East Stroudsburg High School South
| East Stroudsburg High School South | |
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| Address | |
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279 North Courtland Street , , 18301 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1893 |
| School district | East Stroudsburg Area School District |
| CEEB code | 391150 |
| Enrollment | 1,501 |
| Color(s) | Purple and White |
| Athletics | Mountain Valley Conference (PA) |
| Mascot | Cavaliers |
| Nickname | Cavs, Eastburg |
| Rival | Stroudsburg High School, East Stroudsburg High School North |
| Newspaper | The Cavalier Times |
| Feeder schools | J. T. Lambert Intermediate School |
| Website | www.esasd.net |
East Stroudsburg Senior High School South is a public high school located at 279 North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The school's mascot is the cavalier. The school is part of the East Stroudsburg Area School District.
Administration
The principal is Mr. Michael Catrillo. Mrs. Dawn Dailey and Mr. David Evans are the assistant principals. Mrs. Kristin Lord is teacher on special assignment
Scheduling
The school is set up with block scheduling, meaning that each block is 90 minutes long and most classes only last for half of a year. Each period is 45 minutes long, with the exception of those during block 3. 1st and 2nd periods are in Block 1, 3rd and 4th periods are in Block 2, and 9th and 10th periods are in Block 4. Block 3 is 120 minutes long and the four periods are each 30 minutes long, one of which will be lunch. Normally on a student's schedule it may say a class, then lunch, and then back to the original class. This means that in the middle of the class, the bell will ring to signal that the class should go to lunch. After lunch, the class will then return.
Because of block scheduling, most of the classes only take a half of a year to complete. Full credit classes will be a full block for a half of a year, and a half credit class will be a period for a half of a year. Some exceptions to this rule are the AP Sciences, which both run a full block for the entire year, Band and Chorus, which run a half a block for the entire year, and Edge classes, which also run a half a block for the entire year.
School Map
The school is split into 2 divisions: the Maple Building and the regular building. These two buildings are connected by a single hallway, which runs by the cafeteria. Rooms are numbered using different systems in each building, so it is possible that the same number is used for two rooms. Because of this, Maple building numbers are written with an M or a B at the end of the number, so that Room 114 is in the Main Building, while Room 114M, or 114B, would be in the Maple building.
South Side Live
Every morning after first block, teachers turn on their TVs for South Side Live, a student broadcast, which is generally about 10 minutes long. It is a morning announcement about updates in the school such as weather, announcements for activities, and sports. It will often include special videos, that can feature special school events or important events occurring in the world. The school's Studio Broadcasting class produces the broadcast.
Statistics
The school's total enrollment is 1501 students.[1] Overall, the student to teacher ration is 1 teacher to 13.0 students, as opposed to the state average of 1 to 15. The student body is 62.9% White, 17.6% African American, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 2.3% Asian American, and less than 1% Native American.
39.2% of the student body is currently eligible for reduced or free lunch.
Academics
The PSSA is the state assessment test for Pennsylvania schools. All students in 11th grade are required to take this test. Students at East Stroudsburg High School South scored 70% above proficient in reading (5% above average), 83% in writing (3% below average), and 54% in math (2% above average). All exams are offered, but the following AP exams have corresponding classes that are available at this school:
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- French Language
- Government & Politics: U.S.
- Spanish Language
- U.S. History
Athletics
East Stroudsburg South is a member of the Mountain Valley Conference and District XI of Pennsylvania.
East Stroudsburg South has a thriving athletic tradition. Many of its teams have won several awards throughout the school's history. Current sports offered at this school are the following, along with their records for the 2011-2012 school year in parentheses:
- Fall
- Football (3-8 [3-3 MVC])
- Field Hockey (4-10-1)
- Boys' Soccer (8-8-3 [5-5-2 MVC], qualified for MVC playoffs, qualified for District XI playoffs)
- Boys' Cross Country (8-4 MVC, 3rd in MVC Championships)
- Girls' Cross Country (2-9-1 MVC, 6th in MVC Championships)
- Girls' Tennis (14-1 [12-0 MVC], 2011 MVC Tournament Champions, 2011 MVC Regular Season Champions, qualified for District XI finals)
- Golf (7-7)
- Girls' Volleyball (6-12 [3-9 MVC])
- Winter
- Girls' Basketball
- Boys' Basketball
- Wrestling
- Girls' Swimming
- Boys' Swimming
- Rifle
- Spring
- Boys' Track and Field
- Girls' Track and Field
- Baseball
- Softball
- Girls' Soccer
- Boys' Tennis
Accomplishments
- The boys' 1993–94 basketball team advanced to the District XI AAAA Basketball semi-finals eventual losing to the State Champion Chester High School
- The boys' 1995 football team won the District XI champion beating Stroudsburg High School and then lost to Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School in the state playoffs.
- The girls' 2006–07 basketball team advanced the PIAA quarterfinal playoffs, but lost to Council Rock North High School.
- The boys' 2009 football team advanced to the District XI semifinals before losing to Parkland High School.
- The boys' 2010 football team advanced to the District XI semifinals before losing to Easton Area High School
- The girls' 2011 tennis team advanced to the District XI finals before losing to Parkland High School.
Turkey Day Rivalry
East Stroudsburg High School has always found a firm rivalry with its neighbors Stroudsburg High School. Each year, since 1945, this rivalry is expressed in the Turkey Day Game. Each year if the winning team is away they get to walk home with a police escort through the other teams town. The competition has gained the attention of Sports Illustrated. The rivalry is presented in the American football on Thanksgiving page.
To date, Stroudsburg holds a 35–26–5 edge over East Stroudsburg South. Turkey Day Outcomes Since 1945:
| Year | W | L | Score | Winning Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 42–0 | Stulgaitis |
| 1946 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 39–0 | Stulgaitis |
| 1947 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 34–6 | Stulgaitis |
| 1948 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 27–0 | Stulgaitis |
| 1949 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 6–0 | Stulgaitis |
| 1950 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 13–0 | Stulgaitis |
| 1951 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 15–14 | Stulgaitis |
| 1952 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 7–0 | Kist |
| 1953 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 16–7 | Kist |
| 1954 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 31–7 | Kist |
| 1955 | TIE | TIE | 7–7 | TIE |
| 1956 | TIE | TIE | 6–6 | TIE |
| 1957 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 13–12 | Whitehead |
| 1958 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 13–7 | Kist |
| 1959 | TIE | TIE | 6–6 | TIE |
| 1960 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 48–6 | Kist |
| 1961 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 45–20 | Kist |
| 1962 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 14–0 | Kist |
| 1963 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 6–0 | Stulgaitis |
| 1964 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 7–6 | Silock |
| 1965 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 19–0 | Silock |
| 1966 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 19–0 | Silock |
| 1967 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 32–12 | Merring |
| 1968 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 12–7 | Silock |
| 1969 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 12–8 | Ross |
| 1970 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 34–14 | Ross |
| 1971 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 41–6 | Ross |
| 1972 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 9–0 | Merring |
| 1973 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 20–18 | Merring |
| 1974 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 31–26 | Merring |
| 1975 | TIE | TIE | 7–7 | TIE |
| 1976 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 28–0 | Ross |
| 1977 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 33–18 | Ross |
| 1978 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 16–7 | Merring |
| 1979 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 32–13 | Ross |
| 1980 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 24–0 | Merring |
| 1981 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 12–7 | Ross |
| 1982 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 9–8 | Ross |
| 1983 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 21–10 | Ross |
| 1984 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 28–17 | Ross |
| 1985 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 7–6 | Ross |
| 1986 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 14–9 | Ross |
| 1987 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 17–3 | Christian |
| 1988 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 14–7 | Christian |
| 1989 | TIE | TIE | 7–7 | TIE |
| 1990 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 20–13 | Ross |
| 1991 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 33–16 | Ross |
| 1992 | Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | ||
| 1993 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 21–6 | Christian |
| 1994 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 28–19 | Ross |
| 1995 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 28–10 | Christian |
| 1996 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 64–7 | Christian |
| 1997 | Stroudsburg | East Stroudsburg | 14–0 | Ross |
| 1998 | East Stroudsburg | Stroudsburg | 36–13 | Christian |
| 1999 | Stroudsburg | ES South | 28–13 | Ross |
| 2000 | Stroudsburg | ES South | 24–23 | Ross |
| 2001 | Stroudsburg | ES South | 33–20 | Ross |
| 2002 | ES South | Stroudsburg | 12–7 | Christian |
| 2003 | ES South | Stroudsburg | 49–12 | Christian |
| 2004 | ES South | Stroudsburg | 13–10 (OT) | Christian |
| 2005 | Stroudsburg | ES South | 10–7 | Ross |
| 2006 | ES South | Stroudsburg | 14–7 | Christian |
| 2007 | ES South | Stroudsburg | 22–21 | Christian |
| 2008 | ES South | Stroudsburg | 34–0 | Christian |
| 2009 | ES South | Stroudsburg | 42–0 | Christian |
| 2010 | Stroudsburg | ES South | 36–35 | Ross |
| 2011 | Stroudsburg | ES South | 21-0 | Bernard |
All-Time East Stroudsburg W-L-T Pct. (Coaches):
| Coach | W | L | T | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Kist | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0.472 |
| Merring | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0.464 |
| Christian | 13 | 17 | 1 | 0.435 |
| Czutno | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Hastie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Stengel | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 |
Extracurriculars
Some extracurricular activities the school offers are as follows:
- Spring Production/Musical
- Marching Band
- Jazz Band
- Choraliers
- Chess Team
- Science Olympiad [1]
- Mock Trial
- Reading Olympics
- Scholastic Scrimmage
- Speech and Debate
- Model United Nations
- FBLA
- SADD
- Key Club
- Wallyball
- Step Team
- Newspaper
- Student Government
- Envirothon
- Math/Computer Club
- DECA
- Go Club
- Physics Club
- Multicultural Affairs
- Performance Club
- Green Team
Music Program
East Stroudsburg South has a thriving music program. Concert Choir and Concert Band are offered as electives during school, and the choir currently consists of over 200 members, while the band contains almost 100 members. The school regularly sends several students to PIAA District Chorus, Band, and Orchestra festivals. The school also offers extracurricular musical activities, such as Marching Band, Jazz Band, Choraliers, and the musical.
Musical
Every year, East Stroudsburg South stages a musical. These musicals have been praised for the participants' musicianship, acting, and the overall production of the show. They receive many nominations at the annual Spotlight Awards at the Sherman Theater, several of which result in awards. This coming year, the school will stage Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
| Year | Musical |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Babes in Arms |
| 2009 | Pippin |
| 2010 | The Secret Garden |
| 2011 | Les Miserables |
| 2012 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat |
Choraliers
The Choraliers are the select choir in East Stroudsburg South. In order to be eligible, a student must be enrolled in the regular Chorus class and audition successfully for a spot. The group usually is composed of about 40 members. All grade levels in the school are represented in the group. The Choraliers function as the chorus that represents the entire school at school district events. They also are evaluated at adjudications, and participated in Music in the Parks at Hersheypark in 2009 and 2011, both times winning best overall high school choir with a superior rating.
Academic clubs
East Stroudsburg South has several clubs that compete aginst other schools. FBLA is particularly successful, drawing over 100 students each year, and several participants qualify for states each year. The Chess Team and Speech and Debate also regularly place in the top three in the Mountain Valley Conference, and the Science Olympiad team consistently finishes in the top half of the regional competition. [2]
Notable alumni
- Art Perryman, 1994 – Basketball player
- James Mungro, 1997 – Retired Football player for Indianapolis Colts (Running back)
- Ken Parrish, 2002 – Professional Football Player for Atlanta Falcons (Punter)
- Jimmy Terwilliger, 2002 – Harlon Hill Trophy Winner in 2005
Renovation
The school has undergone a 92 million dollar renovation project. The district added a new 3 story wing and renovated the existing building. A new gymnasium, which includes an indoor soccer field, was also constructed. The new cafeteria has a college design right down to serving lines and table set up. The stadium has been fitted with a turf field and an all-weather track, as well as improvements to the visitors' team's stands.
The necessary renovation effort comes to a loss of local history. To make room for expansion, the district demolished the gym annex, as well historic 18th century J.S. Bunnell School, which was adjacent to the high school. "The Bunnell" once housed grades 1 through 12 during the first half of the 1900s and later became a junior high, and had housed classes during the construction period. However, it was outdated, and maintaining it would have been inefficient.
The current spot of the Bunnell School has been made into a faculty parking area. Another building that was torn down for parking was the old District Administration building, which was North Courtland Elementary School in the past, and had classes during renovation as well.
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