Lynn English High School
| Lynn English High School | |
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50 Goodridge Street Location Lynn, Massachusetts, 01902 United States | |
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| School type | High School |
| School district | Lynn Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Catherine Latham |
| Principal | Thomas Strangie |
| Vice principal | Joseph O'Hagan |
| Vice principal | Jennifer Mancaniello |
| Vice principal | John Pavia |
| Enrollment | 1,629 (2013) |
| Color(s) | Maroon and Gray |
| Athletics conference | Northeastern Conference (NEC) |
| Sports | Yes |
| Team name | Bulldogs |
| Rival | Classical Rams |
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English High School | |
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The former home of the English High School on Essex Street | |
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| Location | Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°28′37″N 70°56′40″W / 42.47694°N 70.94444°WCoordinates: 42°28′37″N 70°56′40″W / 42.47694°N 70.94444°W |
| Built | 1892 |
| Architect | Wheeler & Northend; Cornet,George A. |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival, Romanesque, Other |
| NRHP Reference # | 86002508[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 11, 1986 |
Lynn English High School (LEHS) is a public high school located at 50 Goodridge Street in the eastern section of Lynn, Massachusetts. It is a part of Lynn Public Schools.
Its student population is approximately 1,629 and its faculty consists of 1 principal, 3 vice principals, 8 department heads, 6 guidance counselors, 93 teachers, 1 librarian, and 3 paraprofessionals.[2] Lynn English High School’s Mission Statement is to provide all students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills within a safe and supportive environment and to promote respectful, responsible behavior.[3]
National recognition
- The Lynn English Junior ROTC program frequently competes and is recognized nationally at numerous drill team competitions.
- In December 2008, Lynn English was named to the U.S. News and World Report listing of the Best High Schools in America.[4]
- In March 2009, Lynn English was voted the best Low Income Academic School in Massachusetts by Businessweek Magazine.[4]
- In mid-2009, the school was recognized as an Intel School of Distinction in Mathematics Excellence, receiving significant grant money to expand technology at the school.[5]
- Stand Up 2011 award for “innovative and impactful programs that address bullying”. [6]
Notable alumni
- Les Burke, Former MLB player (Detroit Tigers)
- Jim Hegan, Former MLB player (Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs)
- Mike Pazik, Former MLB player (Minnesota Twins)
- Jack Noseworthy, 1982. Actor.
- John J. Donovan, 1959. MIT Professor, Entrepreneur.
- John A. Curry, 1951. Fmr. President of Northeastern University.[7]
- Lyndon LaRouche, 1940. Economist.[7]
Notable faculty
- Harry A. Dame, 1915–1917. Physical education teacher;
- Harold McDevitt, 1915. Football coach
- Tom Whelan, Coach, athletic director and principal
Demographic data
See also
References
- ↑ Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "About our School"
- ↑ "Lynn English High School Mission Statement"
- 1 2 Lynn English in the News
- ↑ Intel Selects Contest Finalists
- ↑ "English honored for anti-bullying efforts"
- 1 2 Material for this yearbook issue was compiled and researched by Betsy QM Tong (1994-06-12). "CLASS ACTS MOST LIKELY TO . . . Notable graduates of Boston area high schools". Boston Globe (pre-1997 Fulltext).
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