Smithsburg High School
| Smithsburg High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | Michael Chilcutt |
| Students | 890 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | Smithsburg, Maryland, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°39′35″N 77°34′31″W / 39.65972°N 77.57528°WCoordinates: 39°39′35″N 77°34′31″W / 39.65972°N 77.57528°W |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Mascot | Leopard |
| Newspaper |
Vox Populi (Currently inactive) |
| Website | Smithsburg High School |
Smithsburg High School was constructed in 1965 on 66 North Main Street in the town of Smithsburg, Maryland, United States. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools system. It shares a campus with Smithsburg Middle School and, across the street, Smithsburg Elementary School. The current principal is Michael Chilcutt. The school day starts at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
Organizations
- Student Government Association
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Future Farmers of America
- Chess Club
- Academic Team
- Debate Club
- PTSA
- Environmental Club
- Link Crew
- Latin Club
- Spanish Club
- Indoor and Outdoor Color Guard
- Math Club (Mu Alpha Theta)
- Multicultural Club
Department Chairmen
- English - Elizabeth Matheny
- Social Studies - Eric Gerber
- Math - Daryl Horst
- Science - Charles Whitt
- Foreign Language - Tootie Godlove-Ridenour
- Fine Arts - Gary Rupert
- Technology - Stacey Hammond
- Physical Education / Health - Adrienne Stoner
- Special Education - Ruth Osik
Academic recognition
Smithsburg High School was recently named in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the Best High Schools in the United States earning a Silver Award for test scores consistently above state and national averages.
Sports
Smithsburg High School's sports program is best known for its girls teams, having won a total of 37 Maryland state championships mostly in track and field in the 1A or 1A/2A division. The boys teams, by contrast, have won only 15 state championships, mostly in track and field. The school also has boys and girls lacrosse teams, a baseball team, and a boys soccer team, though none have won a state championship yet.
- Boys Basketball: 1984
- Girls Basketball: 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
- Boys Cross Country: 1977
- Girls Cross Country: 1978, 2000, 2001, 2006
- Football: 1976, 1979, 1984, 1988, 1994
- Golf: 2005
- Girls Soccer: 2001, 2005, 2006
- Softball: 1987
- Boys Indoor Track and Field: 2011-2012
- Boys Outdoor Track and Field: 1976, 1977, 1978, 2006, 2007, 2009
- Girls Outdoor Track and Field: 2010, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1993, 1992, 1979, 1978, 1977
- Volleyball: 1981, 1989, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Rival high schools
Notable alumni
- Jim Schlossnagle, head baseball coach, Texas Christian University
- Josh Conway, professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs. Drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 MLB Draft out of Coastal Carolina.
External links
- Smithsburg High School, Smithsburg, Maryland
- Washington County Public Schools: Smithsburg High School
- Washington County Public Schools Official Site
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