Woodbridge High School (New Jersey)
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| Woodbridge High School | |
| School type | Public |
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| Established | 1957 |
| District | Woodbridge Township School District |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Arthur Lee Warren |
| Students | 1689 |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Mascot | Barrons |
| Location | 1 Samuel Lupo Place Woodbridge, NJ |
| Website | www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/SchoolsHS/woodbridge-HS/ |
Woodbridge High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, as part of the Woodbridge Township School District. The high school is one of three in the district, together with Colonia High School and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School.
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[edit] History
The current Woodbridge High School was occupied in 1957 and built adjacent to the then new modern football stadium. The old stadium (Legion Field) was vacated to make way for the south bound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike. Prior to 1957, the high school was located on Barron and Grove Avenue, which is the current site of the Woodbridge Middle School. It operated on split sessions for many years: Freshmen and Sophomores attended school in the afternoon; Juniors and Seniors in the morning. The last graduating class of the Barron Avenue "Woodbridge High School" was 1956.
[edit] Athletics
- The Woodbridge High School Barons compete in the Greater Middlesex Conference, comprised of 33 public and private high schools located in the greater Middlesex County area. The league operates under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
- Boy’s and Girl’s Bowling Team that has received 9 state championships between the two.
- The Girl’s Tennis Team has had a two year record of 18-0. 2004-2005
- The Woodbridge High School Football team has won 12 Conference / Divisional Titles, and 9 State Championship Titles: 1930,1938,1939,1960,1970,1971,1980,1993,1997.
[edit] School Staff
Woodbridge High School enrolls over 1,800 students. The professional staff consists of four administrators and an instructional staff of over 170 with more than 40% holding advanced degrees.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
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[edit] Notable alumni
Famous alumni include:
- Lou Creekmur (Hopelawn) All Pro Offensive Lineman (8 Pro Bowl appearances) with the Detroit Lions, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
- Kyle Johnson a fullback with the Denver Broncos from class of 1995.
- Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi.
- Tucker Thompson, Center with the Cleveland Browns.
[edit] Trivia
- The school was built on the site of an old wooden surfaced auto racetrack.
- Samuel Lupo Place was named after the former Woodbridge High School football coach.
