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DeLand High School
Address
Map
800 North Hill Ave., DeLand, FL 32724-3726

DeLand
,
Florida

USA
Information
TypePublic High School
Motto"Through the individual commitment of all, our students will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be successful contributors to our democratic society."
Established1922
School districtVolusia County School District
PrincipalMitch Moyer
Faculty188
Number of students3,888
Color(s)Green and Gold   
MascotBulldog
WebsiteDeland High School

DeLand High School is a public high school in DeLand, Florida established in 1922, with an enrollment of 3,616 students, a student/teacher ratio of 16.5, and a graduation rate above 90%.[1]

DeLand High on television

Controversy

In May 2002, 12 students super-glued stolen beehives within the school and also glued a large number of classroom and building doors shut. The school prank resulted in the release of a swarm of 80,000 bees. The students were suspended and later sentenced to perform community service. This prank was also the first to air on MTV's show "High School Stories: Scandals, Pranks & Controversies" receiving an hour-long special.[2][3]

Special programs

IB

DeLand High School has been an International Baccalaureate high school since the 1990s. The program is a rigorous academic program that prepares its students for college with an extreme critical workload that promotes deep thinking and the development of a world viewpoint. [citation needed]

Engineering Academy

DeLand High School hosts an Engineering Program where students take specific classes to train them in the engineering field.

Construction Academy

DeLand High School built a brand new facility for the Construction Academy that opened for the 2007 school year. Students will be able to learn the concepts of construction so they can go into the work field. Also providing an after school club open to all students who want to learn more about construction. This club FCCMA (future carpenter and cabinet makers of America) strives in teaching students the importance of teamwork, stepping out and helping the community as well as the main goal to learn carpentry and construction as well as the safety precautions that goes with it all.

Athletics

Weightlifting

In 2005 the Bulldogs won a state championship in weightlifting for the 10th time. Brandon Partin won back to back state championships for the bulldogs in 2007 and 2008, in two different weight classes, and was a featured student athlete in Sports Illustrated In 2008 Christina Baranet was the first female from Deland High School to win the state championship and also broke the state record for the 119lb. weight class.

Baseball

In 1951 the Bulldogs baseball team attended the state championship. The Bulldogs became state champions in 1961. In 2006 and 2007 the team made it into the state's final four championship. In 2006 and 2007 the team made it into the state's final four championship. In 2007 they were state runners-up and beat two-time state champion Flanagan/Pembroke Pines along with the North Park Bulls. The baseball team is also home to Michael Main, who was once featured in Sports Illustrated and drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft.[4]

Bowling

The girls bowling team won the State Championship in 2005 and have been undefeated since.

Golf

The girl's golf team had a 30–0 regular season in 2007. The boys golf team were district champions in 2009 for the first time in school history.

Girls Volleyball

The DeLand High School girls volleyball team won the district championship in 2009 after a 24-3 season.

Varsity basketball

In 1984 the Lady Bulldogs basketball team won the state championship. The varsity basketball team has a good track record and in the 2006-2007 school year they beat many intimidating opponents such as Deltona, Mainland, Lake Mary, West Orange, and University and they also won a mid Florida title in 2006. The Bulldogs went to the playoffs for the class 6-A in Florida for 2008.

Varsity Football

After a dismal season in 2007 where the dawgs went 0-10, the team hired a new head coach, Kevin Pettis, who helped the team bounce back to multi-win season in 2008. In addition the teams first win in over 13 games, the bulldogs managed to force a playoff tie-breaker in which they defeated Flagler Palm Coast for the chance to play eventual class 6-A state champions Sanford Seminole High School. The Bulldogs have posted their best record in history in the 2009 season at 13-2, and have advanced to the state championship game for the first time in school history. The Bulldogs lost 42-20 to Miramar High School. Five Varsity football players will be attending Division I colleges to play football, Mark Joyce: USF, Deante Saunders: University of Florida, Shontrelle Johnson: Iowa State, Dramon Grady: University of Memphis, and Trey Pettis: Florida State University, other players have offers from smaller schools.

Spec Sykos

The Spec Sykos are DeLand High School's official student section, who attend every football game and any other possible DeLand High sporting event. The Sykos regularly use body paint, cowbells, and airhorns to distract the other team while simultaneously cheering on the Bulldogs.

Lacrosse

After years of debate, Deland High School has decided to add a lacrosse team to its schedule of Varsity Sports. Due to lack of competitive teams in the local area, the Bulldogs will play teams from around Florida. First year coach will be Bobbie Jo Grieve. Further information can be found in room 7-201.

Academic team

In 2007, the academic team triumphed over Spruce Creek's honored academic team and became district champions. They regularly compete in regional competitions.

Chorus

DeLand's chorus program, lead by Melinda O'Neil, is an exceptional program that has gained recognition through out Florida. Recent performances include Disney's Candlelight, Winter Concerts, luncheons through out Volusia County, regional and state Music Performance Assessments (MPAs), and in school performances. In the 2009-2010 year, the choral program at DeLand High School is sending 11 musicians to the statewide All State which requires rigorous audition processes and an excellent knowledge of music theory. The choral program at DeLand High School includes the General Chorus, Men's Ensemble, Quintessentials, DHSingers, the fabulous Woman's Chorale, and the wonderful Concert Choir. The chorus is known for their intricate music choices at their many concerts through out the year.

Band

DeLand's band, The Marching Bulldogs, has gained recognition over the last five years visiting the Georgia Peach Bowl and the Florida Bandmasters Association State Concert Festival three times, twice which they received the highest possible ratings. In the 2007-08 school year, the band returned to the State Concert Festival, receiving superior ratings from all judges. In the 2007-2008 season the band was invited to the annual College Band Directors National Association convention in Georgia. The band's director is Ted Shistle. The band is better known for rigor of its concert program, and pride and tradition of its marching band.

Air Force Junior ROTC

DeLand High's ROTC corp is a Distinguished Unit 3 years in a row. During the 2008-2009 school year the corp earned another Distinguished Unit Award but this time with Merit. DeLand's ROTC is run by Col. James Pugh and Chief Master Sergeant Gary Cornwall. Established in 1967, DeLand's unit designation (FL-023) means they were the 23rd AFJROTC unit in Florida. 1967 was the 1st year for AFJROTC units in the country. Each year ROTC participates in many events including parades, Haunted House, Adopt A Road, and Canned food and toy drives. Cadets are required to wear a uniform every Tuesday. ROTC has many extracurricular activities including Model Rocket Club, Drill Team, Color Guard and Kitty Hawk Air Society.

Assistant Principals

  • Lawrence Beal, Jr
  • Richard Calkins
  • Craig Clements
  • Stephen Davenport
  • Michael Degirolmo
  • Carlos Scott
  • Timothy Shea
  • Michelle Sojka
  • Daniel Phillips

School grades

  • 1998-1999 C
  • 1999-2000 C
  • 2000-2001 C
  • 2001-2002 C
  • 2002-2003 B
  • 2003-2004 B
  • 2004-2005 B
  • 2005-2006 C
  • 2006-2007 C
  • 2007-2008 A
  • 2008-2009 C

Notable alumni

  • Nancy Benoit, Former professional wrestling valet and wife of Chris Benoit (Class of circa 1982)
  • Bridget Gordon, member of the 1988 US Olympic gold medal women's basketball team. (class of 1985)[5]
  • Terence Trent D'Arby, singer–songwriter, now known as Sananda Maitreya. (Class of 1979)
  • Tra Thomas, Professional football player, Philadelphia Eagles (Class of 1993)
  • Michael Gillislee, running back for the University of Florida
  • Vincent Martella, is an American teen actor and occasional singer. He is best known for his role as Greg in the television series Everybody Hates Chris and for the voice of Phineas Flynn in Disney Channel's original animated show, Phineas and Ferb
  • Luke Scott,a Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter, who currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles.

References

  1. ^ Volusia County Schools Fact Sheet: 2006-2007
  2. ^ Prank Closes School As 80,000 Bees Swarm Local 6.com, May 14, 2002
  3. ^ DeLand High Pranksters Won't Face Felony Charges The 12 Seniors Who Brought 80,000 Bees Into The School Must Perform Community Service. The Orlando Sentinel, June 8, 2002
  4. ^ Whose fastball's fastest?, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, February 28, 2007
  5. ^ Local Olympians - OrlandoSentinel.com
  • DeLand High Bulging At The Seams Stop-Gap Measures Help While Awaiting New School, The Orlando Sentinel, February 9, 1986
  • Longtime coach, mentor gets nod, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, February 21, 2007
  • School Board of Volusia County Meeting, February 14, 2006, The School Board of Volusia County, February 14, 2006

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