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{{Verdi operas}}'''''Giovanna d'Arco''''' (''Joan of Arc'') is an [[opera]]tic ''dramma lirico'' with a prologue and three acts by [[Giuseppe Verdi]] to an Italian [[libretto]] by [[Temistocle Solera]].
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| grades = 9 - 12
| district = [[Elizabeth Public Schools]]
| type = [[Public high school]]
| principal = Jeffrey Roszkowski
| enrollment = 5,216 (as of 2005-06)<ref name=NCES/>
| faculty = 404.0 (on [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 12.9<ref name=NCES/>
| nickname = Minutemen
| conference = [[Watchung Conference]]
| colors = Scarlet, Black and White
| publication =
| location = 600 Pearl Street<br>[[Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth]], [[New Jersey|NJ]] 07202
| information = 908-436-6868
| website = [http://sc.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=37&sc_id=1192728708 School website]
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'''Elizabeth High School''' is a four-year comprehensive [[public high school]] located in [[Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth]], in [[Union County, New Jersey|Union County]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]], as part of the [[Elizabeth Public Schools]]. With over 5,200 students, it is the largest high school in New Jersey, and one of the largest single district high schools in the country.<ref>[http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MTkmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcwMzI0NjcmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk0 Clifton High's hallway gridlock], ''[[The Record (Bergen County)]]'', [[December 6]], [[2006]]. Accessed [[August 26]], [[2007]]. "Clifton High School, circa 1962, is the largest single high school in the state. Only Elizabeth High School has more students, but they are spread out over five campuses."</ref>


As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 5,216 students and 404.0 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 12.9.<ref name=NCES>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=340459005478&ID=340459005478 Elizabeth High School], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed [[December 28]], [[2007]].</ref>
The opera partly reflects the story of [[Joan of Arc]] and appears to be loosely based on the [[Play (theatre)|play]] ''[[Die Jungfrau von Orleans]]'' by [[Friedrich von Schiller]], Solera denied this assertion in letters to Verdi's publisher, and claimed that the work was "an entirely original Italian drama."


The school was the 302nd-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in ''[[New Jersey Monthly]]'' magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's ''Top Public High Schools''. The school was ranked 287th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.<ref>[http://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/highschoolrankings/top-new-jersey-high-schools-by-rank.html "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank"], ''[[New Jersey Monthly]]'', September 2008, posted [[August 7]], [[2008]]. Accessed [[August 19]], [[2008]].</ref>
==Performance history==
The opera, Verdi's seventh, had its first performance at [[Teatro alla Scala]], [[Milan]], on February 15, 1845. The original Giovanna was Erminia Frezzolini, who had previously appeared in [[Verdi]]'s (and [[Solera]]'s) ''[[I Lombardi alla prima crociata]]'' two years earlier. She was paired with her husband, tenor Antonio Poggi, as Charles, King of France. Baritone Filippo Colini portrayed Giovanna's father Giacomo.


With over 5,216 students, Elizabeth High School is the most populated high school in the nation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/news/ehslargest/index.pdf?year=2006|date=2006|title=This school should be a city|accessdate=2006-06-25}}</ref>
Notable performances in the United States include two concert versions at [[Carnegie Hall]]: with [[Teresa Stratas]] (1966)<ref>J. Warrack and E. West, ''The Oxford Dictionary of Opera'' (1992).</ref> and [[June Anderson]] and Carlo Guelfi (May 1996) in a presentation by the [[Opera Orchestra of New York]].<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E2D81539F932A25756C0A960958260 Bernard Holland, "Music Review: A Young Verdi's Bold and Vivid Joan of Arc"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 11, 1996.</ref> The opera was also performed in concert at [[Avery Fisher Hall]] in 1985, with Welsh soprano [[Margaret Price]], [[Carlo Bergonzi (tenor)|Carlo Bergonzi]] and [[Sherrill Milnes]].<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C01EEDE1738F93BA15753C1A963948260 Donal Henahan, "Opera: Verdi's Giovanna D'Arco"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', October 28, 1985.</ref>


==Houses==
Another concert version was given at the [[Royal Opera, London]] in June 1996 with [[Vladimir Chernov]] as Giacomo and June Anderson as Giovanna.
[[Image:Big_ehs.jpg|left|thumb|Elizabeth High School logo from 2006-present.]]


Elizabeth High School is composed of the following eight houses (or campuses), plus an administration building, and an indoor sports center:
Fully staged productions were mounted by the [[San Diego Opera]] in June 1980 as part of its short-lived "Verdi Festival <ref>[http://www.sdopera.com/company/perfhistory.aspx#197980 San Diego Opera's 1980 performance]</ref>, and also by [[New York City Opera]] in 1999, with [[Lauren Flanigan]].<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CEEDB153EF93BA25756C0A96F958260 Anthony Tommasini, "Music Review: A Daredevil Soprano Tackles Early Verdi"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 18, 1999.</ref>


*'''Peter B. Gold Administration Building'''
==Roles==
*'''Thomas Dunn Sports Center'''''
{| class="wikitable"
*'''William F. Halsey House'''
!Role
*'''John Dwyer House'''
!Voice type
*'''Thomas Jefferson House'''
!Premiere Cast, November 3, 1844<ref>List of singers taken from Budden, Julian: ''The Operas of Verdi'' (Cassell), vol 1, p. 204.</ref><br>(Conductor: - )
*'''Sam E. Aboff House'''
|-
*'''Thomas A. Edison vocational and technical Academy'''
|Giovanna
*'''Upper Academy'''
|[[soprano]]
*'''Lower Academy'''
|[[Erminia Frezzolini]]
*'''[[Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy]]'''
|-
|Carlo VII, ''King of France''
|[[tenor]]
|[[Antonio Poggi]]
|-
|Giacomo, ''shepherd and father of Giovanna''
|[[baritone]]
|[[Filippo Colini]]
|-
|Talbot, ''an English Commander''
|[[bass (vocal range)|bass]]
|Francesco Lodetti
|-
|Delil, ''a French officer''
|tenor
|Napoleone Marconi
|-
| colspan="3"|''French and English soldiers, French courtiers, villagers, nobles, angels, demons - Chorus''
|}


== Synopsis ==
=== Prologue ===


===Main Complex===
''Scene 1: The French village of Domremy''
The Halsey House, Dwyer House, The Gold Administration Building, and Dunn Sports Center share one large building, forming the "Main Complex" of Elizabeth High School, most commonly known as "The Main". The Main complex holds the most students, teachers, and administrators than thee other houses in the city. The Main complex is known as the heart of Elizabeth High School.[[Image:EHS_Main_complex.jpg|right|thumb|Elizabeth High School's Main Complex.]]


===Thomas Jefferson House===
Charles (the not-yet-crowned King of France) describes to his officers and the villagers his vision of the Virgin Mary commanding him to surrender to the invading English army and laying down his weapons at the foot of a giant oak tree. (Aria: ''Sotto una quercia parvemi'' - "Beneath an oak I seemed"). Later, he expresses his frustration with the limitations of being a ruler. (Aria: ''Pondo è letal, martirio'' - "A deadly burden, a torment").
Located in front of the city hall and war monuments, The Thomas Jefferson House is the school's oldest house. First built in 1928 as an all-boys high school and named for the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States, Jefferson is now a house of Elizabeth High School and the center for the district's performing arts program.


''Scene 2: A forest''


===Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education===
By a giant oak tree, Giacomo prays for the safety of his daughter Giovanna, who before she falls asleep by a nearby shrine offers prayers to be chosen to lead the French forces. (Aria: ''Sempre all'alba ed alla sera'' - "always at dawn and in the evening"). Suddenly, Charles arrives, prepared to lay down his arms at the base of the tree. Meanwhile, the sleeping Giovanna has visions in which angels ask her to become a soldier and lead France to victory. She cries out that she is ready to do so. Charles overhears her and thrills at her courage. Her father Giacomo weeps, believing that his daughter has given her soul to the Devil out of her devotion to the future King.
Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education was originally built as Thomas Edison High School in 1935 and named for the great inventor who worked on many of his major contributions to the scientific and commercial world right here in New Jersey. The Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education is the center for vocational and technical education in the city.
===Act 1===
''Scene 1: Near Reims''


Williams' Field, which holds the school's football field and outdoor track field, is adjacent to the Thomas A. Edison Academy.
Commander Talbot of the English army tries to convince his discouraged soldiers that their imminent surrender to the French is not due to forces of evil. Giacomo arrives and offers up his daughter, believing her to be under the influence of the Devil: ''Franco son io'' - "I am French, but in my heart..." and ''So che per via dei triboli'' - "I know that original sin...".


===Sam E. Aboff House===
''Scene 2: The French court at Reims''
The Sam E. Aboff House is the Elizabeth High School's smallest house in terms of both population and area. It is home to troublesome students and students who are excessive absent and/or tardy. It is located less than 100 yards from the main complex.


===The Upper and Lower Academies===
Preparations are under way for Charles' coronation. Giovanna longs for her simple life back home. (Aria: ''O fatidica foresta'' - "O prophetic forest..."). Charles confesses his love for Giovanna. She withdraws despite her feelings toward the King, because her voices have warned her against earthly love. Charles is taken to the Cathedral at Reims for his coronation.
Established in 2006, it is the highest academic house in the school. The Upper and Lower Academics require a maintained 3.0 Grade Point Average. The Upper Building holds 10-12 grade students (Upper Classmen). While the Lower Building holds 9th graders (Lower Classmen). It's curriculum prepares students for Ivy League colleges and beyond. Students enrolling in these Academies take honors and AP level courses. Students are required to wear school uniforms.


You need to establish and maintain at least an 3.0 Grade point average to enroll or continue to stay in The upper and lower Academies.
=== Act 2 ===
''The Cathedral square''


===Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy===
The villagers of Reims have gathered in the Cathedral square to celebrate Giovanna's victory over the English army. The French soldiers lead Charles into the Cathedral. Giacomo has decided he must repudiate his daughter who, he believes, has entered a pact with the Devil. (Aria: ''Speme al vecchio ora una figlia'' - "An old man's hope was a daughter"). He denounces her to the villagers (Aria: ''Comparire il ciel m'ha stretto'' - "Heaven has forced me to appear") and they are persuaded, although the King refuses to listen. Charles pleads with Giovanna to defend herself, but she refuses.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, the newest house, accommodating grades 9-12, bringing a total of eight houses serving the largest high school population in the United States.


Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy integrates a curriculum with the philosophies of the Advancement Via Individual Determination([[AVID]]) program.
=== Act 3 ===

''At the stake''
[[AVID]] is a research-based instructional model that encourages students to prepare for and
participate in a challenging college preparatory curriculum. In addition to enrolling in honors and
AP level courses, students will receive academic support through a specially designed AVID
elective taught by AVID-trained instructors. Students are required to wear school
uniforms.

You need to establish and maintain at least an 2.0 Grade point average to enroll or continue to stay in The Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy.

[[Image:EHS_Hamilton.jpg|left|thumb|Elizabeth High School's Alexander Hamilton Academy sign being placed in early 2008.]]

==Administrative structure==
Elizabeth High School has an interim principal, Jeffrey Roszkowski.<ref>[http://sc.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=3801&PHPSESSID=36fe6cb8782f51d0c6b3b5c611b0e898 Administration], Elizabeth High School. Accessed [[July 11]], [[2008]].</ref> Each house has a House Director and an Assistant House Director who fills the role of Principal and Vice Principal.
Dwyer House:
Lydia Furnari, House Director
Anita Champagne, Asst. House Director
Melissa Espana, Asst. House Director
Halsey House:
Stephen Williams, House Director. Melvin Endick, Asst. House Director. Alina Stewart, Asst. Director. Jefferson House:
Deborah Brady, House Director.
Philip Gomez, Asst. House Director.
Sandra Harte, Asst. House Director
Aboff Alternative House:
Arleen Paige, House Director.
Lower and Upper Academy:
Giovanna has been captured by the English army and is awaiting her death at the stake. She has visions of battlefield victories and begs God to stand by her, explaining how she has shown her obedience by forsaking her worldly love for the King as the voices had commanded. Giacomo overhears her pleas and recognizes his error. He loosens his daughter's bonds and she escapes. She rushes to the battlefield to turn French defeat into victory once more.
Richard Esperon, House Director.
Nancy Cirasa, Asst. House Director.
[[Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy]]:
George E. Mikros, Interim House Director.
Christina Silveira Francisco, Asst. House Director
Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education:
Bertenia Harmon-Carolina, House Director. Tyra L. Joyner, Asst. House Director


==Athletics==
Giacomo pleads with the King, first for punishment and then for forgiveness, which Charles grants. Charles learns of the French victory on the battlefield but also of Giovanna's death. (Aria: ''Quale al più fido amico'' - "Which of my truest friends"). As her body is carried in, Giovanna suddenly revives. Giacomo reclaims his daughter, and the King professes his love. The angels sing of salvation and victory, as Giovanna dies and ascends into heaven.
The Elizabeth High School Minutemen compete in the [[Watchung Conference]], a high school sports association under the jurisdiction of the [[New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association]] (NJSIAA). The conference consists of [[public high school]]s covering [[Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County]], [[Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County]] and [[Union County, New Jersey|Union County]].


The football team won the 2006 North II, Group IV state sectional championships, defeating [[Phillipsburg High School (New jersey)|Phillipsburg High School]], 14-9.<ref>[http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=188015&tclass=North%20II%2C%20Group%20IV 2006 Football Tournament - North II, Group IV], [[NJSIAA]]. Accessed [[May 27]], [[2007]].</ref> The team won the 1999 North II, Group IV sectional championship with a 26-14 win over [[Montclair High School (New Jersey)|Montclair High School]].<ref>[http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=113&tclass= North II, Group IV], [[NJSIAA]]. Accessed [[May 26]], [[2007]].</ref>
==Selected recordings==

{| class="wikitable"
The boys basketball team won the 2003 North II, Group IV title, topping [[Linden High School (New Jersey)|Linden High School]] 77-72 in the final.<ref>[http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=30528&tclass=North%20II%2C%20Group%20IV 2003 Boys Basketball - North II, Group IV], [[NJSIAA]]. Accessed [[May 26]], [[2007]].</ref>
!Year

!width="140"|Cast<br>(Giovanna, Carlo VII, Giacomo)
The Elizabeth High School girls rugby team won the title of Northeast Regional Champions in June 2008. They went on to become the 7th-ranked Girls U-19 rugby team in the nation. The team only formed in 2006.{{Fact|date=August 2008}}
!Conductor,<br>Opera House and Orchestra

!Label
Here's a listing of all the sports and the seasons they're played in. Because of the many Championships won within our sports programs, Elizabeth High School is known throughout the State as ''The Home of Champions''.
|-
| 1972 || [[Montserrat Caballe]],<br> [[Placido Domingo]],<br>[[Sherrill Milnes]],<br> ||[[James Levine]],<br>[[London Symphony Orchestra]],<br>[[Ambrosian Opera Chorus]]|| Audio CD: [[EMI Classics]]<br>Cat: 7-63226-2
Fall Sports:
|-
-[[Football]]
| 1990 || [[Susan Dunn]],<br>Vincenzo La Scola,<br>[[Renato Bruson]]|| [[Riccardo Chailly]],<br>[[Teatro Comunale di Bologna]] Orchestra and Chorus ||DVD: [[Kultur]]<br>Cat: D4043
-Volleyball
|-
-Gymnastics
|}
-Girl's Soccer
-Boy's Soccer
-Girl's Tennis
-Cross Country
Winter Sports:
-Boy's Indoor Track
-Girl's Indoor Track
-Girl's Basketball
-Boy's Basketball
-Wrestling
-Bowling
-Boy's Swimming
-Girl's Swimming
Spring Sports:
-Boy's Outdoor Track
-Girl's Outdoor Track
-Girl's Softball
-Boy's Softball
-Boy's Tennis
-Golf

==Notable alumni==
* [[Todd Bowles]] (born 1963), former NFL Defensive Back with the [[Washington Redskins]] and [[San Francisco 49ers]]. Currently, the Defensive Back Coach of the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>[http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BOWLETOD01 Todd Bowles], Database Football. Accessed [[September 19]], [[2007]].</ref>
* [[Rodney Carter]] (born 1964), former NFL [[Running back]]/3rd Down Receiver with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>[http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=CARTEROD01 Rodney Carter], database Football. Accessed [[September 19]], [[2007]].</ref>
* [[Al Catanho]] (born 1972), former [[linebacker]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] for the [[New England Patriots]] and the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>[http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=CATANALC01 Alcides Catanho profile], database Football. Accessed [[June 10]], [[2007]].</ref>
* [[Chris Gatling]] (born 1967), former professional [[basketball player]] for numerous [[NBA]] teams from 1991 to 2002. <ref>[http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gatlich01.html Chris Gatling profile], Basketball Reference.</ref>
* [[Horace Jenkins]] (born 1974), former player in the [[NBA]].<ref>Coffey, Wayne. [http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/2001/04/22/2001-04-22_make_room_for_daddy__horace_.html "MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY Horace Jenkins, 26, goes from William Paterson to possible NBA first-round pick"], ''[[New York Daily News]]'', [[April 22]], [[2001]]. Accessed [[March 1]], [[2008]]. "It is a prodigious jump, even for someone with a 44-inch vertical leap. It is even more impressive, considering that Jenkins: Never played his senior year at Elizabeth High School"</ref>
* [[Luther Wright]] (born 1971), former player in the [[NBA]] for the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref>[http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wrighlu01.html Luther Wright profile], Basketball Reference. Accessed [[June 15]], [[2007]].</ref>


==References==
==References==
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http://www.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/news/ehslargest/index.pdf
==External links==
* [http://www.aria-database.com/cgi-bin/aria-search.pl?opera=Giovanna+d'Arco&a Aria database]


==External links==
[[Category:Operas by Giuseppe Verdi]]
*[http://www.elizabeth.k12.nj.us/schools/ehs/front.html Elizabeth High School web pages]
[[Category:Italian-language operas]]
*{{NJReportCard|39|1320|0|Elizabeth Public Schools}}
[[Category:1845 operas]]
*[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3404590 Data for the Elizabeth Public Schools], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]
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Elizabeth High School
File:ElizabethHS NJ.jpg
Location
Map
600 Pearl Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtElizabeth Public Schools
PrincipalJeffrey Roszkowski
Faculty404.0 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9 - 12
Enrollment5,216 (as of 2005-06)[1]
Student to teacher ratio12.9[1]
Color(s)Scarlet, Black and White
Athletics conferenceWatchung Conference
NicknameMinutemen
Information908-436-6868
WebsiteSchool website

Elizabeth High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Elizabeth, in Union County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools. With over 5,200 students, it is the largest high school in New Jersey, and one of the largest single district high schools in the country.[2]

As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 5,216 students and 404.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 12.9.[1]

The school was the 302nd-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools. The school was ranked 287th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.[3]

With over 5,216 students, Elizabeth High School is the most populated high school in the nation.[4]

Houses

Elizabeth High School logo from 2006-present.

Elizabeth High School is composed of the following eight houses (or campuses), plus an administration building, and an indoor sports center:

  • Peter B. Gold Administration Building
  • Thomas Dunn Sports Center
  • William F. Halsey House
  • John Dwyer House
  • Thomas Jefferson House
  • Sam E. Aboff House
  • Thomas A. Edison vocational and technical Academy
  • Upper Academy
  • Lower Academy
  • Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy


Main Complex

The Halsey House, Dwyer House, The Gold Administration Building, and Dunn Sports Center share one large building, forming the "Main Complex" of Elizabeth High School, most commonly known as "The Main". The Main complex holds the most students, teachers, and administrators than thee other houses in the city. The Main complex is known as the heart of Elizabeth High School.

File:EHS Main complex.jpg
Elizabeth High School's Main Complex.

Thomas Jefferson House

Located in front of the city hall and war monuments, The Thomas Jefferson House is the school's oldest house. First built in 1928 as an all-boys high school and named for the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States, Jefferson is now a house of Elizabeth High School and the center for the district's performing arts program.


Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education

Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education was originally built as Thomas Edison High School in 1935 and named for the great inventor who worked on many of his major contributions to the scientific and commercial world right here in New Jersey. The Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education is the center for vocational and technical education in the city.

Williams' Field, which holds the school's football field and outdoor track field, is adjacent to the Thomas A. Edison Academy.

Sam E. Aboff House

The Sam E. Aboff House is the Elizabeth High School's smallest house in terms of both population and area. It is home to troublesome students and students who are excessive absent and/or tardy. It is located less than 100 yards from the main complex.

The Upper and Lower Academies

Established in 2006, it is the highest academic house in the school. The Upper and Lower Academics require a maintained 3.0 Grade Point Average. The Upper Building holds 10-12 grade students (Upper Classmen). While the Lower Building holds 9th graders (Lower Classmen). It's curriculum prepares students for Ivy League colleges and beyond. Students enrolling in these Academies take honors and AP level courses. Students are required to wear school uniforms.

You need to establish and maintain at least an 3.0 Grade point average to enroll or continue to stay in The upper and lower Academies.

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, the newest house, accommodating grades 9-12, bringing a total of eight houses serving the largest high school population in the United States.

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy integrates a curriculum with the philosophies of the Advancement Via Individual Determination(AVID) program.

AVID is a research-based instructional model that encourages students to prepare for and participate in a challenging college preparatory curriculum. In addition to enrolling in honors and AP level courses, students will receive academic support through a specially designed AVID elective taught by AVID-trained instructors. Students are required to wear school uniforms.

You need to establish and maintain at least an 2.0 Grade point average to enroll or continue to stay in The Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy.

Elizabeth High School's Alexander Hamilton Academy sign being placed in early 2008.

Administrative structure

Elizabeth High School has an interim principal, Jeffrey Roszkowski.[5] Each house has a House Director and an Assistant House Director who fills the role of Principal and Vice Principal.

Dwyer House: Lydia Furnari, House Director Anita Champagne, Asst. House Director Melissa Espana, Asst. House Director 

                    Halsey House:

Stephen Williams, House Director. Melvin Endick, Asst. House Director. Alina Stewart, Asst. Director. Jefferson House: Deborah Brady, House Director. Philip Gomez, Asst. House Director. Sandra Harte, Asst. House Director

Aboff Alternative House: Arleen Paige, House Director.

Lower and Upper Academy: Richard Esperon, House Director. Nancy Cirasa, Asst. House Director.

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy: George E. Mikros, Interim House Director. Christina Silveira Francisco, Asst. House Director

Thomas A. Edison Academy For Career & Technical Education: 

Bertenia Harmon-Carolina, House Director. Tyra L. Joyner, Asst. House Director

Athletics

The Elizabeth High School Minutemen compete in the Watchung Conference, a high school sports association under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). The conference consists of public high schools covering Essex County, Hudson County and Union County.

The football team won the 2006 North II, Group IV state sectional championships, defeating Phillipsburg High School, 14-9.[6] The team won the 1999 North II, Group IV sectional championship with a 26-14 win over Montclair High School.[7]

The boys basketball team won the 2003 North II, Group IV title, topping Linden High School 77-72 in the final.[8]

The Elizabeth High School girls rugby team won the title of Northeast Regional Champions in June 2008. They went on to become the 7th-ranked Girls U-19 rugby team in the nation. The team only formed in 2006.[citation needed]

Here's a listing of all the sports and the seasons they're played in. Because of the many Championships won within our sports programs, Elizabeth High School is known throughout the State as The Home of Champions.

Fall Sports: -Football -Volleyball -Gymnastics -Girl's Soccer -Boy's Soccer -Girl's Tennis -Cross Country

Winter Sports: -Boy's Indoor Track -Girl's Indoor Track -Girl's Basketball -Boy's Basketball -Wrestling -Bowling -Boy's Swimming -Girl's Swimming

Spring Sports: -Boy's Outdoor Track -Girl's Outdoor Track -Girl's Softball -Boy's Softball -Boy's Tennis -Golf

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d Elizabeth High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 28, 2007.
  2. ^ Clifton High's hallway gridlock, The Record (Bergen County), December 6, 2006. Accessed August 26, 2007. "Clifton High School, circa 1962, is the largest single high school in the state. Only Elizabeth High School has more students, but they are spread out over five campuses."
  3. ^ "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank", New Jersey Monthly, September 2008, posted August 7, 2008. Accessed August 19, 2008.
  4. ^ "This school should be a city" (PDF). 2006. Retrieved 2006-06-25.
  5. ^ Administration, Elizabeth High School. Accessed July 11, 2008.
  6. ^ 2006 Football Tournament - North II, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 27, 2007.
  7. ^ North II, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 26, 2007.
  8. ^ 2003 Boys Basketball - North II, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 26, 2007.
  9. ^ Todd Bowles, Database Football. Accessed September 19, 2007.
  10. ^ Rodney Carter, database Football. Accessed September 19, 2007.
  11. ^ Alcides Catanho profile, database Football. Accessed June 10, 2007.
  12. ^ Chris Gatling profile, Basketball Reference.
  13. ^ Coffey, Wayne. "MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY Horace Jenkins, 26, goes from William Paterson to possible NBA first-round pick", New York Daily News, April 22, 2001. Accessed March 1, 2008. "It is a prodigious jump, even for someone with a 44-inch vertical leap. It is even more impressive, considering that Jenkins: Never played his senior year at Elizabeth High School"
  14. ^ Luther Wright profile, Basketball Reference. Accessed June 15, 2007.

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