Hamilton High School (New Jersey)
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| Hamilton High School (West) | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 2720 South Clinton Avenue Hamilton, NJ 08610 |
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| Information | |
| School district | Hamilton Township Public Schools |
| Principal | David McWilliam |
| Vice principal | Joanne May Katherine Taylor Chuck Zalescik |
| Enrollment |
1,405 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Faculty | 92.5 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Student:teacher ratio | 15.2[1] |
| Type | Public high school |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Athletics conference | Colonial Valley Conference |
| Motto | "Tradition, Pride, and Excellence" |
| Team name | Hornets |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Information | 201-262-4447 |
| Homepage | School website |
Hamilton High School (also known as Hamilton High School West) is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Hamilton, in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Hamilton Township Public Schools.
As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,405 students and 92.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 15.2.[1]
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[edit] Athletics
The Hamilton High School Hornets compete in the Colonial Valley Conference, which is composed of private and public high schools located in Mercer County, Monmouth County and Middlesex County, New Jersey, under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).
[edit] Marching Band
The Hamilton High School West Marching Band is a division of the Hamilton West Bands, which are composed of the Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Jazz Bands. The Instrumental Program at Hamilton West was in place on the first day of school (September 8, 1930), and the first Director of Bands was Harlan A. Darling. The band is also known throughout the state as "The Pride of Mercer County."
[edit] Administration
- David McWilliam - Principal
- Katherine Taylor - Vice-Principal
- Joanne May - Vice-Principal
- Chuck Zalescik - Vice-Principal
- Steven Gazdek - Athletic Director
- Robert Howland - History Teacher
[edit] Sister schools
The two other high schools in the district are:
- Steinert High School (East)
- Nottingham High School (North)
[edit] Notable alumni
- Jim Hoey (1982-), pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. The school retired Hoey's number in a ceremony held on February 1, 2007.[2]
- Kevin Johnson (1976-), former NFL wide receiver for for seven seasons for the Cleveland Browns, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Detroit Lions. Standout at Syracuse University along with future NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb.
- Tad Kornegay (1982-) defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Hamilton High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 15, 2007.
- ^ WZBN Video Vault - Former Bronc Hoey to Have Number Retired at Hamilton West on February 1, 2007, Rider University, January 15, 2007. Accessed October 22, 2007. "Former Bronc and current Baltimore Oriole James Hoey will have his number retired by Hamilton West High School on February 1, 2007."
- ^ CFL.ca Player Profile. Accessed December 17, 2007. "Thaddeus was An All-County and All-Area selection at Hamilton High School West in Trenton[sic] , New Jersey"
[edit] External links
- Hamilton High School West Official Website
- Hamilton Township Public Schools
- Hamilton Township Public Schools's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Hamilton Township Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
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