Arundel High School
Arundel High School | |
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Address | |
1001 Annapolis Road Gambrills, Maryland United States | |
Coordinates | 39°4′27.34″N 76°40′49.31″W / 39.0742611°N 76.6803639°WCoordinates: 39°4′27.34″N 76°40′49.31″W / 39.0742611°N 76.6803639°W |
Information | |
Type | Public secondary |
Motto | mihi curui futuri |
Established | 1854 |
Principal | Gina Davenport[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 2,021 (September 2014)[2] |
Hours in school day | 7:17am – 2:05pm[3] |
Campus type | Suburban |
Color(s) |
Kelly Green and White |
Mascot | Wildcats |
Rival | South River High School Seahawks |
Newspaper | Spectrum |
Yearbook | Panorama |
Website |
www |
Arundel High School is a public high school located in the Annapolis suburb of Gambrills in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.[4]
The school is part of the Anne Arundel County Public School system, and is the primary high school for Gambrills and portions of the Odenton and Crofton areas.[5] Originally, the school was the Anne Arundel Academy, a prestigious one-room private school founded in 1854.[6][7] That institution became Arundel High School in 1926.[8] It is one of the oldest public high schools in the country, and the oldest mainstream public school in the state of Maryland.[9] The current school building was built in 1949 and first occupied in 1950, with additions in 1966, 1985, and 2008. Due to high scores in academics, and their good athletics (most notably the football team), Arundel High School has a great reputation in the state of Maryland, and is known as one of the best high schools in Anne Arundel County and the state of Maryland. In 2013, Arundel was ranked as one of the top 20 high schools in Maryland and one of the top 1,000 in the Country by Newsweek.[10] Arundel High School's rival school is South River High School.[11][12]
Students
Attendance
Arundel High School's September enrollments, 2004 – present:
Year | Students |
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2015 | 2,043[13] |
2014 | 2,021[2] |
2013 | 1,963[14] |
2012 | 1,949[15] |
2011 | 1,972[16] |
2010 | 1,887[17] |
2009 | 1,910[18] |
2008 | 1,942[19] |
2007 | 1,993[20] |
2006 | 2,090[21] |
2005 | 2,060[21] |
2004 | 1,973[21] |
Arundel High School gathers students from two middle schools in mid-western Anne Arundel County: Arundel Middle, and Crofton Middle (partial).[22] All students who live in the district for Arundel Middle go on to Arundel High. However, students who live in the district for Crofton Middle may or may not attend Arundel High, depending on their elementary school district. Students in the districts of Crofton Elementary School, portions of Crofton Meadows Elementary School,[23] and Nantucket Elementary School attend Crofton Middle School and then Arundel High School, but students in the districts of Crofton Woods Elementary and Crofton Meadows Elementary attend Crofton Middle School and then South River High School. This reassignment of Crofton Woods and Crofton Meadows from Arundel High to South River High – causing the middle school population to split after 8th grade – was approved by the AACPS Board of Education on March 18, 1998.
Best Buddies
Students at Arundel High School can join a program called "Best Buddies." Best Buddies is a program where general education students get involved with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Arundel's Best Buddies chapter raised the most money in the 2010–2011 school year. Arundel High School was also named Maryland's Best Buddies high school of the year for the 2013–2014 school year.[24]
PRIDE Period
At Arundel the lunch break, known as "PRIDE Period," consists of two 35-minute blocks during which students must remain in supervised locations to eat, study, visit teachers, etc. Students must plan their week's lunch block locations on Monday morning. Most of the school's club gatherings are during this time as well. This is a 2015 modification of the original "Wildcat Hour," started in 2008, which was later adopted and personalized by many other schools in the county, such as Old Mill High School and South River High School.[25]
Clubs
- Best Buddies
- Arundel Improv. (S.W.A.T)
- Arundel Theatre/Drama Company
- National Honor Society
- La Sociéte Honoraire de Français (National French Honors Society) - Arundel Chapter
- Seeking Smiles
- D.I.Y. Club
- Latino Club
- Invisible Children
- Key Club
- Gay Straight Alliance (G.S.A)
- Green Team (Environmental Club)
- Diversity Club
- Student Government Association (S.G.A)
- Step Up
- Interact
- Anime Club
- Chess Club
- Dissection Club
- Newspaper Club
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Men's Choir
- Women's Choir
- Band
- Chamber Choir
- Concert Choir
- Barbershop Quartet
- Guitar Ensemble
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Science National Honor Society
Source.[26]
Role In Popular Culture
On October 6, 2011, former Governor Martin O'Malley and first lady joined Cartoon Network's President and COO Stuart Snyder, Ali Sepasyar and Jackson Rogow, hosts of Cartoon Network's "Dude, What Would Happen," Facebook's Joel Kaplan, and Maryland education leaders and parents at an assembly at Arundel High School to discuss and take the pledge to end bullying with Arundel freshman students, and promoting Cartoon Network's "Speak Up" campaign. The assembly at Arundel was also featured in a television program Cartoon Network aired in 2012 about people's bullying stories and the "Speak Up" campaign.[27]
On April 13, 2012, Tina Meier, mother of Meghan Meier, a 13-year-old who committed suicide in 2006 over cyber bullying came to Arundel for an assembly held discussing her daughter's story, and raise awareness of bullying to students.[28]
During March 2015, Arundel High School's Signature Program viewed a historical film called "Selma," which spurred an article concerning multiple opinions from Arundel students on the idea that racism is still prevalent in today's youth.
Notable graduates
- Stephen Bainbridge, Professor of Law, UCLA Law School, noted legal scholar, blogger[29]
- Kyle Beckerman, Major League Soccer midfielder[30]
- Elizabeth Ann Bennett, film and television actress[31]
- Angie Boyer, Miss Maryland USA 1982[32]
- Louis Carter, NFL player[33]
- Crystal Chappell, actress on Guiding Light and Days of Our Lives television shows. Creator, producer, writer and actor Venice the Series and The Grove webseries[34]
- Anthony B. "Tony" Covington, State's Attorney for Charles County, Maryland Elected 2010[35]
- Dave Johnson, Play-by-play announcer for the Washington Wizards on 106.7 the fan and DC United on CSN Mid Atlantic[36][37]
- Chris Kubasik, former President and Chief Operating Officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Alec Lemon, Wide Receiver in NFL for the Houston Texans[38]
- Darnerien McCants, National Football League wide receiver[39]
- Mark McEwen, American TV personality[40]
- Denny Neagle, Major League Baseball pitcher[41]
- Wanda Sykes, comedian[42]
Athletics
Championships
Men's Baseball – National: 1993; State: 2006, 2001, 1998, 1995, 1993, 1991, 1987, 1981, 1977, 1976; Regional: 2012, 2006, 2005, 2001, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1987, 1981, 1979, 1977, 1976; County: 2007, 2006, 2001, 1999, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1981, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1969
Men's Lacrosse – State: 1995; District: 1995; Regional: 1995, 1980, 1981; County: 1999, 2013
Girls Basketball – State: 2010, 2004, 2000, 1996; Regional: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1995; County: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1959
Boys Basketball – State: 1965; County: 1995,2012; District: 2012
Football – State: 1975; District: 1975; Regional: 2008, 2007, 1995, 1983; County: 2008, 2007, 2006, 1985, 1983, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1971
Football
2010 Regular Season
On September 11, 2010, Arundel was ranked #315 in the nation and #1 in Maryland's 4A division by maxpreps.com.[43]
Date | Time | Opponent | Class | W/L | Score | Location | Record |
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September 3, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Old Mill High School | 4A | W | 30–7 | Gambrills, MD | 1–0 |
September 10, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Severna Park High School | 4A | W | 52–6 | Gambrills, MD | 2–0 |
September 16, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Broadneck High School | 4A | N/A | 10–6 | Arnold, MD | 3–0 |
September 24, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Chesapeake High School | 4A | N/A | 56–0 | Gambrills, MD | 4–0 |
October 1, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Annapolis High School | 4A | N/A | 56–13 | Annapolis, MD | 5–0 |
October 8, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Glen Burnie High School | 4A | N/A | 69–6 | Glen Burnie, MD | 6–0 |
October 15, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | South River High School | 4A | N/A | 37–29 | Gambrills, MD | 7–0 |
October 22, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Northeast High School | 3A | N/A | 0–0 | Pasadena, MD | 0–0 |
October 29, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Meade Senior High School | 4A | N/A | 0–0 | Gambrills, MD | 0–0 |
November 5, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. | Southern High School | 2A | N/A | 0–0 | Harwood, MD | 0–0 |
Source[44]
2009 Regular Season
The 2009 regular season ended in vain in a play-off game, but the Wildcats did finish the season 10–0, undefeated.
Date | Time | Opponent | Class | W/L | Score | Location | Record |
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September 4, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | Old Mill High School | 4A | W | 34–27 | Millersville, MD | 1–0 |
September 11, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | Severna Park High School | 4A | W | 37–9 | Severna Park, MD | 2–0 |
September 17, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | Broadneck High School | 4A | W | 28–6 | Gambrills, MD | 3–0 |
September 25, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | Chesapeake High School | 4A | W | 54–0 | Pasadena, MD | 4–0 |
October 2, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | Annapolis High School | 4A | W | 38–7 | Gambrills, MD | 5–0 |
October 9, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | Glen Burnie High School | 4A | W | 75–19 | Gambrills, MD | 6–0 |
October 15, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | South River High School | 4A | W | 35–6 | Annapolis, MD | 7–0 |
October 23, 2009 | 6:30 p.m. | Northeast High School | 3A | W | 60–0 | Gambrills, MD | 8–0 |
October 31, 2009 | 6:30 pm | Meade Senior High School | 4A | W | 62–21 | Fort Meade, MD | 9–0 |
November 6, 2009 | 6:30 pm | Southern High School | 2A | W | 69–28 | Gambrills, MD | 10–0 |
2009 Playoffs
Date | Opponent | Class | W/L | Score | Location | Record |
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November 13, 2009 | Annapolis High School | 4A | W | 18–6 | Gambrills, MD | 11–0 |
November 20, 2009 | Old Mill High School | 4A | L | 56–55 | Gambrills, MD | 11–1 |
November 27, 2009 | Sherwood High School | 4A | – | Gambrills, MD | ||
December 4, 2009 | State Championship Game | 4A | – | Baltimore, MD |
Source[45]
2008 Regular Season
In 2008 Arundel finished the season 11–2, falling in the State Semi-finals to Linganore High School.
Date | Time | Opponent | Class | W/L | Score | Location | Record |
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September 5, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | Broadneck High School | 4A | W | 28–13 | Arnold, MD | 1–0 |
September 12, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | Old Mill High School | 4A | L | 19–34 | Millersville, MD | 1–1 |
September 19, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | North County High School | 4A | W | 50–34 | Gambrills, MD | 2–1 |
September 26, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | South River High School | 4A | W | 34–7 | Edgewater, MD | 3–1 |
October 3, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | Meade High School | 3A | W | 46–25 | Fort Meade, MD | 4–1 |
October 10, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | Annapolis High School | 3A | W | 20–19 | Gambrills, MD | 5–1 |
October 17, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | Severna Park High School | 4A | W | 47–28 | Gambrills, MD | 6–1 |
October 24, 2008 | 6:30 p.m. | Chesapeake High School | 4A | W | 42–12 | Gambrills, MD | 7–1 |
October 31, 2008 | 6:30 pm | Glen Burnie High School | 4A | W | 59–25 | Gambrills, MD | 8–1 |
November 7, 2008 | 6:30 pm | Southern High School | 2A | W | 51–7 | Harwood, MD | 9–1 |
Source[46]
2008 Playoffs
Date | Opponent | Class | W/L | Score | Location | Record |
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November 14, 2008 | North County High School | 4A | W | 49–15 | Gambrills, MD | 10–1 |
November 21, 2008 | Severna Park High School | 4A | W | 42–20 | Gambrills, MD | 11–1 |
November 28, 2008 | Linganore High School | 4A | L | 34–59 | Linganore, MD | 11–2 |
Source[45]
2007 Playoffs
In 2007 the Wildcats went 13–1, losing only to Quince Orchard High School in the Division 4A state finals.
Date | Opponent | Class | W/L | Score | Location | Record |
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November 16, 2007 | North County High School | 4A | W | 34–29 | Gambrills, MD | 11–0 |
November 23, 2007 | Broadneck High School | 4A | W | 49–20 | Gambrills, MD | 12–0 |
December 1, 2007 | Suitland High School | 4A | W | 14–13 | Forestville, MD | 13–0 |
December 7, 2007 | Quince Orchard High School | 4A | L | 30–36 | Baltimore, MD | 13–1 |
Source[45]
References
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- 1 2 http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/2014actual.pdf
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Former Arundel running back Louis Carter, who went on to become an All-American at Maryland and play in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders
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The 2014/2015 season marks Dave Johnson's 18th consecutive campaign as the voice of the Wizards on the Wizards Radio Network. ... his role as the television play-by-play voice of Major League Soccer's DC United on Comcast SportsNet
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Arundel High School 1978–1982
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External links
- Arundel High School Website
- Arundel High School Facebook Page
- Arundel High School Football Twitter
- Arundel High School Twitter
- Arundel High School Instrumental Music
- Arundel High School Athletics
- Arundel High School Boosters
- AACPS webpage for Arundel High School
- Arundel Boys Basketball Website