Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
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Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS or LS) is a public, regional high school located at 390 Lincoln Road in Sudbury
, Massachusetts
, U.S.A. Its current superintendent/principal is Scott Carpenter.
, Massachusetts
. Previously, the town of Lincoln did not have its own high school, electing to send its students to neighboring town's schools.
In June 2002, the towns of Lincoln and Sudbury began a $74 million dollar project to build a new high school near the site of the original building. The old LSRHS building was demolished and paved over to provide a parking lot for the new LSRHS. The new LSRHS was completed in time for the beginning of the 2004–2005 academic year. Among other features, the new school sports four gymnasiums, as the athletic program is one of the state's best.
The old building was greatly beloved by many students due to its quirky uniqueness, including the arrays of student murals that decorated the halls. The original building, which opened in 1956, was in extremely poor condition and needed extensive maintenance. Although renovation of the facility was considered, the construction of an entirely new school proved to be the more economical choice. The new school is not without its critics; it is often cited as being too white and "antiseptic," like a hospital. However, major efforts by students and staff have been made to decorate the school, including transport of old memorials and murals, along with the creation of entirely new ones.
The $1.6 million (USD) project to install a completely refurbished sports stadium, including a multipurpose turf field, 6-lane running track, and bleachers, culminated in the fall of 2007.
At the end of the 2008/2009 school year, former principal Dr. John Ritchie retired. He was replaced by former North House administrator Scott Carpenter. Additionally, North House was dissolved and its students were evenly split among West, South, and East Houses. His appointment has not been without much controversy, which has divided the town. Many oppose his authoritarian style of discipline, and many see him as eradicating the feeling that LSRHS "is a different kind of place." In the latest demonstration of this, Carpenter called the police and has police planning to charge the four males involved. Many parents see this as an egregious act as it further alienates a large section of the Sudbury and Lincoln parents and students, as they disagree with the actions taken. Pranks many see are part of High School culture, and LS has had its far share. One year in mid the mid 2000"s, a whole car was disassembled and then reassembled in the cafeteria. This was a non-issue as the then Superintendent and Principal John Ritchie simply requested the car to be removed. This incident has gone largely unnoticed.
stated that the victim was pronounced dead
at the hospital at 8:12 a.m.
A 16-year-old student named John Odgren, a resident of Princeton
, Massachusetts, was charged that same day with "murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a knife onto school property".
Odgren, who was held without bail after his arrest, was a special education student who had been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. He had no previous record of violence. His defense was insanity from the Asperger's, but on April 29, 2010, he was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to serve the mandatory, required life without parole
sentence the next day. He has entered automatic appeal by law.
, Pirandello
, and Sor Juana
.
Lincoln Sudbury's Radio station is 97.7 FM WYAJ "Over the Edge Radio".
The 1971 Lincoln-Sudbury Select Chorus performed as the chorus in "Carmen" for the Boston Symphony conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
The choral program includes the Concert Choir. The select ensembles include Chamber Singers as well as some student-run ensembles including Acafellas, Coro de Chicas and Achoired Taste.
Each year, the Lincoln-Sudbury Chorus invites singers from the Lincoln and Sudbury communities to join them to perform a choral masterwork.
In 2008, the Lincoln-Sudbury Chorus was invited to sing John Rutter's "Gloria" at Carnegie Hall.
Lincoln-Sudbury is a member of the Dual County League. The varsity teams were a combined 295-98-9 in 2006–2007, earning the school the Dalton Trophy, awarded by The Boston Globe for the best overall won-loss record among Division I Massachusetts high schools. It was the first time the school has won the Dalton Trophy since moving to Division I, though it won the Division II trophy eight times between 1975 and 2003.
In 2011, they added their second title.
, especially in football
. On Thanksgiving
morning, LSRHS plays Newton South High School
.
The Mens team has been second in the state the past 4 seasons and won the DCL title in 2011.
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Sudbury is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, population 17,659. The town was incorporated in 1639, with the original boundaries including what is now Wayland. Wayland split from Sudbury in 1780. When first incorporated, it included and parts of Framingham, Marlborough, Stow...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, U.S.A. Its current superintendent/principal is Scott Carpenter.
History
The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District was established in 1954, integrating the former Sudbury High School with students from the nearby town of LincolnLincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln is a town in the historic area of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,362 at the 2010 census, including residents of Hanscom Air Force Base that live within town limits...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. Previously, the town of Lincoln did not have its own high school, electing to send its students to neighboring town's schools.
In June 2002, the towns of Lincoln and Sudbury began a $74 million dollar project to build a new high school near the site of the original building. The old LSRHS building was demolished and paved over to provide a parking lot for the new LSRHS. The new LSRHS was completed in time for the beginning of the 2004–2005 academic year. Among other features, the new school sports four gymnasiums, as the athletic program is one of the state's best.
The old building was greatly beloved by many students due to its quirky uniqueness, including the arrays of student murals that decorated the halls. The original building, which opened in 1956, was in extremely poor condition and needed extensive maintenance. Although renovation of the facility was considered, the construction of an entirely new school proved to be the more economical choice. The new school is not without its critics; it is often cited as being too white and "antiseptic," like a hospital. However, major efforts by students and staff have been made to decorate the school, including transport of old memorials and murals, along with the creation of entirely new ones.
The $1.6 million (USD) project to install a completely refurbished sports stadium, including a multipurpose turf field, 6-lane running track, and bleachers, culminated in the fall of 2007.
At the end of the 2008/2009 school year, former principal Dr. John Ritchie retired. He was replaced by former North House administrator Scott Carpenter. Additionally, North House was dissolved and its students were evenly split among West, South, and East Houses. His appointment has not been without much controversy, which has divided the town. Many oppose his authoritarian style of discipline, and many see him as eradicating the feeling that LSRHS "is a different kind of place." In the latest demonstration of this, Carpenter called the police and has police planning to charge the four males involved. Many parents see this as an egregious act as it further alienates a large section of the Sudbury and Lincoln parents and students, as they disagree with the actions taken. Pranks many see are part of High School culture, and LS has had its far share. One year in mid the mid 2000"s, a whole car was disassembled and then reassembled in the cafeteria. This was a non-issue as the then Superintendent and Principal John Ritchie simply requested the car to be removed. This incident has gone largely unnoticed.
January 2007 killing
On January 19, 2007, a 15-year-old freshman, James Alenson, was stabbed to death with a knife in a high school bathroom in a hall adjacent to the East House area. The school was put into lockdown twenty minutes after the event at around 7:20 in the morning. The first news reports came out around 8:35, and the event was highly publicized. The students were sent home at 10:20 a.m. Emerson HospitalEmerson Hospital
Emerson Hospital is a hospital located in Concord, Massachusetts at 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, founded in 1911 on donated by Charles Emerson...
stated that the victim was pronounced dead
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival or D.O.A. is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be already clinically dead upon the arrival of professional medical assistance, often in the form of first responders such as emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or police...
at the hospital at 8:12 a.m.
A 16-year-old student named John Odgren, a resident of Princeton
Princeton, Massachusetts
Princeton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.It is bordered on the east by Sterling and Leominster, on the north by Westminster, on the northwest by Hubbardston, on the southwest by Rutland, and on the southeast by Holden....
, Massachusetts, was charged that same day with "murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a knife onto school property".
Odgren, who was held without bail after his arrest, was a special education student who had been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. He had no previous record of violence. His defense was insanity from the Asperger's, but on April 29, 2010, he was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to serve the mandatory, required life without parole
Life imprisonment
Life imprisonment is a sentence of imprisonment for a serious crime under which the convicted person is to remain in jail for the rest of his or her life...
sentence the next day. He has entered automatic appeal by law.
Speech and debate
The Lincoln-Sudbury Speech and Debate team participates in debate and the speech event, Group Discussion. In 2003, the team expanded to competing in debate.Drama
The Lincoln-Sudbury Drama Department has performed works by ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
, Pirandello
Luigi Pirandello
Luigi Pirandello was an Italian dramatist, novelist, and short story writer awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1934, for his "bold and brilliant renovation of the drama and the stage." Pirandello's works include novels, hundreds of short stories, and about 40 plays, some of which are written...
, and Sor Juana
Sor Juana
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz , fully Juana Inés de Asbaje y Ramírez de Santillana, was a self-taught scholar and poet of the Baroque school, and nun of New Spain...
.
Music
Lincoln-Sudbury has a music program. The large instrumental ensembles that are offered are String Orchestra and Concert Band. In addition, there is a number of small and select ensembles stemming from the instrumental groups, including the Flute Choir, the Jazz Ensemble, the Select Jazz Combo, Sisters in Jazz Combo, Jazz Warriors Combo, and K.A.M.E.O. Fusion Quintet. Students interested in pursuing music in a large ensemble who lack the time to do so during school can participate in the Civic Orchestra, where students and adults in the community practice and perform together.Lincoln Sudbury's Radio station is 97.7 FM WYAJ "Over the Edge Radio".
The 1971 Lincoln-Sudbury Select Chorus performed as the chorus in "Carmen" for the Boston Symphony conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
The choral program includes the Concert Choir. The select ensembles include Chamber Singers as well as some student-run ensembles including Acafellas, Coro de Chicas and Achoired Taste.
Each year, the Lincoln-Sudbury Chorus invites singers from the Lincoln and Sudbury communities to join them to perform a choral masterwork.
In 2008, the Lincoln-Sudbury Chorus was invited to sing John Rutter's "Gloria" at Carnegie Hall.
Radio
Lincoln Sudbury's Radio station is 97.7 FM WYAJ "Over the Edge Radio". The adviser is Mr. Paul SarapasAthletics
The school recently completed work on a new football field and track.Lincoln-Sudbury is a member of the Dual County League. The varsity teams were a combined 295-98-9 in 2006–2007, earning the school the Dalton Trophy, awarded by The Boston Globe for the best overall won-loss record among Division I Massachusetts high schools. It was the first time the school has won the Dalton Trophy since moving to Division I, though it won the Division II trophy eight times between 1975 and 2003.
Baseball
In 2007, the baseball team won its first Division I baseball title ever with a final record of 26–1, the best in New England. The team finished the season ranked 10th in the Eastern United States, according to www.risemag.com.In 2011, they added their second title.
Golf
Also in 2007, the Golf team won the North Sectionals, and the Division II state championship.Soccer
In 2002, the boys soccer team won the Division II state championship. In 2003, the girls soccer team claimed the Division I state title.Football
Lincoln-Sudbury has a longstanding athletic rivalry with Acton-Boxborough Regional High SchoolActon-Boxborough Regional High School
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School is an open enrollment high school in Acton, Massachusetts. It serves the Massachusetts towns of Acton and Boxborough, with roughly 500 students per grade level in grades 9 through 12. ABRHS has consistently ranked among the top secondary schools in Massachusetts...
, especially in football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
. On Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the same day as Columbus Day in the...
morning, LSRHS plays Newton South High School
Newton South High School
Newton South High School is one of two public high schools in the city of Newton, Massachusetts, the other being Newton North.-Mission statement:Newton South High School, a community of students, parents, faculty, and staff,...
.
Swimming and Diving
The mens team has won the title most recently in 1998 and holds two titles, while the Women's team won their first championship in 2009 and later winning in 2011.The Mens team has been second in the state the past 4 seasons and won the DCL title in 2011.
Volleyball
In the 2009 season, the Boys captured their first ever state title. They won again in 2011.Cross-country and Track and Field
The girl's cross country team and track teams have won numerous league and state titles, including the 2006 and 2007 Division I all-state titles in spring track, the 2006–2007 indoor track all-state title, and the 2007 Cross-Country Division I state title. Previously a powerhouse for distance running with the necessary athletes to score much-needed sprinting and field points, LS has steadily lost many of its big names and the program appears to be on a steady decline. However, the girl's 4x800 meter relay team and DMR teams should prove to be a formidable force in the years to come, as the depth of the distance running program will shine in these events.Notable alumni
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External links
- LSRHS website
- News report of 1/19/07 lockdown
- http://www.nfl.com/players/joesims/profile?id=SIM736600
- http://www.dsusa.org/DianaGolden/bio.html
- http://lincolnsudburybaseball.vnsports.com/ – a successful baseball program that won state championships in 2005 and 2007.
- http://www.warriorshockey.org/ – Link to the LSRHS Hockey Website Coached by Peter Elenbaus.