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Revision as of 00:48, 16 July 2007
Lenape High School is a four-year regional public high school located in Medford Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It is the oldest of the four high schools that comprise the Lenape Regional High School District. Students are split between two school buildings, with Grades 9 and 10 in the North Building and Grades 11 and12 in the South Building.[1]
In 1955, the regional district was formed. In 1957, land was acquired for Lenape High School, whose doors opened in 1958. Starting with 548 students in freshman and sophomore classes, the school grew quickly and now consists of two buildings, Lenape High School North and Lenape High School South. Lenape draws its student body from Mount Laurel Township.[2]
Athletics
Lenape High School participates in the nineteen-member Olympic Conference, which consists of public and private high schools in Burlington County and Camden County.
Lenape High School also has a separate club ultimate and ice hockey teams. The ice hockey team is member of the South Jersey High School Ice Hockey League.
The 2004 boys basketball won the NJSIAA South, Group IV championship, defeating Atlantic City High School 66-51.[3] The team moved on to win the 2004 Group IV State Championship with a win over Plainfield High School.[4]
The girls soccer team won the South, Group IV title in 2004 with a 3-1 win over Washington Township High School.[5]
Lenape won the 2003 Central, Group IV sectional championship in field hockey, edging Cherokee High School 2-1 in the tournament final.[6]
The girls lacrosse team won the 2007 Group IV State Championship with an 11-7 win vs. Montclair High School.[7]
Extracurricular activities
The Lenape High School marching band has won championships for the past two years. In 2004, they were United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) group 2A All-States champions, and in 2005 they were Cavalcade of Bands American A Champions. In 2006, they placed third in the state in group 2A at USSBA state championships and third with best color guard at USSBA all-states championships. They also qualified as an open band in Cavalcade of bands. Their 2006 season show was "Down on the Farm" which entertained audiences at every competition. They also perform at local parades and host a competition every year.
The Lenape marching band also had previously won Class I Championships in 1993 and 1994 and Class II Championships in 1996 and 1997 as part of the Eastern Marching Band Association.
Lenape High school has also been known for an excellent model congress team. Princeton Model Congress is a four day conference with over 50 schools from around the country. They have placed first at Princeton Model Congress 4 of the past 6 years. They brought home the James Madison Award in the most recent 2006 Princeton Model Congress.[8]
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:[9]
- Barry Croll - South Principal
- Michael Bauer - North Principal
- Marge Coleman - Assistant Principal
- James Greyway - Assistant Principal
- Kathryn Hager - Assistant Principal
- William Murray - Assistant Principal
- Raymond Snyder - Assistant Principal
- Leonard Westman - Assistant Principal
Notable alumni
- Scott Schoeneweis, a relief pitcher for the New York Mets
- Ryan C. Gray
Other schools in the district
There are three other high schools in the Lenape Regional High School District:
- Cherokee High School - located in Evesham Township (Marlton)
- Seneca High School - located in Tabernacle Township. Serves over 1,200 students from Tabernacle, Shamong Township, Southampton Township and Woodland Township
- Shawnee High School - located in Medford Township. Serves 1,755 students from Medford Township and Medford Lakes
References
- ^ Lenape High School Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed May 17, 2007.
- ^ Lenape Regional High School District: History, accessed October 16, 2006.
- ^ 2004 Boys Basketball - South, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 17, 2007.
- ^ 2004 Boys Basketball - Group IV, Semis/Finals, NJSIAA. Accessed May 17, 2007.
- ^ 2004 Girls Soccer - South, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 17, 2007.
- ^ 2003 Field Hockey - Central, Group IV, NJSIAA. Accessed May 17, 2007.
- ^ 2007 Girls Lacrosse - Group Finals, NJSIAA. Accessed June 5, 2007.
- ^ Lenape Named "Best Delegation" at Princeton Model Congress, accessed November 28, 2006.
- ^ Lenape High School Administration, accessed October 16, 2006.
External links
- Lenape High School website
- Lenape Regional High School District
- School Performance Reports for the Lenape Regional High School District, New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Lenape Regional High School District
- Lenape High School Official Alumni Site
- South Jersey Sports: Lenape HS