Lake Howell High School

Infobox Secondary school

name = Lake Howell High School
motto = "Where Opportunities Meet Excellence"
established = 1975
type = Public
faculty = 115
enrollment = 2355 (approx.)
address = 4200 Dike Rd
city = Winter Park
state = FL
country = USA
colors = Silver & Navy Blue
mascot = Silverhawks
homepage = *http://www.lakehowell.scps.k12.fl.us/nonfuser.html

Lake Howell High School is a comprehensive four-year high school located in Central Florida, USA. Home of the Silver Hawks, it has been designated a "A +" High School by the Florida Department of Education in 2008. It was previously an "A" high school in 2006.

The school is actually geographically located within Seminole County, near Winter Springs and Oviedo, despite its mailing address of Winter Park, Florida, which is in Orange County.

Opened in 1975, Lake Howell High has been remodeled several times over its three decade history, the last major remodeling occurring in the late 1990s.

Lake Howell Theater Company

Lake Howell High School is also home to the award-winning Lake Howell Theater Company. The sponsor is Mr. James Brendlinger (former teacher of the year winner), who produces all of the shows done by the company. The Lake Howell Theater Company also is home to the comedy troupe "Bad Medicine", which started within the company some years ago. Annually there is a 'night on broadway' performed by students. The proceeds go to chairty, or to the school for improving the student enviroment.

Lake Howell Band Program

The band program, led by Director Mr. Todd Leighton, includes many ensembles including the Silver Regiment Marching Band, the Lake Howell Holiday Band, and the Lake Howell Jazz Band.

Notable Alumni

*Scott Porter, Actor Friday Night Lights, Speed Racer, Music and Lyrics, Prom Night
*Brandon Marshall, receiver for the Denver Broncos
*Trevor Pryce, defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens
*Kawika Mitchell, linebacker for the NY Giants
*Nick Calathes, basketball player for the Florida Gators
*Brian Effron, guitarist for Last Winter

External links

* [http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/ Seminole County Public Schools]
* [http://www.lakehowell.scps.k12.fl.us/nonfuser.html Lake Howell High School]
* [http://www.lhband.org The Lake Howell Band Program]