Addison Community Schools
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Addison Community Schools is a Class C-sized K-12 educational facility in northwest Lenawee County, Michigan
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, was organized in 1886 under the direction of George Judson Tripp and marked its first official graduation exercises in 1887. Three participated in commencement that year, followed by one in 1888. Their graduation exercises have taken place on campus for 83 of the last 84 years, with the 2008 and 2009 graduations at Adrian College's Dawson Auditorium being the only exception. Recently averaging 80 to 90 graduates each year, Addison Community Schools is home of the Addison Panthers, first using that mascot for the 1948–49 school year. Prior to that, the school used the nickname Addison Millers, in honor of the village's staple factory, the flouring mill. The campus comprises four main buildings, Wayne Gray Elementary School, Addison Upper Elementary, Addison Middle School, and Addison High School. As of the 2009–10 school year, the historic"Upper El." , previously the high school from 1925 to 1960, was closed to save the district money. The district junior/senior high school principal and superintendent is Steven Guerra. The dean of students position is currently held by Chad VanSickle. Brent McCall the Addison Community Schools athletic director. The elementary principal position is held by John Williams IV.
The school's official colors are red and black.
The school has adopted many academic and extracurricular programs through either opening
local chapters of national organizations such as SADD, Key Club International and NHS or through independent creation of school organizations such as the school newspaper.
the Addison High School Newspaper prior to the 2004–05 school year.
A basic, brief, recent history summarizes the newspaper as far back as five years.
The newspaper has encountered many changes over the years with respect to its aesthetic presentation and format, its administrative/operating structure and the name under which it publishes.
Most recently, AHSNP has published under the name The Panther Patriot.
Other general staff details: largely unknown
Advisor: Colleen O'Neill
Editor-in-Chief: Christopher Biggs
Assistant Editor: Arika Montgomery
Copy Editor: Katie McKay
General Staff: Chloe James and Caitlin Kreps
Advisor: Colleen O'Neill
Editor-in-Chief/Supervising Layout Editor/Business & Advertising Management: Christopher Biggs
Assistant Editor: Arika Montgomery
Assistant Edtior: Katie McKay
Head Photojournalist: Stephanie Husted
Core Staff Member: Chloe James
Core Staff Member: Ed Kimble
General Staff Member: Cosby Vanslambrouck
General Staff Member: Luke Jenkins
General Staff Member: Jason Mitchell
Contributors: Meaghan Bennett (Class of 2008)
Advisor: Sue McClung
Co-Editor-in-Chief: Arika Montgomery
Co-Editor-in-Chief: Katie McKay
Assistant Editor/Head Photojournalist: Stephanie Husted
Layout Designers: Stephanie Husted
Copy Editor: Katie McKay
General Staff Member: Chloe James
General Staff Member: Elise Clark
General Staff Member: Travis Haldane
1987–88: Jeff Plum (Class of 1989)
2004–05 & prior: ?
2005–06: Ryan Shircliff (Class of 2006)
2006–07: Christopher Biggs (Class of 2008)
2007–08: Christopher Biggs (Class of 2008)
2008–09: Arika Montgomery (Class of 2010)
2009–10: not yet determined
Executive Treasurer: Casey Rozelle
Lenawee County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 98,890 people, 35,930 households, and 26,049 families residing in the county. The population density was 132 people per square mile . There were 39,769 housing units at an average density of 53 per square mile...
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Notable Alumni
- Nick SmithNick Smith (U.S. politician)Nick H. Smith is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan, who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 until 2005, representing from the 7th District of Michigan.-Life and career:...
Former U.S. Congressman Nick Smith is a 1953 graduate of Addison High School. - John Randolph BrayJohn Randolph BrayJohn Randolph Bray was an American animator. He produced the second animated film in color, The Debut of Thomas Cat , in Brewster Color, developed by Percy D. Brewster of Newark, New Jersey...
American animator John Randolph (J.R.) Bray was born in Addison and attended school there.
History
Addison Community Schools, located in Addison, MichiganAddison, Michigan
Addison is a village in Lenawee County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 627. The village is located on the boundary between Rollin Township on the south and Woodstock Township on the north.-Geography:...
, was organized in 1886 under the direction of George Judson Tripp and marked its first official graduation exercises in 1887. Three participated in commencement that year, followed by one in 1888. Their graduation exercises have taken place on campus for 83 of the last 84 years, with the 2008 and 2009 graduations at Adrian College's Dawson Auditorium being the only exception. Recently averaging 80 to 90 graduates each year, Addison Community Schools is home of the Addison Panthers, first using that mascot for the 1948–49 school year. Prior to that, the school used the nickname Addison Millers, in honor of the village's staple factory, the flouring mill. The campus comprises four main buildings, Wayne Gray Elementary School, Addison Upper Elementary, Addison Middle School, and Addison High School. As of the 2009–10 school year, the historic
The school's official colors are red and black.
The school has adopted many academic and extracurricular programs through either opening
local chapters of national organizations such as SADD, Key Club International and NHS or through independent creation of school organizations such as the school newspaper.
The Addison High School Newspaper (AHSNP)
There is currently minimal information that can be accurately reported concerningthe Addison High School Newspaper prior to the 2004–05 school year.
A basic, brief, recent history summarizes the newspaper as far back as five years.
The newspaper has encountered many changes over the years with respect to its aesthetic presentation and format, its administrative/operating structure and the name under which it publishes.
Most recently, AHSNP has published under the name The Panther Patriot.
The Varsity Letter (?-2005-06)
Advisor: Mary StevickOther general staff details: largely unknown
The Paw Print (2006–7)
(founded by C. O'Neill, C. L. Biggs)Advisor: Colleen O'Neill
Editor-in-Chief: Christopher Biggs
Assistant Editor: Arika Montgomery
Copy Editor: Katie McKay
General Staff: Chloe James and Caitlin Kreps
The Panther Country Times (2007–08)
(founded by C. O'Neill, C. L. Biggs)Advisor: Colleen O'Neill
Editor-in-Chief/Supervising Layout Editor/Business & Advertising Management: Christopher Biggs
Assistant Editor: Arika Montgomery
Assistant Edtior: Katie McKay
Head Photojournalist: Stephanie Husted
Core Staff Member: Chloe James
Core Staff Member: Ed Kimble
General Staff Member: Cosby Vanslambrouck
General Staff Member: Luke Jenkins
General Staff Member: Jason Mitchell
Contributors: Meaghan Bennett (Class of 2008)
The Panther Patriot (est. 2008-09-)
(founded by S. McClung, A. Montgomery, K. McKay)Advisor: Sue McClung
Co-Editor-in-Chief: Arika Montgomery
Co-Editor-in-Chief: Katie McKay
Assistant Editor/Head Photojournalist: Stephanie Husted
Layout Designers: Stephanie Husted
Copy Editor: Katie McKay
General Staff Member: Chloe James
General Staff Member: Elise Clark
General Staff Member: Travis Haldane
Recipients of the Jackson Citizen Patriot Most Valuable Staffer Award
1986–87: Jeff Plum (Class of 1989)1987–88: Jeff Plum (Class of 1989)
2004–05 & prior: ?
2005–06: Ryan Shircliff (Class of 2006)
2006–07: Christopher Biggs (Class of 2008)
2007–08: Christopher Biggs (Class of 2008)
2008–09: Arika Montgomery (Class of 2010)
2009–10: not yet determined
Addison High School Student Council (AHSSC)
Advisor: Lindsey LakatosExecutive Treasurer: Casey Rozelle