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[[Image: 2006.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The 20th anniversary class of Ridgewood High School, Class of 2006 before Graduation.]] |
[[Image: 2006.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The 20th anniversary class of Ridgewood High School, Class of 2006 before Graduation.]] |
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==History== |
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With substantial population growth in the area in the 1970s, the Pasco County School Board set about starting a new Junior High School in the Ridgewood area of New Port Richey, with the expectation that the school would ultimately become West Pasco’s third high school. The school was built for 3.2 million dollars and opened in 1978. Wendell L. Krinn became the first principal of the school. |
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Ridgewood officially opened up as a high school in 1983, continuing without a senior class until the 1985-1986 school year. Ridgewood underwent 1.6 million dollars in renovations and additions, to allow it to accommodate a large student body. A gym was added to the back of the main building, and a stadium built by the football field. Trees were cleared for a new weight room and tennis courts. |
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After winning the "Pride of Pasco" academic award, in 1988, the title stuck as the nickname of the school. |
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Wendell Krinn resigned in 1998 and Dr. Art O'Donnell took over as principal. He served in this position until 2003, when Randall Koenigsfeld was hired as the third principal of the school. Ridgewood High School celebrated its 20th anniversary class in 2006 and will be celebrating its 30th year of existence in 2008.<ref>[http://rhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/School_Info/school_history/history_home.html The Written History and Story of Ridgewood High School], accessed [[January 5]], [[2007]]</ref> |
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==Learning communities== |
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In 1997, Ridgewood High School started implementing the [[learning community]] concept, which has been expanded over the years to the current four learning communities at Ridgewood High School. Learning communities should be pure. |
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===The Academy of Business and Law=== |
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The Academy of Business and Law (ABLE) emphasizes the development of academic, technical and vocational skills in a technologically advanced society. Students learn business and law through the study of math, science, language arts, social studies, foreign language, and physical education, supplemented with business and law courses. |
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===The Community of Arts Standing Together=== |
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Communication and the Arts Standing Together (CAST) program helps students learn to work in the technologically-driven global communication world through an interdisciplinary approach to the study of communication and the arts. |
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===Health Occupational Technological Service=== |
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The Health Occupational and Technological Services (HOTS) program focuses on science courses that emphasize hands-on learning experiences, with strong academic content involving critical thinking development and the influence of science on society. Guest speakers from the various occupational fields assist students in their development. |
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===Graduation Enhancement Program=== |
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The Graduation Enhancement Program (GEP) offers a voluntary learning environment for "at risk" students by a focus of connecting high school students with the real world through improved academic achievement, vocational skills and community involvement. |
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==School Symbols== |
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During the establishment of the school in the late 1970’s, the student body at Ridgewood voted to make the official nickname and logo the Rams. There was actually a real ram brought in as a mascot for sporting events who would soon be replaced by the present day “Rocky the Ram.” The colors orange and blue were adopted, matching those of the University of Florida Gators. |
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==Alma Mater== |
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To Her name we pledge our honor. |
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In joyous song we raise Ridgewood our Alma Mater. |
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Thy glorious name we praise. |
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Where sea and tide are rolling, forever will our voices ring her deeds we proudly sing. |
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Beneath the orange and blue victorious, her name shall never die. |
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There's no other name so glorious, all hail Ridgewood High. |
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==Athletics== |
==Athletics== |
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| Ridgewood High School | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1978 |
| Locale | Urban Fringe of Large City |
| Principal | Randall Koenigsfeld |
| Faculty | 94 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1783 |
| Color(s) | Orange and Blue |
| Mascot | Rocky the Ram |
| SAT | 473 verbal 480 math |
| Website | http://rhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/ |
Ridgewood High School is a four-year public high school in New Port Richey, Florida. It is part of the Pasco County Public School System in Pasco County, Florida. The school was founded in 1978.
Athletics
RHS won two state titles in Cross Country under the Coach Glenn Cable in 1991 and 1999.[1] Ridgewood added another state title in Fast-Pitch Softball in 1992 at the Class 3a level with the Lady Rams’ coach Marlyn Bavetta at the helm, defeating Berkeley Preparatory School by a score of 7-6.[2] Ridgewood currently holds the most titles in Pasco County.[citation needed] The Rams dominated the competition in these two sports throughout the 1990s, winning nearly every district and conference title. Lady Rams basketball would also achieve much success, making runs deep into the state playoffs many times and capturing titles year in and year out including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2004.[3] Ridgewood Football made its first playoff appearance in 2002 after years of futility.
In 1987, established basketball coach Mr. Gary Anders was hired to mold Ridgewood basketball into a championship program and take over as athletic director at RHS. The basketball program would win several conference titles under Anders and back-to-back district titles in the mid-1990s and again achieving the feat in 2003 and 2004. Ridgewood won another conference title in 2006. Anders won his 400th basketball game in 2003 and made the Elite 8 in the FHSAA basketball tournament.[4]
Former Assistant Principal and teacher Larry Beets was hired as head baseball coach, and after winning back to back conference championships in 1986 and 1987, Beets lead his squad to back to back district titles in 1990 and 1991, and a Regional Championship in 1991 and 1998. In the millennial decade, Beets would lock up three straight district championships capped off in 2006 with six consecutive playoff appearances; a record in the county.[citation needed] The Rams would also make the 2003 State Championship game, falling to Bishop Kenny High School by a score of 13-0 in the Class 4A finals at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida.[5]
References
- ^ Boys Cross Country 2006-07 Championship Records, Florida High School Athletic Association, accessed January 5, 2007
- ^ Softball 2005-06 Championship Records, Florida High School Athletic Association, accessed January 5, 2007
- ^ Girls Basketball 2006-07 Championship Records, Florida High School Athletic Association, accessed January 5, 2007
- ^ Boys Basketball 2006-07 Championship Records, Florida High School Athletic Association, accessed January 5, 2007
- ^ Baseball 2005-06 Championship Records, Florida High School Athletic Association, accessed January 5, 2007