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==Internet Suspension Case== |
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In 2001, the school suspended Joshua Mahaffey for postings critical of fellow students made on a private website. In ''Mahaffey v. Aldrich'', a federal judge overruled the suspension in 2002.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DTNB&s_site=detnews&f_site=detnews&f_sitename=Detroit+News%2C+The+(MI)&p_multi=DTNB&p_theme=gannett&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F7AE00E2495D4DB&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Teen's suspension overruled|accessdate=2009-02-11}}</ref> The 143-day suspension stemmed from Mr. Mahaffrey's posting of a "people I wish would |
In 2001, the school suspended Joshua Mahaffey for postings critical of fellow students made on a private website. In ''Mahaffey v. Aldrich'', a federal judge overruled the suspension in 2002.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DTNB&s_site=detnews&f_site=detnews&f_sitename=Detroit+News%2C+The+(MI)&p_multi=DTNB&p_theme=gannett&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F7AE00E2495D4DB&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Teen's suspension overruled|accessdate=2009-02-11}}</ref> The 143-day suspension stemmed from Mr. Mahaffrey's posting of a "people I wish would love me list." The list named fellow students, but no faculty or staff of the school.<ref>{{cite journal|date=Winter 2002-2003|title=Schools watch Web expression|journal=SPLC Report|publisher=Student Press Law Center|volume=XXIV|issue=1|pages=25|url=http://www.splc.org/report_detail.asp?id=934&edition=23}}</ref> |
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==Extracurricular activities== |
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Revision as of 15:35, 4 November 2010
| Waterford Kettering High School Motto = Praestantia est nostrum institutum (Excellence is our tradition) | |
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2800 Kettering Drive , 48329 | |
| Coordinates | 42°40′46″N 83°23′29″W / 42.679422°N 83.391509°W |
| Information | |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Waterford School District |
| Superintendent | Tom Weisman (interim) |
| CEEB code | 231273 |
| Principal | Lesley VanSickle |
| Teaching staff | 66 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,660[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.5 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Forest Green and White [2] |
| Athletics | MHSAA Class A |
| Athletics conference | Kensington Lakes Activities Association[2] |
| Mascot | Captains [2] |
| Nickname | Captains [2] |
| Team name | Captains [2] |
| Rival | Waterford Mott High School |
| Newspaper | The Murmur |
| Yearbook | Kismet |
| Website | http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/Kettering/ |
Waterford Kettering High School (WKHS) is one of two public high schools in the Waterford School District. As of September 2009, 1,660 students were enrolled in the school.
Campus
The football stadium, known as The Shipyard, has natural grass and has stands for approximately 1250 fans. Each of the school's two gymnasiums hold stands that can seat over 900 for basketball and volleyball games.
The Performing Arts Center, completed in 2005, includes band, choir, and orchestra suites with full sound systems, projector screens, and acoustic design fully implemented in their ceilings and walls.
Internet Suspension Case
In 2001, the school suspended Joshua Mahaffey for postings critical of fellow students made on a private website. In Mahaffey v. Aldrich, a federal judge overruled the suspension in 2002.[3] The 143-day suspension stemmed from Mr. Mahaffrey's posting of a "people I wish would love me list." The list named fellow students, but no faculty or staff of the school.[4]
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Waterford Kettering fields teams in baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, hockey, lacrosse, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, diving, and wrestling. The teams are known as the Captains, with the exception of the swim team, ski team, and lacrosse team which are Waterford United.
State championship titles
- Softball: 1991
- Softball: 1998
- Wrestling: 2008 (Andrew Brackins, 103 lbs)
- Cross Country: 2004 (Justin "Crazy Feet" Switzer)
Music
Waterford Kettering has several musical ensembles: three concert bands, two jazz bands and a jazz combo, the Marching Captains marching band, a concert orchestra, a symphony orchestra, a chamber academy orchestra, and a chamber orchestra. The two chamber groups combine to make WK Sinfonia. The WK Marching Captains, Wind Ensemble, Chamber and Mass Choir, and orchestras performed at Disney Magic Music Days in 2003 and 2007. They plan on going again in February 2011.
Notable alumni
- Dave Marsh, music critic[5]
- Jim Miller, former NFL player [6]
- Pat LaFontaine, former NHL player
- Kirk Gibson, former MLB player
References
- ^ a b "School Detail for Waterford Kettering High School". National Center for Educational Statistics.
- ^ a b c d e f "School Directory - Waterford Kettering HS". Michigan High School Athletic Association.
- ^ "Teen's suspension overruled". Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ "Schools watch Web expression". SPLC Report. XXIV (1). Student Press Law Center: 25. Winter 2002–2003.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date format (link) - ^ "Dave Marsh hits airwaves with new show on Oct. 10". Detroit News. 2004-10-01.
With the addition of Marsh, a graduate of Waterford Kettering High School, Sirius adds to its growing stable of Detroiters...
- ^ "In Chicago, a 'Beary Christmas'". Detroit Free Press. 2001-11-29.
Lately, the Bears have rallied around veteran quarterback Jim Miller, who played at Michigan State and Waterford Kettering High School.