South Portland High School
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South Portland High School is a secondary school located in South Portland, Maine. It started in what is now Mahoney Middle school and was moved to current campus. The School is waiting on plans for a new school, since budget was voted down in 2007.
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Riot Pride
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| 637 Highland Avenue South Portland, Maine, Cumberland County, 04106  United States |
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| Coordinates | 43°37′19″N 70°16′06″W / 43.6219°N 70.2682°WCoordinates: 43°37′19″N 70°16′06″W / 43.6219°N 70.2682°W |
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| Type | Public |
| School district | South Portland School Department |
| Principal | Jeanne Crocker |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | Red, white |
| Mascot | Red Riot |
| Newspaper | Riot Reader |
| Website | highschool.spsd.org |
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[edit] Mascot
South Portland High School is host to their mascot the Red Riot. He stands for the school's pride, sportsmanship, ambition, and potential.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities include the following: Spanish Club, French Club, Latin Club, ASL Club, Chinese Club, German Club, Debate Team, Yearbook, Marching Band, Winter Guard, Interact, Robotics Team, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Band, Chorus, Chamber Singers, Student Government, Amnesty International, Riot Reader Newspaper, Math Team, Break Dance Club, H.E.M.A., Key Club, Musical, Tennis, Cheering, Golf, Lacrosse, Track, Baseball, Softball, Football, Field Hockey, Hockey, Soccer, Indoor Track, Swimming/Diving.
[edit] Coffee House
The Coffee House is an annual talent show hosted by the high school for the students. Students and teachers put on acts and play live music in a variety of styles, similar to a talent show. The show is popular amongst students and was started in 2006. The Cheese Grater Experience, Version 5 (now known as Tony Smokes & The Ladykillers) made their debut performance at the first coffee house. A video clip of the performance can be seen here.
[edit] Film festival
South Portland High School is also home to a student film festival, hosted yearly since 2007.
Winners of the 2008 SPHS Student Film Festival:
- Best Acting: Dylan Martin, My Cousin
- Best Editing: Kate Murray and Elizabeth Hardy, A-Punk
- Best Cinematography: Nick Fornwalt, Street Dreams
- Best Picture: Empty Suit dir. Martin Smith
- Special Award: Jesse Gertz for his score for Empty Suit
- Gleason's Choice Award: Empty Suit
[edit] Notable alumni
Notable alumni of South Portland High School include (in alphabetical order):
- Bill Swift, Major League Baseball player
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