South Salem High School
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South Salem High School was the second public high school built in Salem, Oregon
, in 1954, at which time the former Salem High School was renamed North Salem High School.
was built in 1927, and the high school was connected to it when the high school was constructed in 1954. The schools shared common facilities, including the cafeteria and auditorium. When the middle school was moved in 1997, the old building became home to Howard Street Charter School.
In 1987, South Salem High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program
, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.
In 2008, 78% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
. Of 466 students, 364 graduated, 69 dropped out, 1 received a modified diploma
, and 32 are still in high school.
The band program is led by Mary Lou Boderman, the Oregon Music Educator of the Year award recipient of 2006-2007. Since the OSAA
State Band Contest began in 1987, the SSHS's Wind Ensemble has won in 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The Wind Ensemble also performed in Shanghai and Beijing in activities surrounding the 2008 Summer Olympics
in China.
Since the state choir championship began in 1987, SSHS placed first in 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2010.
The state orchestra championship also began in 1987, and SSHS placed first in 2001, 2004, and 2007.
In 1989, Oregon added Full Orchestra to the state competition; SSHS won in 1995, 2000, 2005, 2007, and 2010.
Salem, Oregon
Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood...
, in 1954, at which time the former Salem High School was renamed North Salem High School.
History
South Salem High School is not the first school to be built on the current site. Leslie Middle SchoolLeslie Middle School
Leslie Middle School is a middle school in Salem, Oregon, United States named for Reverend David Leslie, one of the founders of Salem and of Willamette University....
was built in 1927, and the high school was connected to it when the high school was constructed in 1954. The schools shared common facilities, including the cafeteria and auditorium. When the middle school was moved in 1997, the old building became home to Howard Street Charter School.
Academics
South Salem offers the International Baccalaureate program in the 11th and 12th grades, as well as a preparatory Honors program for 9th and 10th grades. The first graduating class to have spent 4 years with the IB program was the class of 2002.In 1987, South Salem High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program
Blue Ribbon Schools Program
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created in 1981 to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or significant improvements with emphasis on schools serving disadvantaged students. The program centers around a self-assessment conducted by the...
, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.
In 2008, 78% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
High school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
. Of 466 students, 364 graduated, 69 dropped out, 1 received a modified diploma
Oregon modified high school diploma
The Oregon modified high school diploma, also known as the OAR 581-022-1134 Modified Diploma, is a document that is given to students who need special consideration throughout their time in high school...
, and 32 are still in high school.
State Championships
- Football: 1954, 1971
- Boys tennis: 1955, 1957
- Boys track: 1959
- Boys cross country: 1959, 1960, 1962
- Boys golf: 1964, 1989, 1991, 1992
- Girls tennis: 1968
- Girls basketball: 1976
- Girls golf: 1984
- Baseball: 1991
- Boys basketball: 1996, 2004
- Boys Soccer: 2009
Music
Every year since 2005, South Salem High School's entire music department has been nationally recognized as a Gold school in the Grammy Signature School program.The band program is led by Mary Lou Boderman, the Oregon Music Educator of the Year award recipient of 2006-2007. Since the OSAA
Oregon School Activities Association
The Oregon School Activities Association is a non-profit, board-governed organization that regulates high school athletics and competitive activities via athletic conferences in the U.S. state of Oregon, providing equitable competition among its members, both public and private...
State Band Contest began in 1987, the SSHS's Wind Ensemble has won in 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The Wind Ensemble also performed in Shanghai and Beijing in activities surrounding the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in China.
Since the state choir championship began in 1987, SSHS placed first in 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2010.
The state orchestra championship also began in 1987, and SSHS placed first in 2001, 2004, and 2007.
In 1989, Oregon added Full Orchestra to the state competition; SSHS won in 1995, 2000, 2005, 2007, and 2010.
Notable alumni
- Ann AikenAnn AikenAnn Louise Aiken is an American attorney and jurist in the state of Oregon. A native Oregonian, she has served as a state court judge of the Oregon circuit courts and worked in private legal practice...
, United States District Court judge, class of 1970 - Darla BakerDarla BakerDarla Baker of Salem, Oregon and graduate of South Salem High School, is an American model. After visiting Mode Models, she was signed with the agency and made her debut soon after in the 2005 Nolita Campaign and 2006 Express clothing campaign...
, supermodel, attended 2003-2005 - Craig HannemanCraig HannemanCraig Lewis Hanneman is a former American football player who played in the National Football League from 1972 to 1975. He played in college for Oregon State University and played for two NFL teams in 52 games over 4 seasons....
, NFL defensive lineman, class of 1967 - Dan Heder, producer/animator, class of 1996
- Jon HederJon HederJonathan Joseph "Jon" Heder is an American screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. His feature film debut came in 2004 as the title character of the comedy film Napoleon Dynamite...
, actor, class of 1996. - Bob HornBob Horn (football player)Robert "Bob" Horn , was an National Football League linebacker from 1976-1983. He was a member of 1971-1972 class 3 high school football championship team at South Salem High School. He played college football at Oregon State University and was selected in the 4th round by the San Diego Chargers...
, NFL linebacker, class of 1972