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Gorham High School
Address
Map
41 Morrill Avenue

Gorham
,
Maine
04038

United States
Information
MottoScito te ipsum (know thyself)
Established1880[1]
School boardGorham School Committee
School districtGorham Schools
SuperintendentHeather Perry
NCES School ID230606000158[2]
PrincipalBrian Jandreau
Grades9–12
Number of students810 (2022–23)[3]
Color(s)   
SongHurrah for Gorham High School
MascotRams
YearbookThe SCHOLA
Websiteghs.gorhamschools.org

Gorham High School, is a public high school located in Gorham, Maine, United States. It houses grades 9–12. The school, in its current building, opened in 1959[4] and was renovated in 1971-72 and from 1993-1995.

The current principal is Brian Jandreau, with Christina Cifelli and Marc Sawyer serving as assistant principals.[5] It usually enrolls around 800-870 students per year.

Athletics

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Gorham High School is in Class A and B in the athletic classes in Maine.[6] The school offers Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor & Outdoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling (as a Co-Op with Scarborough). The Athletic Director is Timothy Spear.[7]

MPA state championships

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The school has a total of 49 state championships (Last year won/last appearance):[8][failed verification]

  • Baseball - 2 (2005/2018)
  • Boys Basketball - 4 (2000/2005)
  • Girls Basketball - 8 (2017/2018)
  • Cheerleading - 1 (2001)
  • Boys Cross Country - 2 (1971)
  • Field Hockey - 4 (1999/2006)
  • Golf - 4 (2016)
  • Girls Soccer - 4 (2007/2016)
  • Boys Soccer - 7 (1981/2018)
  • Softball - 4 (1996/2005)
  • Boys Tennis - 2 (2013)
  • Girls Outdoor Track - 6 (1983)
  • Boys Outdoor Track - 1 (2005)

Maine State Gatorade Players of the Year

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  • 2019 - Mackenzie Holmes Girls Basketball - Attending Indiana University [9]
  • 2018 - Grace McGouldrick Softball [10] - Currently playing Softball at University of Maine [11]
  • 2017 - Emily Esposito Girls Basketball [12] - Currently playing Basketball at Boston University [13]
  • 2008 - Justin Villacci Football [14]
  • 2008 - Rachele Burns Girls Soccer [15] - Played Basketball at University of Maine [16]
  • 2007 - Kelsey Wilson Girls Soccer [17] - Played Soccer at University of Maine [18]
  • 2000 - Noel Beagle Girls Track and Field [19] - Played Basketball at Yale University [20]

Co-Curricular

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The school offers these activities for students:[21] School Council, Student Council, Pi-Cone Math Team, French Club, Spanish Club, Prom Committee, Drama, National Honor Society, Civil Rights Team, Key Club, Robotics, Rainbow League, INTERACT, Rock Climbing/Outing Club, Game Club, Teen Trendsetters, Model United Nations, Book Club, Ambassadors' Club, Youth in Government, Intramurals, Odyssey of the Mind, Equestrian Club, Youth Court, Comedy Club, Dream Factory Club, Writing Club, Badminton Club, GirlUP, Film Club, Green Team, Studio Club, Debate Team, Fishing Club, Video Production Club, and Eco Club.

Gorham High School has the only high school chapter of Dream Factory in Maine.[21]

The school's student published yearbook is named 'Schola.'[21]

Notable faculty

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Davis, Jean McLean. "Gorham High School: A History" – via Amazon.
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Gorham High School (230606000158)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Gorham High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Lowell, Robert (10 January 2013). "Gorham Notes – 1/10 - Keep Me Current".
  5. ^ "Staff Directory - Gorham High School". ghs.gorhamschools.org.
  6. ^ "Maine Principal's Association (MPA) (ME)".
  7. ^ "Gorham Athletics".
  8. ^ "MPA Interscholastic Activities & Committees".
  9. ^ "Mackenzie Holmes Gatorade Player of the Year".
  10. ^ "GORHAM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE NAMED GATORADE MAINE SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR" (PDF).
  11. ^ "Grace McGouldrick Softball".
  12. ^ "GATORADE STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL WINNERS". Archived from the original on 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
  13. ^ "Emily Esposito Womens Basketball".
  14. ^ "Football Player of The Year".
  15. ^ "Girls Soccer Player of The Year".
  16. ^ "Rachele Burns Womens Basketball".
  17. ^ "Girls Soccer Player of The Year".
  18. ^ "Kelsey Wilson Womens Soccer".
  19. ^ "Girls Player of The Year".
  20. ^ "Yale Womens Basketball Roster".
  21. ^ a b c "Clubs and Organizations – School Info – Gorham High School". ghs.gorhamschools.org.
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