William T. Dwyer High School
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Established | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public (magnet) secondary |
| Principal | E. Wayne Gent |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Florida, United States |
| District | Palm Beach County School District |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Silver, and Maroon |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Yearbook | 'Panthera' |
| Newspaper | Panther Paradigm |
| Website | [1] |
William T. Dwyer High School is a public high school for grades 9-12 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It is best known for it's Academy of Finance Program, which is part of the National Academy Foundation. It was named after William T. Dwyer for his service to the community.
Sports
Dwyer is known for its excellent sports program, excelling at many sports such as football, basketball, track and field, and lacrosse. Its lacrosse team has made it to the playoffs consistently and once reached the state championship. The track and field team has made it to the state meet constantly. It has also produced many state gold medal winners, and future 2008 track and field olympian, Ricardo Chambers. The basketball team won two consecutive state championships in 2004 and 2005 and is a playoff contender each year. The football team has consistently been a dominant team in Palm Beach County. For 3 consecutive years, they have lost to nationally ranked Miami Booker T. Washington High School in the state semifinals. For the past 2 years, the Washington vs. Dwyer games have been relatively close and upsetting for Dwyer. During the 2006-2007 game, Dwyer was leading 28-0 during halftime, until the lead was blown open and Booker T. pulled out the win.
Notable Alumni
Rashad Butler- NFL offensive lineman currently on the Houston Texans. Ricardo Chambers- Record breaking track and field runner and olympian. Alonzo Gee- PF for the Alabama Crimson Tide and a collegiate all-star. Jerammy Scott- Former Michigan State stand-out wide receiver. Scott Maine - For UM Baseball Player draft in 6th round of MLB Draft by Arizona Diamondbacks.
