Holly High School

Infobox Secondary school
name = Holly High School
type = Public secondary
grades = 9–12
students = 1,400 (approx)
city = Holly
state = Michigan
country = USA
oversight = Holly Area School District
mascot = Bronchos
colors = Red and white
established = 1896
newspaper = "HHS Press"
website = [http://www.hollyareaschools.com/schools/hollyhs/index.html School website]

Holly High School, or "HHS" for short, is a public high school for grades 9–12 located in Holly, Michigan. It provides secondary education for students living in Holly, Davisburg, Springfield Township, Rose Township, and White Lake. Its official mascot is the Broncho, and its colors are red and white.

The school's monthly newspaper is the "HHS Press".

Athletics

Holly currently competes in the Flint Metro League in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The school has 22 athletic activities distributed evenly between males and females. Holly's chief rival is Fenton High School, just a few miles away. Since the name Bronco is so common, in 1952 Holly opted to the change the spelling of their mascot to make them the Bronchos. In 2006, the school's football team qualified for the state playoffs, but exiting in the first round after a 6-0 loss to Metro-league rival Oxford.

One of the Holly High School Athletic Points of Pride is the fan base, known affectionately as THE RED ZONE. They pack the stands for as many sporting events as possible and try to keep the atmosphere alive and upbeat!

Curriculum

Holly High School Curriculum is based on a trimester schedule. Doing this allows kids to attend up to three classes more than they originally would. There are five classes a day; lasting around 70 minutes each.

Oakland Schools Technical Campus NW

Holly offers students grades 10 and up the chance to attend OSTC-NW (Oakland.Schools.Technical.Campus.Northwest). OSTC-NW is a school where students may attend classes that help them decide and experience possible future careers and develop trades in there occupational career field.Student Can Study Fields In The Following Career Fields Seperated Into Clusters By: Oakland Schools:- Biotechnology and Environmental Science - BMMT (Bussiness Management, Marketing & Tecnology) - Construction Technology- Culinary Arts & Hospitality - Engineering and Emerging Technologies - Health Sciences - Transportation Technology - Visual Imaging

Administration

Holly High School is currently led by the following:

Principal - David Nuss
Vice Principal - Peter LoFiego (New for 2008-2009 School Year)
Vice Principal - Ellen Lounds (New For 2008-2009 School Year)
Athletic Director - Deb VanKuiken

Fight Song

"For Holly High,"
"We'll do or die,"
"To keep the colors,"
"in the sky."
"The red and white,"
"Will lead the fight,"
"to fame and glory,"
"come what might."
"Let's volunteer,"
"a rousing cheer,"
"To show the foe,"
"we have no fear."
"Our spirit's sure,"
"to guarantee,"
"Another Holly Victory!"

"GO GO GO GO"
"FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT"
"WIN WIN WIN WIN"
"YAY HOLLY!!!"

Burst Pipe

On Monday, January 21, 2008 a pipe burst in a second floor classroom, causing major flooding - up to three inches in some spots - throughout the entire school. Ceiling tiles, carpeting, and numerous computers were damaged, not to mention extensive damage to the plumbing. Student attending the High School did not have school from the 22nd through the 25th due to the burst pipe. Students resumed to their classes on Monday, January 28th. The company who handled cleanup estimated the damage to be in between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

External links

* [http://www.hollyareaschools.com/schools/hollyhs/index.html Holly High School Website]