Lawrence High School (Maine)
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Lawrence High School | |
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9 School Street Fairfield, Maine |
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School district | MSAD #49 |
Principal | Pamela J. Swett |
Vice principal | Bill MacManus |
Homepage | http://www.msad49.org/LawrenceHS/ |
Lawrence High School is a four-year public high school located in Fairfield, Maine, United States. It is a part of the MSAD #49, and is the district's only public high school. Lawrence serves students from the four towns of Albion, Benton, Clinton, and Fairfield.[1]
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[edit] Sports
Lawrence High School offers several sports both in varsity and junior varsity. These sports include football, soccer, cross country, indoor track, basketball, outdoor track, softball, field hockey, cheerleading, hockey, golf, and baseball. Lawrence sports teams are part of the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference (KVAC). Lawrence competes in class A which is comprised of the largest high schools in the state.
Lawrence High School has a long tradition of excellence in football. They won their first state championship in 1973 followed by championship victories in 1983, 1984, and 2006. Lawrence also appeared in the state championship in 1980, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2007 but fell just short of victory.[2]
[edit] Student Demographics
- 93% White, non Hispanic
- 4% Black, non Hispanic
- 2% Native American/Alaskan Native
- <1% Hispanic
- <1% Asian/Pacific Islander.[3]
[edit] Administration
- Dr. Dean Baker - Superintendent
- Pam Swett - Principal
- Bill MacManus - Athletic Director and Assistant Principal
- Mark Campbell - Assistant Principal
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Bruce Bickford, former U.S. Olympic 10,000 meter runner.
- Cindy Blodgett, former WNBA player, and current University of Maine women's basketball coach.