Francis Scott Key High School
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Francis Scott Key High School (FSK or simply "Key") is a four-year public high school
in Union Bridge
in Carroll County, Maryland
, United States
. The school is located near the west-central section of Carroll County.
as part of the Carroll County Public School
system. The school is named after Francis Scott Key
, the Maryland native author of the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem
for the United States.The building occupies 217664 square feet (20,221.6 m²) and was built in 1959.
The school celebrated their 50th Anniversary during the 2008-2009 school year.
Student population
Some clubs and organizations are : Debate Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Academic Team (2006 county champions), SGA, Best Buddies, FFA, Robotics club, and Key Club.
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Cross Country
Boy's Soccer
Boy's Track & Field
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Union Bridge
Union Bridge, Maryland
Union Bridge is a town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The population was 989 at the 2000 census.Much of the town was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Union Bridge Historic District in 1994.-Geography:...
in Carroll County, Maryland
Carroll County, Maryland
Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 167,134. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton , signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The school is located near the west-central section of Carroll County.
About the School
Francis Scott Key High School was established in 1959 in Union Bridge, MarylandUnion Bridge, Maryland
Union Bridge is a town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The population was 989 at the 2000 census.Much of the town was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Union Bridge Historic District in 1994.-Geography:...
as part of the Carroll County Public School
Carroll County Public Schools (Maryland)
Carroll County Public Schools is a school district based in Westminster, Maryland.CCPS is the ninth largest in the state of Maryland. More than 27,000 students are enrolled in the county's public schools....
system. The school is named after Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet, from Georgetown, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".-Life:...
, the Maryland native author of the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem
National anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
for the United States.The building occupies 217664 square feet (20,221.6 m²) and was built in 1959.
The school celebrated their 50th Anniversary during the 2008-2009 school year.
Students
The student population at FSK has steadily increased over the past 12 years as shown by the list below. The graduation rate has fluctuated between 85% and 96% over the same time period.Student population
- 2007 1,284
- 2006 1,233
- 2005 1,227
- 2004 1,193
- 2003 1,155
- 2002 1,138
- 2001 1,096
- 2000 1,098
- 1999 1,078
- 1998 1,026
- 1997 1,002
- 1996 964
- 1995 917
- 1994 858
- 1993 806
Some clubs and organizations are : Debate Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Academic Team (2006 county champions), SGA, Best Buddies, FFA, Robotics club, and Key Club.
Sports
Francis Scott Key High School has won several state championships.Volleyball
- 1977 B (Coach Robin Armstrong)
- 1978 B (Coach Robin Armstrong)
- 1980 C (Coach Karol Ellis)
- 1986 C (Coach George Hill)
- 1996 1A (Coach Leo Totten)
- 2009 2A (Coach Tim Walsh)
Field Hockey
- 1993 1A
- 1989 1A co-champions (Coach Marie Wilson)
- 1986 C (Coach Marie Wilson)
- 1978 B
- 1977 B
Cross Country
- 2006 - 2A (Coach Dan Replogle/Tim Walsh)
Boy's Soccer
- 1985 - C (Coach Hibberd)
- 1986 - C (Coach Hibberd)
Boy's Track & Field
- 1987 - C (Coach John Seaman)
- 1990 - 1A (Coach John Seaman)
- 1991 - 1A (Coach John Seaman)
- 1993 - 1A (Coach Richard Salkin)
- 1996 - 1A (Coach Richard Salkin)
- 1997 - 1A (Coach Richard Salkin)
Notable alumnus
- Guy BabylonGuy BabylonGuy Babylon was a keyboardist/composer, most noted for his work with Elton John.Babylon was born in New Windsor, Maryland. Growing up listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Yes and Gentle Giant, he attended Francis Scott Key High School and then moved on to the University of South Florida,...
- musician, played for Iron ButterflyIron ButterflyIron Butterfly is a US psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.-History:The...
and Elton JohnElton JohnSir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
. - Joseph Crouse - young scholar receiving A.A. and B.S. degrees before high school diploma, concurrently pursued M.A. and M.B.A. with high school education