Boardman High School is a public high school in Boardman, Ohio, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Boardman Local School District. Athletic teams compete as the Boardman Spartans in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the All-American Conference.
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History
The first high school, located on Market Street, is now Boardman Center Intermediate School. In 1969, the new high school was built on Glenwood Avenue. In 2000, a new performing arts center was added on by donation, including a substantial sum by former student and football star, Bernie Kosar. Boardman High School is currently under the direction of Principal Cynthia Fernback, the only female principal in the school's history.
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Extracurriculars
The Boardman Spartan Marching Band
Over the years, Boardman High School's marching band has become not only a symbol for the school, but a symbol within the state. It is a nationally recognized band, frequently taking trips to events such as the Rose Bowl, professional football games, and the Indy 500. Every year the band is invited on several highly recognized trips, usually accepting between one and two invites. In November 2009, during a trip to New York City for the Veteran's Day Parade, the jazz ensemble performed at Trump Tower. The small ensemble received such favorable reviews that they were invited back. Band director Thomas Ruggieri also makes the band stand out by selecting popular music; in the 2010 football season, the band played hits such as "Bad Romance", "Tik Tok", "My First Kiss", and "California Gurls". During the winter, the band splits into separate bands: wind ensemble (the highest performance level), symphonic band, concert band and freshman band (consisting of a majority of all incoming freshmen, with the exception of those in jazz or orchestra). The Boardman High School Wind Ensemble has also become a highly acclaimed group, frequently invited to play for the Ohio Board of Education.
Music
In 2006, the music department was selected a "Grammy Signature School" and received a $1,000 award. The music department was one of 16 schools selected for this honor. The department consists of award-winning choral, band, and orchestra departments. The choral department is currently under the direction of Linda Smrek. The band is under the direction of Thomas Ruggieri. The orchestra is under the direction of Michele Prokop.
Quiz Bowl
Boardman's quiz bowl program has consistently been competitive in the 24-school Mahoning Valley League, winning league championships in 2015, 2016, and 2017. The team qualified for and attended the NAQT High School National Championship Tournament in 2015 and 2017. During the 2016-2017 season, Boardman was ranked in the top 10 in Ohio and the top 250 in the nation. The team is under the direction of Randy Nord.
Sports
Boardman has many sports teams for students. As Boardman is a member of the All-American Conference, the competition level is very high.
The Boardman Schools opened Boardman Spartan Stadium in 2015, replacing Center Field at Center Intermediate School. Boasting seating for over 7,000 and a 35x20ft video screen, one of the largest in the Midwest of the United States, the stadium should be finished in 2017.
OHSAA State Championships
- Girls' softball: 2001
- Girls' bowling: 2010
Notable alumni
- Terence Dials, former Ohio State player and 2006Big Ten Player of the Year, went undrafted; currently playing basketball in France
- Dave Dravecky, Major League Baseball pitcher (San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants), 1982-989; known for his comeback from bone cancer in his pitching arm, which ultimately ended his career and resulted in its amputation
- D. J. Durkin, football head coach at University of Maryland (class of 1996)
- John Greco, former OL for Cleveland Browns; selected in third round of [[2008 NFL Draft] by St. Louis Rams from University of Toledo (Class of 2003)
- Elizabeth Hartman, Academy Award-nominated actress (A Patch of Blue)
- Phil Keaggy, Christian artist, guitarist and former member of Glass Harp (attended BHS but is not a graduate)
- Bernie Kosar, retired NFL quarterback; won national championship at University of Miami before beginning a distinguished NFL career, most notably with Cleveland Browns (class of 1982)
- Nanette Lepore, fashion designer
- Corey Linsley, starting center for Green Bay Packers; selected in fifth round of 2014 NFL Draft from Ohio State (Class of 2009)
- Maureen McGovern, singer ("The Morning After," "Can You Read My Mind") and Broadway actress
- Mike Rice Jr., former head coach of Rutgers University men's basketball, fired for physically and verbally abusing his players
- Sandra Scheuer, killed by Ohio National Guardsmen during Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970
- Joe Schiavoni, current Ohio state Senator representing Mahoning, Carroll, and parts of Stark and Tuscarawas Counties
- Steve Vallos, NFL lineman, played for Wake Forest, selected in seventh round of 2007 NFL Draft by Seattle Seahawks (class of 2002)
References
External links
- District website
- High School website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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