Carroll High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
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Carroll High School is a school in the unincorporated suburbs of Fort Wayne, Indiana
accredited by North Central Association in the upper-middle class district of Northwest Allen County Schools
. At about 1,700 students and expanding, officials established a freshman campus in 2005 for ninth graders. The school currently holds 2,230 students and is still expanding as of 2009. Completion of the school's campus will be finished officially in the spring of 2010. The school has added classrooms, a larger third gymnasium, connecting both the freshman campus and the 10 through 12 building, a large grand staircase, and a new cafeteria.
passed the Indiana School Reorganization Act of 1959 that requires school districts with fewer than 2,000 students to consolidate with nearby districts. This resulted in the three Allen County, Indiana
township
s of Lake, Eel River and Perry combining into Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS). At that time, high schools existed in Arcola, Indiana
and Huntertown, Indiana
. The NACS school board voted to combine the two high schools in 1967 into a single newly built school south of Huntertown. The new high school, which opened in 1969, was named after Carroll Road, a rural arterial road
that connects U.S. Route 33
and State Road 3 in northern Allen County.
caused NACS to build Carroll Middle School (CMS) adjacent to the main high school in 1984. By the fall of 2004 as enrollment continued to increase, the school district built other middle school
s (including a new Carroll Middle School) and the old CMS was absorbed into Carroll High School as its "freshman campus."
In January 2006, school officials expelled a 17-year-old senior for writing a satirical book—a takeoff of "America (The Book)
" by Jon Stewart
of The Daily Show
—that ridiculed teachers and administrators for their methods. The controversy garnered both local and national press coverage critical of the school's move. Within a few weeks, officials with Northwest Allen County Schools overturned the expulsion and allowed him early graduation as the student was not allowed to return to campus for classes or for 2006 graduation ceremonies.
As of September of 2008, the school had 77 teachers, 6 guidance counselors and 7 full-time administrators. To graduate, students must complete 44 credits from 6 classes over a seven-period day.
Carroll boasts an approximately 97 percent attendance rate, with a 98 percent graduation rate. Approximately 85 percent of graduates continue their education after graduation.
The school's principal is Deborah Neumeyer. The principal of the freshman center (CFC) is Park Ginder. Assistant principal include Sam Diprimio. Carroll's school newspaper
is The Charger. Carroll's Student News program is Out of the Blue, shown on local channels Comcast 54 and Verizon 24.
Fast Food Freestyle, a popular internet video was created by student Joe Wood in 2006 with the assistance of staff member Steve Troyer.
The class of 2010's Powderpuff Cheerleaders reached a level of fame through their series of internet videos. They were featured on The Huffington Post
and performed professionally for the Washington Mystics
in Washington DC.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
accredited by North Central Association in the upper-middle class district of Northwest Allen County Schools
Northwest Allen County Schools
Northwest Allen County Schools is a public school district that serves Lake, Eel River, and Perry Townships in Allen County, Indiana. It is commonly referred to as NACS because of its respected initials....
. At about 1,700 students and expanding, officials established a freshman campus in 2005 for ninth graders. The school currently holds 2,230 students and is still expanding as of 2009. Completion of the school's campus will be finished officially in the spring of 2010. The school has added classrooms, a larger third gymnasium, connecting both the freshman campus and the 10 through 12 building, a large grand staircase, and a new cafeteria.
Indiana school reorganization
In 1959, the Indiana General AssemblyIndiana General Assembly
The Indiana General Assembly is the state legislature, or legislative branch, of the state of Indiana. It is a bicameral legislature that consists of a lower house, the Indiana House of Representatives, and an upper house, the Indiana Senate...
passed the Indiana School Reorganization Act of 1959 that requires school districts with fewer than 2,000 students to consolidate with nearby districts. This resulted in the three Allen County, Indiana
Allen County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 331,849 people, 128,745 households, and 86,259 families residing in the county. The population density was 505 people per square mile . There were 138,905 housing units at an average density of 211 per square mile...
township
Township
The word township is used to refer to different kinds of settlements in different countries. Township is generally associated with an urban area. However there are many exceptions to this rule. In Australia, the United States, and Canada, they may be settlements too small to be considered urban...
s of Lake, Eel River and Perry combining into Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS). At that time, high schools existed in Arcola, Indiana
Arcola, Indiana
Arcola is an unincorporated community in Lake Township, Allen County, Indiana. Once a booming train station for farm products and a regional U.S. postal center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in more recent years it has become a bedroom community of Fort Wayne...
and Huntertown, Indiana
Huntertown, Indiana
Huntertown is a town in Allen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,810 at the 2010 census and is one of the fastest growing areas in northeastern Indiana with a population increase of 172 percent since 2000.-History:...
. The NACS school board voted to combine the two high schools in 1967 into a single newly built school south of Huntertown. The new high school, which opened in 1969, was named after Carroll Road, a rural arterial road
Arterial road
An arterial road, or arterial thoroughfare, is a high-capacity urban road. The primary function of an arterial road is to deliver traffic from collector roads to freeways, and between urban centres at the highest level of service possible. As such, many arteries are limited-access roads, or feature...
that connects U.S. Route 33
U.S. Route 33
U.S. Route 33 is a United States federal highway that runs northwest-southeast for 709 miles from northern Indiana to Richmond, Virginia, passing through Ohio and West Virginia en route. Although most odd-numbered U.S...
and State Road 3 in northern Allen County.
Farmland to suburban boom
Booming enrollment from suburban sprawl of nearby Fort Wayne into Perry TownshipPerry Township, Allen County, Indiana
Perry Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 18,170.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Perry Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Fort Wayne * Huntertown...
caused NACS to build Carroll Middle School (CMS) adjacent to the main high school in 1984. By the fall of 2004 as enrollment continued to increase, the school district built other middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
s (including a new Carroll Middle School) and the old CMS was absorbed into Carroll High School as its "freshman campus."
2006 free speech controversy
−In January 2006, school officials expelled a 17-year-old senior for writing a satirical book—a takeoff of "America (The Book)
America (The Book)
America : A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction is a 2004 non-fiction book written by Jon Stewart and other writers of The Daily Show that parodies and satirizes American politics and worldview...
" by Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart is an American political satirist, writer, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian...
of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
The Daily Show , is an American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998...
—that ridiculed teachers and administrators for their methods. The controversy garnered both local and national press coverage critical of the school's move. Within a few weeks, officials with Northwest Allen County Schools overturned the expulsion and allowed him early graduation as the student was not allowed to return to campus for classes or for 2006 graduation ceremonies.
General information
The school opened in 1969 and constructed additions to the facility in 1992 and 1996. The school is currently undergoing construction which is expected to be finished in 2010.As of September of 2008, the school had 77 teachers, 6 guidance counselors and 7 full-time administrators. To graduate, students must complete 44 credits from 6 classes over a seven-period day.
Carroll boasts an approximately 97 percent attendance rate, with a 98 percent graduation rate. Approximately 85 percent of graduates continue their education after graduation.
The school's principal is Deborah Neumeyer. The principal of the freshman center (CFC) is Park Ginder. Assistant principal include Sam Diprimio. Carroll's school newspaper
Student newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
is The Charger. Carroll's Student News program is Out of the Blue, shown on local channels Comcast 54 and Verizon 24.
Fast Food Freestyle, a popular internet video was created by student Joe Wood in 2006 with the assistance of staff member Steve Troyer.
The class of 2010's Powderpuff Cheerleaders reached a level of fame through their series of internet videos. They were featured on The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
and performed professionally for the Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
in Washington DC.
Administrators
| Principal | Deborah Neumeyer |
| Assistant Principal | Sam DiPrimio |
| Athletic Director | Dan Ginder |
Athletics
| Fall Sports | Winter Sports | Spring Sports | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country - Boys & Girls | Basketball - Boys Varsity/Reserve | Baseball - Boys Varsity | Golf - Boys |
| Football - Varsity/JV/Freshman | Basketball - Girls Freshman | Softball - Girls Varsity | |
| Golf - Girls | Gymnastics | Softball - Girls Reserve | |
| Soccer - Boys Varsity/Reserve | Swimming - Boys & Girls | Tennis - Girls | |
| Soccer - Girls Varsity/Reserve | Wrestling - Varsity/Reserve | Track - Boys Varsity/Reserve | |
| Tennis - Boys | Electric Blue Dance Team | Track - Girls Varsity/Reserve | |
| Volleyball |
Notable alumni
- Jon FitchJon FitchJonathan Parker Fitch is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 welterweight in the world by Sherdog, as well as many other publications.-Background:...
, American professional mixed martial artsMixed martial artsMixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
fighter, currently with the UFCUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport... - Bree Olsen, American adult film actress. Ex-goddess of Charlie Sheen. Currently lives in Twin Eagles, Fort Wayne.