East Ridge High School (Florida)
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East Ridge High School is a school in Clermont, Florida
and one of seven public high schools in Lake County
. East Ridge is the largest school in Lake County. It was however intended to hold only 1,800 students at the most (Original construction does not include building 21 or over 40 portables on campus, This was not large enough for the ever growing population of Clermont it has more than doubled in the last five years. In total there are 2,902 Students enrolled as of January 14. East Ridge has a good reputation and is known for its athletic programs as well as its band department receiving many national and state awards. The picture displayed is from 2002, now there is a new building labeled the "Freshman Building" officially building 21.
The East Ridge Wind Ensemble went to state again in 2009, receiving straight excellents.
On October 27, 2007 the Marching Knights went to the Ancient City Presentation of Bands in St. Augustine where they received a final score of 85.5, winning their first ever competition.
Although the band tried their hardest they could not make it to the finals at the state competition in 2007. They placed 9th in class 5a with a score of 82.34.
On October 26, 2008, the Marching Knights won another competition at St. Augustine. The final score of the band was an 86.6. This was the second year in a row when the band successfully won the Ancient City Presentation of Band competition. Their score was the highest ever received by the band and with this score, the ERHS band also blocked at State Competition. This was a very big accomplishment for the band, and they are all very proud. When they went to State, they were only one spot away from Finals, getting 6th place in class 4A.
In the 2009 marching season, the band traveled to competitions in Tarpon Springs, Santa Fe, Leesburg, Auburndale, and finally States in Tropicana Field. For the first time in school history, the band advanced to State Finals, receiving 3rd place with a score of 94.05 in class 4A, receiving best music and percussion in 4A. In Finals, the band received 4th place in class 4A, receiving an overall score of 80.65. ERHS Band website
http://www.erhknightsband.org
In 2007-2008, the East Ridge Percussion section made out for the first time ever in FFCC Indoor Percussion competitions. Throughout the makeout session, the section competed with various other schools' groups, each varying in size and skill. At every competition, East Ridge's line placed no lower than 3rd, and receiving the highest scores in 2 competitions, only to place 2nd in one of the two due to a timing penalty. At State championships, the section brought together all of their hard work and practice to place 3rd overall, narrowly missing 2nd and first by less than a point.
In 2008, Mr. Wright left East Ridge to become the head director of its sister school, South Lake High School. Jon North currently leads the percussion section and holds the title Associate band director. Under his direction, the Indoor Percussion's show, Identity Crisis, took 2nd place at FFCC State Championships.
In 2009, Mr. North was in charge of percussion while also being Associate band director. At almost every festival him and his percussion have received Best In Show Percussion. This culminated in the percussion section receiving Best In Show in class 4A at FMBC State Competition, with a score of 94; second best of all bands in attendance.
In 2011, the Indoor Percussion ensemble went from eighth place at their first competition, to 3rd place at FFCC State Championships, with their show: Heroes Lost and Fallen. In the Visual category, they ranked highest in their class with a score of 90.
. The school was built to stop the overcrowding of their mother, now sister school, South Lake High School
, which is located in Groveland.
Clermont, Florida
Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States, west of Orlando. The population was 13,100 in 2008. The city is essentially residential in character and its economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and food and beverage establishments, which are tourism oriented. The historic...
and one of seven public high schools in Lake County
Lake County, Florida
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
. East Ridge is the largest school in Lake County. It was however intended to hold only 1,800 students at the most (Original construction does not include building 21 or over 40 portables on campus, This was not large enough for the ever growing population of Clermont it has more than doubled in the last five years. In total there are 2,902 Students enrolled as of January 14. East Ridge has a good reputation and is known for its athletic programs as well as its band department receiving many national and state awards. The picture displayed is from 2002, now there is a new building labeled the "Freshman Building" officially building 21.
Band program
The ERHS Band Program is under the direction of Jack Hart. The band program at East Ridge High School provides a well-rounded musical experience for its students with special emphasis placed in the area of Marching, Jazz and Concert Band performance, as well as Color Guard, Winter Guard, and Indoor Percussion. Since the school has been opened, the band program has consistently received a superior rating, with the exception of the 2004-2005 concert band received a rating of excellent.Concert season
In the 2006-2007 school year, East Ridge High School's Wind Ensemble went to State Competition receiving scores of good, excellent and good resulting in an overall good rating. This is the first time East Ridge has gone to State Competition for Concert Band. The band was directed by Jack Hart and was composed of 89.The East Ridge Wind Ensemble went to state again in 2009, receiving straight excellents.
Jazz band
The East Ridge Jazz Band constantly gets superiors year round. The past 2 years, the jazz band won grand champions at Lakeside Jazz Festival at Port Orange. Also, for the first time in school history, and Mr. Hart's career, the jazz band got straight superiors at state competition at West Port High School in Ocala.Marching band
The East Ridge Band is most known for its marching band program, which have received straight superiors since their inauguration. Since 2003, they have become the largest marching band in Lake County, and in their district in the Florida Bandmasters Association.On October 27, 2007 the Marching Knights went to the Ancient City Presentation of Bands in St. Augustine where they received a final score of 85.5, winning their first ever competition.
Although the band tried their hardest they could not make it to the finals at the state competition in 2007. They placed 9th in class 5a with a score of 82.34.
On October 26, 2008, the Marching Knights won another competition at St. Augustine. The final score of the band was an 86.6. This was the second year in a row when the band successfully won the Ancient City Presentation of Band competition. Their score was the highest ever received by the band and with this score, the ERHS band also blocked at State Competition. This was a very big accomplishment for the band, and they are all very proud. When they went to State, they were only one spot away from Finals, getting 6th place in class 4A.
In the 2009 marching season, the band traveled to competitions in Tarpon Springs, Santa Fe, Leesburg, Auburndale, and finally States in Tropicana Field. For the first time in school history, the band advanced to State Finals, receiving 3rd place with a score of 94.05 in class 4A, receiving best music and percussion in 4A. In Finals, the band received 4th place in class 4A, receiving an overall score of 80.65. ERHS Band website
http://www.erhknightsband.org
Percussion
The East Ridge Percussion and Drumline was directed under Ryan Wright. Since his arrival in 2007, the percussion have received their highest ratings in marching and indoor percussion, in which he started for the school. The indoor percussion have even brought in band members from other instruments to play.In 2007-2008, the East Ridge Percussion section made out for the first time ever in FFCC Indoor Percussion competitions. Throughout the makeout session, the section competed with various other schools' groups, each varying in size and skill. At every competition, East Ridge's line placed no lower than 3rd, and receiving the highest scores in 2 competitions, only to place 2nd in one of the two due to a timing penalty. At State championships, the section brought together all of their hard work and practice to place 3rd overall, narrowly missing 2nd and first by less than a point.
In 2008, Mr. Wright left East Ridge to become the head director of its sister school, South Lake High School. Jon North currently leads the percussion section and holds the title Associate band director. Under his direction, the Indoor Percussion's show, Identity Crisis, took 2nd place at FFCC State Championships.
In 2009, Mr. North was in charge of percussion while also being Associate band director. At almost every festival him and his percussion have received Best In Show Percussion. This culminated in the percussion section receiving Best In Show in class 4A at FMBC State Competition, with a score of 94; second best of all bands in attendance.
In 2011, the Indoor Percussion ensemble went from eighth place at their first competition, to 3rd place at FFCC State Championships, with their show: Heroes Lost and Fallen. In the Visual category, they ranked highest in their class with a score of 90.
History
East Ridge High School was constructed at 13322 Excalibur Road in 2002. It is currently the newest high school in Lake County, FloridaLake County, Florida
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
. The school was built to stop the overcrowding of their mother, now sister school, South Lake High School
South Lake High School
South Lake High School, commonly referred to as South Lake High, is a public high school located in Groveland, Florida. It is one of eight public high schools in the Lake County School District, and is the second-largest high school in the district...
, which is located in Groveland.
Building "21"
East Ridge's campus consist of different buildings all labeled numerically from 1-11, building 21 was originally meant to be building 12 however during construction the building numbers were put in backwards and have yet to be corrected and most likely will not.Football
The East Ridge Knights have had many successful years in the past. In the 2003/04(arguably its best) led by the group of innagural senior class and 2004/05 seasons they went undefeated throughout the regular season and then lost to Lake Gibson in the playoffs. In the 2005/06 season its team went undefeated for the first time in a higher classification, but lost to Edgewater in the playoffs. In the 2006/07 Season the team went 7–3 and again lost to Edgewater in the playoffs. The 2007/08 Season proved just to be like the other three seasons; The Knights would make it to the playoffs and then lose to Edgewater in the opener. The 2008/09 season however, proved to be different than the other ones, in which the boys would go all the way to the playoffs, and instead of facing Edgewater they played Winter Park High School, in which they defeated the Wildcats and would move on in the playoffs until they faced their longtime rival, the Apopka Blue Darters. The Knights had previously defeated the Blue Darters 21–13 4 weeks earlier, but this time they would come up short, 34–41. The 2009/10 season was thought of to have much promise but instead came up short, as many off-field issues plagued the boys. They missed the playoffs and ended the season with a 7–4 record.Baseball
East Ridge High School was established in the 2002/2003 school year. The baseball program experienced immediate success with a Regional Final appearance in its first year. Over the years the program has produced numerous college players and one drafted player (Shane Greene, 15th round). The program has won two district championships and appeared in four regional playoffs during its seven seasons. The overall record for the Knights is 126–71 (.640 winning percentage). The program has had four head coaches.School ratings
The Florida Department of Education issues grades ranging from "F" to "A" every year, the grade received affects the schools funding.| Year | Grade |
|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | D |
| 2004–2005 | C |
| 2005–2006 | C |
| 2006–2007 | D |
| 2007–2008 | B |
| 2008–2009 | C |
School Clubs
The school offers a wide variety of clubs:- First PriorityFirst PriorityFirst Priority is a youth organization that supports student-initiated, student-led Christian clubs on middle school and high school campuses.First Priority of America, Inc. supports local city FP movements in over 70 cities across the US....
- HOSAHOSAHealth Occupations Students of America is a national career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE. HOSA is composed of secondary and postsecondary students. It is headquartered in Flower Mound,...
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- RoboticsRoboticsRobotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots...
(Has a team for FIRSTFirstFirst or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one.First or 1st may also refer to:* First , minor summit below the Schwarzhorn in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland* First , mountain in Bernese Alps in Switzerland...
competitions) - Key ClubKey ClubKey Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
- DECADECA (organization)DECA, also known as Collegiate DECA on the college level) is an international association of students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service . DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,...
Marketing Club - FFANational FFA OrganizationThe National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education...
- FCCLA
- FEAFuture Educators AssociationThe Future Educators Association , sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International , is a professional organization that supports students who are interested in education-related careers...
- Culinary Cooking Team
- Television Production
- PhotographyPhotographyPhotography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
- Fellowship of Christian AthletesFellowship of Christian AthletesThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a non-profit interdenominational Christian organization founded in 1954 and that has been based in Kansas City, Missouri since 1956. It falls within the tradition of Muscular Christianity. Although established by evangelical Protestants, the concept has...
- Student Government Association
- The Riot (spirit)
- Knights Marching BandMarching bandMarching band is a physical activity in which a group of instrumental musicians generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching with their musical performance. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds, and percussion instruments...
- Color GuardColor guardIn the military of the United States and other militaries, the color guard carries the National Color and other flags appropriate to its position in the chain of command. Typically these include a unit flag and a departmental flag...
- Concert BandConcert bandA concert band, also called wind band, symphonic band, symphonic winds, wind orchestra, wind symphony, wind ensemble, or symphonic wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of several members of the woodwind instrument family, brass instrument family, and percussion instrument family.A...
- Winter GuardWinter GuardThe Winter Guard is a fictional team of Russian superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe.The Winter Guard are noted for being "Russia's answer to the Avengers",.. Several members of the group formerly belonged to the Soviet Super-Soldiers, the People's Protectorate and the Supreme Soviets...
- Indoor Percussion
- Jazz BandJazz bandA jazz band is a musical ensemble that plays jazz music. Jazz bands usually consist of a rhythm section and a horn section, in the early days often trumpet, trombone, and clarinet with rhythm section of piano, banjo, bass or tuba, and drums.-Eras:SwingDuring the swing era in the mid-twentieth...
- ChorusChoirA choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
- National Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Graphic DesignGraphic designGraphic design is a creative process – most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form – undertaken in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience...
- Thespians (Drama)
- SGASGASGA can mean several things, including:* Grothendieck's Séminaire de géométrie algébrique* Old Irish language * Schwarz-Gelbe Allianz , an Austrian political party...
(Student Government Association) - Tri-MTri-MTri-M Music Honor Society, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, is a high school and middle school music honor society. Each school has its own chapter, which is run by the students but supervised by an advisor or sponsor, usually a school teacher...
(National Music Honor Society) - NewspaperNewspaperA newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
- Hi-Q Quiz Bowl Team
- Talking Hands Club (Sign Language)
- Ashley Rosado Club