Gardner High School
| Gardner High School | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Home of the Wildcats" |
| Established | 1866 on Green St. Current Catherine St. facility opened in 1976 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Andrew Haas |
| Students | 983 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | 200 Catherine St., Gardner, Massachusetts, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Orange & Black |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Rival | Oakmont Regional High School (Ashburnham, Massachusetts) |
| Newspaper | Gardner News |
| Website | [1] |
Gardner High School (GHS) is a public high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Gardner, Massachusetts. In 2007, the school enrolled 983 students. The principal is Andrew Haas. The assistant principals are Anthony Gansis and Mitchell Aho. The guidance department is made up of Mike Richard, Karen McCrillis, Judy Mack, and secretary Deb LeBlanc. The Gardner Superintendent of Schools is Dr. Carol Daring.
Gardner has an excellent swim team each year and has won 15 consecutive Division 1 titles. The football team has an ongoing rivalry with nearby Oakmont Regional High School. The teams have met each Thanksgiving Day since 1980.
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" At Gardner High School, we strive to prepare all students to become educated, productive, and responsible citizens"
Gardner High School is noted for its swimming program. The female team has won 15 consecutive championships under coach Don Lemieux, from 1994 through 2008. The program was home to 2000 Olympic gold medalist Samantha Arsenault, a 1999 graduate.
Gardner High School marching band is directed by Mr. Doug Lepisto. The band regularly participates in parades, festivals and competitions, including those sponsored by the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA). This past season they were awarded 5 stars in Music and Percussion.
Musical Show Themes
2011 - Music Of Chick Corea
2010 - Music from Robin Hood (Destiny, Fate has smiled upon us, Siege, and Merry Men)
2009 - Music of Scheherazade (Movements I,II and III)
2008 - Music of the West (including The Magnificent 7, Hang 'Em High, Silverado)
2007 - Music of Chuck Mangione (including Children of Sanchez, Land of Make Believe, Legend of the One Eyed Sailor)
2006 - Newsies (including Carrying the Banner, The World Will Know, Santa Fe, The King of New York and Seize the Day)
2005 - Dancing to the Rhythm
2004 - Prince of Egypt
2003 - Moulin Rouge