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| campus type = [[Urban area|Urban]]
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| faculty = 136.00 {{FTE}}<ref name=NCES/>
| faculty = 129.00 {{FTE}}<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 20.93<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 21.55<ref name=NCES/>
| enrollment = 2,847 (2021–22)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=120144001363|title=WILLIAM R BOONE HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 17, 2023 }}</ref>
| enrollment = 2,780 (2022–23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=120144001363|title=WILLIAM R BOONE HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=April 21, 2024}}</ref>
| mascot = Brave
| mascot = Brave
| colors = [[Orange (colour)|Orange]] {{color box|orange}} , [[white]] {{color box|white}}
| colors = [[Orange (colour)|Orange]] {{color box|orange}} , [[white]] {{color box|white}}
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'''William Rennick Boone High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] in [[Orlando, Florida]]. Built in 1952, the school is one of twenty high schools in the [[Orange County Public Schools]] system, created to accommodate the growing number of students at [[Orlando High School]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boone60.com/Boone_history.htm|title = Booneclassof 6-boone_history}}</ref>
'''William Rennick Boone High School''' is a [[Public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] in [[Orlando, Florida]]. Built in 1952, the school is one of twenty-two high schools in the [[Orange County Public Schools]] system.


The plan involved building two high schools, Orlando North and Orlando South, to take the place of [[Orlando High School]] and convert the old high school facilities into what is now Howard Middle School. The last principal of Orlando High School, William R. Boone (1892-1952), died of a heart condition before the two new schools were opened, so the school board dedicated one of the high schools in his memory, then christened Orlando North as [[Edgewater High School]] after its surrounding community.
Two new high schools, Orlando North and Orlando South, were built after World war II to take the place of [[Orlando High School]] (which was converted into what is now Howard Middle School). The last principal of Orlando High School, William R. Boone (1892-1952), died of a heart condition before the two new schools were opened in 1952, so the school board dedicated one of the high schools in his memory, then christened Orlando North as [[Edgewater High School]] after its surrounding community.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boone60.com/Boone_history.htm|title = Booneclassof 6-boone_history}}</ref>


==Campus==
==Campus==
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| width="300pt" | Hard Sciences
| width="300pt" | Hard Sciences
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| Courses Offered|| [[Advanced Placement Spanish Language|Spanish]], [[Advanced Placement French Language|French]], <br />[[Advanced Placement English Language and Composition|English Language]] [[Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition|English Literature]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Psychology|Psychology]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Microeconomics|Micro-Economics]], [[Advanced Placement Macroeconomics|Macro-Economics]] <br />[[Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics|U.S. Government]], <br />[[Advanced Placement United States History|U.S. History]], [[Advanced Placement European History|European History]], [[Advanced Placement World History|World History]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Human Geography|Human Geography]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Art History|Art History]], [[Advanced Placement Studio Art|Studio Art]], [[Advanced Placement Music Theory|Music Theory]]|| [[Advanced Placement Calculus|Calculus AB, Calculus BC]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Physics B|Physics B]], Physics C, <br />[[Advanced Placement Chemistry|Chemistry]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Biology|Biology]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Environmental Science|Environmental Science]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Statistics|Statistics]]
| Courses Offered|| [[Advanced Placement Spanish Language|Spanish]], [[Advanced Placement French Language|French]], <br />[[Advanced Placement English Language and Composition|English Language]] [[Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition|English Literature]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Psychology|Psychology]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Microeconomics|Micro-Economics]], [[Advanced Placement Macroeconomics|Macro-Economics]] <br />[[Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics|U.S. Government]], <br />[[Advanced Placement United States History|U.S. History]], [[Advanced Placement European History|European History]], [[Advanced Placement World History|World History]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Human Geography|Human Geography]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Art History|Art History]], [[Advanced Placement Studio Art|Studio Art]], [[Advanced Placement Music Theory|Music Theory]]|| [[Advanced Placement Calculus|Calculus AB, Calculus BC]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Physics B|Physics B]], Physics C *pending removal*, <br />[[Advanced Placement Chemistry|Chemistry]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Biology|Biology]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Environmental Science|Environmental Science]], <br />[[Advanced Placement Statistics|Statistics]]
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===Miscellaneous organizations===
===Miscellaneous organizations===
Other organizations, sponsored by faculty members, exist on the reservation. Some of these bodies, like the Senior Class, Junior Class, Sophomore Class, Freshman Class, and their umbrella organization, the Student Government Association (SGA), seek to teach (by a combination of [[Learning#Play|play]] and [[enculturation]]). Other campus groups give students a platform from which to engage in social or political activism. These clubs are Environmental Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Social Justice Club, Key Club, [[Operation Smile]], HAVEN, [[Students Against Destructive Decisions|SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)]], [[Fellowship of Christian Athletes|F.C.A. (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)]], The Young Democrats, and the Young Republicans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/hbo/clubs/Pages/default.aspx|title=Clubs and Organizations|work=ocps.net|access-date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610220037/https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/hbo/clubs/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=June 10, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
Other organizations, sponsored by faculty members, exist on the reservation. Some of these bodies, like the Senior Class, Junior Class, Sophomore Class, Freshman Class, and their umbrella organization, the Student Government Association (SGA), seek to teach (by a combination of [[Learning#Play|play]] and [[enculturation]]). Other campus groups give students a platform from which to engage in social or political activism. These clubs are Environmental Club, Queer-Ally Alliance, Social Justice Club, Key Club, [[Operation Smile]], HAVEN, [[Students Against Destructive Decisions|SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)]], [[Fellowship of Christian Athletes|F.C.A. (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)]], High School Democrats of America, and the Young Republicans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/hbo/clubs/Pages/default.aspx|title=Clubs and Organizations|work=ocps.net|access-date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610220037/https://www.ocps.net/lc/southwest/hbo/clubs/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=June 10, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


===NJROTC===
===NJROTC===
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*[[Cody Allen]], pitcher for the [[Los Angeles Angels]]
*[[Cody Allen]], pitcher for the [[Los Angeles Angels]]
*[[Marvin Bracy]], member of the United States 2016 Olympic Track Team
*[[Marvin Bracy]], member of the United States 2016 Olympic Track Team
*[[Wilma Burgess]], country music singer<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/291077244/|title=On The Town|date=14 November 1962|newspaper=[[Orlando Evening Star]]|access-date=23 June 2023}}</ref>
*[[Ericka Dunlap]], winner of the [[Miss America]] pageant in 2004
*[[Ericka Dunlap]], winner of the [[Miss America]] pageant in 2004
* [[Eric Griffin (basketball)|Eric Griffin]] (born 1990), basketball player for [[Hapoel Be'er Sheva B.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2528646/eric-griffin|title = Eric Griffin Stats, News, Bio}}</ref>
* [[Eric Griffin (basketball)|Eric Griffin]] (born 1990), basketball player for [[Hapoel Be'er Sheva B.C.|Hapoel Be'er Sheva]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2528646/eric-griffin|title = Eric Griffin Stats, News, Bio}}</ref>
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*[[Mike Maroth]], former MLB pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and St Louis Cardinals; current pitching coach for the Class A Florida Fire Frogs
*[[Mike Maroth]], former MLB pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and St Louis Cardinals; current pitching coach for the Class A Florida Fire Frogs
*[[Joe Oliver (baseball)|Joe Oliver]], former catcher for the Cincinnati Reds{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}
*[[Joe Oliver (baseball)|Joe Oliver]], former catcher for the Cincinnati Reds{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}
*[[Jason Preston]], point guard for the [[Los Angeles Clippers]]
*[[Jason Preston]], point guard for the [[Utah Jazz]]
*[[Alison Starling]], tv news anchor
*[[Antonio Tarver]], retired boxer
*[[Antonio Tarver]], retired boxer
*[[Johnny Townsend (American football)|Johnny Townsend]], punter for the Oakland Raiders
*[[Johnny Townsend (American football)|Johnny Townsend]], punter for the Oakland Raiders
*[[Tommy Townsend]], punter for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]
*[[Tommy Townsend]], punter for the [[Houston Texans]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://BooneCrew.ocps.net Boone Crew]
* [https://www.boonerowing.com/ Boone Crew]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100413100959/http://hilights.org/ School newspaper]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100413100959/http://hilights.org/ School newspaper]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110621181145/http://booneathletics.org/ Athletic Association], formerly the Boone Sports Legacy Board and the Boone Boosters)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110621181145/http://booneathletics.org/ Athletic Association], formerly the Boone Sports Legacy Board and the Boone Boosters)

Latest revision as of 00:14, 11 June 2024

William R. Boone High School
Address
Map
1000 E. Kaley

Orlando
,
Florida
32806

United States
Coordinates28°31′08″N 81°21′55″W / 28.51878°N 81.36515°W / 28.51878; -81.36515
Information
School typePublic high school
MottoBoone Students Today,
Brave Leaders Tomorrow
Established1952
School districtOrange County Public Schools
PrincipalHector Maestre
Faculty129.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,780 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.55[1]
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Orange   , white  
MascotBrave
RivalEdgewater High School
Newspaperhi-lights
YearbookLegend
Websitewww.boonebraves.ocps.net

William Rennick Boone High School is a public high school in Orlando, Florida. Built in 1952, the school is one of twenty-two high schools in the Orange County Public Schools system.

Two new high schools, Orlando North and Orlando South, were built after World war II to take the place of Orlando High School (which was converted into what is now Howard Middle School). The last principal of Orlando High School, William R. Boone (1892-1952), died of a heart condition before the two new schools were opened in 1952, so the school board dedicated one of the high schools in his memory, then christened Orlando North as Edgewater High School after its surrounding community.[2]

Campus

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In the fall of 2005, Boone High School was rededicated, after an eight-year campus renovation process was completed. The renovation included a new media center.[3]

Academics

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For the school year 2007–2008, Boone received an "A" under the school rating system. For the 2008–2009 school year, BHS again received an A, making it the only "A" school in Orlando, and one of only two in Orange County. Boone offers several college-preparatory and technical education programs. College bound students can participate in the Distinguished Scholars program and the Gifted program. Students seeking technical preparation can participate in programs such as drafting, early childhood education, and Tech Prep. Students can dual enroll with local community colleges and technical schools for courses specific to careers.

Academies

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Magnet Programs

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The school offers three magnet programs (see magnet schools), which attract students from all over Orange County. These programs (the Law Magnet,[4] the Academy of Finance,[5] and the Criminal Justice Academy[6]) offer four years' worth of elective courses with an aim of preparing students for similar majors in college. All of these tracks have won awards from the county and state.

Other

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Other (non-magnet) academies at Boone include the Creative Arts Academy,[7] the Health-care Academy,[8] and the Academy of Information Technology.[9]

Advanced placement

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Boone also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students of any year (freshman through senior) may take an AP course.[10]

[11] Social Sciences and the Arts Hard Sciences
Courses Offered Spanish, French,
English Language English Literature,
Psychology,
Micro-Economics, Macro-Economics
U.S. Government,
U.S. History, European History, World History,
Human Geography,
Art History, Studio Art, Music Theory		 Calculus AB, Calculus BC,
Physics B, Physics C *pending removal*,
Chemistry,
Biology,
Environmental Science,
Statistics

Student life

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Academic

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The Mock Trial Team won the State Championship in 2006.

The theatre department puts on several productions each year. In their most recent season, their productions consisted of "A Little Princess: Sara's Heart" (a world premiere), "Boys, Bois, Boyz", (another world premier) and "Chicago: The Musical". Thespian Troupe 1139 competes in local and state theater competitions. They won a total of seven "Best in Shows" as well as the "Critics Choice" acting award in this latest season at the Districts Level. In early 2009, the drama department formed an improvisation troupe, Deep Thoughts, which plays several shows a year to this day.

The Legend yearbook has received the Gold Crown from Columbia Scholastic Press Association for its 2006[12] and 2007[13] books. In 2010 Hi-lights (the school newspaper) received a Silver Crown.[14] Both publications have been Pacemaker Finalists from National Scholastic Press Association.[15][16]

Listing of academic clubs

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Course-based Pre-professional Other
Art Club B.B.C Club Writing Center
Drama Club Florida Future Educators of America Math Center
French Club Hi-Lights (School newspaper) Mu Alpha Theta
Math Club Health Occupations Students of America(H.O.S.A) Spanish Honor Society
Spanish Club Legend Yearbook Tri-M Music Honor Society
Web-Tech Club Police Cadets Social Justice Club

Brave TV/News

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Boone's News Report is recorded the school day before, and will reports on important opportunities, activities, and sports news to students. During the first quarter the code of conduct will be addressed on Brave Tv.[17]

Music

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The music department includes the following areas of study:

Band[18]

  • Wind Symphony
  • Symphonic Band
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Color Guard
  • Marching Band- an ensemble that is the combined forces of the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensembles, and Color Guard

Chorus[19]

  • Men's Choir
  • Ladies' Choir
  • Belles Voix
  • Advanced Women
  • Concert Choir
  • Vocal Techniques

Orchestra

  • Beginning Orchestra
  • Advanced Orchestra

Piano-Keyboard

  • Keyboard I
  • Keyboard II, III, IV

Theory

  • Music Theory
  • AP Music Theory

Athletic

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Boone is a member of the Orlando Metro Conference, and participates among the largest classes of the FHSAA state athletic competitions. Boone has held a rivalry with Edgewater High School since both schools opened in 1952. The schools compete in football each year in a game dubbed "The Battle for the Barrel" for a "Spirit Barrel."

Athletic teams by season

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Fall Winter Spring Club sports
Football Boys' basketball Flag football Crew (Rowing)
Cheerleading Girls' basketball Spring Football Roller hockey
Girls' volleyball Girls' Soccer Baseball Boone Dance crew
Cross-country Boys' Soccer Softball Bravettes
Swimming Wrestling Track and field Boone's unique sports
Golf Weightlifting Tennis
Bowling Lacrosse
Boys' Volleyball
Water polo
Weightlifting

Miscellaneous organizations

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Other organizations, sponsored by faculty members, exist on the reservation. Some of these bodies, like the Senior Class, Junior Class, Sophomore Class, Freshman Class, and their umbrella organization, the Student Government Association (SGA), seek to teach (by a combination of play and enculturation). Other campus groups give students a platform from which to engage in social or political activism. These clubs are Environmental Club, Queer-Ally Alliance, Social Justice Club, Key Club, Operation Smile, HAVEN, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), F.C.A. (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), High School Democrats of America, and the Young Republicans.[20]

NJROTC

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The school's Naval JROTC unit was formed in 1980, and won a top ranking in the nation in 1994. The unit has been to the NJROTC state finals and participates in community service, drill competitions, athletic competitions, and Color Guards. The unit also has an orienteering team and a marksmanship team. The unit was awarded most improved unit in the nation during the 2011–2012 school year. [21]

Student body composition

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Boone High School has 3,000 students and 230 faculty and staff members. Almost one quarter of the students receive free or reduced lunch, and the population served by Exceptional Student Services is growing. As of 2005, Boone is a magnet for the deaf/hard-of-hearing population of Orange County and provides many outreach programs to the community including the American Sign Language club.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "WILLIAM R BOONE HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Booneclassof 6-boone_history".
  3. ^ "The School". Boone High School Profile (PDF) (Report) (2017-2018 ed.). Orlando, FL: William R. Boone High School. p. 1. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Law". ocps.net. Archived from the original on July 12, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  5. ^ "Finance". ocps.net. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  6. ^ "Criminal Justice". ocps.net. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  7. ^ BHS Creative Arts Academy webpage [dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Health Science". ocps.net. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  9. ^ "Information Technology". ocps.net. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  10. ^ BHS webpage on AP coursework[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ "BHS 2010-2011 Curriculum Guide" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
  12. ^ 2006 Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Crown Awards Archived June 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ 2007 Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Crown Awards Archived June 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ 2010 Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Crown Awards Archived June 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ "NSPA - Contest Winners". studentpress.org. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  16. ^ "NSPA - Contest Winners". studentpress.org. Archived from the original on August 7, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  17. ^ "Student Television Network (STN) Contest Archives". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
  18. ^ Band and Guard
  19. ^ Boone Chorus
  20. ^ "Clubs and Organizations". ocps.net. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  21. ^ "Boone High School - NJROTC". ocps.net. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  22. ^ "On The Town". Orlando Evening Star. November 14, 1962. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  23. ^ "Eric Griffin Stats, News, Bio".
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