sports
Boys Basketball
Wrestling
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Ice Skating
[edit] Spring sports
Baseball
Boys Track & Field
Lacrosse
Girls Soccer
Softball
Girls Track & Field
[edit] Graduation requirements
In order to graduate, a student must have:
English 4 units
Mathematics 3 units
Laboratory Science 2 ½ units
P.E. or Band ½ unit
Social Studies 3 units
Integrated Technology ½ unit
Electives 8½ units
If the student passes the MEAP (math section) and has acquired two credits of math, the third year of math will be waived.[1]
[edit] Accomplishments/Awards: past & recent
Among the many winning teams at Romulus High School, there have been:
- 2007 MHSAA 3rd runner up losing to Marian and Mercy
- 2007 MEGA Conference Quiz Bowl Runner-Ups
- 2007 MHSAA Boys Basketball District Champions
- 2006 Straight I's at State Division Symphonic Band Festival
- 2004 State Social Studies Olympiad Champions (Quiz Bowl)
- 2005 First Place Marching Unit- Trenton Christmas Parade (Marching Band)
- 2000 National School Leader Award
- 1986 State Boys Basketball Champions
[edit] Normal school day schedule
Students are permitted in the building at 6:55 a.m., giving them 20-25 minutes of free time before the school day starts. School starts from 7:15am to 2:00pm. The normal school day schedule is as follows:
| Hour | Time |
|---|---|
| 1st Hour | 7:15 am - 8:10 am |
| 2nd Hour / Odyssey | 8:15 am - 9:35 am |
| 3rd Hour | 9:40 am - 10:34 am |
| 4th Hour | 10:39 am - 12:04 pm |
| A Lunch | 10:44 am - 11:04 am |
| B Lunch | 11:04 am - 11:34 am |
| C Lunch | 11:34 am - 12:04 pm |
| 5th Hour | 12:09 pm - 1:02 pm |
| 6th Hour | 1:07 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 7th Hour (after-school) | 2:10 pm - 4:00 or 5:00 pm |
[edit] Bomb threat
On March 20, 2007 at approx. 4:30pm, a person called the school and threatened to blow it up. The City of Romulus Police Department searched the building and nothing was in the building. The police, administrators from the Board of Education and school staff searched students upon their admittance in the building at 6:55am. No one had any explosives or weapons of any kind when they search with them.
[edit] Odyssey controversy 2006
[edit] The controversy
There is speculation that Odyssey (study hall) will be taken away due to the lack of use of students. Some say it will end December 1, 2006. Others say it will take effect at the end of the semester. The Administration has failed to inform the students of any change, although the teachers have hinted at it.
Odyssey has been limited now. students now take odyssey during second hour.
[edit] Odyssey controversy resolved
On December 1, 2006, the teachers of Romulus High received a memo that stated Odyssey would be integrated into the students' second hour. Second hour will end at 9:09 am and begin Odyssey, with no break in between.
[edit] Odyssey work days
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | SSR (no passes) |
| Tuesday | Study Hall |
| Wednesday | Romulus Way Day |
| Thursday | Study Hall |
| Friday | SSR (no passes) |
- On Monday and Friday, students are prohibited in the hallways during Odyssey. During that time, they are to read in silence.
- On Tuesday and Thursday, students are allowed in the halls but they must have a pass with them. Students can do their homework and study or other material.
- On Wednesday, students have a discussion with their Odyssey teacher on a subject.
[edit] Classes
[edit] Senior Class of 2007 (12th)
- Class Advisors: Shawn Shivnen & Christie Pagel
- Class Count: 233
- Female: 125
- Male: 108
[edit] Junior Class of 2008 (11th)
- Class Advisors: Stefanie Carpenter & Cynthia Thackaberry
- Class Count: 285
- Female: 154
- Male: 131
[edit] Sophomore Class of 2009 (10th)
- Class Advisors: Shannon Collum & Alexia Mancilla
- Class Count: 410
- Female: 201
- Male: 209
[edit] Freshman Class of 2010 (9th)
- Class Advisors: Robyn Golden & Karen Issacson
- Class Count: 384
- Female: 167
- Male: 217
