Huntley Project High School
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | Fall of 1968 |
| Superintendent | Mr. Dave Mahon |
| Principal | Ms. Tynie Mader |
| Students | 230[1] |
| Address | 1477 Ash Street , , |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Black and Red |
| Affiliations | Cheerleading, Majorettes, BPA, FFA, FCCLA, Speech & Drama, Band, Choir, News paper/Annual, HP players, Student Council, National Honor Society, and Pep Club |
| Mascot | Red Devils |
| Website | http://huntley.k12.mt.us |
Huntley Project High School is a high school in Worden, Montana. Home of the Red Devils, the Huntley Project School District serves students living in four small Montana communities: Worden, Ballantine, Huntley, and Pompey's Pillar, with total population nearing 3,000 people. It is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montana's largest city, Billings, in the southeastern part of Montana.
On September 18, 2008, an early morning fire destroyed the high school building in Worden.[2]
About the school
Total 2006-2007 enrollment is 739 students, grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The high school currently has 226 students, making Huntley Project a Class B school in the Montana High School Association.
The name ‘Huntley Project’ is short for Huntley Irrigation Project, which was the second U.S. Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project. The area was part of the Crow Indian Reservation from 1874 to 1904 when the government purchased the 35,000 acres (140 km2), stretching across 27 miles (43 km) from Huntley, east to the Little Bull Mountains.
Huntley Projects goals are that each student:
1. Develops intellectually according to interests, needs and abilities.
2. Develops and accepts the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship in order to participate successfully in the world of today and tomorrow.
The 36,208-square-foot high school building was built in 1968 at a cost of $460,945. It was one of many schools designed by the firm Johnson-Graham & Associates.[3]
Athletics
Huntley Project Red Devils have been one of the most successful programs in Class B athletics over the past 20 years. Through hard work, determination, and team work, many championships have been won.
Football
The Huntley Project Football team has a 28-4 record over the last 3 seasons they have also won back-to-back Conference Championships. This year the devils went 10-1 making the state semi-finals.
Head Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Rick Dees
Assistant Coach: Mark Wandle
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach: Lenny Brown
State Championships: 1998
Volleyball
Huntley Project Volleyball 2006 Lady Red Devils
Head Coach: Iona Stookey
Assistant Coach: Billie Schaff
Assistant Coach: Sonny Benn
State Championships: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Cross Country
Head Coach: Tara Christman
Head Coach: Mara Beard
Assistant Coaches: Jay and Susan Mack
Two Montana All State Selections For 2007: Kaitlyn Wurnig and Chancey Stirling
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach: Mike Kragt
Assistant Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Kevin Morales
State Championships: 1999, 2007
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Stephanie Robertus
Assistant Coach: Iona Stookey
Assistant Coach: Carrie Greenwalt
Managers: Madi Lemieux, Bailey Craig
Wrestling
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach:
State Championships: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000
Boys and Girls Track
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach: Mark Wandle
Assistant Coach: Mark Branger
Assistant Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Mark Moreni
Boys State Championships: 1989, 2006, 2007
Girls State Championships: 2004, 2006, 2007
Softball
Head Coach: Jim Knapp
Assistant Coach: Carrie Greenwalt
Assistant Coach: Neil Danielson
Golf
Head Coach: Jay Selman
Assistant Coach: Marlene Krum
Activities
Student Council
President: Bryan Steiger
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Cheerleading
Advisor: Brooke Rienhart
Advisor: Tanner Rienhart
Huntley Project cheerleaders keep crowds at games enthusiastic while performing 'stunts'. They also volunteer throughout the community.
BPA
Advisor: Susan Craig
BPA stands for "business professionals of America." It is an organization of high school students throughout the nation. Members of BPA compete in business related events.
=== FFA ===Sheila Daum FFA, is an organization of high school students who compete in agriculturally based events. FFA also plays a large roll in the community hosting many fundraisers and service projects. Huntley Project FFA competes well every year consistently qualifying several people for the national competition.
Pep Club
Advisor: Amber Steiger
Pep Club plays a large part throughout the school. They are responsible for creating banners supporting the classes and sports teams that are displayed in the gymnasium. They are also responsible for creating locker signs for participants in athletics and activities to show support.
National Honor Society
Advisor: Kim Koenig
National Honor Society is a group of students who have shown exemplary academic performance.
Band
Director: Aaron Morgenstern
The band plays at athletic events as well as concerts.
Choir
Director: Janet Morgenstern
The choir is a large group of Huntley Project students who regularly performs in concerts to entertain the community.
Speech and Drama
Incredible Amazing Head Coach: Bonnie Ortner
Assistant Coach: Jacki Reed
Huntley Project's Speech and Drama team is the only contender for a state championship. With a large group of incredibly talented students (including Hiram Williams and Shayna Ortner) performing in a unique variety of events they win many competitions.
State Champioships: 2004
FCCLA
Advisor: Jean Ott
FCCLA stands for Family Career Community Leaders of America. They regularly partake in service projects. They also compete in regional, statewide, and national competitions.
Majorettes
Advisor: Joleen Johannes
Majorettes is a girls dance group
Newspaper/Annual
Advisor: Bea Wilson
This group is responsible for the production and quality of the Annual yearbook as well as the school newspaper, the "Red and Black Attack."
Fire
On Sept. 18, 2008, an early morning fire destroyed the high school building in Worden. The fire destroyed nine classrooms, the home economics room, the library and computer lab, three offices, the high school gym and the band room. The concession stand, school trophies and other memorabilia were also destroyed.[4]
Early reports said the fire was "suspicious" in nature.[5] Yellowstone County deputies arrested four teens, all current or former Huntley Project students, in connection with the fire.[6] Court records say that the four teens broke into the school, damaged several doors and vandalized the chemistry room and other rooms, broke into a vending machine for snacks and took footballs before leaving the building. Court records say the teens later returned to the school and set fires in the chemistry room and an office.[7]
Gregory Dean Three Fingers, 18, was charged in Yellowstone County Justice Court with arson and burglary. He was arraigned on felony charges on Sept. 26, 2008.[8] Michael John Victoria II, 16, was charged as an adult in District Court with arson and burglary as well. He pleaded not guilty.[9] Two younger teens, a boy and girl both aged 14, were cited in youth court in connection with the fire.[10]
After the fire, students returned to classes in modular buildings moved onto the school campus, which will be used, along with spare rooms in other buildings and around town, as classrooms until a new school can be built. The school and campus were insured for more than $6 million.[11]
References
- ^ "About Huntley Project High". Billings Gazette. 2008-09-19. Retrieved 30 October.
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{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Laura Tode (2008-08-19). "4 suspects identified in arson of high school". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 19 September.
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{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Greg Tuttle (2008-11-21). "2 accused of pre-arson break-in". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 21 November accessyear=2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Greg Tuttle (2008-11-21). "2 accused of pre-arson break-in". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 21 November accessyear=2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Greg Tuttle (2008-09-23). "Boy charged as adult pleads not guilty to school fire". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 29 September.
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