Boardman High School (Mahoning County, Ohio)

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Boardman High School is a public high school in Boardman, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Boardman Local School District. The first high school, located on Market Street, is now Boardman Center Middle School. In 1969, the new high school was built on Glenwood Ave. Since then, a new performing arts center was added on by donation, including a substantial sum by former student and football star, Bernie Kosar.

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[edit] Music

In 2006 the music department was selected as a 'Grammy Signature School' and received a $1,000 reward. The music department was one of 16 schools selected for this honor.[1] The department consists of award-winning choral, band, and orchestra departments. The Choral department is under the direction of Emily Slaven. The Band is under the direction of Thomas M. Ruggieri. The Orchestra is under the direction of Frank Dispenza.

[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

[edit] Notable alumni

  • Bernie Kosar, retired NFL Quarterback. Won a national championship at the University of Miami before beginning a distinguished NFL career, most notably with the Cleveland Browns. (class of 1981)
  • Jason Marucci, chiropractor. Better known for playing football at the University of Miami and being named as a figure in the team's Pell Grant scandal, which resulted in major sanctions against the program. (class of 1989)
  • Terence Dials, former student and Ohio State Basketball player and 2006 "Big Ten Player of the Year" went undrafted. Terence is currently playing overseas.
  • Steve Vallos, NFL lineman. Played for Wake Forest before being drafted in the 7th round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. (class of 2002)
  • Brad Rauchfuss, center for the 1987 State Football Runners-Up went undrafted
  • Kevin Tuminello,center for Georgia Tech, plays for the New Orleans Saints
  • John Greco offensive tackle for Toledo, was drafted in the 3rd round by the [St. Louis Rams]

[edit] References

  1. ^ NEWS DETAILS: Waubonsie Valley Wins Grammy Award - 4/23/2007
  2. ^ OHSAA. Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.
  3. ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Softball. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.

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