Neshaminy High School

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Neshaminy High School is a large public high school located on Old Lincoln Highway, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Neshaminy High School is dedicated to providing a positive learning environment through an evolving curriculum in which all students are educated to be responsible, creative and productive citizens who have the desire for continuous learning and who acknowledge diversity.

Facilities

Neshaminy High School consists of one main hallway, with hallways branching off of the main by department, arranging classes of similar types (such as art, math, social studies, and science) in the same region of the school.

There are 2 gymnasiums, one at the front of the school and one at the back. Of its two theaters, the smaller black box theater is used primarily for performances by the school's drama department. The larger theater in the front of the building is used by the school's music department and outside groups for performances, and Neshaminy's annual musical.

Renovation

In June 2006, the Neshaminy School District started a massive $82 million renovation of Neshaminy High School, which was originally constructed as a combination high school and junior high school in the 50s. Most of the original structure has been demolished, and the project should be completed before the start of the 2009 school year when 9th graders will rejoin the school.

Academics

Neshaminy High School provides a rich curriculum that includes a wide variety of honors and advanced placement courses.

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:

• Biology
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• English Language & Composition
• English Literature & Composition
• European History
• Government & Politics: U.S.
• Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
• Physics C: Mechanics
• Psychology
• Statistics
• U.S. History ^[1]

Student Body

There are approximately 3,000 students in grades nine through twelve.^[2] It is the only high school in the Neshaminy School District. Neshaminy High School is accredited by the Middle Atlantic States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Extracurricular activities

The school also has a long history of excellent extra curricular activities, which include several championship athletic teams.

Playwickian

The name "Playwickian" comes from the one of the names of the Native American tribes who called the area on the Neshaminy Creek home. The Playwickian is the high schools award-winning newspaper. The Playwickian has received countless awards from Columbia University for outstanding performance. The newspaper is distributed once a month with all the articles written by the students who choose to take the journalism course. The current adviser for the newspaper is Miss Megan Millman.^[3] According to their mission statement, the Playwickian is, "Saving the world, one word at a time" and is dedicated to providing "the student body with a voice and exercise students First Amendment rights while remaining unbiased and truthful in the reporting of information and the quest for self-expression."

Student Initiatives

Suicide awareness

Following numerous tragic events^[4], Neshaminy High School has adopted numerous programs aimed at suicide awareness and prevention.

In October 2006, the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club at Neshaminy High School implemented a Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. The program is designed to empower youth by giving them permission and a way to ask for help through the Yellow Ribbon card. The Neshaminy High School staff has been trained in the purpose of the Yellow Ribbon card and is prepared to assist students if necessary. ^[5]

Notable alumni

• Jamar Brittingham, Atlanta Falcons running back in the National Football League.^[6]
• Anthony Fedorov, American Idol contestant.^[7]
• Chris Bahr, former NFL placekicker and NASL midfielder.^[8]
• Matt Bahr, former NFL placekicker.^{[citation needed]}
• 'Steven E. de Souza, screenwriter^{[citation needed]}
• Bob Grupp, former NFL and USFL punter.^{[citation needed]}
• Harry Schuh, former NFL offensive tackle.^[9]
• Steve Shull, former NFL linebacker.^{[citation needed]}
• Kevin Kelly, Penn State placekicker.^[10]
• Brandon Young, actor, "The Wire"^{[citation needed]}
• Chris King (politician) Pennsylvania legislator^{[citation needed]}
• Langhorne Slim, singer, transferred to Solebury prior to graduation^{[citation needed] [11]}

References

External links

• Official website
• News and opinions about the Neshaminy School District

Coordinates: 40°09′24″N 74°56′42″W / 40.1567°N 74.9450°W / 40.1567; -74.9450