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'''Sycamore High School''' (SHS) is a four-year public [[high school]] in the north-east suburbs of [[Cincinnati]], [[Ohio]]. It is the only high school in the [[Sycamore Community School District]]. The current building was built in 1974 in a very modern architectural style employing the progressive and experimental [[open classroom]] concept wherein no walls separated classrooms. It was built to accomodate 2000 students and has been expanded many times over the years. In addition walls now separate all the classrooms from one another although some are transparent. <ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=Px4DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78&lpg=PA78&dq=sycamore+open+classroom&source=bl&ots=kN-3uRHvSv&sig=EwhqSGEJunPbhtWL206nZQdn4P4&hl=en&ei=durzS83yDpv2Mrrg3aAO&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CCUQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=sycamore%20open%20classroom&f=false</ref> Sycamore was also made nationally famous for being the home to the student that is most significant in the "sexting" controversy.
'''Sycamore High School''' (SHS) is a four-year public [[high school]] in the north-east suburbs of [[Cincinnati]], [[Ohio]]. It is the only high school in the [[Sycamore Community School District]]. The current building was built in 1974 in a very modern architectural style employing the progressive and experimental [[open classroom]] concept wherein no walls separated classrooms. It was built to accomodate 2000 students and has been expanded many times over the years. In addition walls now separate all the classrooms from one another although some are transparent.<ref>"Schools Restructure Classsrooms", Kranz, Cindy, 'Cincinnati Enquirer' Nov. 4, 2002 http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2002/11/04/loc_open04.html</ref> Sycamore was also made nationally famous for being the home to the student that is most significant in the "sexting" controversy.
==Academics==
==Academics==
Sycamore offers a total of 42 accelerated and [[Advanced Placement]] courses, and 7 global languages. The school has a 99.1% graduation rate, and 90% of students go on to attend college. The class of 2009 had a composite [[SAT]] score of 1132, higher than the state and national averages. Sycamore also regularly has among the highest number of [[National Merit Scholarship Program|National Merit Scholars]] in Ohio. In 2009, 31 students earned the award. <ref>http://my.sycamoreschools.org/modules/_299_1/fast%20facts%20updated%204-9-09.pdf</ref>
Sycamore offers a total of 42 accelerated and [[Advanced Placement]] courses, and 7 global languages. The school has a 99.1% graduation rate, and 90% of students go on to attend college. The class of 2009 had a composite [[SAT]] score of 1132, higher than the state and national averages. Sycamore also regularly has among the highest number of [[National Merit Scholarship Program|National Merit Scholars]] in Ohio. In 2009, 31 students earned the award. <ref>http://my.sycamoreschools.org/modules/_299_1/fast%20facts%20updated%204-9-09.pdf</ref>

Revision as of 14:09, 19 May 2010

Sycamore High School
Address
Map
7400 Cornell Road

Cincinnati
,
(Hamilton County)
,
Ohio
45242

 United States
Coordinates39°16′1″N 84°21′7″W / 39.26694°N 84.35194°W / 39.26694; -84.35194
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
Opened1974
School districtSycamore Community School District
SuperintendentDr. Adrienne James[1]
CEEB code360525
PrincipalChris Davis[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,894
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Forest Green and Gold [1]   
Fight songAcross the Field
Athletics conferenceGreater Miami Conference[1]
Team nameAviator[1]
NewspaperThe Leaf
YearbookThe Log
Athletic DirectorJim Stoll[1]
Websitehttp://my.sycamoreschools.org

Sycamore High School (SHS) is a four-year public high school in the north-east suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Sycamore Community School District. The current building was built in 1974 in a very modern architectural style employing the progressive and experimental open classroom concept wherein no walls separated classrooms. It was built to accomodate 2000 students and has been expanded many times over the years. In addition walls now separate all the classrooms from one another although some are transparent.[2] Sycamore was also made nationally famous for being the home to the student that is most significant in the "sexting" controversy.

Academics

Sycamore offers a total of 42 accelerated and Advanced Placement courses, and 7 global languages. The school has a 99.1% graduation rate, and 90% of students go on to attend college. The class of 2009 had a composite SAT score of 1132, higher than the state and national averages. Sycamore also regularly has among the highest number of National Merit Scholars in Ohio. In 2009, 31 students earned the award. [3]

In 1999, Sycamore had a record 35 National Merit Scholars, the highest number for any public school in Ohio. That year, four students also scored perfect scores on the major college entrance examinations, including the only two perfect ACT scores in Ohio that year (out of sixteen nationwide). [4]

Sycamore regularly places nationally in the National Science Bowl, including as high as fourth place in 2002. Sycamore is also arguably the top school in the state of Ohio in mathematics, having placed first in the Ohio Math League competition in 2004-05, 1999-2000, 1998-99, and 1997-98, and won first place in Ohio in the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics competition in 2007, 2001, and 2000. In 1998, Sycamore High School student Kevin Lacker placed in the top six in the country on the USA Mathematical Olympiad, earning a berth on the national team at the International Mathematical Olympiad in Taipei.

Clubs and activities

Sycamore's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL)[5] and National Junior Classical League (NJCL).[6]


Athletics

Sycamore High School competes in the Greater Miami Conference. Prior to 1989, Sycamore High School competed in the Eastern Hills League (EHL).

GMC Championships

  • Boys Tennis - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
  • Girls Tennis - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • Boys Swimming - 1989-1990, 1993-1994, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
  • Girls Swimming - 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  • Softball - 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000
  • Wrestling - 2003-2004 (one season)
  • Girls Track - 1996-1997 (one season)
  • Girls Basketball - 1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1999-2000
  • Boys Basketball - 1995-1996, 1996-1997
  • Girls Volleyball - 2003
  • Boys Soccer 1991, 1993, 1996,2008
  • Girls Soccer - 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Boys Cross Country - 2002, 2007
  • Boys Golf - 1993, 1997, 1998, 2008
  • Boys Volleyball - 2001-2002, 2003-2004, 2004-2005
  • Co-Ed Chess - 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2001-02, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09
  • Co-Ed Academic Team - 1993-1994, 1995-1996, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 [7]

State championships

OHSAA Team State championships

Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Other Team State championships

  • Boys Water Polo* State Champions - 1976, 1978, & 1985 [10]
  • Girls Water Polo* State Champions - 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 [11]
  • Boys Lacrosse Division II State Champs - 2004
  • Girls Lacrosse Division I State Champions - 2007 (20-0, undefeated)
  • Girls Lacrosse Division I State Champions - 2009 (21-0, undefeated)

Individual State championships

Wrestling

  • Omar Scruggs - 1999 (140 weight class)

Boy's Track

  • Glenn Terry - 1988 & 1989 (300 IM Hurdles and High Hurdles)
  • Lafeyette Butch Anderson - 1959 (Long Jump)

Girl's Track

  • Berry, Titus, Lowish, Noble - 1988 (800 Relay Team)

Diving

  • Gary Kuhr - 1976 (One Meter)
  • Kim Fugett - 1981 & 1982 (One Meter)
  • Dean Panaro - 1988 & 1989 (One Meter)

Boys Swimming

  • Craig Leonard - 1977 (100 yd. Freestyle)
  • John Ravenhall - 1978 (500 yd. Freestyle), 1979 (200 yd. Individual Medley)
  • Greg Higginson - 1979 (100 yd. Freestyle), 1979 (100 yd. Breaststroke)
  • David Fairbanks - 1984 (500 yd. Freestyle), 1985 (200 yd. Individual Medley), 1985 (500 yd. Freestyle)
  • David Fairbanks, Brad Tieke, Mark Erdmann, Jeff Steinebrey 1985 (400 yd.) Freestyle Relay Team
  • Dan Ketchum - 1998, 1999 & 2000 (200 yd. Freestyle), 1998 , 1999 & 2000 (500 yd. Freestyle)

Girls Swimming

  • Leigh Bassler 1992 & 1993 100 yd. Backstroke
  • Leigh Bassler, Liz Neal, Laurie Kerns, Kerry Bennettz - 1992 (400 yd. Freestyle Relay Team)
  • Mandy Commons 1997 & 1999 100 yd. Breaststroke
  • Mandy Commons, Lindsey Commons, Jill Ursini, Lori Bednarchik - 1999 (200 yd. Freestyle Relay Team)

Boys Tennis

  • Cliff Riester - 1984 (Singles)
  • Eric Pittman - 1998 (Singles)
  • Brad Goldberg & Scott Marshall - 1991, 1992, & 1993 (Doubles)
  • Eric Pittman & Brent Sitarski - 1997 (Doubles)

Girls Tennis

  • Alison Levy & Amy Spiegel - 1990 (Doubles)

National Championships

Other athletic accomplishments

  • Girls Softball - Division I State Runner-Up - 2002
  • Boys Basketball Division I District Champion - 2004
  • Baseball Division I Regional Runner-Up- 2004
  • Football Division I State semifinals playoffs with a 10-2 record-2006
  • Football Division I first round playoffs with a 9-2 record - 2007
  • Girls Lacrosse Division I State Runner-Up - 2008

Notable alumni

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c d e f OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-03-16.
  2. ^ "Schools Restructure Classsrooms", Kranz, Cindy, 'Cincinnati Enquirer' Nov. 4, 2002 http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2002/11/04/loc_open04.html
  3. ^ http://my.sycamoreschools.org/modules/_299_1/fast%20facts%20updated%204-9-09.pdf
  4. ^ http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1999/01/08/loc_three_sycamore.html
  5. ^ "2009 Convention – Club Point Summary" (PDF). Ohio Junior Classical League. 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
  6. ^ "Constitution of the Ohio Junior Classical League" (PDF). Ohio Junior Classical League. March 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2009. ...by paying both OJCL annual chapter dues and any annual chapter membership dues required by NJCL.
  7. ^ "Academic - Champions". Greater Miami Conference.
  8. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  9. ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  10. ^ OHSSCA. "Ohio High School Swim Coaches' Association-Boys Water Polo State Champions". Retrieved 2007-03-08.
  11. ^ OHSSCA. "Ohio High School Swim Coaches' Association-Girls Water Polo State Champions". Retrieved 2007-03-08.
  12. ^ Zipperstein, Leah (2009-12-23). "Olympic medalist dives into coaching" (fee required). The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. Retrieved 2009-12-26. [Dan] Ketchum, a Sycamore High graduate who swam for Michigan and competed in the 2004 Olympics, is in his first season as coach at Loveland High. {{cite news}}: More than one of |author= and |last= specified (help)
  13. ^ www.thefox.com
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