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==History==
==History==
Opened in September 1962, Danvers High School was the successor to Holten High School (opened 1855). Danvers High School received national (and later international) attention when use of the word "[[Beaker (Muppet)|meep]]" by students was forbidden, due to its disruptive use by some students.<ref>Forman, Ethan. [http://salemnews.com/punews/local_story_313233045.html "What's wrong with 'meep'? It's all in how you say it"], ''The Salem News'', 10 November 2009.</ref> Principal Thomas Murray banned the word, and threatened police action over its use in either speech or on clothing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wbztv.com/local/meep.banned.danvers.2.1307139.html |title=Meep Banned At Danvers High School |publisher=wbztv.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114071338/http://wbztv.com/local/meep.banned.danvers.2.1307139.html |archivedate=November 14, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20091112danvers_high_school_says_students_cant_say_meep/srvc=home&position=recent |title=Danvers High School says students can’t say ‘meep’ |work=Boston Herald |publisher=bostonherald.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-14 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Opened in September 1962, Danvers High School was the successor to Holten High School (opened 1855). Danvers High School received national (and later international) attention when use of the word "[[Beaker (Muppet)|meep]]" by students was forbidden, due to its disruptive use by some students.<ref>Forman, Ethan. [http://salemnews.com/punews/local_story_313233045.html "What's wrong with 'meep'? It's all in how you say it"] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120715134002/http://salemnews.com/punews/local_story_313233045.html |date=2012-07-15 }}, ''The Salem News'', 10 November 2009.</ref> Principal Thomas Murray banned the word, and threatened police action over its use in either speech or on clothing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wbztv.com/local/meep.banned.danvers.2.1307139.html |title=Meep Banned At Danvers High School |publisher=wbztv.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114071338/http://wbztv.com/local/meep.banned.danvers.2.1307139.html |archivedate=November 14, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20091112danvers_high_school_says_students_cant_say_meep/srvc=home&position=recent |title=Danvers High School says students can’t say ‘meep’ |work=Boston Herald |publisher=bostonherald.com |date= |accessdate=2009-11-14 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In June 2010, ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' commended the speech "Operation Red Sprinkles" <ref>[http://www.wickedlocal.com/danvers/news/x1501906467/Salutatorian-Anisha-Shenai-Operation-Red-Sprinkles "Operation Red Sprinkles"]</ref> by DHS [[Salutatorian]] Anisha Shenai (class of 2010), as one of the most e-mailed inspirational articles at [[Boston.com]].<ref>[http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/danvers/2010/06/danvers_high_salutatorian_spee.html "Danvers High Salutatorian Speech"], ''Boston Globe'', Boston.com, Retrieved June 16, 2010.</ref>
In June 2010, ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' commended the speech "Operation Red Sprinkles" <ref>[http://www.wickedlocal.com/danvers/news/x1501906467/Salutatorian-Anisha-Shenai-Operation-Red-Sprinkles "Operation Red Sprinkles"]</ref> by DHS [[Salutatorian]] Anisha Shenai (class of 2010), as one of the most e-mailed inspirational articles at [[Boston.com]].<ref>[http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/danvers/2010/06/danvers_high_salutatorian_spee.html "Danvers High Salutatorian Speech"], ''Boston Globe'', Boston.com, Retrieved June 16, 2010.</ref>

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Danvers High School
Address
Map
60 Cabot Road

Danvers
,
MA
01923
United States
Coordinates42°34′56″N 70°55′53″W / 42.58222°N 70.93139°W / 42.58222; -70.93139
Information
TypeComprehensive high school
Motto"Ladies and Gentlemen Always"
Established1962
School districtDanvers Public Schools
SuperintendentLisa Dana, Superintendent
PrincipalDr. Jason Colombino, Principal

Sean Emberly, Asst. Principal

Dr. Katrina Esparza, Asst. Principal
Faculty100.8 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Grades9–12
Enrollment1044[1]
Hours in school day7:30am - 1:55pm
Campus size46 acres
Campus typeSingle Building
Color(s)Royal blue and white   
Athletics conferenceNortheastern Conference (NEC)
MascotFalcon
RivalGloucester
AccreditationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges
NewspaperThe Flying Onion
Feeder schoolsHolten-Richmond Middle School Danvers Elementary Schools
WebsiteSchool website

Danvers High School (DHS) is a public high school in Danvers, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Danvers Public Schools school district. The population of Danvers is 27,460 (US Census Bureau, 2014). Danvers has a median family income of $77,404 (2014).

Demographics

Student enrolment for the 2015-2016 School year (Grades 9-12) - 1020 Danvers High School employs 85.2 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) teachers. The average class size is 19.1 (State average is 18.1) and the ratio of teachers to students is 1:13.

History

Opened in September 1962, Danvers High School was the successor to Holten High School (opened 1855). Danvers High School received national (and later international) attention when use of the word "meep" by students was forbidden, due to its disruptive use by some students.[3] Principal Thomas Murray banned the word, and threatened police action over its use in either speech or on clothing.[4][5]

In June 2010, The Boston Globe commended the speech "Operation Red Sprinkles" [6] by DHS Salutatorian Anisha Shenai (class of 2010), as one of the most e-mailed inspirational articles at Boston.com.[7]

In the spring of 2010, the School Committee announced their plan to name Assistant Superintendent and former Smith Elementary School (a Danvers elementary school) Principal Susan Ambrozavitch Acting High School Principal for the 2010-2011 school year, after Principal Tim Murray announced he would be stepping down. She has remained in both positions since. Principal Susan Amrozavitch retired in June 2017 and was replaced by Dr. Jason Colombino.

From 2010 until 2013 it underwent extensive renovations, replacing most of the school structure.

Murder

On October 22, 2013, teacher Colleen Ritzer, 24, was murdered in a restroom at the school. Ritzer's body was found in a recycling bin behind the school campus. Student Philip Chism, then 14, was arraigned in her death.[8][9] On November 21, 2013, Chism was indicted on charges of murder, aggravated rape and armed robbery.[10] Chism was charged as an adult and, on December 15, 2015, a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated rape and armed robbery.[11] On February 26, 2016 he was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole in 40 years.[12]

Academics

Danvers High School offers the following levels of instruction: College Preparatory and Honors, Accelerated and Advanced Placement coursework. Standardized tests include the PSAT, SAT, SAT II, ACT, AP and MCAS.

The number of students taking Advanced Placement Coursework has doubled over the last 5 years.[citation needed]

Athletics

The school fields teams in seven spring sports, eight fall sports, and 10 winter sports.

The arts

Marching band

The Falcon Marching Band has performed three times in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. They have also performed in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii. The Band has been under the direction of Ron Parsons since 1987.

A Capella

There are three a cappella groups at Danvers High School, Deception, Ingrid Sound, and Falconize. Deception is a six-person co-ed group that consists of members from Ingrid Sound and Falconize. Ingrid Sound is an all-female group. Falconize is a co-ed cappella group. They most recently placed 3rd at the International Competition of High School A Capella in New York City in 2015.[citation needed] The Choral program is under the direction of Alex Grover.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ http://danverspublicschools.org/dhs/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/12/DHS-RC-overview.pdf
  2. ^ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/sat_perf.aspx
  3. ^ Forman, Ethan. "What's wrong with 'meep'? It's all in how you say it" Archived 2012-07-15 at archive.today, The Salem News, 10 November 2009.
  4. ^ "Meep Banned At Danvers High School". wbztv.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Danvers High School says students can't say 'meep'". Boston Herald. bostonherald.com. Retrieved 2009-11-14.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Operation Red Sprinkles"
  7. ^ "Danvers High Salutatorian Speech", Boston Globe, Boston.com, Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  8. ^ Botelho, Greg; Brown, Don; Brown, Pamela (October 25, 2013). "Sources: Teen followed Danvers teacher into bathroom, killed her with box cutter". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  9. ^ "14-year-old charged with killing beloved Danvers, Massachusetts, teacher". CNN. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  10. ^ "Massachusetts teen accused of killing teacher indicted on murder, other charges". CNN. November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  11. ^ "Massachusetts teen found guilty of murdering math teacher, other charges". CNN. December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  12. ^ "Teenager who raped and killed his maths teacher is jailed for life". The Guardian. February 27, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
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