Central Dauphin East High School

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Central Dauphin East High School
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Information
School district Central Dauphin School District
Affiliation(s) Secular
Principal Todd Neuhard
Enrollment

1,595

Students Coeducational
Type Public high school
Athletics Panthers (boys), Lady Panthers (Girls)
Athletics conference PIAA
Motto "Vivo Ridere"
Mascot Panther
Color(s) Black & White
Established 1961
Information (717) 541-1662
Community Swatara Township, Lower Paxton, Paxtang and Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Address 626 Rutherford Road
Homepage

Central Dauphin East High School is a public high school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, one of two high schools in Central Dauphin School District.

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[edit] History

Central Dauphin East High school opened in 1961. Central Dauphin School District was created in 1954, and this merger of several school districts was completed by the opening of Central Dauphin High School.

In the late 1990s, overcrowding in the Central Dauphin School District resulted in a proposal to merge Central Dauphin East High School with nearby rival Central Dauphin High School. The proposal was opposed by Central Dauphin East High School and was later voted down by the school board (after its removal in the election the week before). In 2000, the school board voted to build a third high school, but in a sudden turnaround by the school board, it was decided that the district would have only two high schools.

Since 1961, the yearbook has been called the Oreons. The school newspaper is called the Panther Print.

[edit] School Music Program

Central Dauphin East's music program consists of four bands, six choirs, and two orchestras. Bands include a symphonic, stage, jazz and marching band. The choirs include EHS Choraliers, Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Concert Men, Treble Makers and Chanter. Each part of the music department holds several concerts throughout the school year, including the annual spring musical, and seasonal concerts held in the auditorium. The arts are supported through the fall play.

[edit] School Clubs

Central Dauphin East offers a number of clubs. Students can create new clubs with the principal's approval.

[edit] Current clubs

  • ACLU Club
  • Braille
  • Bowling
  • CASEF
  • East High Lampoon
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Fall play
  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
  • GSA
  • High Q
  • HAAMF
  • Indoor Guard/Majorettes/Drumline
  • Key Club
  • Latin Club
  • Marching Band
  • Model UN
  • National Honor Society
  • Orio's (Yearbook)
  • Panther Pitstop (school store)
  • Panther Print (Newspaper)
  • SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
  • Ski Club
  • Step Team
  • Student Council

[edit] East High Lampoon

The East High Lampoon is a new addition to the school. It is a satirical magazine that focuses on, Exploiting myths told by the students, writing stories about teachers, and making fun of current events. The Lampoon started durring the 07-08 school year and only published one issue due to funding and planing problems. Durring the next school year, the Lampoon hopes to produce at least one issue per marking peroid. The Lampoon is headed by Editor-in-Cheif, Dan Ertel, and also Editor/Advisor, Mr. Hower. The information is provided by Editor-in-Cheif, Dan Ertel

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