Neshaminy High School
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Neshaminy High School is a large public high school in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
, located on Old Lincoln Highway.
There are two gym
nasiums, one at the front of the school and one at the back. Of its two theaters, the smaller black box theater is used primarily for performances by the school's drama department. The larger Theodore Kloos Auditorium in the front of the building is used by the school's music department and outside groups for performances, and Neshaminy's annual musical.
As an alternative plan, the school board decided to demolish sections of the school at a time and rebuild them as the school year proceeded. This major renovation project was estimated to cost $72 million and would replace 95% of classroom facilities, but will retain some existing structures like the auditorium, gym, cafeteria, and library. Unlike the rest of the school which has only received basic upkeep since the 1950s these facilities have already undergone major renovation as recently as 1995.
In June 2006, the Neshaminy School District started this renovation. While old wings are demolished and rebuilt, 16 modular classrooms have been employed to take the place of these facilities. In addition, all class rooms are being put to use for all periods, when they would have only been used for part of the school day before. Construction of the new classrooms is still ongoing with the first wing to undergo construction having been reopened in January 2008. Much of the project was complete by September 2009, with only minor projects, mostly the grounds, to still be completed.
According to traditional graduation rate calculations:
Neshaminy High School's academic achievement declined to Corrective Action II 4th Year AYP status due to chronically low student achievement, in several sub groups, in 2010. In 2009, the high school was in Corrective Action II 3rd Year. The district administration was required to draft a school improvement plan which it submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A school or district is categorized in Corrective Action I when it does not meet its AYP for four consecutive years. At this level, schools are eligible for various levels of technical assistance and are subject to escalating consequences (e.g., changes in curriculum, leadership, professional development).
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
11th Grade Math:
11th Grade Science:
study released in January 2009, 41% of Neshaminy High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
. Neshaminy High School is accredited by the Middle Atlantic States Association of Colleges and Secondary School.
FOOTBALL TEAM: The Neshaminy Redskins football program is rich with history and is steeped in a winning tradition. The first football team was assembled in 1928 when the school was known as Langhorne-Middletown High School. Of notable success in the early years is when head coach Mike DeRisi led the team to a combined record of 14-4-2 in 1946 and 1947. The team became a traditional powerhouse when head coach Harry E. Franks took over the team from 1952 through 1959. Under the direction of Franks, the team compiled a 69-10-2 record (.792%), scored 2203 points for to 857 points against, and had undefeated seasons in 1954 and 1956. John Petercuskie took over the head coaching reins from 1960 through 1965 and led the team to a 59-1-5 record (.983%), scored 1925 points for to 410 points against, 26 shutout victories, undefeated seasons in 1960, 1962-63-64-65, and a 51-game unbeaten streak from 1961 through 1965. Jack Swartz coached the Redskins from 1968 through 1972 compiling a 43-11-1 record (.796%). The 1971 team, which had an 11–0 perfect record, is widely regarded as one of the best in Pennsylvania history, and by some as Pennsylvania's team of the century. In 1988, coach John Chaump took a team with an 11–0 regular season record to the semi-finals of the first ever Pennsylvania state playoffs (statewide). Head coach Mark Schmidt (1995–present) has continued the winning tradition with a 119–54 overall record (118-44 since 1996), a regular season record of 102–38 (since 1996), and a state playoff record of 16–6. Schmidt's resume also includes 3 conference championships (01-05-08), 2 conference co-championships (02-04), 7 state playoff appearances (01-02-04-05-07-08-09), 3 district-one championship appearances (01-04-08), 2 district-one championships (01-04), 2 eastern PA championship appearances (01-04), 2 eastern PA championships (01-04), 2 PA state championship appearances (01-04), and 1 PA state championship (2001). The 2001 team compiled a perfect 15-0 overall record while running back Jamar Brittingham carried the ball for 2575 yards (2,354.6 m) in 14 games played. The Redskins are regularly ranked among the best in the state and at times appear in the national top-25 including a USA Today national #7 finish in 2001.
THE COMPETITION: Pennsylvania is considered one of the top high school football states in the nation. Neshaminy is one of 146 Pennsylvania teams that compete in the PIAA AAAA level. (There are 4 classification levels in Pennsylvania based on school enrollment. Single-A teams being the smallest schools, and AAAA teams being the largest schools.) At the 4-A level, Eastern PA and Western PA have split state championship wins even at 11 each since state playoffs began in 1988. Neshaminy is one of 41 teams that compete through District-1 (there are 11 PA AAAA districts based on geography). Out of the 22 state championship games, District-1 has appeared in 12 of them and has won 7. Neshaminy plays in a Suburban-One League Conference that has varied between 8 and 10 teams through the year. Teams within the conference have appeared in the state championship game 9 times and have won 6 of them. The conference has won 12 of 18 District-1 championships.
RIVALRIES: The Neshaminy Redskin's biggest rivals are the neighboring Pennsbury Falcons who also have a strong football history and winning tradition. Neshaminy's record vs Pennsbury in the rivalry which began in 1930 is 35-36-7. The two teams play each other annually in the last game of the regular season in front of large crowds near 10,000. 15,000 were in attendance at the 1971 game at Neshaminy when both teams came in undefeated. Neshaminy won the game 21–17. Often, members within the same family sit and cheer on opposite sides of the field. The North Penn Knights, another annual powerhouse who won a state championship in 2003, is another big rivalry and was in the same conference with Neshaminy through 2007.
FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Neshaminy produces many players that go onto play football at all college levels. Some of the players that have gone onto Division-I and Division I-AA in recent years include (Year = HS Senior Season); 1999: RB/DB Chris Vincent (D-I Oregon); 2001: RB/DB Jamar Brittingham (D-I Rutgers / D-II Bloomsburg), DB/WR Mike Loveland (D-I Temple); 2002: DE/TE Geoff Donahue (D-IAA Towson); 2004: K Kevin Kelly (D-I Penn State), RB/DB Georg Coleman (D-I Temple), RB Chris Eccles (D-IAA Iona), OL Maurice Jones (D-IAA Robert Morris), P Brett Arnold (D-IAA UMASS); 2005: DT/OT Tom McEowen (D-I Penn State), DB/RB Jared Kinney (D-I Temple), DB/WR Jason Kinney (D-I Temple), OT/DE Chris Daino (D-IAA Delaware), WR/S Doug Rosnick (D-IAA Colgate), DE/FB Josh Auerbach (D-IAA Stony Brook), OL Marcellous Jones (D-IAA Duquesne); 2006: RB/DB Kitt Anderson (D-I Temple); 2008: TE/DE Paul Carrezola (D-I Rutgers), OL/DT Dan Shirey (D-IAA Villanova), DE/FB Jay Colbert (D-IAA New Hampshire).
A few Neshaminy players who have spent time in the NFL include Steve Shull (Dolphins), Harry Schuh (Raiders, Rams, Packers), Bob Grupp (Chiefs), Matt Bahr (Steelers, Browns, Giants, Patriots, 49ers, Eagles), Chris Bahr (Bengals, Raiders, Chargers), Mike Frederick (Browns, Ravens, Titans), Jim Dumont (Browns), Chris Vincent (Lions, Cardinals), Jamar Brittingham (Falcons).
Go to www.NeshaminyFootball.com for more information.
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In October 2006, following a few tragic incidents, the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club at Neshaminy High School implemented a Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. The program is designed to empower youth by giving them permission and a way to ask for help through the Yellow Ribbon card. The Neshaminy High School staff has been trained in the purpose of the Yellow Ribbon card and is prepared to assist students if necessary.
2004 Star Search
Young Dancer Champion , "Funky" in Dein Perry's critically acclaimed Tap Dogs
2000-2001 North American Tour , Gold Medalist @World Tap Dance Championships 1998
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Langhorne is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,622 at the 2010 census.The name "Langhorne" is used broadly to describe the majority of surrounding Middletown Township, which for the most part uses Langhorne's zip code of 19047...
, located on Old Lincoln Highway.
Facilities
Neshaminy High School consists of one main hallway, with hallways branching off of the main by department, arranging classes of similar types (such as art, math, social studies, and science) in the same region of the school.There are two gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
nasiums, one at the front of the school and one at the back. Of its two theaters, the smaller black box theater is used primarily for performances by the school's drama department. The larger Theodore Kloos Auditorium in the front of the building is used by the school's music department and outside groups for performances, and Neshaminy's annual musical.
Renovation
In 2003 the Neshaminy school board proposed the demolition of the current school building and construction of a new facility on current school grounds. This plan was priced at $100 million and would require the issuance of an $85 million tax funded bond. In April 2004 residents defeated the new building plan via referendum due in large part to the price.As an alternative plan, the school board decided to demolish sections of the school at a time and rebuild them as the school year proceeded. This major renovation project was estimated to cost $72 million and would replace 95% of classroom facilities, but will retain some existing structures like the auditorium, gym, cafeteria, and library. Unlike the rest of the school which has only received basic upkeep since the 1950s these facilities have already undergone major renovation as recently as 1995.
In June 2006, the Neshaminy School District started this renovation. While old wings are demolished and rebuilt, 16 modular classrooms have been employed to take the place of these facilities. In addition, all class rooms are being put to use for all periods, when they would have only been used for part of the school day before. Construction of the new classrooms is still ongoing with the first wing to undergo construction having been reopened in January 2008. Much of the project was complete by September 2009, with only minor projects, mostly the grounds, to still be completed.
Graduation rate
In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Neshaminy High School's rate was 90% for 2010.According to traditional graduation rate calculations:
- 2010 - 97%
- 2009 - 97%
- 2008 - 96%
- 2007 - 95%
Academics
Neshaminy High School provides a rich curriculum that includes a wide variety of honors and advanced placement courses.Neshaminy High School's academic achievement declined to Corrective Action II 4th Year AYP status due to chronically low student achievement, in several sub groups, in 2010. In 2009, the high school was in Corrective Action II 3rd Year. The district administration was required to draft a school improvement plan which it submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A school or district is categorized in Corrective Action I when it does not meet its AYP for four consecutive years. At this level, schools are eligible for various levels of technical assistance and are subject to escalating consequences (e.g., changes in curriculum, leadership, professional development).
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
- 2010 - 73% on grade level (13% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 66% of 11th graders on grade level.
- 2009 - 67% (15% below basic), State - 65%
- 2008 - 74% (8% below basic), State - 65%
11th Grade Math:
- 2010 - 69% on grade level (14% below basic). State - 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2009 - 75% (11% below basic). State - 56%
- 2008 - 65% (16% below basic), State - 56%
11th Grade Science:
- 2010 - 37% on grade level. (15% below basic), State - 39% of 11th graders were on grade level.
- 2009 - 41% (14% below basic). State - 40%
- 2008 - 35%. State - 39%
AP Courses
In 2007–2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- European History
- Government & Politics: U.S.
- Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
- Physics C: Mechanics
- Psychology
- Statistics
- U.S. History
College remediation rate
According to a Pennsylvania Department of EducationPennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
study released in January 2009, 41% of Neshaminy High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Student Body
There are approximately 3,000 students in grades nine through twelve. It is the only high school in the Neshaminy School DistrictNeshaminy School District
Neshaminy School District serves the municipalities of Middletown Township, Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Penndel, Hulmeville, and Lower Southampton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Students from the Middletown divisions of Levittown also attend these schools. Neshaminy School District ...
. Neshaminy High School is accredited by the Middle Atlantic States Association of Colleges and Secondary School.
Extracurricular activities
The school also has a long history of excellent extra curricular activities, which include several championship athletic teams.FOOTBALL TEAM: The Neshaminy Redskins football program is rich with history and is steeped in a winning tradition. The first football team was assembled in 1928 when the school was known as Langhorne-Middletown High School. Of notable success in the early years is when head coach Mike DeRisi led the team to a combined record of 14-4-2 in 1946 and 1947. The team became a traditional powerhouse when head coach Harry E. Franks took over the team from 1952 through 1959. Under the direction of Franks, the team compiled a 69-10-2 record (.792%), scored 2203 points for to 857 points against, and had undefeated seasons in 1954 and 1956. John Petercuskie took over the head coaching reins from 1960 through 1965 and led the team to a 59-1-5 record (.983%), scored 1925 points for to 410 points against, 26 shutout victories, undefeated seasons in 1960, 1962-63-64-65, and a 51-game unbeaten streak from 1961 through 1965. Jack Swartz coached the Redskins from 1968 through 1972 compiling a 43-11-1 record (.796%). The 1971 team, which had an 11–0 perfect record, is widely regarded as one of the best in Pennsylvania history, and by some as Pennsylvania's team of the century. In 1988, coach John Chaump took a team with an 11–0 regular season record to the semi-finals of the first ever Pennsylvania state playoffs (statewide). Head coach Mark Schmidt (1995–present) has continued the winning tradition with a 119–54 overall record (118-44 since 1996), a regular season record of 102–38 (since 1996), and a state playoff record of 16–6. Schmidt's resume also includes 3 conference championships (01-05-08), 2 conference co-championships (02-04), 7 state playoff appearances (01-02-04-05-07-08-09), 3 district-one championship appearances (01-04-08), 2 district-one championships (01-04), 2 eastern PA championship appearances (01-04), 2 eastern PA championships (01-04), 2 PA state championship appearances (01-04), and 1 PA state championship (2001). The 2001 team compiled a perfect 15-0 overall record while running back Jamar Brittingham carried the ball for 2575 yards (2,354.6 m) in 14 games played. The Redskins are regularly ranked among the best in the state and at times appear in the national top-25 including a USA Today national #7 finish in 2001.
THE COMPETITION: Pennsylvania is considered one of the top high school football states in the nation. Neshaminy is one of 146 Pennsylvania teams that compete in the PIAA AAAA level. (There are 4 classification levels in Pennsylvania based on school enrollment. Single-A teams being the smallest schools, and AAAA teams being the largest schools.) At the 4-A level, Eastern PA and Western PA have split state championship wins even at 11 each since state playoffs began in 1988. Neshaminy is one of 41 teams that compete through District-1 (there are 11 PA AAAA districts based on geography). Out of the 22 state championship games, District-1 has appeared in 12 of them and has won 7. Neshaminy plays in a Suburban-One League Conference that has varied between 8 and 10 teams through the year. Teams within the conference have appeared in the state championship game 9 times and have won 6 of them. The conference has won 12 of 18 District-1 championships.
RIVALRIES: The Neshaminy Redskin's biggest rivals are the neighboring Pennsbury Falcons who also have a strong football history and winning tradition. Neshaminy's record vs Pennsbury in the rivalry which began in 1930 is 35-36-7. The two teams play each other annually in the last game of the regular season in front of large crowds near 10,000. 15,000 were in attendance at the 1971 game at Neshaminy when both teams came in undefeated. Neshaminy won the game 21–17. Often, members within the same family sit and cheer on opposite sides of the field. The North Penn Knights, another annual powerhouse who won a state championship in 2003, is another big rivalry and was in the same conference with Neshaminy through 2007.
FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Neshaminy produces many players that go onto play football at all college levels. Some of the players that have gone onto Division-I and Division I-AA in recent years include (Year = HS Senior Season); 1999: RB/DB Chris Vincent (D-I Oregon); 2001: RB/DB Jamar Brittingham (D-I Rutgers / D-II Bloomsburg), DB/WR Mike Loveland (D-I Temple); 2002: DE/TE Geoff Donahue (D-IAA Towson); 2004: K Kevin Kelly (D-I Penn State), RB/DB Georg Coleman (D-I Temple), RB Chris Eccles (D-IAA Iona), OL Maurice Jones (D-IAA Robert Morris), P Brett Arnold (D-IAA UMASS); 2005: DT/OT Tom McEowen (D-I Penn State), DB/RB Jared Kinney (D-I Temple), DB/WR Jason Kinney (D-I Temple), OT/DE Chris Daino (D-IAA Delaware), WR/S Doug Rosnick (D-IAA Colgate), DE/FB Josh Auerbach (D-IAA Stony Brook), OL Marcellous Jones (D-IAA Duquesne); 2006: RB/DB Kitt Anderson (D-I Temple); 2008: TE/DE Paul Carrezola (D-I Rutgers), OL/DT Dan Shirey (D-IAA Villanova), DE/FB Jay Colbert (D-IAA New Hampshire).
A few Neshaminy players who have spent time in the NFL include Steve Shull (Dolphins), Harry Schuh (Raiders, Rams, Packers), Bob Grupp (Chiefs), Matt Bahr (Steelers, Browns, Giants, Patriots, 49ers, Eagles), Chris Bahr (Bengals, Raiders, Chargers), Mike Frederick (Browns, Ravens, Titans), Jim Dumont (Browns), Chris Vincent (Lions, Cardinals), Jamar Brittingham (Falcons).
Go to www.NeshaminyFootball.com for more information.
Playwickian
The name "Playwickian" comes from one of the names of the Native American tribes who called the area on the Neshaminy Creek home. The Playwickian is the high schools award-winning newspaper. The Playwickian has received awards from Columbia University for outstanding performance. The newspaper is distributed once a month with all the articles written by the students who choose to take the journalism course. According to their mission statement, the Playwickian is, "Saving the world, one word at a time" and is dedicated to providing "the student body with a voice and exercise students First Amendment rights while remaining unbiased and truthful in the reporting of information and the quest for self-expression."Suicide awareness
In recent years Neshaminy High School has adopted numerous programs aimed at suicide awareness and preventionSuicide prevention
Suicide prevention is an umbrella term for the collective efforts of local citizen organizations, mental health practitioners and related professionals to reduce the incidence of suicide....
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In October 2006, following a few tragic incidents, the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club at Neshaminy High School implemented a Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. The program is designed to empower youth by giving them permission and a way to ask for help through the Yellow Ribbon card. The Neshaminy High School staff has been trained in the purpose of the Yellow Ribbon card and is prepared to assist students if necessary.
Notable alumni
- Jamar BrittinghamJamar BrittinghamJamar Brittingham is an American football running back who currently plays for the Reading Express of the Indoor Football League.-Early years:...
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. - Billy Larson, Acclaimed Dancer & Choreographer
2004 Star Search
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Young Dancer Champion , "Funky" in Dein Perry's critically acclaimed Tap Dogs
Tap Dogs
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2000-2001 North American Tour , Gold Medalist @World Tap Dance Championships 1998
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. - Brandon Young, actor, "The Wire"
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- James Franklin, head football coach at Vanderbilt UniversityVanderbilt UniversityVanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
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Notable faculty
- Joe Plumeri, Chairman & CEO of Willis Group HoldingsWillis Group HoldingsWillis Group Holdings is a global insurance broker headquartered in the Willis Building, London, United Kingdom. It has more than 400 offices in 120 countries, and approximately 17,000 employees...
, and owner of the Trenton ThunderTrenton ThunderThe Trenton Thunder are an American Minor League Baseball team and are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Thunder play in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League, and are the two-time defending league champions...
, taught history and coached football and two other sports from 1966–68 at Neshaminy.
