- J. P. McCaskey High School
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J. P. McCaskey High School Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, United States Information Type Public High school Established 1938 School district School District of Lancaster Superintendent Pedro Rivera[1] Principal Dwight Nolt[2]
Jay Butterfield[3]Assistant principals Shelby Cunningham
Matthew Bramucci
Tim Altieri
Sue Maher[2]Enrollment 3,000 students Color(s) Red and Black
Mascot Red Tornado Tornado Man
Website J.P. McCaskey J. P. McCaskey High School is a public high school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Located on the east side of Lancaster, it is named after John Piersol McCaskey, a Lancaster educator. The McCaskey campus consists of two buildings: J.P. McCaskey, which is usually referred to either as "JPM" or simply "JP"; and McCaskey East, which is referred to as "East". Also on the McCaskey campus are a number of playing fields (for soccer, baseball, softball, and field hockey), tennis courts, and a stadium. Nearby are Wickersham Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
History
John Piersol McCaskey High School opened in 1938, accepting Lancaster city's first gender-integrated, class of students. The high school was named for John McCaskey, a local educator, composer, and politician. [1].
The construction is a product of the post-depression, Works Progress Administration. While the main building was subsequently extended, the original façade, lobby, and auditorium are set in Art Deco style.
External links
- Official website
- http://www.mccaskeyfootball.com (Official Football Website)
References
- ^ "Meet the Superintendent". School District of Lancaster. http://www.lancaster.k12.pa.us/superintendent.htm. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ a b "High School Campus". School District of Lancaster. http://www.lancaster.k12.pa.us/high_school/mccaskey/index.htm. Retrieved 2008-12 – 18.
- ^ "Welcome to McCaskey East Online". School District of Lancaster. http://www.lancaster.k12.pa.us/high_school/mccaskey/m_east_campus.htm. Retrieved 2008-12 – 18.
4. {{cite web|title=McCaskey East High School defends segregation by race & gender|url=http://deskofbrian.com%7Cdate=1/27/2011%7Cwork=The Desk of Brian|accessdate=3/9/11]]
Categories:- High schools in Pennsylvania
- Education in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Educational institutions established in 1938
- Schools in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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