Princess Anne High School
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The mission of Princess Anne High School, in cooperation with family and community, is to empower our students to meet the challenges of the future.
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| 4400 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452 USA |
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| School district | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. James G. Merrill |
| Principal | Ms. Patricia W. Griffin |
| Assistant Principal | Ms. Ann M. Bissel Mr. Thomas H. Gustafson Ms. Angelita Isom Mr. Ernie E. Sawyer |
| Staff | 156 |
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1,921 (2006-07) |
| School type | Public high school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Beach District Eastern Region |
| Mascot | Cavaliers |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Homepage | Official site |
Princess Anne High School (PAHS) is the oldest remaining high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Opened in 1954, the school is now one of 11 high schools in Virginia Beach. In addition to serving regularly zoned students, the school hosts a citywide center for students with moderate to severe disabilities (known as the "West Building"), the citywide International Baccalaureate program, and a citywide center for pregnant teenagers (The "PA Center"). The school is also one of few high schools in Virginia Beach featuring an NJROTC program. Princess Anne was ranked by Newsweek at #143 in its 2003 U.S. high school rankings, and is currently one of five Virginia Beach high schools ranked in the top 1200 in Newsweek's 2006 rankings.[1][2]
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[edit] September 1, 1995 Fire
Four days before the opening of school in September 1995 a fire destroyed approximately one-third of the building. The fire began in the library, destroying numerous valuable records in the blaze -- among them the entire collection of PA yearbooks before 1995 and numerous printed and digital course materials collected by teachers throughout their careers.
Throughout both the 1995-1996 school year and the 1996-1997 fall semester, classes were held in a nearby vacant shopping mall which has since been replaced by a Home Depot. Buses transported students between the temporary location and portable classrooms on the main campus.
Following the fire, the 900 hall (which had been under construction prior to the fire) opened in January 1996. Meanwhile, the fire-damaged 200 hallway in the front of the building was entirely rebuilt along with the library. As a result of the fire, the PA library now maintains one of the most extensive and up-to-date media collections of any Virginia Beach high school. A new wing for art classes and studios was also opened behind the administrative offices.
The school reopened in January 1997 and a dedication was held on May 4, 1997.[3]
[edit] Sports
PA students participate in the following sports, in accordance with the Virginia High School League:
- Fall - Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Volleyball, Crew
- Winter - Boy's Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Wrestling, Swimming/Diving
- Spring - Baseball, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Tennis, Girls' Soccer, Softball, Track, Crew, Boys' Lacrosse
[edit] Virginia state championships
- 1955 Debate
- 1967 Football
- 1971 Golf
- 1972 Golf
- 1977 Golf
- 1989 Debate
- 1999 Boys' Basketball
- 2000 Field Hockey
- 2001 Forensics
- 2001 Gymnastics
- 2001 Debate
- 2001 Field Hockey
- 2002 Gymnastics
- 2002 Forensics
- 2002 Debate
- 2002 Girls' Basketball
- 2003 Gymnastics
- 2003 Debate
- 2003 Forensics
- 2003 Softball
- 2004 Field Hockey
- 2004 Debate
- 2005 Forensics
- 2005 Girls' Basketball
- 2005 Baseball
- 2007 Forensics
- 2008 Forensics
For more information, see the PA Sports Homepage
[edit] Forensics
The Princess Anne High School Forensics Team, since 2000, has won the Virginia High School League Group AAA Championship 6 times (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008). The team won the Beach District Forensics Tournament by a wide margin on February 25, 2006. On March 11, 2006, the Princess Anne Forensics team won the Eastern Region Forensics Championship.
[edit] Chorus
Under the direction of Donald Nultemeier, the Princess Anne chorus has won championships in every choir they have participated. The chorus is renowned for their annual theater productions, often featuring Broadway shows as well.
- Titanic (2001)
- My Fair Lady (2003)
- Quilters (2004)
- Grease (2004)
- Godspell (2005)
- West Side Story (2006)
- Sweeney Todd (2007)
- Oklahoma! (2007)
- The Wiz (2008)
For more information on Princess Anne High School chorus department, visit PAHS Chorus Myspace
[edit] School Activities
Performing Arts
- Chorus
- Drama
- Band
- The Fabulous Marching Cavaliers marching band
- Indoor Drumline
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Rock Orchestra
- Thespian Troupe 1762
- Drama Club
- Indoor Guard
Other Clubs and Activities
- Student Council Association
- Freshman Class Council
- Sophomore Class Council
- Junior Class Council
- Senior Class Council
- National Honor Society
- Spanish National Honor Society
- French National Honor Society
- German National Honor Society
- Latin National Honor Society
- Art National Honor Society
- The Page (Newspaper)
- Partners Club
- Global Outreach
- Chess Club
- Interact Club
- Yearbook
- German Club
- Key Club
- Relay for Life
- Japanese Club
- Young Life
- International Baccalaureate Student Organization (IBSO)
- Chess Club
- Teens in Prayer
- Young Republicans
- Young Democrats
- Young Libertarians
- Film Club
- Gay Straight Alliance
- Technology Student Association (TSA)
- Lacrosse Club
- Knitting Club
- Fashion Club
- Athletic Trainers
- West Building Newspaper
- Color Guard
- Westside Art
- Cavalier Circle for Kings Daughters
- Wrestling Club
- Art Club
- Scholastic Bowl
- Breaking the Chain
- Optimist Club
- Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
- Key Club
- National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC)
- West Cavalier Walkers Club
- Science Bowl
- Princess Anne High School Student Crime Solvers
- West Tech Computer Club
- Latin Club
- Cavalier Club
- Step Team
- Photography/Print Club
- Resources for Academic Achievement (REACH)
- Poetry Slam Club
- French Club
- Medical/Legal Society
- Anime Club
- Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETC)
- Drugs Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
- Operation Smile
- Model United Nations
- Forensics
- Princess Anne Teen Readers
- Future Educators Association (FEA)
- Debate
- Internal Baccalaureate Newsletter
- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
- Asian Experience Club
- Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC)
- Computer Club
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Gifted Advisory Board
- World of Work Club
- Rocketry Club
- Students for Environmental Action (SEA Club)
- A Season for Nonviolence
- Crew Club
- Finer Things Literature Club
[edit] Notable alumni
- Cedric Humes, (2002) Virginia Tech football running back; Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers in Round 7, 240th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft
- Pharrell Williams (1991), singer, songwriter, rapper, N*E*R*D frontman, and producer in "The Neptunes".
- Curtis Strange - Two time US Open Golf Champion
- Juice Newton - Pop / Country Singer
- Tim Finchem - PGA Commissioner
- Frank Wagner - Virginia Senator
[edit] See also
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ The Complete List of the 1,000 Top U.S. Schools, Newsweek, 2003
- ^ The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools. What Makes a High School Great?. Newsweek (2006). Retrieved on 21 June 2006.
- ^ About PA, Princess Anne High School Official Website.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Princess Anne High School website
- About PAHS: History
- School Report Card
- Frappr Student Alumni Location Map
- PAHS Clubs Homepage
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