Susan E. Wagner High School

Infobox School


name=Susan E. Wagner High School
type=Public
location=1200 Manor Rd.
Staten Island, NY
information=[phone]
established=1968
grades=9-12
enrollment=3,271
faculty=142
principal=Gary M. Giordano
mascot=Falcon
colors=White and blue
district=New York City Department of Education
website= [http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/31/R460/default.htm?searchType=school Susan E. Wagner High School Official Website]

Susan E. Wagner High School is a New York City public school located at 1200 Manor Road in Staten Island, New York. The school is owned and run by the New York City Department of Education. On average, the school has about 3,000 students. Wagner's school colors are Navy and White, with the Falcon as the mascot. Wagner has a variety of programs including, but not limited to, The Law And Politics program, The Hospitality and Tourism program the Scholars Academy, Air Force JROTC, many clubs and teams, a wide range of band and art programs, and annual Sing productions.

Student Organization

The Student Organization puts together and runs most of the events that take place at Susan Wagner High School, such as the dances and the International Festival. In the past few years the S.O. has had well over 150 events each year and over 200 clubs and teams.

Scholars Academy

The Scholars Academy at Wagner is a well known and prestigious program. There are many advantages to being in this group of students. All "scholar" classes are weighted by 1.05, meaning that the average of the class is multiplied by 1.05. The weighted average of the class is the grade that is used in the configuration of the final average. To become a scholar, you must have above a ninety average in at least three classes. To remain in the program you must maintain above a ninety average in at least three scholars classes. An overall average below eighty five will result in scholars probation and eventually removal from the program.

"SING"

"SING" is a student-run production that includes a script/acting, dancing, art, a chorus, and a band. Students are judged on areas including originality, singing, art, acting, band, script, and dancing. There are three groups : Sophmen (freshmen and sophomores together), Juniors, and Seniors. Today, the shows have about 275 to 300 students involved. Sing began at Wagner in 1974. The competition was founded at Midwood High School in Brooklyn around 1947.

International Festival

The International Festival is a student-run annual school production that celebrates the cultural diversity in Susan E. Wagner. There are dances and other displays of the arts aimed to show the cultures that make up the school.

Famous Alumni

*Marcia Clark - prosecuted O.J. Simpson
*Benji Gregory - best known playing the role of Brian Tanner on ALF (1986)
*Rich Eisen - NFL Network host
*Alban Gjeloshi - Was a great Athlete, good student, was a ladies man,
*Kamil Sienkiewicz - Became a success during the 08 depression

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