Southeast High School (Florida)

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Southeast High School, located in Bradenton, FL near the Tropicana Products factory, is a public high school in Manatee County. The school mascot is the Seminole and the school colors are blue and orange, while its secondary colors are gray and white. It was founded in the 1950s and was originally an all-girls school. The current principal is Michael Horne.

The school also participates in sports such as football (Class 5A - District 9), boys and girls basketball, baseball, soccer, weightlifting, volleyball, track, golf, and swimming. The school also has a very active FFA program. The school's band is also very well recognized, bringing home superior ratings in the Wind Ensemble and Jazz band, as well as many superiors from state solo/ensemble. In the fall of 2006, the Marching Seminoles achieved straight superiors at their district competition. The school also has a jazz combo which can be found gigging throughout downtown Bradenton.

Enrollment is about 1,700 students.

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[edit] Academically

They have an active and fully accredited International Baccalaureate program, which is a worldwide-recognized institute known for its advanced classes. The program at Southeast now serves more than 100 students yearly and offers courses in English, Foreign Language (German, French, or Spanish), ITGS (Information Technology in a Global Society), IB Music, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Design Technology, History and Theory of Knowledge.

  • In May 2006 Newsweek placed Southeast at no. 314 of the 320 top high schools in the country.[1]
  • This school was given a grade of 'B by the Florida Department of Education in 2005-2006. In 2004-2005, this school received a 'B'.[2]

[edit] Athletic Achievements

FOOTBALL

  • State Champions - 1993, 1994, 2006
  • State Runner-Up - 1985, 1988, 1998

Notes: 1985 team faced Emmitt Smith. 1993 team was undefeated and was quarterbacked by John Reeves with Peter Warrick as a receiver. 1994 team was quarterbacked by Peter Warrick who faced Daunte Culpepper in the state championship game. 1998 team was quarterbacked by Adrian McPherson GIRLS BASKETBALL

  • State Champions - 1981, 1985, 1990
  • State Runner-Up - 2003

BOYS BASKETBALL

  • State Champions - 1995

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

  • State Runner-Up - Corey Garvin, 1992

BOYS GOLF

  • State Runner-Up - 1990

BOYS TRACK

  • State Runner-Up - 1993

Single Event Boys Track Champions

  • 110m Hurdles - Nathaniel Porter, 1968, 1969, 1970
  • 1600m - Martin Calvillo, 1992, 1993, 1994
  • 800m - Martin Calvillo, 1993, 1994
  • Long Jump - Peter Warrick, 1995; Bosley Allen, 1997, 1998
  • 1 Mile Relay - 1965

GIRLS TRACK

Single Event Girls Track Champions

  • 110m Hurdles - Tonya Brown, 1979
  • 330m Hurdles - Tonya Brown, 1979; Xavier Copeland, 1991
  • Long Jump - Tonya Brown, 1976, 1977, 1978; Nancy Siplin, 1993
  • 100m - Julie O'Neal, 1994
  • 200m - Julie O'Neal, 1993, 1996
  • 400m Relay - 1994
  • One-Mile Relay - 1982
  • 800-Yard Medley - 1976, 1977

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING STATE CHAMPIONS

  • Cornell Harris - 1983, 1984
  • Brian Goelz - 1994
  • Thomas Hadley - 1991
  • Omar Green - 1989
  • Reginald Bundrage - 1988
  • Jerome Hines - 1995
  • Cedric Bell - 1996

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING STATE CHAMPIONS

  • Rachel King - 2005

WRESTLING

  • State Runner-Up - 1993

Individual Wrestling State Champions

  • Mike Gorris - 1987, 1988, 1989
  • Pat Cucci - 1978
  • Charles Higdon - 1994

OTHER NOTES:

  • Adrian McPherson was named both Mr. Football and Mr. Basketball for the state of Florida. To date, this is the only person in Florida history to achieve both titles.
  • Southeast's cross-town rival, Manatee High School, produced football stars Tommie Frazier and Tyrone Williams.
  • The 1995 NCAA football championship between Nebraska and Florida each had players from Bradenton. Nebraska had Leslie Dennis (Southeast High), Tyrone Williams, Tommie Frazier and Shevin Wiggins. Florida had Robby Stevenson, Dock Pollard, Reggie Green (Southeast High), Reggie Davis (Southeast High)

[edit] Notable Alumni

NFL PLAYERS

  • Todd Williams, OL Tennessee Titans/Minnesota Vikings
  • John Reeves, LB San Diego Chargers (made switch from QB to LB while at Purdue University)
  • Alphonso Roundtree, DB Miami Dolphins
  • Peter Warrick, WR Cincinnati Bengals/Seattle Seahawks. He was the subject of controversy at Florida State University for purchasing clothing at a Dillard's department store at extremely discounted prices.
  • Adrian McPherson, QB New Orleans Saints. He was the subject of controversy at Florida State University in 2003 allegedly involved in illegal gambling activities.
  • Reggie Green, OL Seattle Seahawks
  • Ukee Dozier, CB Minnesota Vikings
  • Bosley Allen, WR San Francisco 49ers
  • Keaton Cromartie, LB Green Bay Packers
  • Ahmad Miller, DT NY Giants
  • Steve Cucci [3][4], TE Atlanta

MLB PLAYERS

  • Joe Mays (All-Star in 2001), P Minnesota/Kansas City/Cincinnati
  • Bruce Westbrook, Pittsburgh

NBA PLAYERS

TELEVISION

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[edit] External links

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