Seekonk High School
| Seekonk High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Seekonk, Massachusetts USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1967 |
| Faculty | 45 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 566 (2014-2015) |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Columbia Blue and White |
| Mascot | The Warriors |
| Average SAT scores |
523 verbal 532 math 524 writing 1579 total (2015-2016)[1] |
| Website | Seekonk High School |
Seekonk High School is a public high school operated by Seekonk Public Schools in Seekonk, Massachusetts. It serves the district's 9–12 student population. The school's mission statement is "All students will achieve their maximum potential by becoming responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners."
History
The class of 1967 was the first to graduate from Seekonk High (June, 1967). Seekonk students prior to this attended high school at nearby East Providence High School in East Providence, Rhode Island or Tolman High School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island depending on the area of town they resided in or private high schools. When East Providence High School was unable to continue accepting Seekonk students the class of 1966 students from the south end of town attended Dighton Rehoboth High School. The newly constructed Seekonk High School was finished in time for class of 1967 to return for their Junior year (1965–66). Some of the students chose to remain at Dighton Rehoboth or other schools. In 2001, the school was renovated and a larger pool was added.
Athletics
Seekonk High School competes in the South Coast Conference(SCC). Divisions in sports range from D2-D4 depending on the sport. Mascot is the Warrior. Seekonk is usually a top contender in their conference in almost all sports offered.
Fall Sports: 1. Boys Golf, 2. Boys Soccer, 3. Football, 4. Girls XC, 5. Boys XC, 6. Volleyball, 7. Cheerleading 8. Field Hockey, 9. Girls Soccer
Winter Sports: 1. Boys Basketball 2. Girls Basketball 3. Girls Indoor Track 4. Boys Indoor Track 5. Boys Swim 6. Girls Swim 7. Gymnastics(Case/Seekonk) 8. Ice Hockey (D.R./Seekonk)
Spring Sports: 1. Baseball 2. Softball 3. Boys & Girls Outdoor Track 4. Boys Tennis 5. Girls Tennis
The football team was noted for an undefeated regular season in 2007-2008. A highlight of the sports season is the annual Thanksgiving "Turkey Day" game against their rivals from neighboring Dighton-Rehoboth (Dighton, MA).
Notable alumni
- Ken Ryan, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Mark Searles, Chief Meteorologist at WJAR-TV
- Andrew Skurka, professional backpacker and National Geographic "Man of the Year" 2007
- Jeff Chaukoian, four-time All-American track and field athlete at the University of Kentucky[2] and assistant coach at University of Central Florida[3]
References
- ↑ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/sat_perf.aspx
- ↑ "EDITORIAL: Jeff Chakouian's punishment". The Sun Chronicle. 23 November 2007. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ↑ "Chakouian Hired as Assistant Track and Field Coach". UCF Track and Field. Orlando, Florida. 6 July 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
External links
Coordinates: 41°50′06″N 71°19′59″W / 41.835°N 71.333°W