- Huntley Project High School
infobox University
name= Huntley Project High School
established = Fall of 1968
type = Public
superintendent = Mr. Dave Mahon
principal = Ms. Tynie Mader
athletic Director= Mr. Jay Santy
established = Fall of 1968
address = 1477 Ash Street
telephone = (406) 967-2540
students = 230
mascot = Red Devils
colors = Black and Red
city =Worden, Montana
country = USA
campus = Rural
sports = Football, Volleyball, Boy's Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Cross-Country, Softball, & Golf
affiliations = Cheerleading, Majorettes, BPA, FFA, FCCLA, Speech & Drama, Band, Choir, News paper/Annual, HP players, Student Council, National Honor Society, and Pep Club
website = http://huntley.k12.mt.usHuntley Project High School is a high school in
Worden, Montana . Home of the Red Devils, the Huntley Project School District serves students living in four small Montana communities: Worden, Ballantine, Huntley, and Pompey's Pillar, with total population nearing 3,000 people. It is located convert|20|mi|km east of Montana's largest city, Billings, in the southeastern part of Montana.On Sept. 18, 2008, an early morning fire destroyed the high school building in Worden. [cite web | date=2008-09-18 | title=School destroyed in early morning fire| url=http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/09/18/news/local/15-schoolfire.txt | work=Billings Gazette | accessdate=18 September | accessyear=2008]
About the School
Total 2006-2007 enrollment is 739 students, grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The high school currently has 226 students, making Huntley Project a Class B school in the Montana High School Association.
The name ‘Huntley Project’ is short for Huntley Irrigation Project, which was the second U.S. Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project. The area was part of the Crow Indian Reservation from 1874 to 1904 when the government purchased the convert|35000|acre|km2, stretching across convert|27|mi|km from Huntley, east to the Little Bull Mountains.
Huntley Projects goals are that each student:
1. Develops intellectually according to interests, needs and abilities.
2. Develops and accepts the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship in order to participate successfully in the world of today and tomorrow.The 36,208-square-foot high school building was built in 1968 at a cost of $460,945. It was one of many schools designed by the firm Johnson-Graham & Associates. [cite web | date=2007-08-19 | title=About Huntley Project High | url=http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/09/19/news/local/25-hpfire_s.txt| work=Billings Gazette | accessdate=19 September | accessyear=2008]
Academics
Classes Offered
Agricultural Department
Introduction to Agriculture
Agriculture Science
Agriculture Engineering
Agricultural Business
Agriculture Auto
Agriculture Machine Shop
Agriculture Consturction
Agriculture WeldingBusiness
Introduction to Business
Accounting I
Accounting II
Accounting III
Entrepreneurship
Cisco Networking
Information Systems I & II
Business Office Skills
Web Design & Development
School-to-Careers
Career MentorshipFamily and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences I
Culinary Essentials
Home Management
Family Living
Child Development
Textile Arts
Advanced Textile ArtsFine Arts
High School Art
Ceramics
High School Band
High School Choir
Music Appreciation
Art Appreciation
Jazz Band
Annual/NewspaperForeign Language
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish IIIIndustrial Arts
Woodworking
Advanced Woods
Small Engines
Welding/Wiring
Mechanical Drafting
Computer Aided Design/CADMathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Business Math
Algebra II
Calculus
Math Analysis
General MathPhysical Education
Physical Education 9
Physical Education 10
Advanced Weights/NutritionScience
Earth Science
Biology I
Chemistry
Physics
Biology IISocial Studies
General Social Studies
World History
American History
Government
Senior Social StudiesCommunication
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Library Research
Communications/Speech
ReadingGraduation Requirements
A minimum of twenty-two (22) credits must be earned in order to graduate. The credits must include the following:
English … 4 Credits
Math … 2 Credits (to include Algebra I)
Science … 2 Credits
Physical Education … 2 Credits
World History … 1 Credit
U.S. History … 1 Credit
U.S. Government … 1 Credit
Fine Arts (choir, band, art) … 1 Credit
Vocational (business, home ec., ag., shop)… 1 Credit
2. Students are encouraged to take at least 3 years of math because college entrance requirements have increased to a minimum math ACT score of 16 and state testing standards have also increased.
3. Early graduation may be allowed.
4. Seniors wishing to attend ½ days on a work release after third quarter must have their class schedule properly aligned with four solids, including English and Government, at the beginning of the 2nd semester.
5. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be chosen on the basis of the regular 4.00 scale at the end of the 3rd quarter of the senior year. If there is more than one Valedictorian, there will be no Salutatorian. If a senior transfer student attends all three of the grading periods, all previous grades will become valid for class honors and class rank. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for Valedictorian/Salutatorian honors.Grading Scale
A=100-90
B=89-80
C=79-70
D=69-60
F=59-belowHonor Roll
High Honor Roll: 3.5-4.0
Honor Roll: 3.0-3.49Athletics
Huntley Project Red Devils have been one of the most successful programs in Class B athletics over the past 20 years. Through hard work, determination, and team work, many championships have been won.
Football
The Huntley Project Football team has a 28-4 record over the last 3 seasons they have also won back-to-back Conference Championships. This year the devils went 10-1 making the state semi-finals.
Head Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Rick Dees
Assistant Coach: Mark Wandle
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach: Lenny BrownState Championships: 1998
Volleyball
Huntley Project Volleyball 2006 Lady Red Devils
Head Coach: Iona Stookey
Assistant Coach: Billie Schaff
Assistant Coach: Sonny BennState Championships: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Cross Country
Head Coach: Tara Christman
Head Coach: Mara Beard
Assistant Coaches: Jay and Susan Mack
Two Montana All State Selections For 2007: Kaitlyn Wurnig and Chancey Stirling
Boys Basketball
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach: Mike Kragt
Assistant Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Kevin MoralesState Championships: 1999, 2007
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Stephanie Robertus
Assistant Coach: Iona Stookey
Assistant Coach: Carrie GreenwaltManagers: ""'Madi Lemieux", Bailey Craig
Wrestling
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Assistant Coach:State Championships: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000
Boys and Girls Track
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach: Mark Wandle
Assistant Coach: Mark Branger
Assistant Coach: Jay Santy
Assistant Coach: Mark MoreniBoys State Championships: 1989, 2006, 2007
Girls State Championships: 2004, 2006, 2007Softball
Head Coach: Jim Knapp
Assistant Coach: Carrie GreenwaltGolf
Head Coach: Jay Selman
Assistant Coach: Marlene KrumActivities
Student Council
President: Bryan Steiger
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:Cheerleading
Advisor: Brooke Rienhart
Advisor: Tanner RienhartHuntley Project cheerleaders keep crowds at games enthusiastic while performing 'stunts'. They also volunteer throughout the community.
BPA
Advisor: Susan Craig
BPA stands for "business professionals of America." It is an organization of high school students throughout the nation. Members of BPA compete in business related events.
= FFA =Sheila DaumFFA, is an organization of high school students who compete in agriculturally based events. FFA also plays a large roll in the community hosting many fundraisers and service projects. Huntley Project FFA competes well every year consistently qualifying several people for the national competition.
Pep Club
Advisor: Amber Steiger
Pep Club plays a large part throughout the school. They are responsible for creating banners supporting the classes and sports teams that are displayed in the gymnasium. They are also responsible for creating locker signs for participants in athletics and activities to show support.
National Honor Society
Advisor: Kim Koenig
National Honor Society is a group of students who have shown exemplary academic performance.Band
Director: Aaron Morgenstern
The band plays at athletic events as well as concerts.
Choir
Director: Janet Morgenstern
The choir is a large group of Huntley Project students who regularly performs in concerts to entertain the community.
Speech and Drama
Incredible Amazing Head Coach: Bonnie Ortner
Assistant Coach: Jacki ReedHuntley Project's Speech and Drama team is the only contender for a state championship. With a large group of incredibly talented students (including Hiram Williams and Shayna Ortner) performing in a unique variety of events they win many competitions.
State Champioships: 2004
FCCLA
Advisor: Jean Ott
FCCLA stands for Family Career Community Leaders of America. They regularly partake in service projects. They also compete in regional, statewide, and national competitions.Majorettes
Advisor: Joleen Johannes
Majorettes is a girls dance groupNewspaper/Annual
Advisor: Bea Wilson
This group is responsible for the production and quality of the Annual yearbook as well as the school newspaper, the "Red and Black Attack."Fire
On Sept. 18, 2008, an early morning fire destroyed the high school building in Worden. The fire destroyed nine classrooms, the home economics room, the library and computer lab, three offices, the high school gym and the band room. The concession stand, school trophies and other memorabilia were also destroyed. [cite web | author=Laura Tode |date=2007-08-19 | title=4 suspects identified in arson of high school | url=http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/09/19/news/local/16-hpfire_s.txt| work=Billings Gazette | accessdate=19 September | accessyear=2008]
Early reports said the fire was "suspicious" in nature. [cite web | date=2008-09-18 | title=School destroyed in early morning fire| url=http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/09/18/news/local/15-schoolfire.txt | work=Billings Gazette | accessdate=18 September | accessyear=2008]
Yellowstone County deputies arrested four teens, all current or former Huntley Project students, in connection with the fire. [cite web | date=2008-09-18 | title=Flames level Huntley Project school| url=http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=9031076 | work=KTVQ | accessdate=18 September | accessyear=2008] Gregory Dean Three Fingers, 18, was charged in Yellowstone County Justice Court with arson and burglary. Michael John Victoria II, 16, was charged as an adult in District Court with arson and burglary as well. He pleaded not guilty. [cite web | author=Greg Tuttle | date=2008-09-23 | title=Boy charged as adult pleads not guilty to school fire | url=http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/09/23/news/local/17-hpfire_s.txt | work=Billings Gazette | accessdate=29 September | accessyear=2008] Two younger teens, a boy and girl both aged 14, were cited in youth court in connection with the fire. [cite web | author=Greg Tuttle | date=2008-09-24 | title=2 teens hear charges stemming from high school fire| url=http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/09/24/news/local/18-hpfire_s.txt | work=Billings Gazette | accessdate=29 September | accessyear=2008]After the fire, students returned to classes in modular buildings moved onto the school campus, which will be used, along with spare rooms in other buildings and around town, as classrooms until a new school can be built. The school and campus were insured for more than $6 million. [cite web | author=Matt Hagengruber |date=2007-08-19 | title=Insurance sufficient to rebuild, board says | url=http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/09/19/news/local/23-hpfire_s.txt| work=Billings Gazette | accessdate=19 September | accessyear=2008]
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