Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is the midsized, suburban public high school for the Hollidaysburg Area School District. The Senior High School is located at 1510 North Montgomery Street in Hollidaysburg, Blair County. The high school serves the populations living in Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Newry, and a small portion of Altoona (Eldorado).
| Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School | |
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1510 North Montgomery Street , , Pennsylvania 16648 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1877 |
| School district | Hollidaysburg Area School District |
| Principal | Maureen Letcher |
| Staff | 84.92 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Enrollment | 793 (2022-2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9.34[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy, Gold, and White |
| Mascot | Golden Tiger |
| Website | sh |
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, this high school reported an enrollment of eight hundred and three pupils in grades ten through twelve during the 2021-2022 academic year.[1]
History
editThe original Senior High was located on the second floor of a business building at 308 Allegheny Street before eventually moving to 1000 Hewitt Street, where the current junior high is today. Prior to 1956, elementary schools in the district included seventh and eighth grades. Overcrowding in Frankstown and Duncansville led to a joint decision by the school board and the department of Public Instruction to approve an addition to the senior high, which became the new junior high school. The junior and senior high schools co-existed and brought relief to the elementary schools when the seventh and eighth grade classes were transferred; however, the increasing student population did not halt. As a result, a new Senior High was approved during the 1960s.
The existing junior-senior high building was then converted to a junior high school, which remains today. The present-day senior high includes tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades and is located on North Montgomery St. while the Junior High still exists at its prior location.
The senior high school launched a renovation project with construction starting in January 2009. The renovations include a new gymnasium and more classrooms. The school will also have a new geo-thermal heating system along with the traditional gas system.
In 2021, the school was recognized as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School.[2]
Building Features
The inside of the school contains a gymnasium, swimming pool, planetarium, and auditorium. Outside the school are a baseball field, baseball practice facility, cross country course, and soccer field. The school also has a band practice field and an amphitheater.
Students
edit| Ethnicity | Hollidaysburg | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| White non Hispanic | 94% | 75% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Black | <1% | 16% |
Extracurriculars
editThe district offers an extensive variety of clubs, activities and many sports.
Clubs and organizations
editHollidaysburg Area Senior High School offers a variety of clubs and organizations to its students. The clubs include: Marching Band, TigerPaws (Dance team), Fantazia (Choir), Concert Choir, Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE), Experimental Jazz (E-Jazz), Chimrock (School Yearbook), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Foreign Language Clubs (French, German, Spanish, Russian), Tiger Times (Newspaper), Tiger TV, HARP (Hollidaysburg Area Repertory Players, the school's drama club), Key Club, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Mock Trial, Peer Mediation, We Are Human (LGBTQ+), Recycling Club, TAAD (Tigers Against Alcohol and other Drugs), Scholastic Scrimmage Team, History Club, Model UN, Student Council, Prom Committee, and DDR Club.
Sports
editThe District funds:
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- According to PIAA directory July 2012[3]
Athletics
editThe School also recognizes a club hockey team, which competes in the Laurel Mountain Hockey League (LMHL). The team currently supports a varsity team, JV Team and freshman (junior high) team, as well as several elementary teams. The football and soccer teams (select games only) play their games at Tiger Stadium, which is located between the junior and senior high schools, while the hockey team plays at Galactic Ice in Altoona.
Football
editThe program currently competes in class AAAAA of the PIAA and is independent. The first season was in 1920 and the team had a 4–2 record under George Carl. The program today has five hundred and eighty wins. The team has won ten District Championships: five under head coach Harold Price (1985, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995), three under current head coach John Barton (1999, 2006, 2008) and three under head coach Homer Delattre (2017, 2018).
Construction began in the spring of 2004 on a new artificial turf to replace the existing grass field. The new field provided the opportunity for other sports and events to use the facility as well. Two renovated concession stands and an information kiosk were also completed. Tiger Stadium is being updated by the restore the roar project. This project includes new turf, fixed lighting, new fencing, and the addition of field houses for home and away teams.
Record since 1998
| Coach | Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Ricco | 1998 | 5 | 6 |
| John Barton | 1999 | 11 | 2 |
| John Barton | 2000 | 7 | 4 |
| John Barton | 2001 | 4 | 7 |
| John Barton | 2002 | 8 | 3 |
| John Barton | 2003 | 6 | 5 |
| John Barton | 2004 | 4 | 5 |
| John Barton | 2005 | 3 | 7 |
| John Barton | 2006 | 8 | 5 |
| John Barton | 2007 | 9 | 3 |
| John Barton | 2008 | 10 | 2 |
| John Barton | 2009 | 4 | 7 |
| John Barton | 2010 | 6 | 4 |
| John Barton | 2011 | 3 | 5 |
| John Barton | 2012 | 3 | 7 |
| Homer DeLattre | 2013 | 3 | 7 |
| Homer DeLattre | 2014 | 4 | 5 |
| Homer DeLattre | 2015 | 6 | 4 |
| Homer DeLattre | 2016 | 6 | 5 |
| Homer DeLattre | 2017 | 8 | 4 |
| Homer DeLattre | 2018 | 9 | 5 |
Basketball
editThe men's basketball team competes in Class AAAA while women's basketball competes in Class AAA in the PIAA. Both also right now have no conference, but continue to play perennial rivals Altoona and State College. Brad Lear coaches the men while Deanna Jubeck coaches the women.
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 15 | 9 |
| 2007-08 | 10 | 16 |
| 2008-09 | 14 | 10 |
| 2009-10 | 16 | 9 |
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | 15 | 9 |
| 2007-08 | 20 | 4 |
| 2008-09 | 13 | 10 |
| 2009-10 | 13 | 10 |
Soccer
editThe men's and women's soccer team rank AAA, the highest ranking for soccer. Both teams compete in District 6, which the women won in 2005 and 2007. The 2005 men's team beat #3 ranked State College 1-0 to win the District 6 Championship. The 2005 women's team also set a district six record, becoming the first team from the district to make it to the State semi-finals. The men are coached by Greg Shale while Dave Soellner finished 2008 as his first for the Lady Tigers.
| Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | 1 |
| Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 5 | 0 |
Notable alumni
edit- Jeff Bower - Head Coach, Men's Basketball, Marist College
- Charlie Brenneman (class of 1999) - wrestler; professional MMA fighter, formerly in the UFC's Lightweight Division[4]
- Billy Clapper (class of 2001) - Head Coach, Men's Basketball, Penn State Altoona
- Sam Lafferty (2009-2011) - NHL forward
- Karen Davis (class of 1962) - animal rights advocate
- Wade Schalles - member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Judy Ward - Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Luke Rhodes - Professional football player, Indianapolis Colts
- Jim Fall - Film director, The Lizzie McGuire Movie
References
editSchmitt, Tom (2008-06-23). "Soelner takes over Lady Tigers". Altoona Mirror.
"Hollidaysburg Golden Tiger High School". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
"Hollidaysburg Area School District". Retrieved 2008-03-02.
Oakes, Kimberly. "SchoolMatters". Retrieved 2008-02-19.
"Renovation" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-02-19.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Hollidaysburg Area SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Mollenauer, Andrew (September 22, 2021). "Area schools earn 'blue ribbon'". Altoona Mirror. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (2012). "PIAA School Directory".
- ^ "Charlie Brenneman UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.