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* [[Mike Rowe]], narrator for many shows on the [[Discovery Channel]] including [[Deadliest Catch]], [[Dirty Jobs]] and [[American Chopper]]. |
* [[Mike Rowe]], narrator for many shows on the [[Discovery Channel]] including [[Deadliest Catch]], [[Dirty Jobs]] and [[American Chopper]]. |
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* [[William A. Howard IV]], elected and served on the Baltimore County Council from 1990 to 1994. |
* [[William A. Howard IV]], elected and served on the Baltimore County Council from 1990 to 1994. |
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*[[Renee K. Noll]], notable poet and writer. |
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==References and notes== |
==References and notes== |
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Revision as of 23:38, 27 April 2008
| Overlea High School & Academy of Finance | |
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| Type | Public Secondary |
| Motto | "Building Traditions & Character" |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Baltimore County Public Schools |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | students |
| Campus | 45 acres |
| Color(s) | Blue and Orange |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Website | http://schools.bcps.org/schools/chs/overlea/ |
Overlea High School (OHS) is a four-year public high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The school was opened in 1961.
About the School
The original building was constructed in the early-1960's. The main structure is 124,266 square feet.[1] It is located on Kenwood Avenue in eastern Baltimore County near the I-695 and I-95 interchange. Though in an unincorporated part of the county, it serves the areas of White Marsh, Rosedale, Overlea, Compton, and Fullerton.
Overlea's school district borders Parkville High School, Perry Hall High School, Kenwood High School, and Dundalk High School.[2]
Administration
-Principal Mrs. "Penny" Parker
Academy of Finance
The Academy of Finance (AOF) is a program offered at the school that allows those interested in business to engage in such activities while still in the high school setting.
Students
The graduation rate at Overlea has been steady at 79-90% over the past 10 years ending in 2007.[3]
The student population has been increasing every year and is currently at the highest student population to date.
| 2007 | 1,339 |
| 2006 | 1,247 |
| 2005 | 1,180 |
| 2004 | 1,180 |
| 2003 | 1,199 |
| 2002 | 1,173 |
| 2001 | 1,128 |
| 2000 | 1,152 |
| 1999 | 1,048 |
| 1998 | 983 |
| 1997 | 1,030 |
| 1996 | 1,035 |
| 1995 | 1,097 |
| 1994 | 1,129 |
| 1993 | 1,081 |
Sports
State Champions
- 1971 - Boys Soccer[5]
- 1981 - Softball, Class AA
Notable alumni
- Erin Nicole, model who has appeared in many Playboy specials.
- Mike Rowe, narrator for many shows on the Discovery Channel including Deadliest Catch, Dirty Jobs and American Chopper.
- William A. Howard IV, elected and served on the Baltimore County Council from 1990 to 1994.
References and notes