Southwick-Tolland Regional High School
| Southwick-Tolland Regional High School | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1971 |
| Type | public high school |
| Principal | Pamela Hunter |
| Asst. Principal | Andrew Charko |
| Teaching staff | 49 (2007) |
| Students | 617 (2007) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 93 Feeding Hills Road, 01077, Southwick, Massachusetts, USA |
| District | Southwick-Tolland Regional School District |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Campus | suburban |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Nickname | Rams |
| Mascot | Ram |
| Website | STRHS |
Southwick-Tolland Regional High School (STRHS) is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Southwick, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Southwick-Tolland Regional School District.
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[edit] Performance
Southwick-Tolland was assessed by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges in 2004.[1]
The school meets all requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.[2]
[edit] Extracurriculars
[edit] Clubs and Organizations
Southwick-Tolland is known for its strong emphasis on performing arts. Though they are small, the band and chorus have received national recognition over the years, earning superior ratings and trophies from festivals in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Orlando.[citation needed] Their drama program is also said to be "one of the best" in Western Massachusetts, due in part by the leadership of Van Farrier, actor and teacher.[citation needed] Southwick-Tolland Performing Arts performed Beauty and the Beast in April 2007. In March 2008 the school performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
The school also has a number of successful clubs including:
The Interact Club, As Schools Match Wits Team, The Diversity Club, National Honor Society, The Drama Club, Jazz Band, Math Team, Spanish/French Clubs, Chess Club, Show Choir, Debate Team, SADD.
[edit] Sports
STRHS is active in interscholastic sports.
Rebecca Lobo, a former WNBA player, was a graduate of Southwick-Tolland and still holds the state scoring record of 2,710 points while in high school.
In 2007 and 2008 Southwick won the Western Mass championship and the Division II title in Boys Varsity Track. The team is coached by Dick Atkinson, a local track coaching legend and former math teacher of the school. Also coached by Atkinson is the boys cross-country team with several division titles, the most recent in 2008, which was a perfect season with a 15-0 record and the Division II Western Mass title.
Southwick is probably best known for their wrestling program, which won the Western Mass Championship in 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The team has produced three individual state champions and its peak performance as a team was second at the State Dual Meet Championship in 2007.
2011 was another banner year for Southwick. The Boys Varsity Soccer won the Western Mass championship, while Varsity Golf, Varsity Baseball, and Boys Varsity Track won their league titles.
The Southwick Field Hockey program has produced many Western Mass titles.
Southwick is notable for not having a football or hockey team.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Rebecca Lobo, women's professional WNBA basketball player
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- High School website
- District website
- greatschools
- Official Website of the Southwick-Tolland Regional High School Interact Club
