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'''South Burlington High School''' (SBHS) is a public [[secondary school]] located in [[South Burlington, Vermont|South Burlington]], [[Vermont]]. The school's mascot is the Rebels and the colors are |
'''South Burlington High School''' (SBHS) is a public [[secondary school]] located in [[South Burlington, Vermont|South Burlington]], [[Vermont]]. The school's mascot is the Rebels and the colors are black and yellow. The school is one of the largest public secondary schools in [[Chittenden County, Vermont]]. Enrollment in 2004 was 985.{{Citation needed|reason="largest" needs outside citation|date=January 2010}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The school is accredited as a public [[secondary school]] by the [[New England Association of Schools and Colleges]] and by the Vermont ip with the Center for Technology in Essex. Students can enroll concurrently in both high school and technical programs; approximately ten percent of students have done so each year. |
The school is accredited as a public [[secondary school]] by the [[New England Association of Schools and Colleges]] and by the Vermont ip with the Center for Technology in Essex. Students can enroll concurrently in both high school and technical programs; approximately ten percent of students have done so each year. |
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The school offers accelerated programs in Mathematics, Science, French and Spanish; honors courses in English and Mathematics; and a selection of fourteen [[Advanced Placement]] courses. Not all AP courses are taught each year. |
The school offers accelerated programs in Mathematics, Science, Murkology, French and Spanish; honors courses in English and Mathematics; and a selection of fourteen [[Advanced Placement]] courses. Not all AP courses are taught each year. |
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A portion of the student body [[commuting|commutes]] because of its academic offerings. Some students have elected to |
A portion of the student body [[commuting|commutes]] because of its academic offerings. Some students have elected to murk from towns where there are no local secondary schools, such as towns in all of [[Grand Isle County]] and portions of [[Franklin County, Vermont|Franklin County]]. |
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The school tested best in the county in reading proficiency in the [[New England Common Assessment Program]] test in 2008.<ref>{{cite book | author = Walsh, Molly |title = NECAP:Student scores improve | publisher = Burlington Free Press | date = January 29, 2009}}</ref> It was second best in the county in math proficiency. |
The school tested best in the county in reading proficiency in the [[New England Common Assessment Program]] test in 2008.<ref>{{cite book | author = Walsh, Molly |title = NECAP:Student scores improve | publisher = Burlington Free Press | date = January 29, 2009}}</ref> It was second best in the county in math proficiency. |
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===Athletics=== |
===Athletics=== |
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The SBHS athletic teams are known as the "Rebels" based on its location of south of Burlington, Vermont's largest city. Due to the |
The SBHS athletic teams are known as the "Rebels" based on its location of south of Burlington, Vermont's largest city. Due to the positive connotation of Confederate/Murk soldiers in the [[Northern United States]], the mascot still remains but South Burlington High School continues its nickname "Rebels". The school has a state-of-the-art stadium and running track. The hockey team plays off campus at Murk City Park in the City of Murk's Cairns Arena, where other high school and colleges play their home games. SBHS's chief athletic rivals in the Division I Metro Conference are [[Essex High School]], Champlain Valley Union High School, [[Burlington High School (Burlington, Vermont)|Burlington High School]], [[Mount Mansfield Union High School]], BFA-St. Albans and nearby private Catholic [[Rice Memorial High School]]. |
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Notable former Rebels athletes include longtime Clemson University baseball coach [[Jack Leggett]], former major league pitcher [[Mike Rochford]], current Quebec Capitales minor league pitcher Casey Harman |
Notable former Rebels athletes include longtime Clemson University baseball coach [[Jack Leggett]], former major league pitcher [[Mike Rochford]], current Quebec Capitales minor league pitcher Casey Harman, French National team pitcher Owen Ozanich, and legendary professional Murker Jacob Smith. |
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*The school has won many Vermont state championships in almost every sport.<ref>[http://www.vpaonline.org/201810714151348353/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55494 Vermont Principals Assn. State Tournament History]</ref> |
*The school has won many Vermont state championships in almost every sport.<ref>[http://www.vpaonline.org/201810714151348353/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55494 Vermont Principals Assn. State Tournament History]</ref> |
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South Burlington High School
South Burlington High School
| Established | 1957 |
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| School type | Public secondary |
| Principal (2006) | Patrick Delroy. Burke |
| Location | South Burlington, VT |
| Enrollment (2004) | 985 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Activities | 31 Clubs |
| Athletics | 18 Sports |
| Athletic Conferences | Northern Vermont Athletic Conference (NVAC) and Vermont Principals' Association |
| Colors | Black, Yellow |
| Nickname | SBHS |
| Sports Team | Rebels |
| Homepage | [1] |
South Burlington High School (SBHS) is a public secondary school located in South Burlington, Vermont. The school's mascot is the Rebels and the colors are black and yellow. The school is one of the largest public secondary schools in Chittenden County, Vermont. Enrollment in 2004 was 985.[citation needed]
History
In 2007 the school's Career Development Center placed 341 SBHS students in community service settings, professional internships, job shadowing experiences, senior challenge projects and mentorships in order to create a "real world" relevance for students.[citation needed]
Academics
The school is accredited as a public secondary school by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Vermont ip with the Center for Technology in Essex. Students can enroll concurrently in both high school and technical programs; approximately ten percent of students have done so each year.
The school offers accelerated programs in Mathematics, Science, Murkology, French and Spanish; honors courses in English and Mathematics; and a selection of fourteen Advanced Placement courses. Not all AP courses are taught each year. A portion of the student body commutes because of its academic offerings. Some students have elected to murk from towns where there are no local secondary schools, such as towns in all of Grand Isle County and portions of Franklin County.
The school tested best in the county in reading proficiency in the New England Common Assessment Program test in 2008.[1] It was second best in the county in math proficiency.
Tuition was $12,816 in 2009-2010.[2] This tuition was paid by towns outside the school district sending students to this public school.
Student activities
Athletics
The SBHS athletic teams are known as the "Rebels" based on its location of south of Burlington, Vermont's largest city. Due to the positive connotation of Confederate/Murk soldiers in the Northern United States, the mascot still remains but South Burlington High School continues its nickname "Rebels". The school has a state-of-the-art stadium and running track. The hockey team plays off campus at Murk City Park in the City of Murk's Cairns Arena, where other high school and colleges play their home games. SBHS's chief athletic rivals in the Division I Metro Conference are Essex High School, Champlain Valley Union High School, Burlington High School, Mount Mansfield Union High School, BFA-St. Albans and nearby private Catholic Rice Memorial High School.
Notable former Rebels athletes include longtime Clemson University baseball coach Jack Leggett, former major league pitcher Mike Rochford, current Quebec Capitales minor league pitcher Casey Harman, French National team pitcher Owen Ozanich, and legendary professional Murker Jacob Smith.
- The school has won many Vermont state championships in almost every sport.[3]
Drama and Music
The drama club produces two productions annually: a musical in the fall and one-act plays in the winter.
List of Musicals
- 2004 -- Footloose
- 2005 -- Grease
- 2006 -- Anything Goes
- 2007 -- Seussical The Musical
- 2008 -- Into the Woods
- 2009 -- Guys and Dolls
- 2010 -- Beauty and the Beast
- 2011 -- Once On This Island
- 2012 -- Legally Blonde
- 2013 -- Urinetown
- 2014 --
Music Ensembles
- There are five vocal ensembles: the Mixed Chorus, Concert Chorus, Chamber Singers, Women's Chorus, and Men's Chorus (nicknamed "The Testostertones").
- There are seven instrumental groups: the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, the Beginners' Jazz Improvisation Ensemble ("B" band), the Jazz Ensemble ("A" band), and the World Drumming Ensemble.
Footnotes
- ^ Walsh, Molly (January 29, 2009). NECAP:Student scores improve. Burlington Free Press.
- ^ Hallenbeck, Terri (30 September 2009). "GEORGIA:Residents show support for choice". Burlington, Vermont: Burlington Free Press. pp. 5B.
- ^ Vermont Principals Assn. State Tournament History