Roy C. Ketcham High School
| Roy C. Ketcham High School [1] | |
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| Location | |
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United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°35′51″N 73°53′32″W / 41.59743°N 73.89214°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | Wappingers Central School District |
| Principal | David Seipp (2016–present) |
| Assistant principals | Anthony Giovinazzi Megan D'Allesandro |
| Faculty | 140 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1,800–2,000 |
| Color(s) | Red Navy Blue |
| Mascot | Indians |
| Website | wappingersschools |
Roy C. Ketcham High School, more informally Ketcham or RCK, is a public secondary school under jurisdiction of the Wappingers Central School District. Located in Wappingers Falls, New York, United States, the school serves approximately two thousand students in grades nine through twelve residing in the southwest of Dutchess County.
History
As a result of the considerable population growth in Dutchess County during the 1940s and 1950s, a new senior high school was built and opened to students in the fall of 1962. It was named in honor of Roy C. Ketcham, who had been a prominent member of the town's board of education for a quarter of a century.
Athletics
- Cheerleading
- Bowling
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Crew Club
- Hockey Club
- Baseball
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Lacrosse Club
- Wrestling
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Swimming
- Field Hockey Section 1 (NYSPHSAA)
Academics
The music department occasionally hosts regional events at the school, such as NYSSMA competitions, Area All State Festivals, and All County Jazz Festivals. Roy C. Ketcham's current principal is David Seipp. The assistant principals for the 2016-2017 school year are Megan D'Alessandro, Adam Panzer, David Maffei, and Chante Brooks.[1]
Notable alumni
- Tyler Adams, athlete, soccer midfielder.
- Brigetta Barrett, athlete, Olympic high jumper.
- Dario Brose, athlete, soccer midfielder.
- Joey Cavaccini, municipal historian in New York State, noted as the youngest person to held the position.
- Jeh Johnson, Public servant, secretary of Homeland Security.
- Ryan Kienle, musician, bassist.
- Keith Lockhart, music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra.
- Bo Oshoniyi, athlete, soccer goalkeeper.
- John Regan, musician, bassist.
- Mary Chris Wall, actress.
- D. B. Woodside, actor.
- Tim Wyskida, musician, drummer.