New London High School (Connecticut)
| New London High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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490 Jefferson Avenue New London, Connecticut, 06320 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | New London Public Schools |
| Principal | William Tommy Thompson, III |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 933 |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Whalers |
| Website | New London High School |
New London High School is a high school in New London, Connecticut operated by the New London Public Schools school district.
U.S. News & World Report rankings
In 2014, the school received a bronze medal ranking from what the U.S. News and World Report magazine.[1]
Contraceptive clinic
In March 2012, a clinic at the school operated by Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut began to provide condoms and birth control prescriptions to students.[2]
Magnet school
The Science & Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut is located nearby, and STMHS students use some of the facilities of New London High School.
Notable alumni
- Peter Rindskopf (1960), civil rights lawyer[3]
- Tim Riordan, gridiron football player
- Tyson Wheeler (1993), former professional basketball player, current college basketball coach[4]
- Rajai Davis (1999), current professional baseball player
- Jordan Reed (2008), current professional football player
- Kris Dunn (2012), college basketball player
- Jack Needham (2006), Mohegan Sun employee
References
- ↑ Young, Colin A. (April 30, 2014). "U.S. News recognizes New London High School with national honor". The Day (New London, Connecticut). Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ↑ Benson, Judy (January 12, 2012). "Clinic at New London High School to offer students contraceptives". The Day (New London, Connecticut). Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Peter Rindskopf To Head Class". The Day. 1959-06-11. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- ↑ "Tyson Wheeler". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
External links
Coordinates: 41°21′33″N 72°07′17″W / 41.35912°N 72.12125°W
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