| Haverhill High School | |
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| Location | |
| 137 Monument Street Haverhill, MA 01832 |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Haverhill School District |
| Principal | Bernard Nangle |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,200 |
| Color(s) | Brown & Gold |
| Athletics | Merrimack Valley Conference |
| Mascot | none: The Thinker is de facto; nickname: 'Hillies' |
| Website | Haverhill High School |
Haverhill High School is the high school of Haverhill, Massachusetts. It enrolls about 2,200 students in grades 9 through 12 from many diverse backgrounds. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement classes, a wide range of clubs, a number of varsity and junior varsity sports, as well as a program entitled the "Classical Academy". The Classical Academy is a school-within-a-school program and has a prescribed curriculum. It offers a rigorus curriculum consisting of entirely honors and AP classes. The Classical Academy is currently underway in its fifth year, and will be offered to future students via a test. The school also offers other services. The campus includes the Charles C. White Swimming Pool, the Manuel Epstein Library Media Center HHS/LMC and the Veterans' Memorial Skating Rink. At the school's entrance is a replica of one of the famous statues by Michelangelo in Tomb of Leorenzo De' Medici, affectionately nicknamed "The Thinker".
Haverhill High Mission Statement
"The Mission of Haverhill High School is to produce self-directed learners who read, write, and speak effectively in Standard English and who apply analytical and technological skills to interpret information and problem solve."
Bob Montana, the creator of Archie Comics, based the high school featured in his popular comics, Riverdale High School, on Haverhill High. Even the comic's school newspaper, "The Blue and Gold", indirectly references Haverhill High's student paper, "The Brown and Gold". The high school in the comics is based on Haverhill High's old building, which has since become Haverhill City Hall. Haverhill High School relocated to 137 Monument Street. Currently, the building is undergoing a $500 renovation aimed at renovation.
The High School has long been noted for its proud history of patriotism. In one notable event, senior Michael Howell, class of 1998, performed "Yankee Doodle Dandy", on stilts, in an Uncle Sam costume.
High School's mascot is Michelangelo's "Lorenzo de'Medici", often referred to as the "Thinker."
The athletic teams are called the "Hillies," which is short for "Hilltoppers" - the cannons on the top of hills to defend against infidels during war periods.
The school colors are brown and gold.
There are 18 varsity level sports at the school: Field Hockey, Cross Country (recently ranked one of the best teams in the state), Golf, Swimming, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Football and Basketball Cheerleading, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Skiing, Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Lacrosse. Haverhill's Swimming coach is the infallible Mr. George Nigro. Haverhill High school engages in a biannual dodgeball tournament. This year's Autumn tournament victor was The Kings whose name had to be shortened due to obscenities. Haverhill High competes in the Merrimack Valley Conference and is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)
There are about 35 teams, clubs and activities in which students can participate. Each club is usually very active at the school.
Academic Decathlon
Art Club
Bilingual Club
B.I.T.A.G.I.- Bringing Immigrants Together Against Government Injustice
Brown and Gold
Carlos Arriaga Lambada the forbidden dance club
Chamber Chorus
Color Guard Spun GoldHHS Band & Color Guard Reunion
Concert Band HHS Band & Color Guard Reunion
Concert Choir
Debate Team
Michael Howell Memorial Ball Room Dance Club
Fortna Forever Four Leaf Clover Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
French Club
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
German Club
Human Rights Club
Italian Club
Jazz Band HHS Band & Color Guard Reunion
United States Marine Corps JROTC
Key Club
Korean Club (한국어 클럽)
Latin Club
Leage Of Villanous Evildoers Miniacly United For Frightening Investments in Naughtiness (LOVEMUFFIN)
Literary Magazine e-thinker
Manga Club
Marching Band HHS Band & Color Guard Reunion
Media Productions
Model United Nations Team
National Honor Society
Ocean Club
Paintball Club
Photography Club
Robotics Club Haverhill Robotics
SADD - Students Against Drunk Driving/Destructive Decisions
Science Club
Senior Class Yearbook
Senior Class Play
Spanish Club
STOP - Students Together Overcoming Prejudice
Student Council
Student Government
Table Tennis Club
Talent Show
Ultimate Frisbee
Videography Club
V.I.P
Okey's Italian Midget Racing Club
The International Dull Men's Club
In 1995, the Haverhill boys basketball team went undefeated... until they lost the final....