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Opened in 1920, the building now known as Maury School was Fredericksburg's first real high school. It was originally called Fredericksburg High School, but in 1939, this name was changed to honor the nation's fifth president, [[James Monroe]], who had his law office in the city from 1786-89.
Opened in 1920, the building now known as Maury School was Fredericksburg's first real high school. It was originally called Fredericksburg High School, but in 1939, this name was changed to honor the nation's fifth president, [[James Monroe]], who had his law office in the city from 1786-89.


JMHS is a very bad school, its reputation was slurred by impending charges of surplus Japanese "toys" being bought and stored in the Janitorial Closet, one time janitor Bob Sagget told reporters once that the Priniciple of JMHS at the time had taken him into his office one day and showed him things he could never un-see, the man told him to take off his jumpsuit he said "we're going to be doing some papers and youll be hot in that suit" Mr. Sagget proceeded to take off his janitorial outfit when Mr. Bendover (the principle at the time) approached him from behind and grabbed his testicles, Mr. Sagget jumped and said what in the *&^% are you doing!! Johnny Bendover then proceeded to say "Sagget, I've had feelings for you for years now, and I cant hold back anymore." Mr. Sagget then called police and filed for sexual assault and resigned at his 25 year position of being the janitor at JMHS after being promised a job for his entire life after an accident as a young adult causing him to lose his all-inclusive football scholarship.
The second James Monroe High School building was constructed in 1952, and a wing was added in 1959. From 1981-83, a large renovation project modernized the entire building, and another wing was added. The Arthur H. Schwartz Memorial Athletic Complex was constructed during 1985-86, providing a new track, tennis courts, and a baseball field.

Up until 2005, Fredericksburg City Public Schools used an unusual system of grade levels and schools. James Monroe High School carried 8th through 12th grades. However, the construction of a new upper elementary school in the school district in 2005 allowed for the system to become standardized. The class of 2009 was the last eighth grade class of James Monroe High School.

[[Image:OldJM450ar.jpg|thumb|225px|right|Demolition of the old JM high school building, August 2006]]
The second high school was demolished in June through August 2006. The new replacement high school began construction in June 2004. It opened August 2006, and is built in the back of the second high school. The Class of 2010 was the first graduating class to go through all four years at the third JMHS.


==VHSL State Championships==
==VHSL State Championships==

Revision as of 13:22, 17 January 2013

The James Monroe High School
Location
Map
2300 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA
Information
TypePublic
Established1920
School districtFredericksburg City Schools
PrincipalDr. John B. Gordon III
Grades9-12
EnrollmentApprox. 800
Color(s)    Orange and Black
MascotYellow Jacket
WebsiteJames Monroe High School Website

James Monroe High School (sometimes referred to as "The" James Monroe High School) is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is a four-year public high school in the Fredericksburg City Schools system. The school is named after James Monroe. The current school building opened to students in September 2006. James Monroe High School is part of the VHSL AA Battlefield District.

James Monroe High School is fully accredited by the Virginia State Department of Education.

History

Opened in 1920, the building now known as Maury School was Fredericksburg's first real high school. It was originally called Fredericksburg High School, but in 1939, this name was changed to honor the nation's fifth president, James Monroe, who had his law office in the city from 1786-89.

JMHS is a very bad school, its reputation was slurred by impending charges of surplus Japanese "toys" being bought and stored in the Janitorial Closet, one time janitor Bob Sagget told reporters once that the Priniciple of JMHS at the time had taken him into his office one day and showed him things he could never un-see, the man told him to take off his jumpsuit he said "we're going to be doing some papers and youll be hot in that suit" Mr. Sagget proceeded to take off his janitorial outfit when Mr. Bendover (the principle at the time) approached him from behind and grabbed his testicles, Mr. Sagget jumped and said what in the *&^% are you doing!! Johnny Bendover then proceeded to say "Sagget, I've had feelings for you for years now, and I cant hold back anymore." Mr. Sagget then called police and filed for sexual assault and resigned at his 25 year position of being the janitor at JMHS after being promised a job for his entire life after an accident as a young adult causing him to lose his all-inclusive football scholarship.

VHSL State Championships

Notable alumni

  • Erin McKeown, Folk singer
  • George Coghill, retired defensive back for the Denver Broncos, Member of Wake Forest Hall of Fame[7]
  • Gerry Kissell, Comic book artist, creator of Code Word: Geronimo for IDW Publishing (class of 1982)
  • Keller Williams, one man jam band (class of 1988)
  • Judge Reinhold, actor in Beverly Hills Cop, Fast Times at Ridgemont High & other films
  • Al Bumbry, drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 11th round in 1968. Played for them in the 1979 and 1983 World Series
  • Nathaniel Robinson
  • Jack Rose, guitarist extraordinaire

References

  1. ^ "VHSL Football results" (PDF). VHSL. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  2. ^ "VHSL Tennis Results" (PDF). VHSL. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  3. ^ "VHSL Tennis Results" (PDF). VHSL. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  4. ^ "VHSL Football results" (PDF). VHSL. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  5. ^ "VHSL Football results" (PDF). VHSL. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  6. ^ "VHSL Football results" (PDF). VHSL. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  7. ^ "George Webster Coghill". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
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