Tewksbury Memorial High School
| Tewksbury Memorial High School | |
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| Location | |
| 320 Pleasant Street Tewksbury, Massachusetts United States |
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| Coordinates | 42°36′09″N 71°14′25″W / 42.6025°N 71.24028°WCoordinates: 42°36′09″N 71°14′25″W / 42.6025°N 71.24028°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Tewksbury Memorial High School provides students with an experience that promotes academic success, intellectual curiosity, respect for others, and self-confidence. We foster the development of communication and problem-solving skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of society. |
| School district | Tewksbury Public Schools |
| Principal | Patricia A. Lally |
| Vice principal | Eileen Osbourne & Jason Stamp |
| Faculty | 68.3 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,206[1] (2005-06) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.7[1] |
| Color(s) | Scarlet Red, White, and Royal Blue
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| Slogan | Make it a Great Day or Not. The Choice is Yours. |
| Athletics conference | Merrimack Valley Conference |
| Mascot | Indian Chief Head |
| Nickname | TMHS |
| Team name | Redmen |
| Publication | The Realm |
| Newspaper | 'The Press' |
| Website | TMHS website |
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Tewksbury Memorial High School is a suburban public high school located at 320 Pleasant Street in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA. Serving grades 9-12, it is the only public high school in the town. Its total enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year was 1,206.
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[edit] Athletics
The Redmen are a member of the Merrimack Valley Conference. The MIAA classifies them as a Division II school for most sports. Significant rivals include conference foes Andover, Billerica, Central Catholic, and Chelmsford. Their biggest rival is the Wilmington Wildcats of the Middlesex League, whom the football team plays every Thanksgiving.
[edit] Student activities
Academic Decathlon – This team is organized to develop and provide academic competitions with students from other schools to promote learning and academic excellence among students of all achievement levels.
Band – These are groups of students who perform throughout the year using their musical talents in Concert, Jazz, and Marching Band.
Class Council – This is made up of students elected to positions of both officers and representatives. They organize fundraisers and activities that benefit the students’ senior year.
DECA – Marketing students can participate in applications of real-life business situations at district, state, and national conferences.
Drama Club – Students can express their dramatic talents in stage productions throughout the year.
ECHO– Students can participate in cultural events as well as perform charitable and community service as members of this.
Fall Sports – Golf, Football, Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Cross-Country, Field Hockey, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Volleyball.
International Club - Students hold fundraisers (car washes, dances, etc) to help defray the costs of trips to foreign countries (France, Canada, and Spain). Each year, members participate in a field trip to experience French and Spanish culture in a local atmosphere.
Junior Classical League – This is a club for high school students who study Latin. They participate in state and national conferences and competitions.
Literary Magazine – The Realm – This club showcases the talents of TMHS’ aspiring artists and writers.
Math Team – This club provides an opportunity for students to compete with other schools in academically challenging mathematical contests.
Mock Trial Team – Students engage in simulated trials of law, civic or criminal, against other teams statewide.
National Honor Society (NHS) – This is an organization that recognizes and encourages academic achievement, while developing other characteristics of leadership, service, and character. Membership is by invitation and approval.
Newspaper – The Press – This is published at least four times during the year. It reports on events and happenings at TMHS.
Peer Leadership – This is an organization that is dedicated to enhancing the general school climate. Part of their work involves peer mediation and violence prevention programs.
Renaissance Program – This program whose goals are to enhance the academic environment and promote effort, honesty, and tolerance. Students fulfilling the necessary criteria benefit from rewards such as exam exemptions and business discounts.
Robotics Club – With the help of engineer mentors from local firms, students design, build and compete a robot in the First Robotics Competition.
SADD – Students Against Destructive Decisions.
Spring Sports – Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Spring Track, Boys and Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Dance Team
Student Council – This group of students organizes and conducts leadership, spirit, community and charity service activities at TMHS and in the community. Hosts and participates in regional and statewide conferences.
Tolerance Core – Support Group for Gay/Straight Alliance.
Winter Sports – Hockey, Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Winter Track, Wrestling
Yearbook – Scroll – It’s a year of TMHS put on paper to be remembered always. Underclassmen are needed for some sections.
[edit] School Council
Chairperson: Co-Chairperson: Teachers/Staff:
Parents: Lynnette Allen & Ellen Robichaud & Anne Marie Stronach
Community Rep.: Jeff Oberg
Student Rep.: Brian Gugger,
[edit] Issues
[edit] Accreditation
Recently, TMHS has undergone a series of tests to accredit the school system. While the teachers were rated as "adequate", the rest of the building was not. The facility was built in 1958, with renovations occurring in 1981. However, due to budget cuts the building, along with the elementary schools in town, has not been well maintained. Wires are commonly exposed along the roof.
Also, the building recently saw an upgrade in its computer system in an effort to make learning in the digital field easier, and of course to boost the image of the building for accreditation. However, it is apparent that these systems are still severely lacking. The school's activities are covered through a local channel that is broadcast on regular cable. However, these events are captured through technology that was considered at the front of technological innovation in the late 1970s. As of 2011, a new school building is under construction. Once finished, it will completely replace the current building.
As a result of these issues, Tewksbury Memorial High School has been placed on warning status.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Tewksbury Memorial High". National Center for Education Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=251158001926&ID=251158001926. Retrieved 2008-07-05. "Students: 1206 (2005-2006)"
- ^ Tewksbury Memorial High School website. Retrieved on 2008-07-05.
- ^ Tewksbury Memorial Redmen. MaxPreps.com. Retrieved on 2008-07-05.
