Hollidaysburg Area High School
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Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is the public high school for the Hollidaysburg Area School District. The high school is located at 1510 North Montgomery St. in Hollidaysburg
, Blair County
. The high school serves the populations living in Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Newry
, and a small portion of Altoona
(Eldorado).
Today the senior high includes 10th, 11th, and 12th grade and is located on North Montgomery St. while the Junior High still exists at its prior location. The Senior High started a renovation project with construction starting in January 2009. The renovations include a new gymnasium and more classrooms. The school will also have a new geo-thermal heating system along with the traditional gas system.
Building Features
The inside of the school contains a gymnasium, swimming pool, planetarium, and auditorium. Outside the school lies the baseball field, baseball practice facility, softball field, cross country course, and soccer field. The school also has a band practice field and an amphitheater.
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, on the Juniata River, south of Altoona. It is the county seat of Blair County. It is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area and is one of the communities that comprises the Altoona Urban Area...
, Blair County
Blair County, Pennsylvania
-Significant Topographic Features:*Brush Mountain*Logan Valley*Morrison Cove*Tussey Mountain-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 129,144 people, 51,518 households, and 34,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 246 people per square mile . There were 55,061...
. The high school serves the populations living in Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Newry
Newry, Pennsylvania
Newry is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area and one of the communities comprising the Altoona Urban Area....
, and a small portion of Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania
-History:A major railroad town, Altoona was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1849 as the site for a shop complex. Altoona was incorporated as a borough on February 6, 1854, and as a city under legislation approved on April 3, 1867, and February 8, 1868...
(Eldorado).
History
The original Senior High was located on the second floor of a business building at 308 Allegheny Street before eventually moving to 1000 Hewitt Street, or where the current Junior High is today. Prior to 1956, elementary schools in the district included seventh and eighth grade. Overcrowding in Frankstown and Duncansville led to a joint board and the department of Public Instruction to approve a new Junior High school. The Junior and Senior high co-existed and brought relief to the elementary schools since the seventh and eighth grades transferred. However, the increasing student population did not halt and a new Senior High was approved during the 1960’s.Today the senior high includes 10th, 11th, and 12th grade and is located on North Montgomery St. while the Junior High still exists at its prior location. The Senior High started a renovation project with construction starting in January 2009. The renovations include a new gymnasium and more classrooms. The school will also have a new geo-thermal heating system along with the traditional gas system.
Building Features
The inside of the school contains a gymnasium, swimming pool, planetarium, and auditorium. Outside the school lies the baseball field, baseball practice facility, softball field, cross country course, and soccer field. The school also has a band practice field and an amphitheater.
Students
| Ethnicity | Hollidaysburg | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| White non Hispanic | 98% | 75% |
| Asian | <1% | 3% |
| Black | <1% | 16% |
- Number of Students- 965
- Tenth Grade- 327
- Eleventh Grade- 352
- Twelfth Grade- 286
Graduation Requirements
(beginning with class of 2001)Communications 4 Social Science 4 Natural Science 4 Mathematics 4 Computer Science 1 Physical Education 2 Health 2 Humanities 1 Electives 5 Total 27 units
Demonstrate proficiency on PSSA Assessment or Local Assessment
Complete a Graduation Project
Advanced Placement Classes
The school offers advanced placement classes in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History, American Government, European History, Computer Science, Latin, Psychology, Microeconomics, and Music Theory
Clubs and organizations
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School offers a variety of clubs and organizations to get involved with. The Clubs include Marching Band, TigerPaws (Dance team) Fantazia(Choir), Concert Choir, Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE), Experimental Jazz (E-Jazz), Chimrock (School Yearbook), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Foreign Language Clubs, Tiger Times (Newspaper), HARP (Hollidaysburg Area Repertory Players, the school's drama club), Key Club, Mock Trial, Peer Mediation, Recycling Club, TAAD (Tigers Against Alcohol and other Drugs), Scholastic Scrimmage Team, Student Council, Prom Committee, and DDR Club.
Athletics
The School offers 20 Athletic Programs along with an intramural hockey team. The Football and Soccer Teams(Select Games only) play their games at Tiger Stadium, which is located between the Junior and Senior High, while the hockey team plays at Galactic Ice in Altoona.
Male Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Indoor Track, and Wrestling
Female Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Winter Track.
Football
The program currently competes in class AAA of the PIAA and is a member of the WPIAL's Keystone Conference. The first season was in 1920 and the team had a 4-2 record under George Carl. The program today has 580 wins. The team has won 8 District Championships 5 under head coach Harold Price(1985, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995) and 3 under current head coach John Barton(1999, 2006, 2008).
Construction began in the spring of 2004 on a new artificial turfArtificial turfArtificial turf is a surface manufactured from synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well...
to replace the existing grass field. The new field provided the opportunity for other sports and events to use the facility as well. Two renovated concession stands and an information kiosk were also completed.
Record for past 12 years
Coach Year Wins Losses Phil Ricco 1998 5 6 John Barton 1999 11 2 John Barton 2000 7 4 John Barton 2001 4 7 John Barton 2002 8 3 John Barton 2003 6 5 John Barton 2004 4 5 John Barton 2005 3 7 John Barton 2006 8 5 John Barton 2007 9 3 John Barton 2008 10 2 John Barton 2009 4 7
| John Barton
| 2010
| 6
| 4
|-
Basketball
The men’s basketball team competes in Class AAAA while women's basketball competes in Class AAA in the PIAA. Both also right now have no conference, but continue to play perennial rivals Altoona and State College. Mick Pentoney coaches the men while Deanna Jubeck coaches the women.
Men Year Wins Losses 2006-07 15 9 2007-08 10 16 2008-09 14 10 2009-10 16 9
Women Year Wins Losses 2006-07 15 9 2007-08 20 4 2008-09 13 10 2009-10 13 10
Soccer
The men’s and women’s soccer team rank AAA, the highest ranking for soccer. Both teams compete in District 6, which the women won in 2005 and 2007. The 2005 men's team beat #3 ranked State College 1-0 to win the District 6 Championship. The 2005 women's team also set a district-6 record of being the first team from the district to make it to the State Semi-finals. The men are coached by Greg Shale while Dave Soellner finished 2008 as his first for the Lady Tigers.
Men's 2008 Record Wins Losses Ties 15 9 1
Girls 2008 Record Wins Losses Ties 14 5 0