Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
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| Sumner Academy of Arts and Science | |
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Kansas City, Kansas, Wyandotte County, 66101 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Magnet |
| Established | 1905 (As Sumner High School, 1978 as Sumner Academy) |
| School district | 500 |
| Principal | Dr. Gene Fite |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Average class size | 16:1 |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and Silver |
| Mascot | Sabres |
| Newspaper | The Academician |
| Yearbook | Excalibur |
| Website | http://www.sumneracademysabres.com |
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Sumner Academy of Arts and Science is a magnet school located in Kansas City, Kansas which prepares students for high-level academic and creative pursuits. It is located at 1610 N. 8th Street.[1]
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[edit] History
In April of 1904 a white boy was killed by a African American boy at a park. There was anger, hostility, and community agitation for separate schools by white patrons of the district. on Febuary 22, 1905 the Kansas Legislature passed a bill authorizing segregated high schools in the Kansas City, Kansas area. They named the segregated black school Manual Training High School and was started in Kansas City, Kansas. The name, Manual Training High School, did not satisfy members of the Black community so much so that a meeting of ministers, attorneys, teachers and members of the Board of Education was held in the home of Doctor Corrvine Patternson. It was in this meeting that the name of Manual Training High School was dropped and a more appropriate name of Sumner High School was selected by the group. The name of Sumner was chosen to honor Charles Sumner (1811-1884) who was a member of the United States Senate from 1851 to 1874. Charles Sumner was a very strong abolitionist who fought for the rights of the Black people. Students, who first attended Sumner High School in 1905, came from the old KCKs High School and the old Central High School in KCKs. In 1978 Sumner High School closed and the students reassigned as part of court-ordered desegregation. The school reopened as Sumner Academy of Arts and Science, a magnet school for highly motivated and academically talented students.
[edit] Academics
Sumner Academy maintains high behavioral and academic standards for its students. Students must maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA to continue to attend the Academy. One factor responsible for Sumner Academy’s rigorous academic standing is its participation in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Sumner began offering students the opportunity to participate in the IB program in 1987. The academy offers 20 different IB classes and over one third of the faculty have received extensive IB training. Although only juniors and seniors are eligible to take IB classes, the effect of the IB program permeates the Sumner Academy curriculum at all grade levels. It is not uncommon to hear eighth grade teachers explaining the importance of the IB curriculum to their students. Ninth and tenth graders often take pre-IB courses with the anticipation of enrolling in future IB work. In the May 16, 2005 issue of Newsweek Magazine, Sumner Academy was named 75th in the "100 Best High Schools in America." This was the second time Sumner Academy was placed on the list. In 2004, Sumner Academy was listed in 99th place. As of 2008, Sumner Academy was named the 183rd best high school in America by Newsweek Magazine.
[edit] Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of Sumner Academy states, “Sumner Academy of Arts and Science offers a college preparatory curriculum with educational experiences that promote responsibility, adaptability and lifelong learning to its diverse student body”.
[edit] Extracurricular Activities
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Football
In November of 2008, The Sumner Academy football team made it to the Kansas State Playoffs for the first time in a decade.
[edit] Wrestling
In February of 2008, Sumner Academy senior wrestlers Jerry Cox and Malcolm Sharp placed at state.
[edit] Girls Bowling
In March 2007, the Lady Sabres bowling team defeated Bishop Carroll Catholic High School to win the 4A state championship.
[edit] Non-athletic Programs
[edit] Forensics
In May of 2006, The Sumner Academy Forensics Squad took third place in the 4A Kansas State Forensics Tournament. In June of 2007, 5 members of the Sumner Academy Forensics Squad, Marcus Banks, Shahna Campbell, Colin Curtis, Katerra Shackleford, and Caleb Sisk, traveled to Wichita, Kansas to compete in the National Forensics League National Tournament. In January of 2008, 2 teams, Colin Curtis & Lonnell Tucker, Desmond Tallie & Donette Lowe, from Sumner Academy traveled to Garden City, Kansas to compete in the Kansas State 2 Speaker Debate Tournament. Curtis & Tucker finished 9th in the tournament.
In March of 2008, The Sumner Academy Forensics Squad competed in National Forensics League National Qualifier tournaments. - The results are as follows:
- Marcus Banks - 1st Place Dramatic Interp
- Colin Curtis - 7th Student Congress
- Alyssa Jones - 4th Prose Interp
- Khrystal Johnson - 5th Place Domestic Extempt
- Stephanie Pounds & Daja Bresette - 4th Duo Interp
- Rachel Marshall - 6th Humorous Interp
- " Miriam Gray and Khrystal Johnson- 7th "Public Forum Debate"
- Colin Curtis was also named the NFL Three Trails District Student of the Year, the first from Sumner Academy
In May of 2008, Sumner Academy Forensics Squad member, Colin Curtis, traveled to Salina, Kansas to compete in the Kansas State Student Congress Tournament, Curtis finished 12th in the state, and was given an Outstanding Presiding Officer award.
In May of 2008, the Sumner Academy Forensics Squad took third place in the 5A Kansas State Forensics Tournament. - The results are as follows:
- Stephanie Pounds - 1st Place Poetry Interpretation. :
- Alyssa Jones – 2nd Place, Prose Interpretation
- Jazmyne Preston – 3rd place, Poetry Interpretation
- Daja Bresette – 3rd place, Serious Solo Acting
- Marcus Banks – 4th place, Serious Solo Acting
- Shahna Campbell and Marcus Banks – 5th place, Duo Interpretation
- Sade Parker – 6th place, Prose Interpretation
In June 2008, 6 members of the Sumner Academy Forensics squad, (Marcus Banks, Colin Curtis, Khrystal Johnson, Alyssa Jones, Stephanie Pounds, and Rachel Marshall), traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete in the National Forensic League National Tournament.
[edit] Debate
In November 2009, 4 members of the Sumner Academy Debate squad competed in the 4A 4-speaker debate regional. The team consisted of Miriam Gray, Chris Cole, Jon Gering, and Mia Richardson. The team made history for Sumner Academy claiming a first place regional victory. In January of 2009, the 4 regional debate champions travelled to Topeka, Kansas to compete in 4A 4-speaker debate state championship. The team finished in 4th place.
[edit] Alma Mater
Sumner Sabres, blue and silver
We have pledged our hearts to thee
And we shall forge ahead in life
With truth and dignity.
Proudly facing each new day
We'll make our dreams a reality
And we'll remember all our lives
Our Sumner Academy.
[edit] Fight Song
We are the Sumner Sabres.
To you we will be true.
We’ll stand and fight with all our might
For silver and blue.
All hail our Alma Mater.
Charge on to victory.
So fight, you mighty Sabres,
For our Sumner Academy.
[edit] References
- ^ "Sumner Academy of Arts & Science". Great Schools. Great Schools. 2009-02-24. http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/ks/667.
[edit] General Information
