C. Milton Wright High School

Infobox School
name = C. Milton Wright High School

motto = "The Wright Beginning Promises a Good Future."
established = 1980
type = Public Secondary
principal = Marlene Molter
students = 1834
grades = 9-12
city = Bel Air
state = Maryland
country = USA
district = Harford County Public Schools
campus = Suburban
colors = carolina blue, black & white
mascot = Mustangs
website = [https://www.edline.net/pages/cmw/ C. Milton Wright Website]
picture =
image_caption = Main entrance to C. Milton Wright High School
picture2 =
image_caption2 = Exterior facade,showing mascot and school colors

C. Milton Wright High School is a public secondary school Located in Bel Air, Maryland. It was founded in 1980 with Robert Garbacik as its first principal. The school is named after former Harford County Public Schools superintendent, C. Milton Wright.

School Information

The main goal of the school is to provide students with a safe environment for learning to the best of their ability. They aim at teachers and students working together, being academically active to become contributing members of society, having each individual be a valuable member of the school and community, and being supported by staff and peers.

C. Milton Wright High School's 2005 attendance rate is approximately 91.1%, which is down from the previous 2 years. The school has 77 classrooms, along with four portables, with approximately 104 teachers. The principal for the 2008-2009 school year is Marlene Molter.

C. Milton Wright High School is known to be one of the most rigorous academic schools located in Harford County. The school currently offers 20 [Advanced Placement] (AP) classes, that are encouraged to be taken by all. In 2004, the teachers at C. Milton helped 80% of the students who took an AP Exam achieve a score of a 3 or higher.

C. Milton Wright was named the top participating school in Maryland with the organization, Relay For Life, dedicated to raising money and promoting awareness about cancer research.

The school is known for its friendly staff of teachers, secretaries, and counselors, who strive to serve each individual to the best of their abilities. The students are dedicated and engaged in many difficult classes, and the expectations are set high from the teachers that have been at C. Milton for 15+ years.

Set in the middle of Bel Air, there is an conservative view of the school as following academic traditions and involvement from the vast community.

Athletics

Along with the traditional high academic standards at C. Milton, many students participate in multiple sports throughout the school year. The involvement in athletics, which often reach state levels, proves that students can handle both a rigorous academic and athletic schedule.

Fall Sports :Men's Soccer,Women's Soccer,Men's Volleyball,Women's Volleyball,Cross Country,Golf,Football,Fall Cheerleading,Field Hockey

Winter Sports:Swimming,Indoor Track,Wrestling,Men's Basketball,Women's Basketball,Winter Cheerleading

Spring Sports:Men's Basebell,Women's Softball,Tennis,Track & Field,Lacrosse

Extracurricular Activities

Honors Societies and Selective Groups

*National Honor Society
*Spanish National Honor Society
*French National Honor Society
*German National Honor Society
*Art National Honor Society
*Varsity Club

Competitive Teams

*Forensics (Speech and Debate Team)
*Academic Team
*Envirothon Team
*Math League
*Mustang Dance Team

Event Planning Groups

*Student Government Association (SGA)
*Freshmen Class Coucil
*Sophomore Class Council
*Junior Class Concil
*Senior Class Council

Other Clubs and Organizations

*French Club

*German Club

*Spanish Club

*Knights of Wright (a community service organization)

*Stage Wright (Drama)

*Stallion (the School's Literary Magazine)

*Color Guard

*Future Teachers of America

*Bible Club

*Fellowship of Christian Athletes

*Peer Helpers

*Book Club

*Multi-Cultural Slub

*Anime Club

*Best Buddies

*Unified Sports

*Future Business Leaders of America

*Art Club

*SADD

*the Newspaper

*Yearbook

Notable Alumni

*Jay Witasick - Major League Baseball pitcher

External links

* [http://www.hcps.org/schools/profiles/profile_85.pdf School Information, including Graphs]
* C. Milton Wright Student and Teacher Handbooks