Gaithersburg High School

Infobox Secondary school
name = Gaithersburg High School

established = 1904
type = Public Secondary
principal = Dr. Christine Handy Collins
assistant principals = Mrs. Susan Frishman, Mr. Michael J. Ridge, Mrs. Traci Townsend, Mr. Arthur Williams
students = 2081 (2008)
grades = 9–12
city = Gaithersburg
state = Maryland
country = USA
district = Montgomery County Public Schools
campus = Suburban
colors = Blue and Gold
mascot = Trojans
newspaper = [http://my.highschooljournalism.org/md/gaithersburg/ghs/ The Blue & Gold]
website = http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/gaithsbghs/

Gaithersburg High School (GHS) is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States. Part of Montgomery County Public Schools, the school was founded in 1904 as "Gaithersburg School" and offered grades K-12. Since 1951, the school resides at 314 South Frederick Avenue and currently offers education for those in grades 9-12. Both Forest Oak Middle School and Gaithersburg Middle School feed into the high school.

General Information

Principals

*Stephen Bedford 2000-2003
*Martin Svercek (Acting) 2003
*Gary Miller 2003-2005
*Darryl Williams- 2005-2007
*Michael J. Ridge (Acting) 2007
*Dr. Christine Handy Collins 2007- present

ports Accomplishments

Gaitherburg High School has achieved many sports accomplishments in the past forty years. The school has had the privilege of becoming both finalists and champions in a large variety of sports.

State Champions

*1961 Boys Cross Country State Champions
*1965 Boys Track and Field State Champions
*1966 Boys Track and Field State Champions
*1966 Football (County) AA Champions
*1971 Boys Cross Country State Champions
*1973 Football (County) AA Champions
*1974 Boys Golf State Champions
*1985 Boys Golf State Champions
*1986 Boys Track and Field State Champions
*1986 Football State Champions
*1988 Baseball Regional Champions, State Semi-finalists
*1992 Football State Champions
*1996 County Cheerleading Champions
*1996 Boys Varsity Soccer Division Champions
*1997 NJROTC Air Rifle Team State Champions
*1998 Basketball State Champions
*1998 Boys Track and Field State Champions
*1999 Softball State Champions
*1999 NJROTC Air Rifle Team State Champions
*2000 Undefeated State Football Champions 13-0
*2000 Boys Volleyball County Champions
*2000 Boys Track and Field State Champions
*2000 Boys Cross Country State Champions
*2000 NJROTC Air Rifle Team State Champions
*2001 Gymnastics State Champions
*2001 NJROTC Air Rifle Team State Champions
*2002 Boys Track and Field State Champions
*2005 Girls Volleyball State Champions
*2006 County Cheerleading Champions
*2007 County Cheerleading Champions
*2008 County Cheerleading Champions

State Finalists

*1958 Boys Basketball State Finalist
*1965 Boys Cross Country State Finalist
*1969 Boys Track and Field State Finalist
*1970 Boys Cross Country State Finalist
*1972 Wrestling State Finalist
*1973 Boys Cross Country State Finalist
*1973 Boys Golf State Finalist
*1987 Boys Golf State Finalist
*1989 Boys Track and Field State Finalist
*1989 Football State Finalist
*1992 Baseball State Finalist
*1993 Baseball State Finalist
*1995 Boys Track and Field State Finalist
*1995 Football State Finalist
*1996 Boys Golf State Finalist
*1997 Baseball State Finalist
*1999 Football State Finalist
*2001 Boys Track and Field State Finalist
*2001 Boys Cross Country State Finalist
*2004 Boys Cross Country State Finalist
*2006 Girls Basketball State Finalist
*2007 Boys Outdoor Track and Field State Finalists

Notable alumni

* Dominique Dawes, three-time USA Olympic gymnast (transferred from Montgomery Blair High School).
* Hank Fraley, an NFL center who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns. He played with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2000 to 2006.
* Tom Mchale (1981), former NFL Offensive Lineman who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also played with the Philadelphia Eagles.
* Guy Prather (1976), former NFL Linebacker who played for the Green bay Packers.
* Judah Friedlander, a 1987 graduate, is a comedian and actor who currently stars in 30 Rock.
* Tony Greene (1966), former NFL Defensive Back of the Buffalo Bills [http://www.pressboxonline.com/story.cfm?id=1906] .
* Ashley Kupets, a 2003 graduate is the sister of 2004 Olympic medalist Courtney Kupets and a gymnast for the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
* Bryan Steele, NCAA track and field runner, Long Island University, runner-up in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2006 NCAA Track and Field Championships, runs for Jamaica's national team.
*Antonio Wyatt, author, publisher, Ordained Elder and founder of Leadership Conference International
* Jim Ward, Gettsburg College, Baltimore Colts 1967-1971 [http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/players.nsf/ID/04810112] .

External links

* [http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/gaithsbghs/ Gaithersburg High School Website]
* [http://www.blueandgoldnews.net Blue and Gold Newspaper, GHS School Newspaper]
* [http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=qhp7sg8k096m&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=6353569 Bird's eye view of Gaithersburg High School]
* [http://www.leaguelineup.com/ghstrojanfootball Gaithersburg Trojan Football Website]

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