Manasquan High School
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Manasquan High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Manasquan
, in Monmouth County
, New Jersey
, United States, operating as part of the Manasquan Public Schools
. In addition to students from Manasquan, the high school also serves students from Avon-by-the-Sea
, Belmar
, Brielle
, Lake Como
, Sea Girt
, Spring Lake
and Spring Lake Heights
, who attend Manasquan High School as part of sending/receiving relationship
s with their respective districts.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,016 students and 61 classroom teachers (on an FTE
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 16.66.
Manasquan High School has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Secondary Schools since 1935. In March 2004, a validation team visited the school and recommended that the school's accreditation should be extended.
The school was the 124th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 115th in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 108th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
program, taught at Barlow's Flower Farm, was recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education
as a "Best Practice" of educational partnership.
, Ping-Pong Club, History Club, Mock Trial
, Model United Nations
, Key Club
, the National Honor Society
, the Academy of Finance (see below), DECA
, Academic Team, and many more.
Students have the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in their Junior and Senior years. The high school offers AP courses in Language and Composition, Literature, World History, United States History, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Calculus (AB and, more recently, BC), Spanish, and French. After taking these classes, students will take the national administered AP examinations, which can earn students credit at most institutions of higher learning (the exact score required for credit may vary depending on the college or university).
The Academy of Finance program focuses on the field of finance
, using a curriculum that combines traditional classroom instruction, with lectures from experts in the subject, mentoring and job shadowing with industry specialists. Students gain practical knowledge and skills through a paid summer internship that is required as part of the program. Students are awarded a Certificate in Financial Studies
upon satisfactory completion of the Academy curriculum mandates.
, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore
. All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County
and Ocean County
. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
(NJSIAA).
The High School is known for its intense sports rivalry with Wall High School
in Wall Township
. The school had a longstanding rivalry with Point Pleasant Boro High School
.
The 2004, 2005, and 2006 football teams won the Shore Conference Champs back-to-back-to-back years. The 2006 team went 12-0 and won the Central Jersey Group II state sectional title with a 28-0 win over West Deptford High School
in the sectional title game, one of 10 state titles won by coach Vic Kubu during his 22-year tenure at Manasquan before his death in 2007. The 2008 football team also won the Central Jersey Group II sectional title, coming from a touchdown behind at the half to a 19-14 win against Arthur L. Johnson High School
at Rutgers Stadium
, the program's 11th sectional title.
The 2007 girls tennis team won the Central Jersey, Group II state sectional championship with a 3-2 win over Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
in the tournament final.
The 2009 boys tennis team advanced very far at the state level, reaching State Group Semifinals, although ultimately losing to Pascack Hills High School
The Manasquan Warrior Band, directed by Alan Abraham, performs at all of the games, playing music both in the stands and during halftime. The Drum Major this year is David Buckle, Field Captain is Dave Abraham, and Drum Captain is Joe Khammar. This year, the Manasquan High School Warrior Band is performing a Chuck Mangione
hits themed show. Songs include Feels so Good., hildren of Sanchez", "Land of Make Believe, "Echano", and the Manasquan High School School Song. They include an extensive repertoire of over 70 songs. The Warrior Band Drum Line also features a Percussion Ensemble using trash cans instead of drums, called Big Bang, as a part of the Warrior Jazz Band.
Manasquan, New Jersey
-Government:Manasquan is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only...
, in Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States, operating as part of the Manasquan Public Schools
Manasquan Public Schools
The Manasquan Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade from Manasquan, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States....
. In addition to students from Manasquan, the high school also serves students from Avon-by-the-Sea
Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey
Avon-by-the-Sea is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,901...
, Belmar
Belmar, New Jersey
Belmar is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 5,794. The Borough of Belmar is governed under the Faulkner Act system of municipal government....
, Brielle
Brielle, New Jersey
Brielle is a Borough located in southern Monmouth County, New Jersey along the Manasquan River. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 4,774....
, Lake Como
Lake Como, New Jersey
Lake Como is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,759.Lake Como was originally formed as the borough of South Belmar by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1924, from portions of Wall Township, based...
, Sea Girt
Sea Girt, New Jersey
Sea Girt is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 1,828.Sea Girt was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 29, 1917, from portions of Wall Township, based on the results of a referendum...
, Spring Lake
Spring Lake, New Jersey
Spring Lake is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 2,993....
and Spring Lake Heights
Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
Spring Lake Heights is a borough located in the southern coastal portion of Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 4,713....
, who attend Manasquan High School as part of sending/receiving relationship
Sending/receiving relationship
A sending/receiving relationship is one in which a public school district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district. This is often done to achieve costs savings in smaller districts or continues after districts have grown as part of a historical relationship...
s with their respective districts.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,016 students and 61 classroom teachers (on an FTE
Full-time equivalent
Full-time equivalent , is a unit to measure employed persons or students in a way that makes them comparable although they may work or study a different number of hours per week. FTE is often used to measure a worker's involvement in a project, or to track cost reductions in an organization...
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 16.66.
Manasquan High School has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
Commission on Secondary Schools since 1935. In March 2004, a validation team visited the school and recommended that the school's accreditation should be extended.
The school was the 124th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly is a monthly glossy publication featuring issues of possible interest to residents of the United States state of New Jersey...
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 115th in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 108th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
Awards and recognition
In 1996-97, Manasquan High School's Horticultural BotanyBotany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
program, taught at Barlow's Flower Farm, was recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education
New Jersey Department of Education
The New Jersey Department of Education administers state and federal aid programs affecting more than 1.4 million public and non-public elementary and secondary school children in the state of New Jersey. The department is headquartered in Trenton.The Department is responsible for ensuring that...
as a "Best Practice" of educational partnership.
Extra-Curricular activities
Manasquan High School offers many clubs and after school activities. Clubs are as follows: Environmental Club, Film Club, Friends Helping Friends, Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International
Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."Following a publication of Peter Benenson's...
, Ping-Pong Club, History Club, Mock Trial
Mock trial
A Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
, Model United Nations
Model United Nations
Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda....
, Key Club
Key Club
Key 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...
, the National Honor Society
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
, the Academy of Finance (see below), DECA
DECA (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,...
, Academic Team, and many more.
Curriculum
The Course Ahead Program allows seniors to take courses in European and American History, Calculus, and Entrepreneurship at Georgian Court College for college credit.Students have the option to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in their Junior and Senior years. The high school offers AP courses in Language and Composition, Literature, World History, United States History, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Calculus (AB and, more recently, BC), Spanish, and French. After taking these classes, students will take the national administered AP examinations, which can earn students credit at most institutions of higher learning (the exact score required for credit may vary depending on the college or university).
The Academy of Finance program focuses on the field of finance
Finance
"Finance" is often defined simply as the management of money or “funds” management Modern finance, however, is a family of business activity that includes the origination, marketing, and management of cash and money surrogates through a variety of capital accounts, instruments, and markets created...
, using a curriculum that combines traditional classroom instruction, with lectures from experts in the subject, mentoring and job shadowing with industry specialists. Students gain practical knowledge and skills through a paid summer internship that is required as part of the program. Students are awarded a Certificate in Financial Studies
Certificate in Financial Studies
The Certificate of Financial Studies is the equivalent of an AS-level and counts for up to 60 UCAS points depending on the grade. It consists of three examinations taken throughout the year...
upon satisfactory completion of the Academy curriculum mandates.
Athletics
Manasquan High School competes in the Shore ConferenceShore Conference
The Shore Conference is an athletic conference of private and public high schools in the U.S. state of New Jersey, centered at the Northern Jersey Shore. All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County. The Shore Conference is broken up into six classes based on...
, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
. All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 630,380, up from 615,301 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Freehold Borough. The most populous municipality is Middletown Township with...
and Ocean County
Ocean County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 510,916 people, 200,402 households, and 137,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 803 people per square mile . There were 248,711 housing units at an average density of 151/km²...
. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association is an association of hundreds of New Jersey high schools that regulates high school athletics and holds tournaments and crowns champions in high school sports.-State championships:...
(NJSIAA).
The High School is known for its intense sports rivalry with Wall High School
Wall High School (New Jersey)
Wall High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Wall Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Wall Township Public Schools....
in Wall Township
Wall Township, New Jersey
Wall Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 26,164.Wall Township was formally incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 7, 1851...
. The school had a longstanding rivalry with Point Pleasant Boro High School
Point Pleasant Boro High School
Point Pleasant Borough High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located on Laura Herbert Drive in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States, that serves students in grades nine through twelve. It is a part of the Point Pleasant School District...
.
The 2004, 2005, and 2006 football teams won the Shore Conference Champs back-to-back-to-back years. The 2006 team went 12-0 and won the Central Jersey Group II state sectional title with a 28-0 win over West Deptford High School
West Deptford High School
West Deptford High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from West Deptford Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the West Deptford Public Schools....
in the sectional title game, one of 10 state titles won by coach Vic Kubu during his 22-year tenure at Manasquan before his death in 2007. The 2008 football team also won the Central Jersey Group II sectional title, coming from a touchdown behind at the half to a 19-14 win against Arthur L. Johnson High School
Arthur L. Johnson High School
Arthur L. Johnson High School is a four-year public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Clark, in Union County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Clark Public School District...
at Rutgers Stadium
Rutgers Stadium
High Point Solutions Stadium is the on-campus football stadium for the football program at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey. It is located on the Busch Campus at Rutgers, and overlooks the Raritan River to the South. High Point Solutions Stadium was opened on September 3, 1994 when the...
, the program's 11th sectional title.
The 2007 girls tennis team won the Central Jersey, Group II state sectional championship with a 3-2 win over Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School is a regional, four-year comprehensive public high school and school district, serving students in grades 9 through 12 from the suburban Monmouth County, New Jersey, communities of Fair Haven and Rumson...
in the tournament final.
The 2009 boys tennis team advanced very far at the state level, reaching State Group Semifinals, although ultimately losing to Pascack Hills High School
Pascack Hills High School
Pascack Hills High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, one of two high schools that are part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District in Bergen County, New Jersey. PHHS serves the residents of both Montvale, where the campus is located, and the neighboring community...
The Manasquan Warrior Band, directed by Alan Abraham, performs at all of the games, playing music both in the stands and during halftime. The Drum Major this year is David Buckle, Field Captain is Dave Abraham, and Drum Captain is Joe Khammar. This year, the Manasquan High School Warrior Band is performing a Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Charles Frank "Chuck" Mangione is an American flugelhorn player and composer who achieved international success in 1977 with his jazz-pop single, "Feels So Good." Mangione has released more than thirty albums since 1960.-Early life and career:...
hits themed show. Songs include Feels so Good., hildren of Sanchez", "Land of Make Believe, "Echano", and the Manasquan High School School Song. They include an extensive repertoire of over 70 songs. The Warrior Band Drum Line also features a Percussion Ensemble using trash cans instead of drums, called Big Bang, as a part of the Warrior Jazz Band.
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:- Richard Coppola, Principal
- Donald Bramley, Assistant Principal
Notable alumni
- Barbara Friedrich – Olympic athlete; graduated in 1967. Captured the gold medal at the 1967 Pan American Games and represented the U.S. at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, finishing ninth.
- Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonJohn Joseph "Jack" Nicholson is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He is renowned for his often dark portrayals of neurotic characters. Nicholson has been nominated for an Academy Award twelve times, and has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice: for One Flew Over the...
(born 1937, Class of 1954) – actor. - Rusty SchweickartRusty SchweickartRussell Louis "Rusty" Schweickart aka Schweikart is an American former astronaut, research scientist, US Air Force fighter pilot, business and government executive...
(born 1935, Class of 1952) – astronaut.
External links
- Manasquan High School
- Manasquan Public Schools
- Data for the Manasquan Public Schools, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
- Warrior Marching Band
- DigitalSports Manasquan Homepage