Salem High School (Massachusetts)
Encyclopedia
Salem High School is a four-year public high school in Salem, Massachusetts
. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students and is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Education and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
.
The staff consists of a Principal, three Housemasters, a Curriculum Director, Athletic Director, Director of Guidance, six Guidance Counselors and over a hundred teachers. The football
team mascot
is the Salem High Witches.
Salem is a proud member of the JROTC, in which "The effects of a Marine Corps JROTC unit extend far beyond the classroom and into the community in developing character, leadership, and civic responsibility. The program makes a difference by keeping kids in school, providing an environment conducive to their personal development and growth, and helping them become productive members of the community." For a full list of organizations please visit the Student Activities page located at the SHS Website.
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students and is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Education and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. is the U.S. regional accreditation association providing educational accreditation for all levels of education, from pre-kindergarten to the doctoral level, in the six-state New England region. It also provides accreditation for some...
.
The staff consists of a Principal, three Housemasters, a Curriculum Director, Athletic Director, Director of Guidance, six Guidance Counselors and over a hundred teachers. The 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...
team 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 Salem High Witches.
Student Life
In addition to academics, students at Salem High School have access to a variety of clubs and organizations. The school has a Student Council that is made up of students and two faculty advisers who work with the administration to solve issues students have. Students can join the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society, to which students can apply during their junior or senior year along with the National Art Honor Society, to which students can apply during their sophomore year. The school also offers an extraordinary music department, with programs such as the marching band, which is commonly known as "The Pride Of The North Shore".Salem is a proud member of the JROTC, in which "The effects of a Marine Corps JROTC unit extend far beyond the classroom and into the community in developing character, leadership, and civic responsibility. The program makes a difference by keeping kids in school, providing an environment conducive to their personal development and growth, and helping them become productive members of the community." For a full list of organizations please visit the Student Activities page located at the SHS Website.
Athletics
Salem High School is a member of M.I.A.A with athletes participating in the Northeast League, District A. Athletics are open to all students at Salem High School during Fall, Winter and Spring seasons.Fall Sports
- Cross Country
- Football
- Girls Volleyball
- Girls Field Hockey
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Golf
- Football Cheerleading
Winter Sports
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Indoor Track
- Girls Indoor Track
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Wrestling
- Hockey Cheerleading
Spring Sports
- Baseball
- Softball
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Lacrosse
- Boys Spring Track
- Girls Spring Track
- Boys Tennis
- Girls Tennis
Notable Graduates
- Jack WelchJack WelchJohn Francis "Jack" Welch, Jr. is an American chemical engineer, business executive, and author. He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001...
, former chairman CEO of General Electric. - Jeff JudenJeff JudenJeffrey Daniel Juden is a former Major League Baseball player. He is 6'8" and weighs 270 lbs...
, former Major League pitcher, such teams as Astros & Indians. - Rick BrunsonRick BrunsonEric Daniel Brunson , is a retired American professional basketball player, who is currently an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.-Professional playing career:...
, 9 year NBA Veteran - Scoonie PennScoonie PennJames "Scoonie" Donell Penn is an American professional basketball player. He plays at the point guard position. His height is 5 ft 11 in and he weighs 180 pounds.-Amateur career:...
, former college basketball player at Boston College and The Ohio State University, drafted 57th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2000 NBA draft - John KeenanJohn KeenanDetective Inspector John Keenan is a fictional police officer of the Criminal Investigation Department within Wyvern Constabulary's, Holby South Police Station...
, Currently the State Representative for 7th Essex District in Massachusetts - Samuel ZollSamuel ZollSamuel Edward Zoll was an American lawyer, judge and politician. He began his career as a high school teacher then became a lawyer, politician, then a judge. Later in life he was named to be Chief Justice of the District Courts in Massachusetts.-Early life and education:Zoll was born in Peabody,...
, former Mayor of Salem, former Chief Justice of Massachusetts District Courts