Wicomico High School
| Wicomico High School | |
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| Address | |
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201 Long Avenue Salisbury, Maryland, 21804 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°21′52.5″N 75°34′46″W / 38.364583°N 75.57944°WCoordinates: 38°21′52.5″N 75°34′46″W / 38.364583°N 75.57944°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1905 |
| NCES District ID | 2400690[1] |
| NCES School ID | 240069001320[2] |
| Dean | Susan Cullen |
| Principal | Don Brady |
| Vice principal |
Erica Cummins Michele McGoogan Lavion Bratten |
| Faculty | 179 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1276 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Indian |
| Yearbook | Tom-Tom |
| Website | Wicomico High School website |
Wicomico High School (commonly abbreviated "Wi Hi") is a high school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with James M. Bennett High School, Mardela Middle and High School and Parkside High School. Wicomico High School currently enrolls grades 9 through 12. Its mascot is the Indian and its colors are blue and gold.
History
The current campus on Long Avenue replaced Wicomico High School on East Main Street. The replaced facility is now Wicomico Middle School. The Long Avenue campus was completed in 1954 at a price of 1.5 million dollars. At that time the school became known as Wicomico Senior High School.
An administration building and an auditorium were added in 1975 and 1976. Additionally, extensive renovations were completed in 1995. At that time, Wicomico Senior High School was renamed Wicomico High School.
Susan Ward, an English teacher at Wicomico High School for 31 years, was recognized for her outstanding work in the classroom on March 21, 2007 when she was named 2007-08 Wicomico Teacher of the Year.
Administration
Principal: Mr. Don Brady
Vice Principal: Mr. David Miles
Vice Principal: Ms. Michele McGoogan
Vice Principal: Ms. Lavion Bratten
Dean of Students: Ms. Susan Cullen
Notable alumni
- Duane R. Bushey, former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
- John Glover, actor on Smallville
- Linda Hamilton, actress
- Don B. Hughes, former Maryland State Delegate
- Davis R. Ruark, former Wicomico County State Attorney
- Paul Sarbanes, former US Senator
- Mike Seidel, meteorologist
- Bill Belleville, author and documentary filmmaker
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Wicomico High School School
See also
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Wicomico County Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 09 January 2011. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Wicomico High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 09 January 2011. Check date values in:
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