Mt. Ararat High School
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Mt. Ararat High School is a high school
in Topsham, Maine. It is part of Maine School Administrative District 75
and it is the only high school in that district.
, Bowdoinham
, Harpswell, and Topsham, Maine
. For the first 22 years of its existence, the school provided education to students in grades 7-12. Starting in Fall 1995, due to overcrowding, middle school students in grades 7 and 8 attended school at a newly-formed Mt. Ararat Middle School, first housed in the old Brunswick High School
building, in the nearby town of Brunswick
. At that time, the name of the original school was changed to Mt. Ararat High School. In 2001, middle school students, faculty, and staff moved into a brand new building of their own, now the official Mt. Ararat Middle School. The name Mt. Ararat School was taken from the name of the hill that lies behind the school, site of a fire tower and a cell tower at its crest. The current school address of 73 Eagles Way, first used in the late 1990s, is named for the school's inaugural year and the school's mascot.
As of August, 2010 MSAD No. 75 received acceptance on an application to the state to either renovate or build a new high school. The superintendent presented the district as hoping to be eligible for building a new school. The favored location for a new high school was hinted to be a section of land between the Mt. Ararat Middle School athletic fields and the BNAS Annex Housing, which had been approved by Washington for conveyance to the district pending a Department of Environmental Protection survey. The Department of Education scheduled a site visit at Mt. Ararat High School Thursday November 7, 2010. "Superintendent J. Michael Wilhelm said as part of the application, state officials visit schools to verify what the district has said in the application."
, red
, and white
. Its mascot
is the Bald Eagle
.
, and touts a fierce rivalry with Brunswick High School, located on the other side of the Androscoggin River
.
Men's soccer - The men's soccer team has reached the Class A State Final five times. The team took home the gold ball in 1994 with a victory over Portland, and in 2003 with a victory over Scarborough.
Women's Soccer - The women's soccer team has reached the Class A State Final ten times, coming away with the state title seven times. The most recent title came in 2003 with a victory over Greely.
Men's Baseball - The Eagles reached the Class A State Title game twice. In 2004, Mt. Ararat pitcher Mark Rogers
was drafted 5th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers
in the Major League Baseball
Draft.
Softball - The Eagles reached the Maine State Class A title game twice.
Women's Track & Field - The Eagles have won three different Maine State Class A Titles, coming in 1975, 1992, and 2005. Cuyler Goodwin holds the state record in the Girls 400 m dash (57.17) set in 1994. Jen Moreau held the 1600 m run (4:57.27) record for 10 years until it was broken in 2009 by Abbey Leonardi of Kennebunk with a time of 4:56.64. Additionally, the Eagles have won three different Maine State Class A Indoor titles, coming in 1993, 1994, and 1997. Cuyler Goodwin holds the retired 300-yard state record of 37.37.
Women's cross-country - The women's cross-country team has won two state titles, winning in 1992 and 2004.
Men's cross-country – The men's lone cross-country title came in 1994. They won KVAC's and Eastern Maine Regionals in 2010, and were state runners-up that year.
Gymnastics - Though the Eagles have never won a state title, they did have two "All-Around" champions. In 1996, Heather Burke took home the honor, and in 1997, Brianna Fuller did the same.
Men's tennis - Though they have not won a state title, the Eagles' Mike Hill has won three Mens Singles state championship titles (2007, 2008, and 2009)
Women's tennis - The women's tennis team reached the Maine State Class A final match three different times, claiming victory twice. In 2004, they defeated Deering High School
, and in 2005, they repeated, defeating Deering High School
again. The Eagles finished as runner-ups in 2001 to Lewiston High School
.
Wrestling - In 1996, the Eagles finished as the Class A State runner-up, falling to Bonny Eagle High School
in the state final.
Women's lacrosse - The women's lacrosse team reached the Maine State Class A Final in 2010, falling to Scarborough High School
11–7.
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 Topsham, Maine. It is part of Maine School Administrative District 75
Maine School Administrative District 75
Maine School Administrative District 75 operates six elementary schools , one middle school and one high school in Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties in the U.S. state of Maine. The district has 266 teachers serving 3,444 students.-Schools:Note: Based on district web site July...
and it is the only high school in that district.
History
In 1973, Mt. Ararat High School, then known as Mt. Ararat School, opened its doors to serve the needs of the students of its four sending towns: BowdoinBowdoin, Maine
Bowdoin is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,727 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area.-History:...
, Bowdoinham
Bowdoinham, Maine
Bowdoinham is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,612 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. The town is located on the west side of Merrymeeting Bay.-History:Fort Richmond was...
, Harpswell, and Topsham, Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
. For the first 22 years of its existence, the school provided education to students in grades 7-12. Starting in Fall 1995, due to overcrowding, middle school students in grades 7 and 8 attended school at a newly-formed Mt. Ararat Middle School, first housed in the old Brunswick High School
Brunswick High School
Brunswick High School may refer to several high schools in North America:*Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Georgia*Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Maine*Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Maryland...
building, in the nearby town of Brunswick
Brunswick, Maine
Brunswick is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 20,278 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area. Brunswick is home to Bowdoin College, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, , and the...
. At that time, the name of the original school was changed to Mt. Ararat High School. In 2001, middle school students, faculty, and staff moved into a brand new building of their own, now the official Mt. Ararat Middle School. The name Mt. Ararat School was taken from the name of the hill that lies behind the school, site of a fire tower and a cell tower at its crest. The current school address of 73 Eagles Way, first used in the late 1990s, is named for the school's inaugural year and the school's mascot.
As of August, 2010 MSAD No. 75 received acceptance on an application to the state to either renovate or build a new high school. The superintendent presented the district as hoping to be eligible for building a new school. The favored location for a new high school was hinted to be a section of land between the Mt. Ararat Middle School athletic fields and the BNAS Annex Housing, which had been approved by Washington for conveyance to the district pending a Department of Environmental Protection survey. The Department of Education scheduled a site visit at Mt. Ararat High School Thursday November 7, 2010. "Superintendent J. Michael Wilhelm said as part of the application, state officials visit schools to verify what the district has said in the application."
Students and Faculty
As of 2009, Mt. Ararat High School has approximately 920 students and 126 faculty members. The principal is Dr. Craig King, and the two assistant principals are currently Josh Ottow and Don Gray.School Colors and Mascot
Mt. Ararat High School's colors are royal blueRoyal blue
Royal blue describes both a bright shade and a dark shade of azure blue. It is said to have been invented by millers in Rode, Somerset, a consortium of which won a competition to make a dress for the British queen, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz....
, red
Red
Red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light discernible by the human eye, in the wavelength range of roughly 630–740 nm. Longer wavelengths than this are called infrared , and cannot be seen by the naked eye...
, and white
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
. Its mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is the Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States of America. This sea eagle has two known sub-species and forms a species pair with the White-tailed Eagle...
.
School Mission Statement
Mt. Ararat High School's mission statement is:
"At Mt. Ararat High School our vision is for every student to explore and work toward fulfilling his or her unique potential."
Athletics
Mt. Ararat has a rich history in athletics, sporting multiple state titles in various sports. The school is a member of the Kennebec Valley Athletic ConferenceKennebec Valley Athletic Conference
The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference is a high school athletic organization, featuring schools from the towns that surround the Kennebec River in the state of Maine...
, and touts a fierce rivalry with Brunswick High School, located on the other side of the Androscoggin River
Androscoggin River
The Androscoggin River is a river in the U.S. states of Maine and New Hampshire, in northern New England. It is long and joins the Kennebec River at Merrymeeting Bay in Maine before its water empties into the Gulf of Maine on the Atlantic Ocean. Its drainage basin is in area...
.
Men's soccer - The men's soccer team has reached the Class A State Final five times. The team took home the gold ball in 1994 with a victory over Portland, and in 2003 with a victory over Scarborough.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Cape Elizabeth High School Cape Elizabeth High School Cape Elizabeth High School is a public high school in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States.-Awards and recognition:During the 2004–05 school year, Cape Elizabeth School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an... |
L: 0-2 |
| 1994 | Portland High School | W: 1-0 |
| 2001 | Cheverus High School Cheverus High School Cheverus High School is a private, Jesuit, college-preparatory school in Portland, Maine. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Cheverus High School was founded in 1917 as a Diocesan school and was named after French Roman Catholic Cardinal Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus... |
L: 1-2 |
| 2003 | Scarborough High School Scarborough High School (Maine) Scarborough High School is a high school located in Scarborough, Maine. Dean Auriemma is the principal. The student population is approximately 1,100 students and another 50 staff members.-History:... |
W: 1-0 (Penalty Kicks Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
| 2005 | Scarborough High School Scarborough High School (Maine) Scarborough High School is a high school located in Scarborough, Maine. Dean Auriemma is the principal. The student population is approximately 1,100 students and another 50 staff members.-History:... |
L: 0-1 (Penalty Kicks Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
Women's Soccer - The women's soccer team has reached the Class A State Final ten times, coming away with the state title seven times. The most recent title came in 2003 with a victory over Greely.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Waterville High School | W: 1-0 |
| 1987 | Gorham High School Gorham High School (Maine) Gorham High School, is a public high school located in Gorham, Maine. It houses grades 9–12.-History:Gorham High School received national media attention on January 4, 2008, when the administration was forced to cancel classes for a day after an apparent senior prank. School administrators arrived... |
W: 1-0 |
| 1989 | Cape Elizabeth High School Cape Elizabeth High School Cape Elizabeth High School is a public high school in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States.-Awards and recognition:During the 2004–05 school year, Cape Elizabeth School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an... |
L: 0-1 |
| 1990 | Westbrook High School | L: 0-2 |
| 1991 | Greely High School Greely High School Greely High School is a public high school for grades 9 to 12 located in Cumberland, Maine, United States. The enrollment is approximately 715 students. It also has a professional teaching staff of 64 and 50% of the teachers have advanced degrees. Greely High School is a part of Maine School... |
W: 2-1 |
| 1992 | Cape Elizabeth High School Cape Elizabeth High School Cape Elizabeth High School is a public high school in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States.-Awards and recognition:During the 2004–05 school year, Cape Elizabeth School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an... |
W: 4-1 |
| 1993 | Greely High School Greely High School Greely High School is a public high school for grades 9 to 12 located in Cumberland, Maine, United States. The enrollment is approximately 715 students. It also has a professional teaching staff of 64 and 50% of the teachers have advanced degrees. Greely High School is a part of Maine School... |
W: 4-0 |
| 2001 | Edward Little High School Edward Little High School Edward Little High School is a public high school in Auburn, Maine, United States that was first established as Lewiston Falls Academy in 1835. Philanthropist Edward Little donated and considerable money to the academy, which was named in his honor... |
W: 1-0 |
| 2003 | Greely High School Greely High School Greely High School is a public high school for grades 9 to 12 located in Cumberland, Maine, United States. The enrollment is approximately 715 students. It also has a professional teaching staff of 64 and 50% of the teachers have advanced degrees. Greely High School is a part of Maine School... |
W: 1-0 |
| 2006 | Gorham High School Gorham High School (Maine) Gorham High School, is a public high school located in Gorham, Maine. It houses grades 9–12.-History:Gorham High School received national media attention on January 4, 2008, when the administration was forced to cancel classes for a day after an apparent senior prank. School administrators arrived... |
L: 0-1 |
Men's Baseball - The Eagles reached the Class A State Title game twice. In 2004, Mt. Ararat pitcher Mark Rogers
Mark Rogers (baseball)
Mark Elliot Rogers is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He made his Major League Baseball debut in .-Career:...
was drafted 5th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in the Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
Draft.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Deering High School Deering High School Deering High School is a public high school in Portland, Maine which educates grades 9–12. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district. It is named after the Deering Center neighborhood it serves... |
L: 1-9 |
| 2004 | Deering High School Deering High School Deering High School is a public high school in Portland, Maine which educates grades 9–12. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district. It is named after the Deering Center neighborhood it serves... |
L: 1-6 |
Softball - The Eagles reached the Maine State Class A title game twice.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Winslow High School Winslow High School (Maine) Winslow High School is a four year public high school located in Winslow, Maine. It is a part of Maine AOS 92 - Kennebec Valley Consolidated Schools along with the city of Waterville, Maine and the town of Vassalboro, Maine, and is one of two high schools in the School Unit... |
L: 11-15 (Extra Innings) |
| 1978 | Brewer High School | W: 9-1 |
Women's Track & Field - The Eagles have won three different Maine State Class A Titles, coming in 1975, 1992, and 2005. Cuyler Goodwin holds the state record in the Girls 400 m dash (57.17) set in 1994. Jen Moreau held the 1600 m run (4:57.27) record for 10 years until it was broken in 2009 by Abbey Leonardi of Kennebunk with a time of 4:56.64. Additionally, the Eagles have won three different Maine State Class A Indoor titles, coming in 1993, 1994, and 1997. Cuyler Goodwin holds the retired 300-yard state record of 37.37.
Women's cross-country - The women's cross-country team has won two state titles, winning in 1992 and 2004.
Men's cross-country – The men's lone cross-country title came in 1994. They won KVAC's and Eastern Maine Regionals in 2010, and were state runners-up that year.
Gymnastics - Though the Eagles have never won a state title, they did have two "All-Around" champions. In 1996, Heather Burke took home the honor, and in 1997, Brianna Fuller did the same.
Men's tennis - Though they have not won a state title, the Eagles' Mike Hill has won three Mens Singles state championship titles (2007, 2008, and 2009)
Women's tennis - The women's tennis team reached the Maine State Class A final match three different times, claiming victory twice. In 2004, they defeated Deering High School
Deering High School
Deering High School is a public high school in Portland, Maine which educates grades 9–12. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district. It is named after the Deering Center neighborhood it serves...
, and in 2005, they repeated, defeating Deering High School
Deering High School
Deering High School is a public high school in Portland, Maine which educates grades 9–12. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district. It is named after the Deering Center neighborhood it serves...
again. The Eagles finished as runner-ups in 2001 to Lewiston High School
Lewiston High School
Lewiston High School is a public high school in Lewiston, Maine. The school opened in 1850 and has occupied its current building since the mid-1970s. The school's enrollment for the 2007–08 school year was 1,446 students. The school's mascot is the Blue Devil and the colors are blue and white...
.
Wrestling - In 1996, the Eagles finished as the Class A State runner-up, falling to Bonny Eagle High School
Bonny Eagle High School
Bonny Eagle High School is a public high school located in Standish, Maine, United States. The school is a part of Maine School Administrative District 6, which serves the towns of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Frye Island, Bar Mills Steep Falls and Standish...
in the state final.
Women's lacrosse - The women's lacrosse team reached the Maine State Class A Final in 2010, falling to Scarborough High School
Scarborough High School (Maine)
Scarborough High School is a high school located in Scarborough, Maine. Dean Auriemma is the principal. The student population is approximately 1,100 students and another 50 staff members.-History:...
11–7.