Holly High School
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| Established | 1896 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Students | 1,400 (approx) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Holly, Michigan, USA |
| Oversight | Holly Area School District |
| Colors | Red, White and Grey |
| Mascot | Bronchos |
| Newspaper | "HHS Press" |
| Website | School website |
Holly High School, or "HHS" for short, is a public high school for grades 9–12 located in Holly, Michigan. It provides secondary education for students living in Holly, Davisburg, Springfield Township, Rose Township, and White Lake Township. Its official mascot is the Broncho, and its colors are red and white. Holly High School is the only high school in the Holly Area School District.
The school's monthly newspaper is the HHS Press.
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[edit] Athletics
Holly currently competes in the Flint Metro League in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The school has 22 athletic activities distributed evenly between males and females. Holly's chief rival is Fenton High School, just a few miles away. Since the name Bronco is so common, in 1952 Holly opted to the change the spelling of their mascot to make them the Bronchos. In 2011, 2010 and 2006 the football team advanced into the playoffs. In 2011 the Football team won its first Flint Metro League Conference Championship. The basketball, swimming, wrestling, track, soccer and tennis have all had regional and county success. With wrestling having 3 state champions in the last 2 years. Along with 2 track and field state champions while the mens track team finished state ranked 4th in 2009 and 3rd in 2010. One of the Holly High School Athletic Points of Pride is the fan base, known affectionately as THE RED ZONE. They pack the stands for as many sporting events as possible and try to keep the atmosphere alive and upbeat!
[edit] Curriculum
Holly High School Curriculum is based on a trimester schedule, which allows kids to attend up to three more classes per year than the previous semester schedule. There are five classes a day, each lasting about 70 minutes.
[edit] Oakland Schools Technical Campus NW
Holly offers students grades 10 and up the chance to attend OSTC-NW (Oakland.Schools.Technical.Campus.Northwest). OSTC-NW is a school where students may attend classes that help them decide and experience possible future careers and develop trades in their occupational career field. Student Can Study Fields In The Following Career Fields Separated Into Clusters By: Oakland Schools: - Biotechnology and Environmental Science - BMMT (Business Management, Marketing & Technology) - Construction Technology - Culinary Arts & Hospitality - Engineering and Emerging Technologies - Health Sciences - Transportation Technology - Visual Imaging
[edit] Administration
Holly High School is currently led by the following:
Principal - David Nuss
Vice Principal - Peter LoFiego
Vice Principal - Ellen Lounds
Athletic Director - Deborah VanKuiken
[edit] Fight Song
For Holly High,
We'll do or die,
To keep the colors,
in the sky.
The red and white,
Will lead the fight,
to fame and glory,
come what might.
we'll volunteer,
a rousing cheer,
To show the foe,
we have no fear.
we are proud ,
to guarantee,
Another Holly Victory!
GO GO GO GO
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT
WIN WIN WIN WIN
YA HOLLY!!!
[edit] Burst Pipe
On Monday, January 21, 2008 a pipe burst in a second floor classroom, causing major flooding - up to three inches in some spots - throughout the entire school. Ceiling tiles, carpeting, and numerous computers were damaged, not to mention extensive damage to the plumbing. Student attending the High School did not have school from the 22nd through the 25th due to the burst pipe. Students resumed to their classes on Monday, January 28. The company who handled cleanup estimated the damage to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
[edit] Holly High School Band
At Holly High School, students have the opportunity to participate in the band program. It consists of marching band and colorguard during the fall season and concert/symphony band during the winter and spring seasons. Before school starts up, the marching band goes to Camp Lael in Lapeer, Michigan for band camp. There, they teach the incoming freshmen marching techniques, discipline, and style. They also practice their band show and music to prepare for upcoming festivals and competitions. The Holly High School Bronchos Marching Band marches in various Holly parades including the Carry Nation, Memorial, Holly Homecoming, and the Winter Dickens Festival Parade. The marching band is currently under the direction of William Deal and the 2009-2010 drum majors, Niko Martinez and Kaitlin Foran. Usually, the marching band participants participate in concert/symphony season when the marching season ends. Students who were previously part of the Benjamin H. Sherman Middle School Bronchos Marching Band move up to the high school band. The band members play at student athletic activities such as home football games during the fall season and basketball games during the winter season. During basketball season, the band students participate in a band called Pep Band, a band who pumps up the Holly students and spectators.
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