Walt Whitman High School is located at 301 West Hills Road, in Huntington Station, New York. It is part of the South Huntington Union Free School District, and is the district's only high school. Ranging from year to year, the school typically has around 2,000 students in grades 9–12.

History

It is named after the famous poet Walt Whitman, whose birthplace is within walking distance from the school. It has been graduating students since 1948. At that time, the town had grown and Huntington High School was no longer large enough. The current building that houses the school was built in 1955. A north wing was completed a few years later.

WWHS has several famous alumni. Jimmy Haslip, founder and bass player of the jazz fusion group "The Yellowjackets" graduated in 1970. The following year, Bruce Kapler, sax player on The Late Show with David Letterman, was graduated. Notable athletes from WWHS include former NBA star Tom Gugliotta, boxing heavyweight champion contender Gerry Cooney.

The school is somewhat overpopulated, there arent always enough seats, large class sizes, and the food is usually recooked and reserved. The snacks are over priced and many are expired.

Academically, the school offers studies in English, mathematics, science, social studies, health, art, music, drama, dance, physical education, sex education, business, industrial arts. Students are also given the option to take Advanced Placement Courses, with curriculum mandated by the College Board.

The school also offers 36 diverse extra-curricular activities and organizations for the students to participate in:

Teachers

Much of the faculty is comprised of alumni, as oftentimes those previously affiliated with the school district return in the field of education.

External links

• Alumni directory
• WWHS Main Page

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