C. Milton Wright High School
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C. Milton Wright High School is a public secondary school Located in Bel Air
Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland
The town of Bel Air is the county seat of Harford County, Maryland, United States. According to the 2000 census the population of the town was 10,080. In 2009 the town's estimated population was 10,368...

, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...

. It was founded in 1980 with Robert Garbacik as its first principal. The school is named after former Harford County Public Schools
Harford County Public Schools
Harford County Public Schools is an American public school system serving the residents of Harford County, Maryland.-Elementary schools:There are thirty-two elementary schools in Harford County...

 superintendent
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....

, C. Milton Wright.

School Information

The main goal of the school is to provide students with a safe environment for learning to the best of their ability. They aim at teachers and students working together, being academically active to become contributing members of society, having each individual be a valuable member of the school and community, and being supported by staff and peers.

C. Milton Wright High School's 2005 attendance rate is approximately 91.1%, which is down from the previous 2 years. The school has 77 classrooms, along with four portables, with approximately 104 teachers. The principal for the 2008-2009 school year is Marlene Molter.

C. Milton Wright High School is known to be one of the most rigorous academic schools located in Harford County. The school currently offers 20 [Advanced Placement] (AP) classes, that are encouraged to be taken by all. In 2004, the teachers at C. Milton helped 80% of the students who took an AP Exam achieve a score of a 3 or higher.

C. Milton Wright was named the top participating school in Maryland with the organization, Relay For Life, dedicated to raising money and promoting awareness about cancer research.

Athletics

Along with the traditional high academic standards at C. Milton, many students participate in multiple sports throughout the school year. The involvement in athletics, which often reach state levels, proves that students can handle both a rigorous academic and athletic schedule.

The C. Milton Wright High School baseball program ranks among the elite in the United States. Since 2006, the Mustangs have appeared in the Maryland State Championship 3 times, winning the title in their latest appearance (2010). With a final record of 23-0, C. Milton was ranked 8th nationally and 1st on the east coast by the "USA Today Super 25 High School Baseball Poll."

Fall Sports :
Men's Soccer,
Women's Soccer,
Men's Volleyball,
Women's Volleyball,
Cross Country,
Golf,
Football,
Fall Cheerleading,
Field Hockey

Winter Sports:
Swimming,
Indoor Track,
Wrestling,
Men's Basketball,
Women's Basketball,
Winter Cheerleading

Spring Sports:
Men's Basebell,
Women's Softball,
Tennis,
Track & Field,
Lacrosse

Honors Societies and Selective Groups

  • National Honor Society
    National Honor Society
    The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...

  • Spanish National Honor Society
    Spanish National Honor Society
    Spanish National Honor Society is an academic honor society focused on Spanish language excellence in secondary education and promotes a continuity of interest in Spanish studies. The group, which was established in 1953 in the United States is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of...

  • French National Honor Society
  • German National Honor Society
    German National Honor Society
    The German National Honor Society or Delta Phi Alpha , seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship...

  • National Art Honor Society
    National Art Honor Society
    The National Art Honor Society was established in 1978 in the United States by the National Art Education Association for high school students grades 10-12, for "the purpose of inspiring and recognizing those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art" from the National Art Honor Society...

  • Varsity Club

Competitive Teams

  • Forensics (Speech and Debate Team)

  • Academic Team

  • Envirothon Team

  • Math League

  • Mustang Dance Team

Event Planning Groups

  • Student Government Association (SGA)

  • Freshmen Class Council

  • Sophomore Class Council

  • Junior Class Concil

  • Senior Class Council

Other Clubs and Organizations

  • Destination Imagination

  • German Club

  • Spanish Club

  • Knights of Wright (a community service organization)

  • Stage Wright (Drama)

  • The Stallion Literary Magazine

  • The Pony Express (School Newspaper)

  • Color Guard (offers flag and sabre)

  • Future Teachers of America

  • Bible Club

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes

  • Peer Helpers

  • Book Club

  • Anime Club

  • Best Buddies

  • Unified Sports

  • Art Club

  • SADD


  • Yearbook

  • Bernard's Bandits (Foundations of Technology Club)

  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

  • JSA (Junior Statesmen of America)

Notable alumni

  • Jay Witasick
    Jay Witasick
    Gerald Alphonse "Jay" Witasick, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his major league debut on July 7, as a member of the A's versus the California Angels...

     - Major League Baseball
    Major League Baseball
    Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...

     pitcher
    Pitcher
    In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...

  • Deena Martin - Actress

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