Wicomico High School
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Wicomico High School is a high school
located in Salisbury
, Wicomico County
, Maryland
. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with James M. Bennett High School
, Mardela Middle and High School
and Parkside High School
. Wicomico High School currently enrolls grades 9 through 12. Its mascot is the Indian and its colors are blue and gold.
. The Long Avenue campus was completed in 1954 at a price of 1.5 million dollars. At that time the school became known as Wicomico Senior High School.
An administration building and an auditorium were added in 1975 and 1976. Additionally, extensive renovations were completed in 1995. At that time, Wicomico Senior High School was renamed Wicomico High School.
Susan Ward, an English teacher at Wicomico High School for 31 years, was recognized for her outstanding work in the classroom on March 21, 2007 when she was named 2007-08 Wicomico Teacher of the Year.
Vice-Principal: Ms. Lillian Blake
Vice-Principal: Mr. Steve Lovellette
Dean of Students: Ms. Kathy Still & Mr. Wm. Johnson
School Resource Officer: Dep. McLaughlin
Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Chris Melvin
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Salisbury
Salisbury, Maryland
-Demographics:Salisbury is the principal city of the Salisbury-Ocean Pines CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Salisbury metropolitan area and the Ocean Pines micropolitan area , which had a combined population of 176,657 at the 2010 census.As of the census of 2000, there were...
, Wicomico County
Wicomico County, Maryland
As of the census of 2010, there were 98,733 people, 37,220 households, and 24,172 families residing in the county. The population density was 261.7 people per square mile . There were 41,192 housing units at an average density of 109.2 per square mile...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with James M. Bennett High School
James M. Bennett High School
James M. Bennett High School is a high school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. It is part of the Wicomico County Public School system. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with Mardela Middle and High School, Parkside High School, and Wicomico High School....
, Mardela Middle and High School
Mardela Middle and High School
Mardela Middle and High School is a seven-year public middle school / high school in Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States...
and Parkside High School
Parkside High School
Parkside High School is a four-year public high school in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with James Bennett High School, Wicomico High School, and Mardela Middle and High School.-About the School:The school is...
. Wicomico High School currently enrolls grades 9 through 12. Its mascot is the Indian and its colors are blue and gold.
History
The current campus on Long Avenue replaced Wicomico High School on East Main Street. The replaced facility is now Wicomico Middle SchoolWicomico Middle School
Wicomico Middle School is a middle school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. It is part of the Wicomico County Public School system...
. The Long Avenue campus was completed in 1954 at a price of 1.5 million dollars. At that time the school became known as Wicomico Senior High School.
An administration building and an auditorium were added in 1975 and 1976. Additionally, extensive renovations were completed in 1995. At that time, Wicomico Senior High School was renamed Wicomico High School.
Susan Ward, an English teacher at Wicomico High School for 31 years, was recognized for her outstanding work in the classroom on March 21, 2007 when she was named 2007-08 Wicomico Teacher of the Year.
Administration
Principal: Mr. Don BradyVice-Principal: Ms. Lillian Blake
Vice-Principal: Mr. Steve Lovellette
Dean of Students: Ms. Kathy Still & Mr. Wm. Johnson
School Resource Officer: Dep. McLaughlin
Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Chris Melvin
Notable alumni
- Duane R. BusheyDuane R. BusheyDuane R. Bushey was the seventh Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. Following graduation from Wicomico High School in Salisbury, Maryland, he enlisted in the United States Navy in June 1962....
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, actress - Don B. HughesDon B. HughesDon B. Hughes in Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 37A, which covers portions of Dorchester and Wicomico Counties-Background:...
, former Maryland State Delegate - Davis R. RuarkDavis R. RuarkDavis R. Ruark was the State's Attorney for Wicomico County, Maryland in the United States until January 3, 2011.-Education:...
, former Wicomico County State's Attorney - Paul SarbanesPaul SarbanesPaul Spyros Sarbanes , a Democrat, is a former United States Senator who represented the state of Maryland. Sarbanes was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history, having served from 1977 until 2007. He did not seek re-election in 2006, when he was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ben Cardin...
, former US Senator - Mike SeidelMike SeidelMichael Phillip "Mike" Seidel is an American meteorologist who has worked at The Weather Channel since March 1992. He is noted for his field reporting from breaking weather including severe weather, hurricanes and snowstorms.- Early career :...
, meteorologist - Paul ButlerPaul ButlerPaul Butler may refer to:* Paul Butler , actor in Crime Story * Paul Butler , Canadian artist* Paul Butler , British-born Canadian novelist...
, sportscaster