Gorham High School (Maine)
| Gorham High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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41 Morrill Avenue , , 04038 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°40′29″N 70°26′42″W / 43.6746°N 70.4450°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Chris Record |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 868 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and white |
| Mascot | Ram |
| Website | www.goghs.org |
Gorham High School, is a public high school located in Gorham, Maine. It houses grades 9–12.
History
Gorham High School received national media attention on January 4, 2008, when the administration was forced to cancel classes for a day after an apparent senior prank. School administrators arrived at the building to find snow and ice blocking the locks and doors outside of the school. Due to town fire codes, the building was closed until all of the exits could be thawed and cleared.[1]
Academics
Gorham High offers a diverse curriculum including AP courses and electives to adequately prepare students for college, as well as vocational programs to prepare students to enter specific careers.
Athletics
Gorham, competing in Western Maine Class A, participates in fourteen varsity sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Cheerleading, Tennis, Track, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Softball.
Activities
- Robotics Team
- Model United Nations
- Intramural Sports
- Jazz Band
- Yearbook Committee
- French Club
- Spanish Club
- Film Club
- Math Team
Notable faculty
- Robert Crowley - Winner of Survivor: Gabon
External links
References
- ^ "MaineToday.com : News Update: Gorham students make own 'snow day'". Portland Press Herald. 2008-01-04. Retrieved 2008-01-07.