Smithsburg High School
Smithsburg High School was constructed in 1965 on 66 North Main Street in the town of Smithsburg, Maryland, United States. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools system. It shares a campus with Smithsburg Middle School and, across the street, Smithsburg Elementary School. The current principal is Chris Cline.
Smithsburg High School | |
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Location | |
, United States | |
Coordinates | 39°39′35″N 77°34′31″W |
Information | |
Type | Public secondary |
Established | 1965 |
Principal | Chris Cline |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 890 |
Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
Mascot | Leopard |
Website | Smithsburg High School |
Organizations
- Student Government Association
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Future Farmers of America
- National Honor Society
- Drama Club
- Chess Club
- Academic Team
- Debate Club
- PTSA
- Environmental Club
- Link Crew
- Latin Club
- Spanish Club
- Indoor and Outdoor Color Guard
- Math Club (Mu Alpha Theta)
- Multicultural Club
Academic recognition
Smithsburg High School was named in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the Best High Schools in the United States, earning a Silver Award for test scores consistently above state and national averages.[1] The school was also awarded the title of Blue Ribbon School in 2015 for its overall academic success.[2]
Sports
Smithsburg High School's sports program has boys' and girls' lacrosse teams, and a boys' soccer team.
Notable alumni
- Emily Clayton Bishop, a sculptor whose work can be seen on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Evan Eckenrode, a Vine personality known as "Dwarf Mamba"
- Jim Schlossnagle, head baseball coach, Texas Christian University
- Arizona Zervas, Rapper, known for his song “Roxanne”
- Kathy J. Warden, CEO of Northrop Grumman
- Scott Gardenhour, executive producer of such films as Coyote Ugly, Pearl Harbor, and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
External links
- Smithsburg High School, Smithsburg, Maryland
- Washington County Public Schools: Smithsburg High School
- Washington County Public Schools official site