Huntington High School (New York)
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| Huntington High School | |
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 The facade of the school building, photographed in August 2012. | |
| Address | |
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188 Oakwood Road , 11743 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Huntington Union Free School District |
| Principal | Brendan Cusack |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1535 (2017) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue White |
| Mascot | Blue Devils |
| Yearbook | Huntingtonian |
| Website | [1] |
Huntington High School is a four-year, public high school located in Huntington, New York. It functions as the high school for the Huntington Union Free School District(HUFSD), serving students in Huntington. As of 2011, 1290 students were enrolled.
Academic statistics
- 209 courses are offered
- 25 AP courses offered [2]
° 2 in Art ° 4 in English ° 3 in Math ° 1 in Music ° 4 in Science ° 7 in Social Studies ° 4 in World Languages
- 23 honors courses offered
° 2 in English ° 4 in Math ° 1 in Music ° 4 in Science ° 1 in Social Studies ° 11 in World Languages
- 40+ clubs offered
- Ranked number 18 school in the United States of America in foreign language course overall averages
Athletics
The Huntington Interscholastic Athletics Program has played an integral and important part in the Huntington community. Organized athletics in the Huntington School District dates back more than one hundred years.
Notable achievements include:
Huntington Football Team:
- 2005 Long Island Champions
- 2013 Long Island Divisional Champions
Huntington Boys Basketball Team:
- 2008-2009 Class "A" Suffolk County Finalist.
- 2005-2006 Class "A" Suffolk County Champions.
- League V Champions
The Huntington Boys Lacrosse team:
- 2007 Long Island Class "B" Champions
- 2005 and 2006 NYS championship titles
- Ranked #1 in the country by InsideLacrosse
- A record of 46 straight wins since 2004
Huntington Boys Tennis
- 2002 Suffolk County Champions
- 2007 League II Champions
Huntington Girls Soccer
- 1994 State Champions and ranked #1 in the nation
- 2004 Suffolk County Champions
Huntington Highsteppers:
- Highsteppers are a regional and national award-winning Kickline/dance team. They have performed at a Knicks vs. Nets game and several other competitions outside of New York state.
Huntington Blue Devils Marching Band
- 2014 First Place in New York State Field Band Conference in Large School 3 Division.
- Moved To Large School 2 and Placed Fifth (2015)
- 2016 Third Place in New York State Field Band Conference in Large School 2 Division.
- 2017 Second Place in NYSFBC Large School 2 Division scoring 88.750, a school record.
Huntington Mock Trial Team
- 2018 Suffolk County Champions
Renovations
Recently,[when?] the school has undergone several renovations, including:
- Seat replacements and refurbishments in the auditorium.
- A new track, synthetic turf field, and bleachers
- Replacement of bleachers in the Louis D. Giani Gymnasium
- New driveway and parking lot (Summer of 2015)
Alma mater
Honor to Huntington
Honor to Huntington Now that our tasks are done We shall remember the days we have spent Within thine halls and Ee'n now that we must part Loyal in every heart Honor to Hutington We will be true
Amici
Our strong band shall ne’er be broken
formed in Huntington High;
far surpassing wealth unspoken,
sealed by friendship’s tie.
CHORUS:
Huntington High School, now and ever
Deep grave on each heart,
Shall be found unwavering true,
When we from life shall part.
High school life at best is passing,
Gliding swiftly by;
Then let us pledge in word and deed
Our love for Huntington High.
Notable alumni
- Anthony G. Brown, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland.
- James Conte, NY state Assemblyman
- Leroy Grumman, famed aircraft designer, manufacturer, and founder of Grumman Aircraft Co.
- Joseph Hazelwood, captain of the Exxon Valdez
- Amy Ignatow, cartoonist and author of The Popularity Papers series
- Ilana Kurshan, author and translator
- Sarah Reinertsen, the first female amputee to complete the Ironman Triathlon Championship in Kona, Hawaii
- Kurt Sohn, former professional football player, NY Jets (1981–1988)