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Waltham High School is a public high school located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It is the only high school operated by Waltham Public Schools.
| Waltham High School | |
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| Address | |
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554 Lexington Street (2024-Present)
617 Lexington Street (1969-2024, Now Waltham Valor High School) Waltham , Massachusetts 02452 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°22′43″N 71°13′59″W / 42.3785°N 71.2329339°W |
| Information | |
| School district | Waltham Public Schools |
| Principal | Darrell Braggs |
| Teaching staff | 161.50 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,751 (2022–23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.84[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, white |
| Mascot | Hawk |
| Rival | Arlington High School |
| Newspaper | The Talon Tribune |
| Yearbook | The Mirror |
History
editThe current Waltham High School was finished being constructed in 2024.
In 2018, Waltham Public Schools exercised eminent domain to buy land for a new Waltham High School.[3] A $374 million loan for a new high school project was approved in 2019; it was the largest loan in Massachusetts history for a public high school.[4] Construction started in September 2020, and the new high school was finished before the 2024-2025 school year.[5] The school was originally slated to open for the 2020-21 school year before numerous issues in the site plan, acquisition, design and construction processes shifted the opening date back.[6]
Athletics
editIn 1906 and 1907, the Waltham football team was undefeated, although there was no organized playoff structure.[7]
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Baseball[8] | 1964 |
| Cheerleading[9] | •State Champions (4x)
2016, 2021, 2022, 2024 •National Champions (3x) 2016, 2017, 2021 •12X DCL Champions • 5x North Regional Champions |
| Ice hockey[10] | 2002, 2018 |
Performing arts
editWaltham fields two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Music Unlimited" and the all-female "Music Express". The school previously also had a lower-level mixed-gender group, "Music Odyssey".[11] The program hosts an annual competition, the Eastern Show Choir Festival.[12]
Notable people
edit- Alumni
- Mackenzy Bernadeau, professional football player[13]
- Rob Chiarelli, multiple Grammy Award winner[14]
- Pauline R. Kezer, politician[15]
- Jeff Lazaro, professional hockey player[16]
- Mike Mangini, drummer[17]
- Tony Massarotti, sportswriter and radio personality[18]
- Normie Roy, professional baseball player[19]
- Fred Smerlas, professional football player[20]
- Joe Zeno, professional football player[21]
- Faculty
- Harry A. Dame, athletic director and football coach[22]
- Hal Kopp, football coach[23]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Waltham Sr High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "2017-18 SAT Performance Statewide Report". mass.edu. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ Feltner, Kerry (January 14, 2020). "Waltham City Council: Unanimous vote on $11 million to secure new WHS site". Wicked Local Waltham. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Feltner, Kerry (September 10, 2019). "Waltham City Council: $375 million WHS project moves forward". Milford Daily News. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Feltner, Kerry (September 25, 2020). "Waltham High School project breaks ground: McCarthy: "We are finally here"". Metro West Daily News. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Whelan, Bill (September 13, 2016). "New Waltham high school project hits one year delay". Wicked Local Waltham. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Hallahan, John J. (August 1909). "Scholastic Foot Ball of Greater Boston". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Pave, Marvin (June 13, 2011). "Ray Yetten". Boston.com. Boston Globe. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Newman, Alex (November 26, 2016). "ICYMI: Waltham High School Cheerleading Wins Division 2 State Championship". Patch. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Fisher, Jenna (March 18, 2018). "Waltham High Wins The State Championship In Hockey At TD Garden". Patch. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Waltham High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Gilbride, Jeff (April 3, 2009). "Singers show off: Choirs gear up for festival at Waltham High". Wicked Local Waltham. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Souza, Scott (April 13, 2016). "Waltham's Mackenzy Bernadeau eyes great possibilities with Jacksonville Jaguars". Wicked Local Waltham. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Rob Chiarelli". Grammy.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ Keating, Christopher (September 6, 1994). "Pauline Kezer determined to beat the odds". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ "Jeff Adam Lazaro". Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Mike Mangini". Drum Solo Artist. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Massarotti". CBS Local Sports. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Pave, Marvin (April 21, 2011). "Former Braves pitcher Roy dies". Boston.com. The Boston Globe. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Zimmerman, Paul. "A Wild and Crazy Guy". Sports Illustrated Vault. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Joe Zeno". WCATV. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Harry Dame: Veteran Educator and Talented Coach". Chalkboard Champions. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Megiola, Lenny (April 28, 2011). "Keohane is back as a head coach, this time at Rivers". Boston.com. Boston Globe. Retrieved October 16, 2020.