Coral Springs High School
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| Established | 1975 |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Mrs. Leon-Leigh |
| Students | 2459 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Coral Springs, Florida, USA |
| District | The School Board of Broward County, Florida |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and Green |
| Mascot | Colts |
| Hours | 7:35 –2:40 |
| Website | Coral Springs High School |
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Coral Springs High School is located in Coral Springs, Florida. It is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district. The school has a population of 2459[1] as of November 2006. The principal as of 2008 is Mrs. Leon-Leigh.
The school is known for its annual football games against J. P. Taravella High School, known as the Mayor's Cup, and the Pig Bowl against Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where the losing school's principal must kiss a pig.
Coral Springs High School also hosts the annual Florida high school track meet.
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[edit] History
Coral Springs High School (CSHS) first opened its doors in 1975 with Mr. Paul Proffitt as Principal. Mr. Proffitt participated in the original planning of the high school - started in 1972 - and hand-picked the administration and teachers who would guide the school to become one of the largest in Northern Broward County during the 1980s. At that time, the City of Coral Springs grew to become more than just 'The City in the Country', eventually becoming one of the largest medium-sized cities in the State of Florida in terms of population.
Coral Springs High School was the city's first high school. The school originally opened as a collection of portable classrooms at what is now the site of Coral Springs Medical Center, with a student population of some 1,200 students. In 1976, the main building opened at its current location. By the 1980-1981 school year, CSHS was organized into double sessions to accommodate 3,764 students. By the fall of 1981, a second high school - J. P. Taravella High School - was opened, thereby reducing the student population down to 2,400 students.
Academically, CSHS excelled among all secondary schools in the state. By 1984, a state Education Committee had selected CSHS as one of the top seven secondary schools in Florida. By then, over 80% of all graduating seniors attended college. At that time, CSHS accommodated over 3,000 students between the main campus and some 47 portable classrooms. The school boasted many National Merit Scholars, as well as teachers who were recognized state wide - and nationally - as some of the best in their profession.
Athletically, CSHS won the All County Sports Trophy for four consecutive years in the early 1980s. In 1979, the Girls Basketball Team won the state title.[2] After the first 10 years of existence, some 111 trophies had filled the school's trophy cases for individual and team excellence.
In 1993 the wrestling team lead by coach Dan Jacobs and Henry "Hank" Johnson went undefeated for two seasons. Team captain John Moran won the state title in his weight class during the 1994 season, along with his brother Matt, the Moran brothers dominated the local wrestling challenges. Ray Gould, Greg Melville, Mike Ortz, Brian Mitchell, Chris Conde, Shawn Hamilton, Matt Smith, Anthony Disorbo, Bobby McElraft, and Yves Ettinne turned a program that was mediocre to dominating in four years time.
CSHS's male volleyball team, in particular, has earned a reputation as one of the most feared programs in the region. Under the leadership of coach Jennifer Gilbert, the team found great success in the post-season in the recent decade, culminating in an appearance in the State Semi-finals in 2005- a season in which CSHS defeated the then top-rated team in the state, Spanish River, after falling behind 2 games to 0.
Their school newspaper, The Chronicle, has made great strides in recent years, winning most improved newspaper in Broward County in the annual Sun Sentinel awards. The newspaper recently tied for second best editorial/opinion section, and has won numerous honorable mentions. Principal Proffitt attended his last graduation ceremony with the Class of 1987 on June 11, 1987 at the Sunrise Musical Theater. Mr. Proffitt died in 1991 at the age of 68. He was succeeded by Mr. Bruce Wagar.
The school's chapter of the National Honor Society has been continuously ranked as a golden chapter of distinction by the BCNHS.
[edit] Alma Mater
Hail to thee Coral Springs;
let everyone hear us sing.
Praise to you our guide;
in knowledge, truth and pride.
As we seek new frontiers
We'll remember and revere
The Colts of Green and Blue
Coral Springs High, hail to you!
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Walter Dix (class of 2004), American track and field athlete. Seven-time NCAA champion sprinter.
- Steve Hutchinson (class of 1997), guard, University of Michigan 1997-2001. Currently plays in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings.
[edit] References
- ^ Enrollment Count. Retrieved on 2007-06-24.
- ^ Broward County Sports Hall of Fame (1 September 2006). "Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2006". Press release. Retrieved on 2006-06-24.
