Frontier Central High School
| Frontier Central High School | |
|---|---|
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Responsible to be Accountable | |
| Location | |
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Hamburg NY USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| NCES School ID | 4009000100115[1] |
| Principal | Jeffrey A. Sortisio |
| Assistant principals |
Courtney M. Charleson-Smith David G. Smaczniak William J. McDonagh |
| Faculty | 116.29[1] |
| Enrollment | 1307 [1] (2010-2011 [1]) |
| • Grade 9 | 422[1] |
| • Grade 10 | 376[1] |
| • Grade 11 | 420[1] |
| • Grade 12 | 401[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.92[1] |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and White |
| Team name | Falcons |
| Website | Frontier High School |
Frontier Central High School is located at 4432 Bayview Road in Hamburg, New York. The high school is attended by students in grades 9-12. It is the high school for the Frontier Central School District. The principal is Mr. Jeffrey Sortisio, and the assistant principals are Mrs. Courtney Charleson-Smith, Mr. William McDonagh, and Mr. David Smaczniak.
Frontier Central High School is located in the Southtowns of Western New York. The school had an enrollment of 1,686 students ranging from 9-12 grade in the 2009-10 school year. Their athletic mascot is a blue falcon and their chief athletic rivals are Hamburg High School and Orchard Park High School.
History
In 2012, renovations commenced on the science wing, the auditorium, and basement. A new library was added, and the main hallway was renovated. In addition, a new vestibule was constructed next to the new library. All the renovations were completed in 2014.
Schedule
| Period Number | Beginning Bell | End Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 7:25 | 8:05 |
| Period 2 | 8:10 | 8:50 |
| Period 3 | 8:55 | 9:35 |
| Period 4 | 9:40 | 10:20 |
| Period 5 | 10:25 | 11:05 |
| Period 6 | 11:10 | 11:50 |
| Period 7 | 11:55 | 12:35 |
| Period 8 | 12:40 | 1:20 |
| Period 9 | 1:25 | 2:05 |
History
Former Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses
- Mr. Wilbur Morgenfeld–1955-1973 (Industrial Arts teacher - Blasdell High School, retired[2])
- Mr. Gerald R. Baldelli–1973-1984 (Principal - Amsdell Heights Junior High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Personnel of Frontier Central Schools[3])
- Mr. John J. Sullivan–1984-1991 (Director - Frontier Adult Evening School,[4] resigned[5])
- Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[6] named Principal of Frontier Middle School[7])
- Dr. Mary Ann H. Costello–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[8] named Chief Information Officer for Frontier Central Schools[9])
- Mr. Michael J. Baumann–2002-2008 (Principal - Maryvale High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Planning of Sweet Home Central School District[10])
Former Assistant Principals
- Mr. Serofino J. Grottanelli–1965-1984 (Math teacher - Blasdell High School, retired)
- Mr. Edwin R. O'Reilly–1984-1987 (Biology teacher - Frontier High School, retired<ref name=O'Reilly>Edwin R. O’Reilly, Frontier High School educator, coach. (2014, July 21). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. 4. Retrieved from http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/obituaries/edwin-r-oreilly-frontier-high-school-educator-coach-20140721</ref>)
- Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1984-1991 (Guidance Counselor - Frontier High School, named Principal of Frontier High School[6])
- Mr. John P. Todorof–1987-1992 (English teacher - Lackawanna High School,[11] named Language Arts Coordinator of West Seneca Central School District)
- Mr. Paul R. Lewandowski–1992-1995 (Assistant Principal - Starpoint High School, died[12])
- Dr. Mary Ann Costello–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Amherst High School, named Principal of Frontier High School[8])
- Dr. Warren F. Crouse–1995-1997 (Principal - Cardinal O'Hara High School, named Principal of West Valley Central School)
- Mr. Timothy Marong–1996-2001 (Assistant Principal - Depew High School,[8] named Director of Athletics for Frontier Central Schools)
- Mrs. Anne G. Trapper-Edwards–1997-2004 (Dean of Attendance - Frontier High School, named Assistant Principal of Frontier Middle School)
- Ms. Colleen M. Duggan–2001-2002 (Administrative Intern - Frontier High School,[13] named Assistant Principal of Frontier Middle School)
- Mr. Robert W. Pollaro–2002-2004 (Social Studies teacher - Maryvale High School, named Social Studies Coordinator of North Colonie High School)
- Mr. Anthony Scanzuso–2004-2009 (Business teacher - Lancaster High School, named Assistant Principal of Williamsville East High School[14])
- Mr. Peter G. Frank–2009-2012 (Physics teacher - Clarence High School, named Assistant Principal of Maryvale High School[15])
Former Administrators
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-1956 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1956-1957 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1957-1958 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1958-1959 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1959-1960 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1960-1961 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1961-1962 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1962-1963 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1963-1964 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1964-1965 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1965-1966 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1966-1967 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1967-1968 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1968-1969 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1969-1970 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1970-1971 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1971-1972 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1972-1973 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1973-1974 | Vernon Heiman | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1974-1975 | Robert Starr | Wilbur Morgenfeld | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1975-1976 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1976-1977 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1977-1978 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1978-1979 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1979-1980 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1980-1981 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1981-1982 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1982-1983 | Robert Starr | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1983-1984 | Richard Shands | Gerald Baldelli | Serofino Grottanelli | ||
| 1984-1985 | Richard Shands | John Sullivan | Kerry Courtney | Ed O'Reilly | |
| 1985-1986 | Richard Shands | John Sullivan | Kerry Courtney | Ed O'Reilly | |
| 1986-1987 | Richard Shands | John Sullivan | Kerry Courtney | Ed O'Reilly | |
| 1987-1988 | Richard Shands | John Sullivan | Kerry Courtney | John Todorof | |
| 1988-1989 | Richard Shands | John Sullivan | Kerry Courtney | John Todorof | |
| 1989-1990 | Charles Little | John Sullivan | Kerry Courtney | John Todorof | |
| 1990-1991 | Charles Little | John Sullivan | Kerry Courtney | John Todorof | |
| 1991-1992 | Charles Little | Kerry Courtney | Mary Ann Costello | John Todorof | |
| 1992-1993 | Charles Little | Kerry Courtney | Mary Ann Costello | Paul Lewandowski | |
| 1993-1994 | Gerald Glose | Kerry Courtney | Mary Ann Costello | Paul Lewandowski | |
| 1994-1995 | Gerald Glose | Kerry Courtney | Mary Ann Costello | Paul Lewandowski | |
| 1995-1996 | Gerald Glose | Kerry Courtney | Mary Ann Costello | Warren Crouse | |
| 1996-1997 | Gerald Glose | Mary Ann Costello | Tim Marong | Warren Crouse | |
| 1997-1998 | Gerald Glose | Mary Ann Costello | Tim Marong | Anne Edwards | |
| 1998-1999 | Gerald Glose | Mary Ann Costello | Tim Marong | Anne Edwards | |
| 1999-2000 | Gerald Glose | Mary Ann Costello | Tim Marong | Anne Edwards | |
| 2000-2001 | Gary Cooper | Mary Ann Costello | Tim Marong | Anne Edwards | |
| 2001-2002 | Gary Cooper | Mary Ann Costello | Colleen Duggan | Anne Edwards | |
| 2002-2003 | Gary Cooper | Mike Baumann | Bob Pollaro | Anne Edwards | |
| 2003-2004 | Gary Cooper | Mike Baumann | Bob Pollaro | Anne Edwards | Courtney Charleson |
| 2004-2005 | Rob Guiffreda | Mike Baumann | Dave Smaczniak | Tony Scanzuso | Courtney Charleson |
| 2005-2006 | Rob Guiffreda | Mike Baumann | Dave Smaczniak | Tony Scanzuso | Courtney Charleson |
| 2006-2007 | Dave Kurzawa* | Mike Baumann | Dave Smaczniak | Tony Scanzuso | Courtney Charleson |
| 2007-2008 | Ron DeCarli | Mike Baumann | Dave Smaczniak | Tony Scanzuso | Courtney Charleson |
| 2008-2009 | Ron DeCarli | Jeff Sortisio | Dave Smaczniak | Tony Scanzuso | Courtney Smith |
| 2009-2010 | Ron DeCarli | Jeff Sortisio | Dave Smaczniak | Pete Frank | Courtney Smith |
| 2010-2011 | Vince Coppola* | Jeff Sortisio | Dave Smaczniak | Pete Frank | Courtney Smith |
| 2011-2012 | Jim Bodziak | Jeff Sortisio | Dave Smaczniak | Pete Frank | Courtney Smith |
| 2012-2013 | Jim Bodziak | Jeff Sortisio | Dave Smaczniak | Bill McDonagh | Courtney Smith |
| 2013-2014 | Paul Hashem* | Jeff Sortisio | Dave Smaczniak | Bill McDonagh | Courtney Smith |
| 2014-2015 | Bert Apthrope | Jeff Sortisio | Dave Smaczniak | Bill McDonagh | Courtney Smith |
Noted alumni
- Ron Wolfley–Former fullback for the West Virginia Mountaineers and Arizona Cardinals
- Joe Hesketh–Former pitcher for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox
- Pam Amabile–Former All State Softball Standout inducted into the New York State High School Softball Hall of Fame - Class of 2014.
- Dave Wohlabaugh–Former Center for the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Rams
- Jon Heffle, Manager of ReverbNation[16]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Frontier Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ↑ Frontier holds sports awards banquets. (1997, January 1). Hamburg Sun.
- ↑ Retirement party set for Frontier's Gerald Baldelli. (1996). Hamburg Sun.
- ↑ Frontier names Sullivan head of high school. (1984, August 23). Hamburg Sun, p. 1.
- ↑ Frontier High Principal submits his resignation. (1991, May 8). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Frontier trustnees name Senior High principal. (1991, July 3). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
- ↑ FRONTIER BOARD OKS PACT WITH SUPERVISORY STAFF. (1996, June 27). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B4.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Bermingham, C. (1996, August 21). DISTRICT'S FINAL TAX RATE IS UP 56 CENTS PER $1,000. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
- ↑ Pasciak, M. (2012, April 19). NEW POSITION WILL INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGIES. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. C3.
- ↑ Sherman, D. F. (2008, April 16). Sweet Home adopts budget, names assistant superintendent. Amherst Bee [Amherst]. Retrieved from http://www.amherstbee.com/news/2008-04-16/local_news/031.html
- ↑ Frontier school taxpayers get piece of good news from board. (1987, August 13). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 24.
- ↑ PAUL R. LEWANDOWSKI, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. (1995, May 26). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. E11.
- ↑ New assistant principal named at Frontier. (2001, September 13). Hamburg Sun, p. 18.
- ↑ New Principal, assistant appointed at East High. (n.d.). Williamsville Central Schools. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.williamsvillek12.org/news.cfm?story=500
- ↑ Robinson, K. (2012, October 20). Ex-principal appointed to new post. The Buffalo News, p. D3.
- ↑ http://www.reverbnation.com/jonheffle
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