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Revision as of 20:26, 29 March 2009
| Sewanhaka High School | |
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| Address | |
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500 Tulip Avenue , 11001 | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1929 |
| Principal | Debra Lidowsky |
| Faculty | 114(on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,595 (as of 2006-07) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Mascot | Indian |
| Newspaper | Chieftain |
| Information | 516-488-9600 |
| Website | School website |
Sewanhaka High School is a six-year public high school located in Floral Park, New York, United States, as part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. The school's sports teams are known as "The Indians" and the team colors are purple, gold, and white. The school's name translates to "Island of Shells" in English. It is located at 500 Tulip Avenue, Floral Park, 11001. Sewanhaka High School dates back to 1929.
History
Sewanhaka High School was constructed in 1929 in the Long Island town of Floral Park. The school was established first in the district and currently is the only high school in the district to offer career vocational courses on Long Island. Those eligible to join this program include students from the other 4 High schools in the district.
Awards and recognition
During the 1992-93 school year, Sewanhaka High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education[1], the highest award an American school can receive.[2][3]
Musical
Sewanhaka performs a different musical each year. Notable students starred in the musicals for their high school career, including Danielle Fortunato (class of 2004), Dominic Andolina (class of 2004), Billy Rothwell (class of 2009), Samantha Brethel (class of 2008), and Justin Dougherty (class of 2007).
Clubs
Sewanhaka has a long list [4] of clubs that student of all interests can join! The clubs at Sewanhaka include:
ASTRONOMY CLUB
ANIMATION CLUB
ARROW (LITERARY MAGAZINE)
BUILDERS' CLUB
CLASS OF 2014
CLASS OF 2013
CLASS OF 2012
CLASS OF 2011
CLASS OF 2010
CLASS OF 2009
CHEERLEADERS, VARSITY
CHEERLEADERS,J.V.
CHEERLEADERS, J.H.
CHIEFTAIN (SCHOOL NEWSPAPER)
COLOR GUARD
COMPUTER CLUB
DRAGON BOAT RACING
DRAMA CLUB
ECOLOGY CLUB
F.B.L.A.
F.C.C.L.A.
FOLLIES
FOR. LANG. HON. SOCIETY
FRENCH CLUB
GAMES & STRATEGIES
ITALIAN CLUB
JR. HIGH ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB
KEY CLUB
LIBRARY CLUB
MARCHING BAND
MATHLETES, S.H.
MATHLETES, J.H.
MATH RESEARCH CLUB
MOCK TRIAL
MODEL UN
MUSICAL
NATIONAL SR. HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
P.A. CLUB
P.E. LEADER CORPS.
PEER HELPERS
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
POETRY CLUB
PUBLIC RELATIONS CLUB
READING CLUB
ROCKETTES
ROBOTICS
SERVICE CLUB
SEWING CLUB
SKILLS USA
SPANISH CLUB
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS (S.P.I.C.E)
STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS
STUDENTS & TEACHERS AGAINST CANCER
STAGE BAND.
STAGE CREW
STEP TEAM
STUDENT COUNCIL
TALENT SHOW DIRECTOR
TICKETS
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
YEARBOOK
Model UN
The Model United Nations Debate Team at Sewanhaka starts with participation in the 1/2 credit World Issues class, and then upon completion, the students become members of the club. The team goes on many conferences where they debate a wide variety of issues facing the real United Nations today. Recently at the 2009 American University Model United Conference, the Sewanhaka team took home Overall Best Delegation, the prestigious first place award on the international scale. The team has participated in the following conferences:
- RUMUN- Rutgers Model United Nations
- SIDMUN - Sewanhaka Interdistrict Model United Nations Conference
- ILMUNC - Ivy League Model United Nations Conference
- DROMUN - Dress-Rehearsal of Model United Nations
- HNMUN - Harvard Model United Nations
- BosMUN - Boston/MIT Model United Nations
- AUMUN - American University Model United Nations Conference
Notable alumni
- Zendon Hamilton (1975-), professional basketball player.[5]
- Alfred G. Hansen (1933-)), United States Air Force four star general[citation needed]
- Lloyd Harrison (1977-), professional football player[citation needed]
- Al Oerter (1936-2007), Olympic discus throw 4-time gold medalist.[6]
- Telly Savalas (1922-1994), actor.[7]
- Vinny Testaverde (1963-), professional football player.[8]
- Dave Michaels CNN, KABC-TV Anchorman
References
- ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.
- ^ CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department, Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."
- ^ Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; The Washington Post. September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."
- ^ [1] Official Student Activities List
- ^ " HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL; New York Area Is Teeming With Talent", The New York Times, December 12, 1993. Accessed December 27, 2007. "ZENDON HAMILTON of Sewanhaka, is rated the best senior big man in the nation by various prep school magazines, including Street & Smith."
- ^ Litsky, Frank. "Al Oerter, Olympic Discus Champion, Is Dead at 71", The New York Times, October 2, 2007. Accessed November 19, 2007. "Alfred Oerter Jr. was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Astoria, Queens, and grew up on Long Island, in New Hyde Park. At Sewanhaka High School, he was a sprinter and then a miler."
- ^ Halbfinger, David M. "N.F.L. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS; Elmont Comes to Life for Its Hometown Hero", The New York Times, January 18, 1999. Accessed December 15, 2007. "Telly Savalas went to Sewanhaka, he said. And Al Oerter. He won four gold medals in the discus. But that's nothing next to the Super Bowl."
- ^ Eskenazi, Gerald. "PRO FOOTBALL; Testaverde Isn't Ready To Pack It In for Good", The New York Times, October 12, 2002. Accessed January 17, 2008. "Testaverde's story includes many highlights, from his days as a legendary quarterback at Sewanhaka High School in Elmont, N.Y., to winning the Heisman Trophy at the University of Miami, to his selection as the No. 1 overall pick in the N.F.L. draft, to leading the Jets to the American Football Conference championship game in his first season with the team in 1998."