Destrehan High School
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Destrehan High School is a public high school located in Destrehan, Louisiana
, United States
. The St. Charles Parish school serves all students on the East bank of the Mississippi River
in grades 9 through 12.
In the same year as Calvin Coolidge was elected President and Native Americans were granted U.S. citizenship, the citizens of St. Charles Parish unanimously approved a bond issue for school construction. The year was 1923. On September 15, 1924, the Destrehan High School facilty received 234 pupils in grades one through eleven. Destrehan's first graduating class consisted of Placide Hotard and Eldridge Gervais. From this auspicious beginning, school growth has been continuous with the graduating classes of today totaling more than 300.
In 1969, Bethune High School was closed when a unitary system of education was organized in St. Charles Parish. Elementary-aged children attended schools as directed by court guidelines, and high school students became members of the same student body at Destrehan High School.
With the opening of Destrehan High at its present location in 1975, located on Schexnaydre Lane, one part of the history of DHS ended and a new one began. The future of DHS continues to grow in education excellence and will be a solid part of the community for many years to come.
(1) A diverse, challenging, and relevant curriculum, rich in research-based instruction and varied assessments. This curriculum would prepare all graduates for post-secondary education, training, and the world of work. (2) A spirit of cooperation and communication where faculty and staff seek the input and personal involvement of parents, students, and community members in decisions that affect student learning. (3) A personalized environment where every student has a sense of belonging and at least one adult advocate in the school. (4) A school environment where all stakeholders teach and model trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. (5) A spirit-filled campus where all teachers and students are engaged together beyond the classroom setting through extracurricular or co-curricular activities. (6) A state-of-the-art infrastructure that provides a professional and secure environment for teaching and learning. (7) State-of-the-art technology that is seamlessly infused in all classrooms and is available to every student.
As a graduate of Destrehan High School I feel honored to have been chosen as Principal of the school. I believe Destrehan High School has always been the ‘flagship’ institution of St. Charles Parish – and I will strive to make Destrehan High School the best high school in the state. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing an environment where all students feel comfortable and safe; where teaching and learning is our core business, and academic excellence is the standard.
We’re proud of what we are accomplishing at Destrehan High School, but we will always strive to become better. Our faculty will strive to challenge our students to think and perform at higher levels. However, this can only be accomplished with all stakeholders taking responsibility for the task. Our Destrehan community will only operate at optimum levels with the support of parents and the surrounding community. With this in mind, please make it a habit to communicate with or visit our school. In addition, Destrehan High is asking for your involvement in the process of attaining our goals for academic excellence this year.
Thanks for your continued support. It’s important that you know that as a Destrehan Wildcat parent, you are a crucial part of our school community at Destrehan High School and all of us (administration, teachers, students, and parents) must communicate and be on the ‘same page’ as we strive to make the 2011-2012 school year one where ‘Teaching and Learning’ is the concentration, and excellence in education is the norm."
, chess club, choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
, literary club, National Honor Society
, newspaper, peer support leadership, Pride of DHS Band, Quiz Bowl, student council, television production, webmastering, WISE Club, and yearbook.
The Destrehan High School athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, dance team (Desty Darlings), football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. In addition to winning the 2007 and 2008 state championships, Destrehan High's football team had a 30-game winning streak from 2007 to September 2009.
Destrehan, Louisiana
Destrehan is a census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 11,260 at the 2000 census. It was named after Jean N...
, United States
United States
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. The St. Charles Parish school serves all students on the East bank of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
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in grades 9 through 12.
History
Destrehan High School, a public secondary school, is located on the east bank of St. Charles Parish in Destrehan, Louisiana, approximately twenty-five miles west of New Orleans.In the same year as Calvin Coolidge was elected President and Native Americans were granted U.S. citizenship, the citizens of St. Charles Parish unanimously approved a bond issue for school construction. The year was 1923. On September 15, 1924, the Destrehan High School facilty received 234 pupils in grades one through eleven. Destrehan's first graduating class consisted of Placide Hotard and Eldridge Gervais. From this auspicious beginning, school growth has been continuous with the graduating classes of today totaling more than 300.
In 1969, Bethune High School was closed when a unitary system of education was organized in St. Charles Parish. Elementary-aged children attended schools as directed by court guidelines, and high school students became members of the same student body at Destrehan High School.
With the opening of Destrehan High at its present location in 1975, located on Schexnaydre Lane, one part of the history of DHS ended and a new one began. The future of DHS continues to grow in education excellence and will be a solid part of the community for many years to come.
Mission
Destrehan High School's mission is to provide a nurturing community of teaching and learning in which all students will continuously improve to become responsible contributing members of society. Destrehan High School also continuously strives to provide teaching and learning experiences that truly enable our students to be responsible and contributing citizens. To achieve this goal, they have a clear vision of our ideal school. In their ideal school, all students would experience:(1) A diverse, challenging, and relevant curriculum, rich in research-based instruction and varied assessments. This curriculum would prepare all graduates for post-secondary education, training, and the world of work. (2) A spirit of cooperation and communication where faculty and staff seek the input and personal involvement of parents, students, and community members in decisions that affect student learning. (3) A personalized environment where every student has a sense of belonging and at least one adult advocate in the school. (4) A school environment where all stakeholders teach and model trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. (5) A spirit-filled campus where all teachers and students are engaged together beyond the classroom setting through extracurricular or co-curricular activities. (6) A state-of-the-art infrastructure that provides a professional and secure environment for teaching and learning. (7) State-of-the-art technology that is seamlessly infused in all classrooms and is available to every student.
Principal's Message
"Our mission at Destrehan High School is to 'provide a nurturing community of teaching and learning in which all students will continuously improve to become responsible, contributing members of society.' The tradition of Destrehan High School has been one of academic excellence. To maintain this tradition our staff at Destrehan High strives to educate the ‘whole child’ - providing opportunities for participation in challenging academic clubs and extracurricular programs stressing teamwork, discipline, class, and character.As a graduate of Destrehan High School I feel honored to have been chosen as Principal of the school. I believe Destrehan High School has always been the ‘flagship’ institution of St. Charles Parish – and I will strive to make Destrehan High School the best high school in the state. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing an environment where all students feel comfortable and safe; where teaching and learning is our core business, and academic excellence is the standard.
We’re proud of what we are accomplishing at Destrehan High School, but we will always strive to become better. Our faculty will strive to challenge our students to think and perform at higher levels. However, this can only be accomplished with all stakeholders taking responsibility for the task. Our Destrehan community will only operate at optimum levels with the support of parents and the surrounding community. With this in mind, please make it a habit to communicate with or visit our school. In addition, Destrehan High is asking for your involvement in the process of attaining our goals for academic excellence this year.
Thanks for your continued support. It’s important that you know that as a Destrehan Wildcat parent, you are a crucial part of our school community at Destrehan High School and all of us (administration, teachers, students, and parents) must communicate and be on the ‘same page’ as we strive to make the 2011-2012 school year one where ‘Teaching and Learning’ is the concentration, and excellence in education is the norm."
Extracurricular activities
Student groups and activities at Destrehan High School include Air Force JROTC, anime club, Beta ClubNational Beta Club
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, chess club, choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a non-profit interdenominational Christian organization founded in 1954 and that has been based in Kansas City, Missouri since 1956. It falls within the tradition of Muscular Christianity. Although established by evangelical Protestants, the concept has...
, literary club, 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...
, newspaper, peer support leadership, Pride of DHS Band, Quiz Bowl, student council, television production, webmastering, WISE Club, and yearbook.
The Destrehan High School athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, dance team (Desty Darlings), football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. In addition to winning the 2007 and 2008 state championships, Destrehan High's football team had a 30-game winning streak from 2007 to September 2009.
Notable alumni
- Ed ReedEd ReedEdward Earl Reed Jr. is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
, Safety for the Baltimore RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his... - Darryl RichardDarryl RichardDarryl Richard II is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Defensive Tackle for New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National... - Mike ScifresMike ScifresMichael T. Scifres is a punter for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.-High school:Scifres attended Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana and lettered in football, soccer, and baseball. In football, he was an All-District selection...
, Kicker/Punter for San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Craig Eugene, Wide Receiver for New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
- Jordan JeffersonJordan JeffersonJordan Jamal Jefferson is an American college football quarterback with the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference...
, Quarterback for the LSU TigersLSU TigersThe LSU Tigers are the athletic teams of Louisiana State University. They participate in the NCAA's Division I, in the Southeastern Conference. It fields teams in 14 varsity sports . Its official team nickname is the Fighting Tigers and the school mascot is Mike the Tiger... - Beau Jones, Pitcher for Texas Rangers AA Team
- Rondell MealeyRondell MealeyRondell Christopher Mealey is a former American football running back in the National Football League.-Early life:Rondell Mealey was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played high school football at Destrehan High School where he was a teammate of Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed. Mealey was an...
, Former Running Back for the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... - Jeremy ParquetJeremy ParquetJeremy Michael Parquet is a gridiron football offensive tackle for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern Mississippi.Parquet has also been a member of the St...
, Offensive Lineman for the Edmonton EskimosEdmonton EskimosThe Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895... - Shelley HennigShelley HennigShelley Catherine "Shell" Hennig is a beauty pageant titleholder from Destrehan, Louisiana who held the Miss Teen USA 2004 title. She is also an actress who played Stephanie Johnson on Days of our Lives...
, Miss Teen USA 2004