Grover Cleveland High School (Buffalo, New York)
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Grover Cleveland High School was a high school
located in Buffalo, New York, USA. It generally housed 274 students from Grades 9 - 12
and teaches according to the Board of Regents. Currently, the school houses the International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland.
, then known as Buffalo Teacher's School. In 1931, Grover Cleveland High School was formed as a school serving the Lower West Side of Buffalo. As schools became integrated, the school became notorious for a large upswing in gang-related activity and violence. Enrollment began to drop until the Grover Cleveland High School's closure in July 2011. The building still stands and houses multiple programs for the Buffalo Public Schools.
High school
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located in Buffalo, New York, USA. It generally housed 274 students from Grades 9 - 12
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
and teaches according to the Board of Regents. Currently, the school houses the International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland.
History
Grover Cleveland was originally constructed in 1913 as the home to Buffalo State CollegeBuffalo State College
The State University of New York College at Buffalo, referred to as Buffalo State College, often referred to colloquially as Buff State, is a public, liberal arts college in Buffalo, New York, United States and is part of the State University of New York. Buffalo State was founded in 1871 as the...
, then known as Buffalo Teacher's School. In 1931, Grover Cleveland High School was formed as a school serving the Lower West Side of Buffalo. As schools became integrated, the school became notorious for a large upswing in gang-related activity and violence. Enrollment began to drop until the Grover Cleveland High School's closure in July 2011. The building still stands and houses multiple programs for the Buffalo Public Schools.
Former principals
Previous assignment and reasons for departure listed in parentheses- Mr. Charles A. Kennedy–1931-1951 (Vice Principal - East High SchoolEast High School (Buffalo, New York)East High School is a comprehensive high school located in the East Side of Buffalo, New York. It serves 610 students from Grades 9-12. The current principal is Dr. Casey Young Welch, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Irene Gelber and Mr. Benjamin Willis.- History :East High School was...
, retired) - Mr. John F. Devine–1951-1962 (Vice Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, unknown)
- Mr. Martin O'Donnell–1962-1967, 1968-1970
- Dr. John A. Demerly [interim]–1967-1968 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, unknown)
- Mr. Daniel M. Kublitz [interim]–1970-1972 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, named Assistant Principal of Bennett High School)
- Mr. Ronald J. Meer–1972-1975
- Mr. John E. Ward–1975-1979
- Mr. Rocco A. Lamparelli–1979-1985 (Supervising Principal - South Buffalo Public Schools, named Acting Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education for Buffalo Public Schools)
- Mr. John Davis–1985-1989
- Mr. Benjamin L. Randle–1989-2004 (Principal - Buffalo Alternative High School, retired)
- Mr. Kevin J. Eberle–2004-2007, 2010-2011 (Principal - West Seneca West High School, named Principal of International Prep at Grover Cleveland)
- Dr. Casey Young Welch–2007-2010 (Assistant Principal - Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center, named Principal of Academy School @ 44)
Selected former assistant principals
Previous assignment and reasons for departure listed in parentheses- Mr. Thomas McDonnel–1931-1937
- Ms. Connie Moore–1931-1943
- Ms. Amelia Lamantia–1931-1947
- Mr. Thomas Carvetti–1931-1944
- Mr. Randolph Lindeman–1937-1939
- Mr. John Devine–1939-1951
- Dr. Louis T. Gitlin
- Mr. Earl G. Beech–1958-1961 (Assistant Principal - P.S. 44, passed away)
- Mr. Angelo J. Gianturco–?-1966 (Science teacher - Grover Cleveland High School, named Principal of Kensington High SchoolKensington High SchoolKensington High School is a former high school located in Buffalo, New York. The building, located at 319 Suffolk Streetin Buffalo, currently serves home to Frederick Law Olmstead Academy.- History :...
) - Dr. John A. Demerly–?-1967 (Assistant Principal - South Park High SchoolSouth Park High School (Buffalo, New York)South Park High School is a high school located in Buffalo, New York. It serves Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents. The current principal is Mrs. Theresa Schuta, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Denise Denz, Ms. Orneice Hill, and Mr. Michael Morris.- History...
, named Acting Principal of Grover Cleveland High School) - Mr. Daniel M. Kublitz–?-1970 (English teacher - Bennett High School, named Interim Principal of Grover Cleveland High School)
- Mr. Epifanio J. Saia–1970-? (Italian teacher - Grover Cleveland High School, unknown)
- Mr. Daniel Manley–1970-? (Social Studies teacher - Grover Cleveland High School, unknown)
- Mr. David E. Baez
- Ms. Sharon A. Lanza–1990-1994 (Math teacher - Grover Cleveland High School, named Assistant Principal of Lafayette High SchoolLafayette High School (Buffalo)Lafayette High School is the oldest public school in Buffalo that remains in its original building; a stone, brick and terra-cotta structure in the French Renaissance Revival style, by architects August Esenwein and James A. Johnson. Although classes began off-site during construction of the...
) - Mr. Raymond D. Perrault–?-1993 (unknown, named Principal of Buffalo Alternative High School)
- Mr. Jon G. Lyon–?-1997 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High SchoolKensington High SchoolKensington High School is a former high school located in Buffalo, New York. The building, located at 319 Suffolk Streetin Buffalo, currently serves home to Frederick Law Olmstead Academy.- History :...
, named Principal of Emerson Vocational High School) - Dr. Eileen H. Czarnecki–1999-2001 (unknown, named Principal of Kensington High SchoolKensington High SchoolKensington High School is a former high school located in Buffalo, New York. The building, located at 319 Suffolk Streetin Buffalo, currently serves home to Frederick Law Olmstead Academy.- History :...
) - Mr. Albert Ventresca–?-2002 (unknown, retired)
- Ms. Naomi Cerre–?-2005 (unknown, laid off)
- Mr. Carlos J. Villaroel–2002-2003 (Assistant Principal - Kensington High SchoolKensington High SchoolKensington High School is a former high school located in Buffalo, New York. The building, located at 319 Suffolk Streetin Buffalo, currently serves home to Frederick Law Olmstead Academy.- History :...
, named Assistant Principal of Burgard Vocational High SchoolBurgard Vocational High SchoolBurgard Vocational High School is a vocational high school located in Buffalo, New York, USA. It holds about 800 students from Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents. The current Principal is Mr. Brian Wiesinger, and the current Assistant Principals are Mr. Andre Thomas and Ms...
) - Ms. Wendy Richards–2002-2007 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, named Principal of North Tonawanda Middle School)
- Ms. Mary A. Craig–2003-2004 (Assistant Principal - Burgard Vocational High SchoolBurgard Vocational High SchoolBurgard Vocational High School is a vocational high school located in Buffalo, New York, USA. It holds about 800 students from Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents. The current Principal is Mr. Brian Wiesinger, and the current Assistant Principals are Mr. Andre Thomas and Ms...
, retired) - Dr. Josephine Mayfield (unknown, named Director of Foreign Languages of Buffalo Public SchoolsBuffalo Public SchoolsBuffalo Public Schools serves approximately 47,000 students in Buffalo, New York, the second largest city in the state of New York. It is located in Erie County of western New York and operates nearly 70 facilities.-History:...
) - Mr. Jose G. Rivera–2004-2008 (Assistant Principal - West Hertel AcademyWest Hertel AcademyWest Hertel Academy is an elementary school in Buffalo, New York.-History:It opened for students in 1968,and was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award in the 1985-1986 school year....
, retired) - Dr. Eileen Czarnecki–2004-2005 (Principal - South Park High SchoolSouth Park High School (Buffalo, New York)South Park High School is a high school located in Buffalo, New York. It serves Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents. The current principal is Mrs. Theresa Schuta, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Denise Denz, Ms. Orneice Hill, and Mr. Michael Morris.- History...
, named Assistant Principal of Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts) - Mr. Rafael Mercado–2007-2010 (Assistant Principal - School 18, named Assistant Principal of Academy School 131)
- Ms. Denise McMichael-Houston–2008-2009 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Elementary School of Technology, named Assistant Principal of the Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet)
Selected former administrators
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-1932 | Charlie Kennedy | Thomas McDonnel | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1932-1933 | Charlie Kennedy | Thomas McDonnel | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1933-1934 | Charlie Kennedy | Thomas McDonnel | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1934-1935 | Charlie Kennedy | Thomas McDonnel | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1935-1936 | Charlie Kennedy | Thomas McDonnel | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1936-1937 | Charlie Kennedy | Thomas McDonnel | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1937-1938 | Charlie Kennedy | Thomas McDonnel | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1938-1939 | Charlie Kennedy | Randy Lindeman | Connie Moore | Amelia Lamantia | Tom Carvetti | |
| 1967-1968 | Marty O'Donnel | Lou Gitlin | ||||
| 1970-1971 | Dan Kublitz* | E.J. Saia | Dan Manley* | |||
| 1971-1972 | Dan Kublitz* | E.J. Saia | Dan Manley* | |||
| 1972-1973 | Ron Meer | E.J. Saia | Dan Manley | |||
| 1990-1991 | Albert Thompson | Ben Randle | Sharon Lanza | Ray Perrault | ||
| 1991-1992 | Albert Thompson | Ben Randle | Sharon Lanza | Ray Perrault | ||
| 1992-1993 | Albert Thompson | Ben Randle | Sharon Lanza | Ray Perrault | ||
| 1993-1994 | Albert Thompson | Ben Randle | Sharon Lanza | |||
| 1996-1997 | Jim Harris | Ben Randle | Jon Lyon | |||
| 1999-2000 | Jim Harris | Ben Randle | Eileen Czarnecki | |||
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Ben Randle | Eileen Czarnecki | Albert Ventresca | ||
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | Ben Randle | Naomi Cerre | Albert Ventresca | ||
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | Ben Randle | Naomi Cerre | Carlos Villaroel | Wendy Richards | |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | Ben Randle | Naomi Cerre | Mary Craig | Wendy Richards | |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave | Kevin Eberle | Naomi Cerre | Jose Rivera | Wendy Richards | Eileen Czarencki |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Kevin Eberle | Jose Rivera | Wendy Richards | ||
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Kevin Eberle | Jose Rivera | Wendy Richards | ||
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Casey Young | Jose Rivera | Wendy Richards | Rafael Mercado | |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Casey Young | Rafael Mercado | Denise Houston | ||
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Casey Young | Rafael Mercado | |||
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Kevin Eberle | ||||