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Allegany High School is a high school (grades 9 to 12) in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.

Allegany High School was built as Allegany County High School in 1887. The current principal is Michael Calhoun, and the vice principals are Ray Kiddy and Heidi Laupert.

As of 2005 it had 825 students and 49 teachers. Students were 93% white, 5% African-American and 2% Asian. 19% were eligible for reduced lunch, less than the state average of 27%.

Allegany High School is known for it's marching band. It is under the direction of Larry Jackson and Brian White. It's Drum Major is Senior Kayla Bloom. Allegany was recently placed 9th at TOB at Scranton, PA however, it has been ranked number one on the road. The band has winds, pit, and a color guard.


Notable Alumni

Allegany High School has some famous grads including:

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Football

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In the 2005 football season, the Allegany Campers varsity team went undefeated in their best season in the school's history, with a 14-0 record.

In the 2006 season, the Allegany Campers have so far defeated the Southern Garrett Rams 45-6, the Moorefield Yellow Jackets 41-7, and the Beall Mountaineers for a season total of 3-0. They face Northern Garrett at Greenway Avenue Stadium on Friday, September 29. Allegany was 1 game away from tieing the school record for consecutive wins. All they had to do was beat Keyser High School. They lost 14-7, and their hopes for a record vanished. Recently, they also lost their homecoming game to their rivals, Fort Hill, with a score of 35-14. Despite the loss, Alco still made it into the play offs and defeated Bonsoboro last night with a score of 33-0. Allegany played Fort Hill in a divisional play off game, losing 51-18. Sr Patrick Steckman (5'11" 97lbs) and Jr William Whiteman (6' 98lbs) were secret weapons reserved for the Championship game that, unfourtunately, never happened.

Allegany Varsity Cheerleaders

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Allegany Junior Varsity Cheerleaders

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"Lil Blue" Freshmen Cheerleaders

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Boy's Soccer

The biggest surprise of this year was the boy's soccer team. Usually only beating the Maryland School for the Children without limbs, the team had an 8-5-2 record. The team was coached by Sir Richard Zimmerman and Gangsta Mike Sallerson. The team consisted of 19 members, and jv members.

Golf

Despite what many think, the priciple sport of Allegany High School is golf. The team is lead by the 6' 135lb senior at golfer Master Thadeus Eirich. The only female member of the team is Madison Martin. Do not be fooled by her attractive exterior, within is hidden a monster on the fairway. The team was out for blood this year, with the only female member Madison Martin, placing 6th in states.

Rap/Hip-Hop Music

Allegany High School is home to many stout rap groups such as the CCCP and QCK. The CCCP is the number one rap group in the county with QCK a close second. CCCP stands for Crazy City Cound Posse, while QCK stands for Queen City Kids. CCCP is a more wholesome group whereas QCK attempts to capture the urban struggle appeal with frontmen K-Dunn and J-Pitt.

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