Huntley Project High School

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Huntley Project High School



Established: Fall of 1968
Type: Public
Superintendent: Mr. Dave Mahon
Principal: Ms. Tynie Mader
Students: 255
Location: Worden, Montana, USA
Campus: Rural
Sports: Football, Volleyball, Boy's Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Cross-Country, Softball, & Golf
Colors: Black and Red
Mascot: Red Devils
Affiliations: Cheerleading, Majorettes, BPA, FFA, FCCLA, Speech & Drama, Band, Choir, News paper/Annual, HP players, Student Council, National Honor Society, and Pep Club
Website: http://huntley.k12.mt.us


Huntley Project High School is a high school in Worden, Montana. Home of the Red Devils, the Huntley Project School District serves students living in four small Montana communities: Worden, Ballantine, Huntley, and Pompeys Pillar, with total population nearing 3,000 people. It is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montana's largest city, Billings, in the south-eastern part of Montana.

Total 2006-2007 enrollment is 739 students, grades K - 12. The high school currently has 226 students, making Huntley Project a Class B school in the Montana High School Association.

The name ‘Huntley Project’ is short for Huntley Irrigation Project, which was the second U.S. Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project. The area was part of the Crow Indian Reservation from 1874 to 1904 when the government purchased the 35,000 acres (140 km²), stretching across 27 miles (43 km) from Huntley, east to the Little Bull Mountains.

Huntley Projects goals are that each student:
1. Develops intellectually according to interests, needs and abilities.
2. Develops and accepts the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship in order to participate successfully in the world of today and tomorrow.

You can visit the official site of Huntley Project Schools by clicking on the link [1].

Contents

[edit] Academics

[edit] Classes Offered

[edit] Agricultural Department

Introduction to Agriculture
Agriculture Science
Agriculture Engineering
Agricultural Business
Agriculture Auto
Agriculture Machine Shop
Agriculture Consturction
Agriculture Welding

[edit] Business

Introduction to Business
Accounting I
Accounting II
Accounting III
Entrepreneurship
Cisco Networking
Information Systems I & II
Business Office Skills
Web Design & Development
School-to-Careers
Career Mentorship

[edit] Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences I
Culinary Essentials
Home Management
Family Living
Child Development
Textile Arts
Advanced Textile Arts

[edit] Fine Arts

High School Art
Ceramics
High School Band
High School Choir
Music Appreciation
Art Appreciation
Jazz Band
Annual/Newspaper

[edit] Foreign Language

Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III

[edit] Industrial Arts

Woodworking
Advanced Woods
Small Engines
Welding/Wiring
Mechanical Drafting
Computer Aided Design/CAD

[edit] Mathematics

Algebra I
Geometry
Business Math
Algebra II
Calculus
Math Analysis
General Math

[edit] Physical Education

Physical Education 9
Physical Education 10
Advanced Weights/Nutrition

[edit] Science

Earth Science
Biology I
Chemistry
Physics
Biology II

[edit] Social Studies

General Social Studies
World History
American History
Government
Senior Social Studies

[edit] Communication

English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Library Research
Communications/Speech
Reading

[edit] Graduation Requirements

A minimum of twenty-two (22) credits must be earned in order to graduate. The credits must include the following:
English … 4 Credits
Math … 2 Credits (to include Algebra I)
Science … 2 Credits
Physical Education … 2 Credits
World History … 1 Credit
U.S. History … 1 Credit
U.S. Government … 1 Credit
Fine Arts (choir, band, art) … 1 Credit
Vocational (business, home ec., ag., shop)… 1 Credit
2. Students are encouraged to take at least 3 years of math because college entrance requirements have increased to a minimum math ACT score of 16 and state testing standards have also increased.
3. Early graduation may be allowed.
4. Seniors wishing to attend ½ days on a work release after third quarter must have their class schedule properly aligned with four solids, including English and Government, at the beginning of the 2nd semester.
5. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen on the basis of the regular 4.00 scale at the end of the 3rd quarter of the senior year. If there is more than one Valedictorian, there will be no Salutatorian. If a senior transfer student attends all three of the grading periods, all previous grades will become valid for class honors and class rank. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for Valedictorian/Salutatorian honors.

[edit] Grading Scale

A=100-90
B=89-80
C=79-70
D=69-60
F=59-below

[edit] Honor Roll

High Honor Roll: 3.5-4.0
Honor Roll: 3.0-3.49

[edit] Athletics

Huntley Project Red Devils have been one of the most successful programs in Class B athletics over the past 20 years. Through hard work, determination, and team work, many championships have been won.

[edit] Football

The Huntley Project Football team has a 28-4 record over the last 3 seasons they have also won back-to-back Conference Championships. This year the devils went 10-1 making the state semi-finals.

Head Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Rick Dees
Assistant Coach: Mark Wandle
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach: Lenny Brown

State Championships: 1998

[edit] Volleyball

Huntley Project Volleyball 2006 Lady Red Devils

Head Coach: Iona Stookey
Assistant Coach: Billie Schaff
Assistant Coach: Sonny Benn

State Championships: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007

[edit] Cross Country

Head Coach: Tara Christman

Head Coach: Mara Beard

Assistant Coaches: Jay and Susan Mack

Two Montana All State Selections For 2007: Kaitlyn Wurnig and Chancey Stirling

[edit] Boys Basketball

Head Coach:
Assistant Coach: Mike Kragt
Assistant Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Kevin Morales

State Championships: 1999, 2007

[edit] Girls Basketball

Head Coach: Stephanie Robertus
Assistant Coach: Iona Stookey
Assistant Coach: Carrie Greenwalt

Managers: Madi Lemieux, Bailey Craig

[edit] Wrestling

Head Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach:

State Championships: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000

[edit] Boys and Girls Track

Head Coach:
Assistant Coach: Mark Wandle
Assistant Coach: Mark Branger
Assistant Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Mark Moreni

Boys State Championships: 1989, 2006, 2007
Girls State Championships: 2004, 2006, 2007

[edit] Softball

Head Coach: Jim Knapp
Assistant Coach: Carrie Greenwalt

[edit] Golf

Head Coach: Jay Selman
Assistant Coach: Marlene Krum

[edit] Activities

[edit] Student Council

President: Bryan Steiger
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

[edit] Cheerleading

Advisor: Brooke Rienhart
Advisor: Tanner Rienhart

Huntley Project cheerleaders keep crowds at games enthusiastic while performing 'stunts'. They also volunteer throughout the community.

[edit] BPA

Advisor: Susan Craig

BPA stands for "business professionals of America." It is an organization of high school students throughout the nation. Members of BPA compete in business related events.

[edit] FFA

Advisor: Clayton Gernaat

FFA, is an organization of high school students who compete in agriculturally based events. FFA also plays a large roll in the community hosting many fundraisers and service projects. Huntley Project FFA competes well every year consistently qualifying several people for the national competition.

[edit] Pep Club

Advisor: Amber Steiger

Pep Club plays a large part throughout the school. They are responsible for creating banners supporting the classes and sports teams that are displayed in the gymnasium. They are also responsible for creating locker signs for participants in athletics and activities to show support.

[edit] National Honor Society

Advisor: Kim Koenig
National Honor Society is a group of students who have shown exemplary academic performance.

[edit] Band

Director: Aaron Morgenstern

The band plays at athletic events as well as concerts.

[edit] Choir

Director: Janet Morgenstern

The choir is a large group of Huntley Project students who regularly performs in concerts to entertain the community.

[edit] Speech and Drama

Advisor: Bonny Ortner
Advisor: Bonny Fox

Huntley Project's Speech and Drama team is a perrenial contender for a state championship. With a large group of talented students performing in a unique variety of events they win many competitions.

State Champioships: 2004

[edit] FCCLA

Advisor: Jean Ott
FCCLA stands for Family Career Community Leaders of America. They regularly partake in service projects. They also compete in regional, statewide, and national competitions.

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[edit] Majorettes

Advisor: Joleen Johannes
Majorettes is a girls dance group who perform at Huntley Project athletic events. They also compete against other dance groups from around the state.

[edit] Newspaper/Annual

Advisor: Bea Wilson
This group is responsible for the production and quality of the Annual yearbook as well as the school newspaper, the "Red and Black Attack."