Langley High School
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Langley High School is a high school within the Fairfax County Public Schools
system. It is located in McLean
, a census-designated place
in unincorporated
Fairfax County, Virginia
.
in honor of Langley Manor, which was part of the home estate in Shropshire, England. Langley means "long open meadow". Thomas Lee was one of the first to envision the Thirteen Colonies
as a separate nation whose capital should be on the Potomac between Great Falls and Little Falls. Keeping these things in mind (including the Anglo Saxon background) the school steering committee chose the nickname "Saxons" and the schools colors of forest green and old gold with white as a trim color in keeping with the traditional theme.
, 17.8% Asia
n, .14% Multiracial, and .14% Other.
Langley plays in the AAA Liberty District
of the Northern Region
. The Langley sports teams are all referred to as the "Saxons
" (or "Lady Saxons" for some women-only sports), and their primary rival is McLean High School
. The Girl's Swim and Dive Team won districts in 05-06. The football team won the Northern Region and went to the state finals in 1993. The boys' wrestling team won the Liberty District Tournament the last 11 years straight (2001–2011). In addition they were Northern Region champions in 2007. The girls' Volleyball team, for the first time ever, went to the 2007 final round at the state championship tournament but was unable to pull out a victory over the previous year’s state champions, Deep Run High School
. In 2009, Langley's AAA boys lacrosse team, coached by Earl Brewer, won the state championship, defeating Chantilly in overtime 4-3. They repeated as AAA State Champions in 2010 with a 12-5 victory over the Loudoun Valley Vikings and again in 2011 with a 17-8 win over the Chantilly Chargers again. The Girls Tennis won Districts in 2010, finished Northern Region runner-up and reached the state semifinals. They avenged themselves by winning the Northern Region title the following year.
Langley High School's mascot is the Saxon, in honor of McLean, Va's predominantly Scottish heritage. Conversely, their rival, McLean High School's mascot is the Highlander. The mascot was given the name "Otto" in 2010, named after Otto the Great (It was affectionately called Otto by the student body at least as early as 1996).
Langley has 16 runner up finishes, which are:
Langley has received two sportsmanship awards, one in AAA girls soccer in 2001 and one in AAA girls volleyball in 2007. In addition, Langley won first place in the Wachovia Cup standings in 1991-1992 for athletics.
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Fairfax County Public Schools
The Fairfax County Public Schools system is a branch of the Fairfax County government which administers public schools in Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax...
system. It is located in McLean
McLean, Virginia
McLean is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. The community had a total population of 48,115 as of the 2010 census....
, a census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
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History
Langley High School was established in 1965. The name "Langley" came from Thomas LeeThomas Lee (Virginia colonist)
Thomas Lee was a leading political figure of colonial Virginia. He was a member of the Lee family, a political dynasty which included many figures from the pre-American Revolutionary War era until the late 20th century. Lee became involved in politics in 1710 and he became the resident manager of...
in honor of Langley Manor, which was part of the home estate in Shropshire, England. Langley means "long open meadow". Thomas Lee was one of the first to envision the Thirteen Colonies
Thirteen Colonies
The Thirteen Colonies were English and later British colonies established on the Atlantic coast of North America between 1607 and 1733. They declared their independence in the American Revolution and formed the United States of America...
as a separate nation whose capital should be on the Potomac between Great Falls and Little Falls. Keeping these things in mind (including the Anglo Saxon background) the school steering committee chose the nickname "Saxons" and the schools colors of forest green and old gold with white as a trim color in keeping with the traditional theme.
Demographics
Langley enrolled 2,071 students in the 2009-2010 school year. Its student body was 72.9% White, 1.7% Black, 2.8% HispanicHispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
, 17.8% Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n, .14% Multiracial, and .14% Other.
Academics
The LHS academic program follows standard Virginia guidelines, requiring 24 credits for graduation. Additionally provided at Langley is the Advanced Placement (AP) program. Langley offers one of the most comprehensive AP programs available, featuring more than 20 AP level classes in every discipline. Significant courses include the school's Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra classes, as well as the only Russian courses offered in a Fairfax County Public High School outside of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.Athletics
AAA Liberty District
The AAA Liberty District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools from Northern Virginia. AAA is the largest enrollment class of the Virginia High School League and also typically the most competitive level in Virginia high school sports.The Liberty District...
of the Northern Region
AAA Northern Region
The AAA Northern Region is one of the four AAA regions in the Virginia High School League. It is made up of four districts: the AAA Concorde District, the AAA Liberty District, the AAA National District, and the AAA Patriot District...
. The Langley sports teams are all referred to as the "Saxons
Saxons
The Saxons were a confederation of Germanic tribes originating on the North German plain. The Saxons earliest known area of settlement is Northern Albingia, an area approximately that of modern Holstein...
" (or "Lady Saxons" for some women-only sports), and their primary rival is McLean High School
McLean High School
McLean High School is a public secondary school located in McLean, Virginia. It is located on 1633 Davidson Road and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools....
. The Girl's Swim and Dive Team won districts in 05-06. The football team won the Northern Region and went to the state finals in 1993. The boys' wrestling team won the Liberty District Tournament the last 11 years straight (2001–2011). In addition they were Northern Region champions in 2007. The girls' Volleyball team, for the first time ever, went to the 2007 final round at the state championship tournament but was unable to pull out a victory over the previous year’s state champions, Deep Run High School
Deep Run High School
-History:Deep Run High School was named after one of Henrico County's first schools: Deep Run School. Deep Run School was a two-room schoolhouse that can still be found on the grounds of Short Pump Elementary School...
. In 2009, Langley's AAA boys lacrosse team, coached by Earl Brewer, won the state championship, defeating Chantilly in overtime 4-3. They repeated as AAA State Champions in 2010 with a 12-5 victory over the Loudoun Valley Vikings and again in 2011 with a 17-8 win over the Chantilly Chargers again. The Girls Tennis won Districts in 2010, finished Northern Region runner-up and reached the state semifinals. They avenged themselves by winning the Northern Region title the following year.
Langley High School's mascot is the Saxon, in honor of McLean, Va's predominantly Scottish heritage. Conversely, their rival, McLean High School's mascot is the Highlander. The mascot was given the name "Otto" in 2010, named after Otto the Great (It was affectionately called Otto by the student body at least as early as 1996).
State champions and runner up finishes
Langley has won 29 AAA state championships, which are:- Boys Lacrosse 2009, 2010, 2011
- Girls Tennis 1979, 1980, 1986–88, 1991, 1992
- Boys Tennis 1986-88, 1991, 1992, 1994
- Girls Swim and Dive 1998-2001, 2011
- Boys Golf 1983, 1984, 2001
- Girls Cross-Country 1983, 1984
- Girls Gymnastics 2004
- Softball 1992
- Boys Cross-Country 1979
Langley has 16 runner up finishes, which are:
- Girls Cross-Country 1982, 1985, 1986, 1991
- Girls Tennis 1994, 2002
- Boys Tennis 1993, 1998
- Girls Indoor Track 1984, 1987
- Boys Cross-Country 1966, 1978
- Girls Volleyball 2007
- Boys Soccer 2004
- Girls Gymnastics 2002
- Girls Soccer 2001
- Division 5 Football 1993
- Girls Outdoor Track 1984
- Boys Golf 1982
- Girls Field Hockey 1980
- Boys Swim and Dive 2010
Regional championships
- Wrestling 2007
- Girls Volleyball 2007
- Football 1991, 1993
- Boys Lacrosse 2009
- Boys Golf 1983, 1984, 2000
- Girls Lacrosse 2010
- Girls Tennis 2002, 2011
District championships
- Men's Wrestling 2000-11
- Girls Volleyball 2005, 2007
- Coed Cheerleading 2007
- Girls Swimming 2006, 2007, 2011
- Girls Tennis 2010, 2011
- Boys Soccer 2005, 2006, 2011
- Boys Swimming 2003, 2008, 2009
- Boys Basketball 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2008–11
- Boys Golf 1998-02, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Boys Lacrosse 1997, 1998, 2003, 2008–11
- Girls Lacrosse 2006, 2007
- Football 1993, 2000, 2004
- Girls Softball 2004, 2006, 2007
- Outdoor Track and Field 2000
- Girls Gymnastics 2007
- Girls Indoor Track and Field 2011
Langley has received two sportsmanship awards, one in AAA girls soccer in 2001 and one in AAA girls volleyball in 2007. In addition, Langley won first place in the Wachovia Cup standings in 1991-1992 for athletics.
United States Congressional Baseball Game
In 1977 the Congressional Baseball Game was forced to play the annual game on Langley High School's baseball field due to two previous rain outs on Memorial StadiumMemorial Stadium (Baltimore)
Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road...
.
Notable alumni
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