Auburn High School (New York)
| Auburn High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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250 Lake Ave Auburn, New York 13021 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Opened | 1970 |
| School district | Auburn Enlarged |
| Principal | Mr. Brian Morgan |
| Staff | approx. 125 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,500 (as of 2011–12) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Maroon White |
| Athletics conference | Section III |
| Nickname | Maroons |
| Rival | Skaneateles |
| Feeder schools | Auburn Junior High School |
| Website | hs |
Auburn High School is the only public high school in Auburn, New York, U.S., a city approximately 25 miles southwest of Syracuse in central New York.
As of the 2011–12 school year, the school has an approximate enrollment of 1,500 students in grades 9–12.[1] The school, often referred to as A.H.S., has existed at its current location since 1970.
Athletics
The school's mascot is the Auburn Maroons.[1] The school competes in Section III.
Varsity boys sports include football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, wrestling, swimming, golf, tennis, cross country, bowling, and track.[1]
Varsity girls sports include soccer, basketball, softball, swimming, cheerleading, field hockey, tennis, volleyball, cross country, bowling, lacrosse, and track.[1]
Home varsity football games are played at Holland Stadium, which is located at Auburn Junior High School on Franklin Street. Home varsity baseball games are played at Falcon Park, home of the Auburn Doubledays minor league baseball team, on North Division Street.
Notable alumni
- Kelly Brannigan, model (Deal or No Deal)
- Amy Dacey, CEO of the Democratic National Committee
- Joey DeMaio, Manowar bassist
- Buddy Hardeman, NFL player
- Joe Kehoskie, baseball agent
- Jeremy Morin, NHL player
- Kevin Polcovich, MLB player
- Bob Socci, sports broadcaster
- Chris Viscardi, TV and film writer
Auburn Alumni Hall of Distinction
In 2012, the Auburn Education Foundation launched the Auburn Alumni Hall of Distinction, which will honor notable graduates of Auburn High School and its predecessor high schools.[2]
The following alumni were inducted in 2012:[2]
- Alfred "Al" Emmi (West High School, Class of 1953)
- Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr., D.D.S. (East High School, Class of 1942)
- Harold "Hal" Morse, Ph.D. (East High School, Class of 1955)
- Barbara L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D. (Auburn High School, Class of 1974)
- Christopher Viscardi (Auburn High School, Class of 1980)
References
- ^ a b c d "Auburn High School". Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ a b Voll, Kelly (3 October 2012). "Auburn will soon have new Hall of Distinction". The Citizen. Retrieved 3 October 2012.