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{{Short description|Public high school in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States}} |
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| motto = School of Champions |
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|streetaddress= 14000 Smoketown Road |
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| city = [[Woodbridge, Virginia|Woodbridge]] |
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|zipcode= 22192 |
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| zipcode = 22192 |
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|schoolnumber= (703) 730-7000 |
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| url = [https://gar-fieldhs.pwcs.edu/ Official Gar-Field High School website] |
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|principal= Brenda L. Aiken |
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| principal = Matthew Mathison |
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|district= [http://www.pwcs.edu/ Prince William County Schools] |
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| district = [[Prince William County Public Schools]] |
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|grades= 9–12 |
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| schooltype = [[High school#United States of America|high school]] |
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|mascot= Indian |
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| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]] |
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|colors= Red, Dark Blue |
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| mascot = Indians (1953–2021)<br />Red Wolves (2021–present) |
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|founded= 1951 |
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| founded = 1953 |
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'''Gar-Field Senior High School''' is a [[High school|senior high school]] in [[Woodbridge, Virginia|Woodbridge]] in [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County]], [[Virginia]], United States, educating students in grades 9 to 12. |
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{{seealso|Garfield High School}} ''for schools of the same name'' |
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==History and Administration== |
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'''Gar-Field Senior High School''' is a [[Senior High School]] in [[Woodbridge, Virginia|Woodbridge]] in unincorporated [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County]], [[Virginia]], USA, with students in grades 9 through 12. |
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Gar-Field High School was opened on December 8, 1953, as a successor school to Occoquan District High School.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-06-09 |title=Gar-Field High School, now home of the Red Wolves |url=https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/gar-field-high-school-now-home-of-the-red-wolves/article_072d5ab2-c962-11eb-bb4b-7b7b5659c89b.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=INSIDENOVA.COM |language=en}}</ref> The name Gar-Field is derived from two prominent local families, the Garbers and the Manderfields. According to Prince William County Circuit Court records, the Garbers and Manderfields donated approximately 20 acres of land for the original school near Neabsco Creek that had once been part of “Round Top Farm”, just off of U.S. Highway #1. The gift to Prince William County’s School Board stipulated that this land would be used for building a public school for white children.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.potomaclocal.com/2016/03/29/who-is-gar-field-senior-high-school-named-after/ | title=Who is Gar-Field Senior High School named after? | date=29 March 2016 }}</ref> The school was later integrated by an African-American student named Joyce Russell Taylor in 1961. Russell Taylor's name was suggested when Prince William County Schools was choosing a new name for Stonewall Jackson (now [[Unity Reed High School]]) and when the district was choosing a name for their 13th High School (now [[Gainesville High School (Virginia)|Gainesville High School]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alborn |first=Al |date=2023-01-22 |title=Around Prince William: Pleasant memories and painful recollections |url=https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/around-prince-william-pleasant-memories-and-painful-recollections/article_dabe1eae-9a29-11ed-8cad-f7eab706b5ef.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=INSIDENOVA.COM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jirak |first=Gianna |date=2020-05-22 |title=School Board hears 10 possible names for 13th high school |url=https://www.potomaclocal.com/2020/05/21/school-board-hears-10-possible-names-for-13th-high-school/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Potomac Local News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-26 |title=List grows of potential names to replace Stonewall Jackson |url=https://wtop.com/prince-william-county/2020/06/list-grows-of-potential-names-to-replace-stonewall-jackson/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=WTOP News |language=en}}</ref> Gar-Field was originally located at 15941 Cardinal Drive until the current school opened in 1972 on 14000 Smoketown Road. |
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'''Mascot Name Change''' |
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Gar-Field, established in [[1951]], originally was located at 15941 Cardinal Drive in until the current school opened in 1976 at 14000 Smoketown Road. |
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Since the creation of its predecessor, Occoquan District High School in 1927, Gar-Field's mascot was originally the Indians. However, in March 2021, at the request of student leaders, the school announced the name of the school's mascot would change. In June of the same year, the school announced the new mascot would be the Red Wolves.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":0"/> |
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For the past several years, it has been one of the largest high schools in [[Virginia]], with enrollment having peaked at over 3,000. Gar-Field graduates around 600 or 700 students every June, and since 2002 all graduations have taken place at the [[Patriot Center]] at nearby [[George Mason University]] in order to accommodate the large crowds. The high school's motto is "The School of Champions." |
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=== Administration === |
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The name Gar-Field is derived from two prominent local families, the Garbers and the Manderfields, who donated the land for the original school just off of U.S. Highway #1. The comic strip "Ber-Mander", which appears on the back page of the school newspaper, utilizes the unused portions of these names. Ber-Mander was created by artist [[Chris Sprouse]] (a 1984 graduate of Gar-Field) in the early 1980s, and featured a "[[hippie]]" title character. |
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The principal of Gar-Field High School is Matthew Mathison. Before coming to Gar-Field, he was an assistant principal at [[Woodbridge Senior High School (Virginia)|Woodbridge Senior High School]]. He has been principal since 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet the Principal - Matt Mathison|url=http://www.pwcs.edu/news/2019-20_news/meet_the_principal_-_matt_mathison|access-date=2021-04-10|website=www.pwcs.edu|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Academic Programs == |
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In the 1950s, Gar-Field was segregated, as were Virginia's other schools. However, in 1960, African-American students were enrolled without incident or acrimony. |
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=== International Baccalaureate (IB) Program === |
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Gar-Field is one of two high schools in Prince William County that offer the [[International Baccalaureate]] (IB) Diploma Program and the IB Middle Years Program ([http://www.IBatGF.com]). It also has the only accredited day care system of any high school in the state, with a program that allows student-parents to finish their education while learning about how to take care of their children. |
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[[File:IB_LOGO.png|alt=International Baccalaureate Logo|left|thumb|105x105px|International Baccalaureate Program Logo]] |
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Gar-Field High School is an [[International Baccalaureate]] (IB) World School. They offer the [[IB Middle Years Programme|IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)]], the [[IB Diploma Programme|IB Diploma Programme (DP)]], and the IB Career Related Programme (CP). |
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Gar-Field High School was first authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in 2000, IB Middle Years Programme in 2002, and Career Related Programme in 2016. Students can take part in full IB Programs at Gar-Field High School to earn a diploma or certificate. A student can also take courses offered by the IB in their levels of strength and interest, but do not have to be part of a larger IB Program. These are known as IB/MYP Course Students. Students can be awarded college credit with IB classes, and it weighs the GPA. Gar-Field is one of two high schools that houses the IB Program in Prince William County (the other is [[Unity Reed High School]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gar-field High School - IB Program |url=https://gar-fieldhs.pwcs.edu/our_school/special_programs/ib_program}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PWCS - International Baccalaureate Programme |url=https://www.pwcs.edu/academics___programs/advanced_academics___specialty_programs/specialty_programs/high_school_programs/international_baccalaureate_programme}}</ref> |
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In May 2007, Newsweek Magazine ranked Gar-Field 564th in the nation on its annual list of "Best High Schools in America." |
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=== Other Programs === |
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In June 2007, former principal Roger Dallek announced his retirement, after over 20 years with Gar-Field. He was be succeeded by current principal Brenda L. Aiken in the 2007-2008 school year. Mrs. Aiken is a former resident of [[New York]] state, and has served for over 20 years with the Fairfax County school system |
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Gar-Field High School also offers CTE programs in Culinary Arts, Law and Public Safety, and plumbing.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seymour |first=Emily |date=2024-01-29 |title=Specialty program deadline looms for Prince William County students |url=https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/specialty-program-deadline-looms-for-prince-william-county-students/article_44b26e16-becb-11ee-a190-63a9e4e50410.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=INSIDENOVA.COM |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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In the 2022–2023 school year, Gar-Field's 2,550 student body was: |
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In 2007-2008, Gar-Field's student body was 31.8% Black;, 23.3% White, 33.4% [[Hispanic]], 8.3% Asian/Pacific Isaldner, 2.8% Other, and 0.4% N/A |
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*62.6% Hispanic |
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*20.7% Black |
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*7.1% White |
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*6.5% Asian |
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*3.0% Two or More Races |
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*0.1% American Indian/Alaskan |
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== Athletics == |
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Gar-Field High School is in the [[Cardinal District|6A Cardinal District]] of the Virginia High School League.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tran |first=Huy |title=Alignment |url=https://www.vhsl.org/alignment/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=VHSL |language=en-US}}</ref> The school offers Cheer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, golf, basketball, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor track, swimming and diving, baseball, crew, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and tennis.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gar-field High School - Athletics |url=https://gar-fieldhs.pwcs.edu/athletics_and_activities/athletics/index}}</ref> |
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[[SAT]] average: 971 (verbal - 489, math - 482) |
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==Notable alumni== |
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[[ACT]] average: 20.8 composite |
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* [[Jeff Baker]], former MLB player (2005-2015)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jeff Baker Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/jeff-baker-425557 |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[PSAT]] average: 138 |
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* [[Benita Fitzgerald]], 1984 Olympic gold medalist, 100-meter hurdles<ref>{{Cite web |last=VHSL |date=2016-01-15 |title=Benita Fitzgerald Mosley selected to inaugural VIAHA Hall of Fame class |url=https://www.insidenova.com/sports/benita-fitzgerald-mosley-selected-to-inaugural-viaha-hall-of-fame-class/article_411b9cd4-bb8a-11e5-ab2e-afd9e1fa322d.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=INSIDENOVA.COM |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Paula Girven]], Olympic high jumper<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-06 |title=Paula Girven, Prince William County’s first Olympian, loses battle with cancer |url=https://wtop.com/prince-william-county/2020/11/paula-girven-prince-william-countys-first-olympian-loses-battle-with-cancer/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=WTOP News |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Emmylou Harris]], country western singer<ref>{{Cite web |last=yearbook |first=Gar-Field HS |date=2020-11-20 |title=Emmylou Harris (Gar-Field HS senior photo and writeup 1965).jpg |url=https://www.insidenova.com/emmylou-harris-gar-field-hs-senior-photo-and-writeup-1965-jpg/image_6ef35bb6-2b2d-11eb-b404-3f58581d8298.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=INSIDENOVA.COM |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Bob Malloy (1980s pitcher)|Bob Malloy]], Texas Rangers/Montreal Expos professional MLB player 1987 and 1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bob Malloy Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mallobo02.shtml |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Brian McNichol]], former [[MLB]] player for the [[Chicago Cubs]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brian McNichol Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcnicbr01.shtml |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Jeff Nixon]], professional football player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jeff Nixon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NixoJe20.htm |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Winston October]], college football coach and former professional football player<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-03-21 |title=Winston October joins Tribe's football staff |url=https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/winston-october-joins-tribes-football-staff/article_001315be-b155-11e3-834e-001a4bcf887a.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=INSIDENOVA.COM |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Clint Sintim]], college football coach and former [[NFL]] Linebacker for the [[New York Giants]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-10 |title=Clint Sintim Named Illinois Outside Linebackers Coach |url=https://fightingillini.com/news/2024/3/10/football-clint-sintim-named-illinois-outside-linebackers-coach.aspx |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=University of Illinois Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Chris Sprouse]], comic book artist<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-02-21 |title=Modern Masters Volume 21: Chris Sprouse Preview by TwoMorrows Publishing - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/twomorrows/docs/chrissprousepreview |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Shaboozey]], recording artist<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Emma Kelly Contributing |date=2024-06-27 |title=Hit songs by Shaboozey, Tommy Richman put Woodbridge on the music map this summer |url=https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/hit-songs-by-shaboozey-tommy-richman-put-woodbridge-on-the-music-map-this-summer/article_7af9e49e-3348-11ef-b4fd-8795b2bcc50e.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Prince William Times |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Sheena Tosta]] (née Johnson), Olympic hurdler and 2008 silver medalist<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff reports |date=2018-05-08 |title=Gar-Field graduate Sheena Tosta selected to VHSL Hall of Fame |url=https://www.insidenova.com/sports/prince_william/gar-field-graduate-sheena-tosta-selected-to-vhsl-hall-of-fame/article_904a43a2-4970-11e8-80ee-fb4faa7b989e.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=INSIDENOVA.COM |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Tara Wheeler (Miss Virginia)|Tara Wheeler]], [[Miss Virginia]] 2008 and news anchor for [[WCAV]] CBS19 in Charlottesville, VA<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blog |first=On Frozen |date=2008-11-14 |title=Tara Wheeler, Local Girl, Beauty Pageant Winner, Miss America Contestant, Star College Hockey Goalie, Nothing To See Here, Move Along |url=https://onfrozenblog.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/tara-wheeler-local-girl-beauty-pageant-winner-miss-america-contestant-star-college-hockey-goalie-nothing-to-see-here-move-along/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=On Frozen Blog |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Othell Wilson]], former NBA basketball player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Othell Wilson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/wilsoot01.html |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Basketball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Andrew York (guitarist)|Andrew York]], Grammy-winning recording artist |
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IB Diploma Pass Rate: 86% (exceeds Va., US, and World average) |
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==Notable alumni== |
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* [[Glenn F. Ivey]] (State's Attorney for Prince George's County, Maryland) |
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* [[Emmylou Harris]] (Country Western Singer) |
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* [[Jeff Nixon]] (Professional Football Player) |
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* [[Rossi Alston]] (Judge) |
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* [[Paula Girven]] ('76 and '80 olympian) |
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* [[John Goding]] (Choreographer) |
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* [[Andrew York]] (Grammy Winning Recording Artist) |
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* [[Dr. Larry Loomis]] (Researcher in Tropical Disease) |
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* [[Benita Fitzgerald]] ('84 gold medal Olympian) |
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* [[Susan Walvius]] (women's college basketball coach) |
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* [[Jeff Baker]] (Colorado Rockies Professional MLB player) |
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* [[Bob Malloy]] (Texas Rangers/Montreal Expos Professional MLB player 87' and 90') |
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* [[Sheena Tosta]] (nee Johnson) (Olympic Hurdler; won silver in '08, did not medal in '04) |
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* [[Chris Sprouse]] (Comic book artist) |
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* [[Othell Wilson]] (American basketball player) |
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* [[Damon Lane Smuzynski]] (Chief Meteorologist/KTXS-TV Texas) |
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* [[Mario Reynoso]] (Prince consort of The [[Catalan Countries]]) |
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Latest revision as of 19:04, 17 December 2024
Gar-Field Senior High School | |
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Address | |
14000 Smoketown Road , 22192 | |
Information | |
School type | Public, high school |
Motto | School of Champions |
Founded | 1953 |
School district | Prince William County Public Schools |
Principal | Matthew Mathison |
Teaching staff | 151.00 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 2,550 (2022–23)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.89[1] |
Color(s) | Red Blue |
Mascot | Indians (1953–2021) Red Wolves (2021–present) |
Website | Official Gar-Field High School website |
Gar-Field Senior High School is a senior high school in Woodbridge in Prince William County, Virginia, United States, educating students in grades 9 to 12.
History and Administration
[edit]Gar-Field High School was opened on December 8, 1953, as a successor school to Occoquan District High School.[2] The name Gar-Field is derived from two prominent local families, the Garbers and the Manderfields. According to Prince William County Circuit Court records, the Garbers and Manderfields donated approximately 20 acres of land for the original school near Neabsco Creek that had once been part of “Round Top Farm”, just off of U.S. Highway #1. The gift to Prince William County’s School Board stipulated that this land would be used for building a public school for white children.[3] The school was later integrated by an African-American student named Joyce Russell Taylor in 1961. Russell Taylor's name was suggested when Prince William County Schools was choosing a new name for Stonewall Jackson (now Unity Reed High School) and when the district was choosing a name for their 13th High School (now Gainesville High School).[4][5][6] Gar-Field was originally located at 15941 Cardinal Drive until the current school opened in 1972 on 14000 Smoketown Road.
Mascot Name Change
Since the creation of its predecessor, Occoquan District High School in 1927, Gar-Field's mascot was originally the Indians. However, in March 2021, at the request of student leaders, the school announced the name of the school's mascot would change. In June of the same year, the school announced the new mascot would be the Red Wolves.[2][2]
Administration
[edit]The principal of Gar-Field High School is Matthew Mathison. Before coming to Gar-Field, he was an assistant principal at Woodbridge Senior High School. He has been principal since 2019.[7]
Academic Programs
[edit]International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
[edit]Gar-Field High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. They offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career Related Programme (CP).
Gar-Field High School was first authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in 2000, IB Middle Years Programme in 2002, and Career Related Programme in 2016. Students can take part in full IB Programs at Gar-Field High School to earn a diploma or certificate. A student can also take courses offered by the IB in their levels of strength and interest, but do not have to be part of a larger IB Program. These are known as IB/MYP Course Students. Students can be awarded college credit with IB classes, and it weighs the GPA. Gar-Field is one of two high schools that houses the IB Program in Prince William County (the other is Unity Reed High School).[8][9]
Other Programs
[edit]Gar-Field High School also offers CTE programs in Culinary Arts, Law and Public Safety, and plumbing.[10]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2022–2023 school year, Gar-Field's 2,550 student body was:
- 62.6% Hispanic
- 20.7% Black
- 7.1% White
- 6.5% Asian
- 3.0% Two or More Races
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan
Athletics
[edit]Gar-Field High School is in the 6A Cardinal District of the Virginia High School League.[11] The school offers Cheer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, golf, basketball, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor track, swimming and diving, baseball, crew, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and tennis.[12]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Jeff Baker, former MLB player (2005-2015)[13]
- Benita Fitzgerald, 1984 Olympic gold medalist, 100-meter hurdles[14]
- Paula Girven, Olympic high jumper[15]
- Emmylou Harris, country western singer[16]
- Bob Malloy, Texas Rangers/Montreal Expos professional MLB player 1987 and 1990[17]
- Brian McNichol, former MLB player for the Chicago Cubs[18]
- Jeff Nixon, professional football player[19]
- Winston October, college football coach and former professional football player[20]
- Clint Sintim, college football coach and former NFL Linebacker for the New York Giants[21]
- Chris Sprouse, comic book artist[22]
- Shaboozey, recording artist[23]
- Sheena Tosta (née Johnson), Olympic hurdler and 2008 silver medalist[24]
- Tara Wheeler, Miss Virginia 2008 and news anchor for WCAV CBS19 in Charlottesville, VA[25]
- Othell Wilson, former NBA basketball player[26]
- Andrew York, Grammy-winning recording artist
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "GAR-FIELD HIGH". School Directory Information. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Gar-Field High School, now home of the Red Wolves". INSIDENOVA.COM. June 9, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Who is Gar-Field Senior High School named after?". March 29, 2016.
- ^ Alborn, Al (January 22, 2023). "Around Prince William: Pleasant memories and painful recollections". INSIDENOVA.COM. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Jirak, Gianna (May 22, 2020). "School Board hears 10 possible names for 13th high school". Potomac Local News. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "List grows of potential names to replace Stonewall Jackson". WTOP News. June 26, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Meet the Principal - Matt Mathison". www.pwcs.edu. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
- ^ "Gar-field High School - IB Program".
- ^ "PWCS - International Baccalaureate Programme".
- ^ Seymour, Emily (January 29, 2024). "Specialty program deadline looms for Prince William County students". INSIDENOVA.COM. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Tran, Huy. "Alignment". VHSL. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Gar-field High School - Athletics".
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