Westmar High School

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Westmar High School is a public high school in Lonaconing, Maryland that houses students from the George's Creek area and from the US 220 region in southern Allegany County (the following towns are included in this district: Lonaconing, Westernport, Barton, Midland, McCoole, and Danville/Dawson).

The school's mascot is the Wildcat and its school colors are red and gray.

History

The school was established in the fall of 1989 as a result of the consolidation of Valley High School and Bruce High School. Westmar is located in the old Valley High building.

Although Bruce High School was the first High School of its community, Valley High School can trace its roots back to Central High School (of Upper George's Creek) and Barton High School. Before Barton, Central, and Bruce came into being the area was filled with small school houses for each and every neighborhood.

Courses

• Mathematics - Calculus, AP Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Part 1, Algebra 1 Part 2, Algebra 2, Integrated Math
• Sciences - Earth/Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science
• English - English 1-4, AP English Language, AP English Literature, Journalism (yearbook), Journalism (newspaper), SAT Prep
• Social Sciences - LSF Government, World Cultures, US History, AP US History, Psychology, AP Psychology, Contemporary World Issues, Criminal Justice, Economics
• Foreign Language - French 1-2, Spanish 1-4, Latin 1-2
• Fine Arts - Art 1-4, Contemporary Music, Band, Chorus
• Physical Education - Physical Education, Advanced Physical Education, Health
• Special Education - Developmental Math, Developmental Reading, Comprehensive Study Skills, Special Ed
• Home Economics - Food Prep, Food Sci, Responsible Parenting, Child Care
• Business - Introduction to Computers, Document Processing, Office Technology, Accounting, Computer Logic, Business Math
• Technology Education - Introduction to Technology, Advanced Techs (Construction, etc.)

Athletics and extracurriculars

Football,Cheerleading, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Bowling, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track, Weight Lifting and Sport Prep Programs, After School Program, Prom Committee, Ecology Club, Envirothon, Art Club, Student Council, Foreign Language Club, Debate Team, Future Educators, SHOP, Public Address Crew, Student Aides Program, National Honor Society

Future

In 2007, Westmar High School will consolidate with Beall High School to form Mountain Ridge High School which is currently under construction on the former Mountaineer Stadium at Beall in Frostburg.

Yearbook

The Pride is Westmar's yearbook. The yearbook staff are the members of Mr. Chesky's Journalism class.

Newspaper

Pawprints is Westmar High School's newspaper which comes out once every marking period. The newspaper staff are the members of Mrs. Kalbaugh's Journalism class.

Faculty

• Principal - Gene Morgan
• Vice Principal - Dick King
• Counselor - Terri Simpson
• Secretaries - Jean Fazenbaker, Bonnie Holshey
• Health Nurse - Pat Smith
• ISS - Lisa Nicol
• After School Program - Nancy Evans
• Librarian - Carol Meese

See also

• Allegany High School
• Fort Hill High School
• Bishop Walsh School
• Beall High School
• Mountain Ridge High School
• Calvary Christian Academy
• Center For Career And Technical Education
• Keyser High School
• Frankfort High School
• Mineral County Technical Center
• Preston High School
• University High School
• Morgantown High School
• Lonaconing, Maryland

External links

• Westmar High School web page