Hempstead High School (New York)
Encyclopedia
Hempstead High School is a public high school located in Hempstead
, New York
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, up from 28% in 2003 (the state average in 2004 was 78%). In English
for 2004, the passing rate stood at 66% up from 49% in 2003 (state avg.77%). In Physics
, Hempstead had a 88% passing rate, compared to a 81% state average. Hempstead also offers Advanced Placement
courses in English
, Biology
, Chemistry
, Spanish
, United States History
, French and World History
. There was an attempt to cut them, but in 2005 a protest led by students Andre D. Fields and Melissa Santos, class of 2005, Ebony O'Neal, class of 2006, and Natasha Jeremiah, class of 2006 the Advanced Placement Courses were kept in place.
, Arizona Cardinals
, and Denver Broncos
. The Tigers are known for their tiger or full-house and power-I formations. Hempstead High School varsity basketball has also been a powerhouse since the 1980s when Ted Adams became the head coach. The Tigers also had a long run of success with their lacrosse program under Allan Hodish in the 80s, culminating with a lot of their star players excelling in the college ranks as well. The star players from that era included Kevin Mcclure, Norris Taylor, Tony McDonald, Gregory Francis, Donald Jones, Derrick Payne, Brandon "BJ" James, Jeffrey "Newbie" Newbill, John Williams, Danny Williams, Aaron Jones, Jerry White, Arthur Barrett, Norman Deena, Brian Duncan, Darrell "Snake" Goens, Heath Hughes, Aaron Cross, Warren Stith, Andre Anderson, Rich Humphrey, Billy "Bug" Person, Tyrone Payne, James "PeeWee" Freeman and Greg DeShields.
Hempstead (village), New York
Hempstead is a village located in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 53,891 at the 2010 census.Hofstra University is located on the border between Hempstead and Uniondale.-Foundation:...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
Design
The building is a three level structure with an open courtyard in the center of the school. The school is built on a marshy area and local legend holds that the school sinks a few inches every year. The school consists of three buildings: The "A" building, in which most of the classes are held and where the student lockers are localize. The "B" building, which serves as home to the media center, administrative offices,the MCJROTC room and a few classrooms. The "C" building consist of the gymnasium, the nurses office, the auditorium, the student and faculty lunch rooms and science classrooms on the lower level. Renovations currently under way will relocate lockers to the school hallways as they presently sit in the "commons" of the A building on the first floor. Hempstead High School also has an indoor swimming pool, that reopened in the spring of 2005 for student usage after renovations.Academics
Hempstead once an academic power in the 1980s has shown signs of decline recently. They began to shown major signs of improvements with high graduating classes of 2005 and again in 2006. In terms of test scores, in 2004 Hempstead had 57% of its students pass the Math A Regents ExaminationRegents Examinations
Regents High School examinations, sometimes shortened to the Regents, are mandatory in New York State through the New York State Education Department, designed and administered under the authority of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York...
, up from 28% in 2003 (the state average in 2004 was 78%). In English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
for 2004, the passing rate stood at 66% up from 49% in 2003 (state avg.77%). In Physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
, Hempstead had a 88% passing rate, compared to a 81% state average. Hempstead also offers Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent to undergraduate courses in college...
courses in English
AP English Literature and Composition
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program.-The Course:This course is designated for motivated students with a command of standard English, an...
, Biology
AP Biology
In the United States, Advanced Placement Biology , is a course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn placement credit for a college-level biology course....
, Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Advanced Placement Chemistry is a course and examination offered by the College Board as a part of the Advanced Placement Program to give American and Canadian high school students the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and earn college-level credit.-The course:AP Chemistry is a course...
, Spanish
AP Spanish Language
Advanced Placement Spanish Language is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program.-The course:...
, United States History
AP United States History
Advanced Placement United States History is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program...
, French and World History
AP World History
Advanced Placement World History is a college-level course offered through the College Board's Advanced Placement Program designed to help students develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts and interactions between different types of Human societies...
. There was an attempt to cut them, but in 2005 a protest led by students Andre D. Fields and Melissa Santos, class of 2005, Ebony O'Neal, class of 2006, and Natasha Jeremiah, class of 2006 the Advanced Placement Courses were kept in place.
Student government
Hempstead is noted for its student government program, widely accepted to be one of the most active in Nassau County. The group consists of a four-member executive council and a Senate composed of 12th and 11th grade students, and a House of Representatives, composed of 9th and 10th grade students. Elections are held in October and members must be elected every year. The executive board is elected by the Senate and the House. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have their own leader, the Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House respectively. The student government ratified its current constitution in November 2004. The student government is advised by History teacher Donald A. Jackson.Sports
Hempstead competes in class 1A, the largest classification in Nassau County. The Tigers football team is a storied one. The current Head Coach of the Hempstead High School Varsity Football Team is Antoine Moore, who was the all-time leader in all-purpose yards at the school until 2004 when Senior Rahoo Walker broke his record. In the 1980s, the Tigers dominated Nassau football, once going 34 straight games without losing. They were led by coach Buddy Krumenaker who imposed a "no- nonsense" type of attitude to the program. The "Krumenacker Era" began with such outstanding players as Larry Mason, Tony McDonald, Gregory Francis, Norris Taylor, Kevin Mcclure, John Bridges, and Derrick Payne. Star players from this era included Andre Anderson, Kevin McClure, Michael Roberts, Kenny "KB" Boyd, Daryl Singelton, Warren Stith, Rob Moore, Daren Faulk, Antoine Moore, Larry Bell, Lamont and Lenord Hough and Sylas Pratt. Moore went on to play in the NFL for the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The Tigers are known for their tiger or full-house and power-I formations. Hempstead High School varsity basketball has also been a powerhouse since the 1980s when Ted Adams became the head coach. The Tigers also had a long run of success with their lacrosse program under Allan Hodish in the 80s, culminating with a lot of their star players excelling in the college ranks as well. The star players from that era included Kevin Mcclure, Norris Taylor, Tony McDonald, Gregory Francis, Donald Jones, Derrick Payne, Brandon "BJ" James, Jeffrey "Newbie" Newbill, John Williams, Danny Williams, Aaron Jones, Jerry White, Arthur Barrett, Norman Deena, Brian Duncan, Darrell "Snake" Goens, Heath Hughes, Aaron Cross, Warren Stith, Andre Anderson, Rich Humphrey, Billy "Bug" Person, Tyrone Payne, James "PeeWee" Freeman and Greg DeShields.
Notable alumni
- Tavorris Bell, former Harlem Globetrotter
- David PatersonDavid PatersonDavid Alexander Paterson is an American politician who served as the 55th Governor of New York, from 2008 to 2010. During his tenure he was the first governor of New York of African American heritage and also the second legally blind governor of any U.S. state after Bob C. Riley, who was Acting...
, Governor of New York as of March 17, 2008, graduated 1971. - Reuben L. HaskellReuben L. HaskellReuben Locke Haskell was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Haskell was graduated from Hempstead High School, Long Island, New York, in 1894....
, a U.S. Representative, March 4, 1915 – December 31, 1919. - John Mackey, football player, Baltimore ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
and the San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of FameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees...
r, graduated 1959. - Rob Moore, football player, NY Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos, graduated 1986.
- The Product G&BThe Product G&BThe Product G&B is an R&B duo made up of Sincere and Money Harm . They were associated with Wyclef Jean's The Refugee Camp and managed by Troy Moet...
, a singing duo best known for their collaborative hit with Carlos SantanaCarlos SantanaCarlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion...
, "Maria MariaMaria Maria"Maria Maria" is a song by Santana featuring The Product G&B. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for ten weeks on April 8, 2000...
", both members attended Hempstead High School. - A+A+ (rapper)Andre Levins, also known as A+ is an American rapper. As a teenager he released albums in 1996 and in 1999.-History:...
(Andre Levins), rapper most noted for his hit "All I SeeAll I See"All I See" is a pop–R&B song performed by Australian singer Kylie Minogue for her tenth studio album, X . The song was written by Jonas Jeberg, Mich Hedin Hansen, Edwin "Lil' Eddie" Serrano and produced by Jeberg and Cutfather. It was released digitally as a lead single in North America on...
", attended Hempstead High School and named his album released in 1999, Hempstead HighHempstead HighHempstead High is the second album by A+, released in 1999. The title is taken from his local high school in Hempstead, New York and symbolized his growth since his first album, The Latch-Key Child . The albums thematics were generally light with a focus on a good-time party theme mixed with...
. - Andrew Scherman 2003 & 2004 United States Game/10 National Chess Champion; graduated 1975
- Lewis R. Pasternak, Chief Executive Officer, Inova Fairfax HospitalInova Fairfax HospitalInova Fairfax Hospital is the largest hospital in the Washington D.C. area. Located in Fairfax County, Virginia, Inova Fairfax Hospital is the flagship hospital of Inova Health System, one of the largest employers in Fairfax County...
. - Eric "Vietnam" Sadler, Hempstead High 1975-1978, Music Producer, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, Slick Rick, Bell Biv Devoe, Vanessa Williams, Etc.
- Brian PumperBrian PumperBrian Pumper is an American pornographic actor, rapper, and director. He began performing in adult films in 2001, and in 2004 won the AVN Award for Best Three-Way Sex Scene, Video for Weapons of Ass Destruction 2. He also won in 2007 for "Best Hardcore Anal" and in 2009 for "Best Interracial Oral"...
, actor and director. - Maurice Collier, former Harlem Wizards
- Edward R. Graham, former Hempstead Police Chief, late 1980's.