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{{short description|Public high school in Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States}}
{{short description|Public high school in Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States}}
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| city = 295 [[Mammoth Road]]<br>[[Londonderry, New Hampshire|Londonderry]]
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'''Londonderry High School''' ('''LHS''') is a [[State school|public]] [[secondary school]] serving grades 9 through 12 in the town of [[Londonderry, New Hampshire]], United States. It is the sole secondary school in the Londonderry School District. It was constructed in 1972 as a junior high school and adopted its current role in 1982.
'''Londonderry High School''' ('''LHS''') is a [[State school|public]] [[secondary school]] serving grades 9 through 12 in the town of [[Londonderry, New Hampshire]], United States. It is the sole secondary school in the Londonderry School District. It was constructed in 1972 as a junior high school and adopted its current role in 1982.


The school's campus is on a {{convert|135|acre|km2|adj=on}} parcel of land in the center of town off of [[Mammoth Road]] (New Hampshire Route 128). The main building is {{convert|232250|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}, and the separate gymnasium takes up an additional {{convert|52000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}. The current capacity is 2100 students; 1521 are enrolled.<ref name="NCES" /><ref name="Profile">http://schools.londonderry.org/assets/documents/lhs/lhs_profile.pdf{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
The school's campus is on a {{convert|135|acre|km2|adj=on}} parcel of land in the center of town off of [[Mammoth Road]] (New Hampshire Route 128). The main building is {{convert|232250|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}, and the separate gymnasium takes up an additional {{convert|52000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}. The current capacity is 2100 students; 1521 are enrolled.<ref name="NCES" /><ref name="Profile">{{cite web |url=http://schools.londonderry.org/assets/documents/lhs/lhs_profile.pdf |title=Londonderry High School Profile |website=schools.londonderry.org |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061006020025/http://schools.londonderry.org/assets/documents/lhs/lhs_profile.pdf |archive-date=6 October 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The school is known for its large touring [[marching band]]. Its athletics teams compete as the [[Lancer|Lancers]].
The school is known for its large touring [[marching band]]. Its athletics teams compete as the [[Lancer]]s.


==History==
==History==
The original building was constructed in 1972 as a [[Middle school|junior high school]]. In 1978, the town voted to create a separate high school for the town's students, instead of sending them to [[Pinkerton Academy]] in [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]] and [[Manchester Memorial High School|Memorial High School]] in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]]. The building then became a combination Junior/Senior High School. In 1982, a new junior high school was built nearby, and the original building adopted its current ninth through twelfth grade system. The school has received several additions, including a separate two-story gymnasium which opened in January 2003.
The original building was constructed in 1972 as a [[Middle school|junior high school]].{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} In 1978, the town voted to create a separate high school for the town's students, instead of sending them to [[Pinkerton Academy]] in [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://schools.londonderry.org/assets/documents/common/districtProfile.pdf|title=LONDONDERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAU #12, LONDONDERRY, NH|publisher=Londonderry School District|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071007095948/http://schools.londonderry.org/assets/documents/common/districtProfile.pdf |accessdate=2022-07-22|archive-date=2007-10-07 }}</ref> and [[Manchester Memorial High School|Memorial High School]] in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]].{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} The building then became a combination Junior/Senior High School. In 1982, a new junior high school was built nearby, and the original building adopted its current ninth through twelfth grade system. The school has received several additions, including a separate two-story gymnasium which opened in January 2003.


== Campus ==
== Campus ==
Londonderry High School's property resides on a 135-acre (0.55 km2) parcel of land in the center of Londonderry, across Mammoth Road (New Hampshire Route 128). The main building is 232,250 sq ft (21,577 m2), and the separate gymnasium takes up an additional 52,000 sq ft (4,800 m2). Both buildings face Mammoth Road and are situated across the street from the Leach Library, Londonderry Police Department, Londonderry Town Hall, and the Londonderry Fire Department Station 1. The campus has 10 distinct sports fields, 2 ponds, 4 parking lots, and is interwoven with trails and footpaths.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Londonderry School District Playing Fields |url=https://www.londonderrynh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4616/f/uploads/school.pdf }}</ref>
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== Demographics ==
{{US high school student demographics (9-12)
| reporting_year = 2020–21
| multi = 31
| fem# = 668
| male# = 764
| gender_ref = <ref name=NCES/>
| gr12# = 382
| gr11# = 350
| gr10# = 379
| gr9# = 321
| grade_ref = <ref name=NCES/>
| haw = 2
| total# = 1432
| white = 1299
| nat = 2
| hisp = 54
| asian = 32
| afr = 12
| race_ref = <ref name=NCES/>
| teacher# = 112.0
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==Administration==
==Administration==


===School district===
===School district===
Londonderry High School is the only high school in the Londonderry School District under the authority of School Administrative Unit (SAU) #12 of New Hampshire.<ref>[http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/getSAUSchools.asp?SAUId=12&SAUName=Londonderry%20SAU%20Office SAU Schools<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The district superintendent is Scott Laliberte.<ref>[http://schools.londonderry.org/superintendent/index.cfm Londonderry School District | Superintendent's Office<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120714143836/http://schools.londonderry.org/superintendent/index.cfm |date=2012-07-14 }}</ref>
Londonderry High School is the only high school in the Londonderry School District under the authority of School Administrative Unit (SAU) #12 of New Hampshire.<ref>[http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/getSAUSchools.asp?SAUId=12&SAUName=Londonderry%20SAU%20Office SAU Schools<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The district's superintendent is Dan Black and the assistant superintendent is Jason Parent.


===House system===
===House system===
Londonderry High School is administered through a house system, comprising four houses based on last name. Each assistant principal is in charge of one house; however, they all help with the day-to-day running of the school.
Londonderry High School is administered through a house system, comprising four houses organized by last name. Each assistant principal is in charge of one house; however, they all help with the day-to-day running of the school.

===In-school administrators===
The principal of the school is Jason Parent.<ref name="Profile"/>
Assistant Principals are Abbey Sloper, Stephen Secor, Crystal Rich, and Katie Sullivan.


==Academics==
==Academics==
The school day at Londonderry High School is divided up into eight 47 minute periods (A-H). Classes begin at 7:20am and end at 2:14pm. The school offers many different accelerated programs, such as Project Running Start, which helps students transition into tertiary education or careers. AP and Honors credit are offered as well, which are weighted into a student's [[Grade (education)|GPA]].
The school day at Londonderry High School is divided up into eight 47 minute periods (A-H). Classes begin at 7:20am and end at 2:14pm. The school offers many different accelerated programs, such as Project Running Start, which helps students transition into tertiary education or careers. AP and Honors credit are offered as well, which are weighted into a student's [[Grading in education|GPA]].


=== Outcomes and reputation ===
=== Outcomes and reputation ===
{{As of|2018}}, the school had a graduation rate of 95{{Nbsp}}percent, well above the state median.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Londonderry Senior High School|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-hampshire/districts/londonderry-school-district/londonderry-senior-high-school-12402|url-status=live|access-date=October 24, 2021|website=[[U.S. News & World Report]]}}</ref> Students tested in the top 20{{Nbsp}}percent for the state in reading and the top 30{{Nbsp}}percent in math.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Londonderry Senior High School (2021-22 Ranking) {{!}} Londonderry, NH|url=https://www.publicschoolreview.com/londonderry-senior-high-school-profile|access-date=2021-10-25|website=Public School Review|language=en}}</ref>
{{As of|2018}}, the school had a graduation rate of 95{{Nbsp}}percent, well above the state median.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Londonderry Senior High School|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-hampshire/districts/londonderry-school-district/londonderry-senior-high-school-12402|access-date=October 24, 2021|website=[[U.S. News & World Report]]}}</ref> Students tested in the top 20{{Nbsp}}percent for the state in reading and the top 30{{Nbsp}}percent in math.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Londonderry Senior High School (2021-22 Ranking) {{!}} Londonderry, NH|url=https://www.publicschoolreview.com/londonderry-senior-high-school-profile|access-date=2021-10-25|website=Public School Review|language=en}}</ref>


{{Wide image|Londonderry High School, NH.jpg|800|Main entrance to Londonderry High School}}
{{Wide image|Londonderry High School, NH.jpg|800|Main entrance to Londonderry High School}}


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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[[File:Londonderry High School Gymnasium.jpg|thumb|The school's gymnasium, built in 2003]]
[[File:Londonderry High School Gymnasium.jpg|thumb|The school's gymnasium, built in 2003]]
Londonderry High School has 36 different athletic teams, ranging from the varsity level to freshman teams, and covering three sports seasons: fall, winter and spring.<ref>All of the sports schedules for Londonderry can be found on the [http://www.highschoolsports.net/defaultcal.cfm?scm=1&ltc=1&otc=1&ptc=1&school=NH030531771&CFID=19295511&CFTOKEN=74297215&schoolid=NH030531771&CFID=19295511&CFTOKEN=74297215&timeoffset=300 Londonderry Athletics sports page].{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>Links to booster clubs that support the different athletic teams at Londonderry can be found at the [https://web.archive.org/web/20070718135218/http://www.londonderry.org/lhs/athletics.cfm Londonderry School District website].</ref>
Londonderry High School has 36 different athletic teams, ranging from the varsity level to freshman teams, and covering three sports seasons: fall, winter and spring.<ref>All of the sports schedules for Londonderry can be found on the [http://www.highschoolsports.net/defaultcal.cfm?scm=1&ltc=1&otc=1&ptc=1&school=NH030531771&CFID=19295511&CFTOKEN=74297215&schoolid=NH030531771&CFID=19295511&CFTOKEN=74297215&timeoffset=300 Londonderry Athletics sports page].{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>Links to booster clubs that support the different athletic teams at Londonderry can be found at the [https://web.archive.org/web/20070718135218/http://www.londonderry.org/lhs/athletics.cfm Londonderry School District website].</ref>


===Baseball===
===Baseball===
Londonderry High School's varsity baseball team won its sixth state championship in 2019. The team is coached by Brent Demas.
Londonderry High School's varsity baseball team won its seventh state championship in 2023. The team is coached by Brent Demas.


===Cross country===
===Cross country===
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===Rivals===
===Rivals===
The school's major rivals are the Astros from [[Pinkerton Academy]] in [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cerullo |first1=Mac |title=Pinkerton and Londonderry girls soccer to bring rivalry to state's biggest stage |url=https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/pinkerton-and-londonderry-girls-soccer-to-bring-rivalry-to-states-biggest-stage/article_f6618b2d-784f-58d5-88aa-a6facc3e54b6.html |access-date=28 October 2021 |work=[[The Eagle-Tribune]] |date=November 8, 2015 |language=en}}</ref> Additional rivalries are with the Blue Devils from [[Salem High School (New Hampshire)|Salem High School]] in [[Salem, New Hampshire|Salem]], and the Owls from [[Timberlane Regional High School]] in [[Plaistow, New Hampshire|Plaistow]].{{cn|date=October 2021}}
The school's major rivals are the Astros from [[Pinkerton Academy]] in [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cerullo |first1=Mac |title=Pinkerton and Londonderry girls soccer to bring rivalry to state's biggest stage |url=https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/pinkerton-and-londonderry-girls-soccer-to-bring-rivalry-to-states-biggest-stage/article_f6618b2d-784f-58d5-88aa-a6facc3e54b6.html |access-date=28 October 2021 |work=[[The Eagle-Tribune]] |date=November 8, 2015 |language=en}}</ref>


==Activities==
==Activities==
===Marching band===
===Marching band===
[[Image:Bandtournamentrosesparade.jpg|thumb|right|Londonderry High School Marching Lancer Band, from New Hampshire during the 2004 parade]]Londonderry High School is particularly notable for its Lancer Marching Band and [[Colorguard]], which is the second largest [[marching band]] in all of [[New England]] and the seventh largest east of the Mississippi, consisting of 280 members.{{Citation needed|date=January 2008}} The Lancers have gained fame through performances across the country and around the world, including four performances at the [[Tournament of Roses Parade]] in [[Pasadena, California]]. On October 21, 2016, the band was invited to perform in the 129th [[Rose Parade|Tournament of Roses Parade]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newhampshire.com/Londonderry-Marching-Lancer-Band-headed-to-the-Rose-Bowl|title=Londonderry Marching Lancer Band headed to the Rose Bowl {{!}} New Hampshire|newspaper=UnionLeader.com|access-date=2016-10-22}}</ref>
[[Image:Bandtournamentrosesparade.jpg|thumb|right|Londonderry High School Marching Lancer Band, from New Hampshire during the 2004 parade]]Londonderry High School is particularly notable for its Lancer Marching Band and [[Colorguard]], which is the second largest [[marching band]] in all of [[New England]] and the seventh largest east of the [[Mississippi River]], consisting of 280 members.{{Citation needed|date=January 2008}} The Lancers have gained fame through performances across the country and around the world, including four performances at the [[Tournament of Roses Parade]] in [[Pasadena, California]]. On October 21, 2016, the band was invited to perform in the 129th [[Rose Parade|Tournament of Roses Parade]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newhampshire.com/Londonderry-Marching-Lancer-Band-headed-to-the-Rose-Bowl|title=Londonderry Marching Lancer Band headed to the Rose Bowl {{!}} New Hampshire|newspaper=UnionLeader.com|access-date=2016-10-22}}</ref>


The band marches in the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade annually. In 2009 they were honored with an invitation to march in Ireland's [[St. Patrick's Day]] parade but graciously declined it and performed in New York for a 14th time. The Lancers participated in the pre-game festivities at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[China]] when they marched on the [[Great Wall of China]]. The band has traveled to [[Washington, D.C.]] and marched in the 2009 and 2013<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 19, 2012|title=Inauguration 2013 parade date, participants|url=https://www.politico.com/story/2012/12/inauguration-2013-parade-date-participants-085332|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-28|website=[[Politico]]|language=en}}</ref> inauguration parades for [[Barack Obama|President Barack Obama]] on January 20 and 21, respectively.
The band marches in the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade annually. In 2009 they were honored with an invitation to march in Ireland's [[St. Patrick's Day]] parade but graciously declined it and performed in New York for a 14th time. The Lancers participated in the pre-game festivities at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[China]] when they marched on the [[Great Wall of China]]. The band has traveled to [[Washington, D.C.]] and marched in the 2009 and 2013<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 19, 2012|title=Inauguration 2013 parade date, participants|url=https://www.politico.com/story/2012/12/inauguration-2013-parade-date-participants-085332|access-date=2021-10-28|website=[[Politico]]|language=en}}</ref> inauguration parades for [[Barack Obama|President Barack Obama]] on January 20 and 21, respectively.


'''Notable performances:'''
'''Notable performances:'''
* New York St. Patrick's Day Parade - 21 Performances
* New York St. Patrick's Day Parade - 21 Performances
* Walt Disney World - ''1988, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2013, 2015''
* Walt Disney World - ''1988, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2022''
* Orlando Citrus Parade - ''2002, 2015''
* Orlando Citrus Parade - ''2002, 2015''
* Miss America Show us your Shoes Boardwalk Parade in Atlantic City, NJ. - ''2002''
* Miss America Show us your Shoes Boardwalk Parade in Atlantic City, NJ. - ''2002''
* Washington DC St. Patrick's Day Parade - ''2013''
* Washington DC St. Patrick's Day Parade - ''2013''
* Orange Bowl Parade in Miami in 1999
* Tournament of Roses Parade - 5 Performances
* Performance on Great Wall of China during 2008 Summer Olympics pre-game festivities
* Inauguration Parades for President Barack Obama in 2009 and 2013


=== Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign ===
=== Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign ===
Londonderry High School holds an annual assembly, during which over a hundred students donate at least eight inches of their hair to [[Pantene Beautiful Lengths]] to help make wigs for cancer patients.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ruiz |first1=Melissa Beth |title=Angels Donate at 11th Annual Pantene Beautiful Lengths |url=http://londonderrytimes.net/2017/01/angels-donate-at-11th-annual-pantene-beautiful-lengths/ |accessdate=17 September 2018 |agency=Londonderry Times |date=January 11, 2017}}</ref>
Londonderry High School holds an annual assembly, during which over a hundred students donate at least eight inches of their hair to [[Pantene Beautiful Lengths]] to help make wigs for cancer patients.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ruiz |first1=Melissa Beth |title=Angels Donate at 11th Annual Pantene Beautiful Lengths |url=http://londonderrytimes.net/2017/01/angels-donate-at-11th-annual-pantene-beautiful-lengths/ |accessdate=17 September 2018 |agency=Londonderry Times |date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> Even after Pantene ended their campaign in 2018, Londonderry High School continues to hold an annual hair drive.


=== FIRST Robotics Team 1058 "The PVC Pirates" ===
=== FIRST Robotics Team 1058 "The PVC Pirates" ===
Londonderry High School's [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] Team 1058 began as the "Dragoons" during the 2003 FRC competition season playing "Stack Attack". During the 2004 season, Team 1058 changed their name to the "PVC Pirates" due to their robot design resembling a sailing ship when fully deployed. This novel design is still remembered by many local FIRST Robotics alumni. Team 1058 has been to the [[FIRST Championship]] six times in its fifteen-year history, three of which have occurred in the past three years.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}
Londonderry High School's [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] Team 1058 began as the "Dragoons" during the 2003 FRC competition season playing "Stack Attack". During the 2004 season, Team 1058 changed their name to the "PVC Pirates" due to their robot design resembling a sailing ship when fully deployed. This novel design is still remembered by many local FIRST Robotics alumni. Team 1058 has been to the [[FIRST Championship]] seven times in its nineteen-year history.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}


In 2012, Team 1058 won the Granite State Regional Chairman's Award, the most prestigious regional award, due to the team's significant outreach efforts.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}
In 2012, Team 1058 won the Granite State Regional Chairman's Award, the most prestigious regional award, due to the team's significant outreach efforts.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}
In 2014, Team 1058 won the Northeastern District Chairman's Award.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}
In 2014, Team 1058 won the Northeastern District Chairman's Award. In 2015, Team 1058 won the UNH District Chairman's Award.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}


In 2017, Team 1058 seeded first and captained the winning #1 alliance in the Archimedes division at the World Championship in St. Louis, MO, giving them the prestigious opportunity to compete alongside past world champions, and hall of fame teams. In 2019, Team 1058 won the District Chairman's Award at the UNH event after starting two [[FIRST Lego League Challenge|FIRST LEGO League]] teams at the Londonderry Middle School. {{citation needed|date=July 2018}}
In 2017, Team 1058 seeded first and captained the winning #1 alliance in the Archimedes division at the World Championship in St. Louis, MO, giving them the prestigious opportunity to compete alongside past world champions, and hall of fame teams on the Einstein Field. In 2019, Team 1058 won the District Chairman's Award at the UNH event after starting two [[FIRST Lego League Challenge|FIRST LEGO League]] teams at the Londonderry Middle School. {{citation needed|date=July 2018}}


===Math team===
===Math team===
The LHS math team placed first in the New Hampshire State Mathematics Competition in 1992–1993, 2006–2007, 2007–2008 and 2010–2011. The team finished 12th in the [[New England Mathematics Competition]]. The team, then led by Coach Mike Wenger, also finished second in the Tri-State Math League for the year's competition.<ref>{{cite web | last = Laurent | first = Suzanne | title = Londonderry High's math team is tops in the state | publisher = Derry News | date = 2007-03-29 | url = http://www.derrynews.com/londonderry/local_story_088130645.html | accessdate = 2007-04-21 | archive-url = https://archive.is/20120729031607/http://www.derrynews.com/londonderry/local_story_088130645.html | archive-date = 2012-07-29 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
The LHS math team placed first in the New Hampshire State Mathematics Competition in 1992–1993, 2006–2007, 2007–2008 and 2010–2011. The team finished 12th in the [[New England Mathematics Competition]]. The team, then led by Coach Mike Wenger, also finished second in the Tri-State Math League for the year's competition.<ref>{{cite web | last = Laurent | first = Suzanne | title = Londonderry High's math team is tops in the state | publisher = Derry News | date = 2007-03-29 | url = http://www.derrynews.com/londonderry/local_story_088130645.html | accessdate = 2007-04-21 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120729031607/http://www.derrynews.com/londonderry/local_story_088130645.html | archive-date = 2012-07-29 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


===Quizbowl===
===Quizbowl===
Londonderry has a [[quizbowl]] team that participates in the [[Granite State Challenge]] television program. The team won the championship in 1984 under the leadership of James Choquette.<ref>[http://www.nhptv.org/product/gsc/pastwinners.asp Granite State Challenge: An NHPTV Production<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In the 2006–2007 season the team advanced to the semi-finals before being knocked out by [[Hanover High School (New Hampshire)|Hanover]].<ref>http://www.nhptv.org/product/gsc/current_season.asp retrieved 2007-05-22</ref><ref>{{Cite news
Londonderry has a [[quizbowl]] team that participates in the [[Granite State Challenge]] television program. The team won the championship in 1984 under the leadership of James Choquette.<ref>[http://www.nhptv.org/product/gsc/pastwinners.asp Granite State Challenge: An NHPTV Production<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In the 2006–2007 season the team advanced to the semi-finals before being knocked out by [[Hanover High School (New Hampshire)|Hanover]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2007 - 2008 Season |url=http://www.nhptv.org/product/gsc/current_season.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071121114153/http://www.nhptv.org/product/gsc/current_season.asp |archive-date=November 21, 2007 |access-date=2007-05-22 |website=www.nhptv.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news
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</ref> The team also competes in the New Hampshire Quiz Bowl League and in 2007 finished first among at-large teams to make the playoffs, and placed fourth out of eight teams. The 2007-2008 team finished first in their division with a victory at their home meet.
</ref> The team also competes in the New Hampshire Quiz Bowl League and in 2007 finished first among at-large teams to make the playoffs, and placed fourth out of eight teams. The 2007-2008 team finished first in their division with a victory at their home meet. The 2021-2022 team made it to the semifinals of the state tournament.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Ant (comedian)|Ant]], comedian
*[[Ant (comedian)|Ant]], comedian
*[[Driss Dallahi]], cheerleader for the [[New England Patriots]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lessard |first1=Ryan |title=First male Patriots cheerleader in 35 years is from Londonderry |url=https://www.unionleader.com/news/human_interest/first-male-patriots-cheerleader-in-35-years-is-from-londonderry/article_7f436c91-3601-5018-9179-c7484522fe70.html |access-date=22 May 2023 |work=[[New Hampshire Union Leader]] |date=14 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ryan Griffin (tight end)|Ryan Griffin]], [[tight end]] for the [[New York Jets]]
*[[Ryan Griffin (tight end)|Ryan Griffin]], [[National Football League|NFL]] [[tight end]]
*[[Alexxis Lemire]], actress and model
*[[Alexxis Lemire]], actress and model
*[[Brian Wilson (baseball)|Brian Wilson]] (class of 2000), former [[Pitcher|relief pitcher]] for the [[San Francisco Giants]] and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/player/451216/brian-wilson|title=Brian Wilson Stats, Fantasy & News|website=Major League Baseball|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref>
*[[Brian Wilson (baseball)|Brian Wilson]] (class of 2000), World Series Champion in 2010, former [[Pitcher|relief pitcher]] for the [[San Francisco Giants]] and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/player/451216/brian-wilson|title=Brian Wilson Stats, Fantasy & News|website=Major League Baseball|access-date=2016-03-15}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://archive.is/20130415143030/http://schools.londonderry.org/lhs/ Londonderry High School official website]
* [https://archive.today/20130415143030/http://schools.londonderry.org/lhs/ Londonderry High School official website]
* [https://www.lancerspiritonline.com/ The Lancer Spirit Online], the website of Londonderry High School's student newspaper
* [https://www.lancerspiritonline.com/ The Lancer Spirit Online], the website of Londonderry High School's student newspaper
* [http://www.lancermusic.org/ Londonderry Marching Lancers]
* [http://www.lancermusic.org/ Londonderry Marching Lancers]

Latest revision as of 19:31, 13 December 2024

Londonderry High School
Location
Map
295 Mammoth Road
Londonderry
,
New Hampshire

USA
Coordinates42°52′09″N 71°22′40″W / 42.86917°N 71.37778°W / 42.86917; -71.37778
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1978
PrincipalRick Barnes
Teaching staff113.20 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment1,308 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio11.55[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Royal blue, scarlet and white
      [2]
MascotLancer
NicknameLancers[2]
NewspaperThe Lancer Spirit
Websitelhs.londonderry.org

Londonderry High School (LHS) is a public secondary school serving grades 9 through 12 in the town of Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States. It is the sole secondary school in the Londonderry School District. It was constructed in 1972 as a junior high school and adopted its current role in 1982.

The school's campus is on a 135-acre (0.55 km2) parcel of land in the center of town off of Mammoth Road (New Hampshire Route 128). The main building is 232,250 sq ft (21,577 m2), and the separate gymnasium takes up an additional 52,000 sq ft (4,800 m2). The current capacity is 2100 students; 1521 are enrolled.[1][3]

The school is known for its large touring marching band. Its athletics teams compete as the Lancers.

History

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The original building was constructed in 1972 as a junior high school.[citation needed] In 1978, the town voted to create a separate high school for the town's students, instead of sending them to Pinkerton Academy in Derry,[4] and Memorial High School in Manchester.[citation needed] The building then became a combination Junior/Senior High School. In 1982, a new junior high school was built nearby, and the original building adopted its current ninth through twelfth grade system. The school has received several additions, including a separate two-story gymnasium which opened in January 2003.

Campus

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Londonderry High School's property resides on a 135-acre (0.55 km2) parcel of land in the center of Londonderry, across Mammoth Road (New Hampshire Route 128). The main building is 232,250 sq ft (21,577 m2), and the separate gymnasium takes up an additional 52,000 sq ft (4,800 m2). Both buildings face Mammoth Road and are situated across the street from the Leach Library, Londonderry Police Department, Londonderry Town Hall, and the Londonderry Fire Department Station 1. The campus has 10 distinct sports fields, 2 ponds, 4 parking lots, and is interwoven with trails and footpaths.[5]

Demographics

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For the 2020–21 academic year, Londonderry High School enrolled 1,432 students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The school employed 112.0 full-time equivalent educators, resulting in a student to teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

Enrollment by race and ethnicity (2020–21)[1]
Race and ethnicity† Enrolled pupils Percentage
African American 12 0.84%
Asian 32 2.23%
Hispanic 54 3.77%
Native American 2 0.14%
White 1,299 90.71%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific islander 2 0.14%
Multi-race 31 2.16%
Total 1,432 100%
† "Hispanic" includes Hispanics of any race. All other categories refer to non-Hispanics.
Enrollment by gender (2020–21)[1]
Gender Enrolled pupils Percentage
Female 668 46.65%
Male 764 53.35%
Non-binary 0 0%
Total 1,432 100%
Enrollment by grade (2020–21)[1]
Grade Enrolled pupils Percentage
9 321 22.42%
10 379 26.47%
11 350 24.44%
12 382 26.68%
Ungraded 0 0%
Total 1,432 100%

Administration

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School district

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Londonderry High School is the only high school in the Londonderry School District under the authority of School Administrative Unit (SAU) #12 of New Hampshire.[6] The district's superintendent is Dan Black and the assistant superintendent is Jason Parent.

House system

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Londonderry High School is administered through a house system, comprising four houses organized by last name. Each assistant principal is in charge of one house; however, they all help with the day-to-day running of the school.

Academics

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The school day at Londonderry High School is divided up into eight 47 minute periods (A-H). Classes begin at 7:20am and end at 2:14pm. The school offers many different accelerated programs, such as Project Running Start, which helps students transition into tertiary education or careers. AP and Honors credit are offered as well, which are weighted into a student's GPA.

Outcomes and reputation

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As of 2018, the school had a graduation rate of 95 percent, well above the state median.[7] Students tested in the top 20 percent for the state in reading and the top 30 percent in math.[8]

Main entrance to Londonderry High School

Athletics

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The school's gymnasium, built in 2003

Londonderry High School has 36 different athletic teams, ranging from the varsity level to freshman teams, and covering three sports seasons: fall, winter and spring.[9][10]

Baseball

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Londonderry High School's varsity baseball team won its seventh state championship in 2023. The team is coached by Brent Demas.

Cross country

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Londonderry High School's boys cross country team has won more New England titles than any other team in the state. They are best known for their 1990-1999 campaign "Team of the 90's" with top runner John Mortimer who was ranked No.1 nationally in high school cross country.

Track and field

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Londonderry High School's boys track and field team has totaled over 25 state Class L titles, indoor & outdoor, since the program was initiated in the 1980s. The program has produced four All-Americans and sent numerous athletes to NCAA Division I sports programs. Steve Carroll of the class of 2009 holds the state record in the 400 meter dash.

Soccer

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Londonderry High School's boys varsity soccer team won Class L championships in 1990 (undefeated), 1996 and 1999.

Gymnastics

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Londonderry High School's gymnastics team placed second in the state (2006–07) and then beat the state champions, Salem High School, in the New England Regionals, placing fourth (Salem placing seventh). The team also won the state championship in 2015, having a slight edge over Pinkerton Academy.

Tennis

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Londonderry High School tennis won the state title in 2010 and 2012. The team is coached by Bill Knee.

Hockey

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The Londonderry High School ice hockey team is coached by Mike Bears.

Lacrosse

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Londonderry's lacrosse program has boys' freshmen, JV, and varsity, and girls' freshmen, JV, and varsity teams.

Football

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Londonderry's football program has boys' freshman, JV and varsity. The team is coached by Jim Lauzon. The program won their second D1 football title in 2021 under Lauzon, their second in 3 seasons.

Rivals

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The school's major rivals are the Astros from Pinkerton Academy in Derry.[11]

Activities

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Marching band

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Londonderry High School Marching Lancer Band, from New Hampshire during the 2004 parade

Londonderry High School is particularly notable for its Lancer Marching Band and Colorguard, which is the second largest marching band in all of New England and the seventh largest east of the Mississippi River, consisting of 280 members.[citation needed] The Lancers have gained fame through performances across the country and around the world, including four performances at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. On October 21, 2016, the band was invited to perform in the 129th Tournament of Roses Parade in 2018.[12]

The band marches in the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade annually. In 2009 they were honored with an invitation to march in Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parade but graciously declined it and performed in New York for a 14th time. The Lancers participated in the pre-game festivities at the 2008 Summer Olympics in China when they marched on the Great Wall of China. The band has traveled to Washington, D.C. and marched in the 2009 and 2013[13] inauguration parades for President Barack Obama on January 20 and 21, respectively.

Notable performances:

  • New York St. Patrick's Day Parade - 21 Performances
  • Walt Disney World - 1988, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2022
  • Orlando Citrus Parade - 2002, 2015
  • Miss America Show us your Shoes Boardwalk Parade in Atlantic City, NJ. - 2002
  • Washington DC St. Patrick's Day Parade - 2013
  • Orange Bowl Parade in Miami in 1999
  • Tournament of Roses Parade - 5 Performances
  • Performance on Great Wall of China during 2008 Summer Olympics pre-game festivities
  • Inauguration Parades for President Barack Obama in 2009 and 2013

Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign

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Londonderry High School holds an annual assembly, during which over a hundred students donate at least eight inches of their hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths to help make wigs for cancer patients.[14] Even after Pantene ended their campaign in 2018, Londonderry High School continues to hold an annual hair drive.

FIRST Robotics Team 1058 "The PVC Pirates"

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Londonderry High School's FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1058 began as the "Dragoons" during the 2003 FRC competition season playing "Stack Attack". During the 2004 season, Team 1058 changed their name to the "PVC Pirates" due to their robot design resembling a sailing ship when fully deployed. This novel design is still remembered by many local FIRST Robotics alumni. Team 1058 has been to the FIRST Championship seven times in its nineteen-year history.[citation needed]

In 2012, Team 1058 won the Granite State Regional Chairman's Award, the most prestigious regional award, due to the team's significant outreach efforts.[citation needed] In 2014, Team 1058 won the Northeastern District Chairman's Award. In 2015, Team 1058 won the UNH District Chairman's Award.[citation needed]

In 2017, Team 1058 seeded first and captained the winning #1 alliance in the Archimedes division at the World Championship in St. Louis, MO, giving them the prestigious opportunity to compete alongside past world champions, and hall of fame teams on the Einstein Field. In 2019, Team 1058 won the District Chairman's Award at the UNH event after starting two FIRST LEGO League teams at the Londonderry Middle School. [citation needed]

Math team

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The LHS math team placed first in the New Hampshire State Mathematics Competition in 1992–1993, 2006–2007, 2007–2008 and 2010–2011. The team finished 12th in the New England Mathematics Competition. The team, then led by Coach Mike Wenger, also finished second in the Tri-State Math League for the year's competition.[15]

Quizbowl

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Londonderry has a quizbowl team that participates in the Granite State Challenge television program. The team won the championship in 1984 under the leadership of James Choquette.[16] In the 2006–2007 season the team advanced to the semi-finals before being knocked out by Hanover.[17][18] The team also competes in the New Hampshire Quiz Bowl League and in 2007 finished first among at-large teams to make the playoffs, and placed fourth out of eight teams. The 2007-2008 team finished first in their division with a victory at their home meet. The 2021-2022 team made it to the semifinals of the state tournament.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Londonderry Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Londonderry High School". New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  3. ^ "Londonderry High School Profile" (PDF). schools.londonderry.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2006. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  4. ^ "LONDONDERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAU #12, LONDONDERRY, NH" (PDF). Londonderry School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  5. ^ "Londonderry School District Playing Fields" (PDF).
  6. ^ SAU Schools[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Londonderry Senior High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "Londonderry Senior High School (2021-22 Ranking) | Londonderry, NH". Public School Review. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  9. ^ All of the sports schedules for Londonderry can be found on the Londonderry Athletics sports page.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ Links to booster clubs that support the different athletic teams at Londonderry can be found at the Londonderry School District website.
  11. ^ Cerullo, Mac (November 8, 2015). "Pinkerton and Londonderry girls soccer to bring rivalry to state's biggest stage". The Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  12. ^ "Londonderry Marching Lancer Band headed to the Rose Bowl | New Hampshire". UnionLeader.com. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  13. ^ "Inauguration 2013 parade date, participants". Politico. December 19, 2012. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
  14. ^ Ruiz, Melissa Beth (January 11, 2017). "Angels Donate at 11th Annual Pantene Beautiful Lengths". Londonderry Times. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  15. ^ Laurent, Suzanne (2007-03-29). "Londonderry High's math team is tops in the state". Derry News. Archived from the original on 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
  16. ^ Granite State Challenge: An NHPTV Production
  17. ^ "2007 - 2008 Season". www.nhptv.org. Archived from the original on November 21, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-22.
  18. ^ Joncas, Sean (May 10, 2007). "LHS Quiz Team to Compete in Granite State Challenge Semi Finals". Londonderry Times. p. 10.
  19. ^ Lessard, Ryan (14 April 2019). "First male Patriots cheerleader in 35 years is from Londonderry". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Brian Wilson Stats, Fantasy & News". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
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