Old Bridge High School
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| Old Bridge High School | |
| Location | |
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| 4209 County Route 516 Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, USA |
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| Information | |
| School district | Old Bridge Township Public Schools |
| Principal | James Hickey |
| Enrollment |
3,041 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Faculty | 215.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Student:teacher ratio | 14.1[1] |
| Type | Public high school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus | suburban |
| Athletics conference | Greater Middlesex Conference |
| Motto | As Knights, we recognize the importance of lifelong learning, show respect for each other, and take pride in ourselves |
| Team name | Knights |
| Color(s) | Purple, Black and White |
| Newspaper | Knight Life |
| Established | 1994 |
| Information | 732-290-3900 |
| Homepage | School website |
Old Bridge High School (formed from combining the former Cedar Ridge and Madison Central High Schools) is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Old Bridge Township Public Schools. The school is located on County Route 516 in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey.
Through partnerships with Fairleigh Dickinson University, Middlesex County College and DeVry University, students can take courses, fulfill high school requirements and receive college credit.
As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 3,041 students and 215.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 14.1.[1]
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[edit] History
Old Bridge High School opened in September 1994. It was formed from the merger of Cedar Ridge High School and Madison Central High School, which were the two existing high schools in Old Bridge Township.[2] OBHS was originally set up as a two campus system having an East Campus at the former Cedar Ridge site containing Grades 9 and 10 and a West Campus at the former Madison Central site containing Grades 11 and 12. The entire high school is now located at the former Cedar Ridge High School and Carl Sandburg Middle School Campus' (East Campus) after an addition was added in 2004.
[edit] Athletics
The Old Bridge High School Knights compete in the Greater Middlesex Conference, comprised of 33 public and private high schools located in the greater Middlesex County area. The league operates under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Old Bridge High School is known primarily for its cross country and track programs, but its bowling, wrestling, and volleyball programs have also been successful.
The boys and girls track teams have won several GMC and State Competitions.
The football team won the 2001 Central Jersey Group IV sectional championship with a 33-19 win over Hunterdon Central High School.[3]
Colors = Purple, Black and White ;
[edit] Notable alumni
- Joe Bellia, CRHS, Class of 1972. Drummer/musician with several groups including, Southside Johnny and the Asubury Jukes, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Mason, Bobby Bandiera. Has performed at charity events with Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi. [1]
- John DeServio, Cedar Ridge Class of 87, Bass player who has toured with Lita Ford, Vinnie Moore,and is currently with Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society.[citation needed]
- Stanley L. Klos, Class of 1972, Notable Author, Professional Basketball Player in Italy, 1994 US Senate Candidate for West Virginia.[citation needed]
- Cameron Richardson (1979-), actress.[citation needed]
- Vitamin C (1969-), singer/actress.[4]
- Junot Diaz, CRHS, Class of 1987. Junot Diaz, CRHS 1987 Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and Drown
- Tammy Lynn Sytch (Sunny), CRHS, Class of 1990. Former professional wrestler and manager for World Wrestling Entertainment and Ring of Honor.
- Brian O'Halloran Class of 87 - Actor and most known for recurring roles in Kevin Smith's Clerks movies as Dante and several other characters.
- Anthony Russo Class of 89 - Founding Member, "Middle Class Nerds", with Ken Goldstein, Scott Schultz, and Kieran Clements.
[edit] Administration
- James Hickey, Ph.D. - Principal
- Ann Panagakos - Vice Principal
- Timothy Dolan - Vice Principal
- Mary S. Tirrell - Vice Principal
- Vincent Sasso - Vice Principal
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Old Bridge High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 20, 2007.
- ^ Sargeant, Keith. " 7:30 p.m. -- A high school sports powerhouse e-merges slowly", Home News Tribune. Accessed July 28, 2007. "When Madison Central and Cedar Ridge merged in September 1994, most observers agreed that that the Knights would rule the local sports scene."
- ^ 2001 - Central, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed June 29, 2007.
- ^ Benning, Erin. "`Graduation' blues - Vitamin C shares memories of senior year", Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 8, 2000.
