Wissahickon High School

Infobox school | name = Wissahickon High School


imagesize = 70px
established = 1929
name2=Wissahickon High School, Ambler, Pennsylvania
type = Public
location = 521 Houston Road,
Ambler, Pennsylvania
enrollment = 1,453
free_label = Mascot
free_text = Trojans
free_label2 = Colors
free_text2 = Blue and Gold
principal= William C. Hayes
website = [http://whs.wsdweb.org Wissahickon High School web site]

Established in 1929, Wissahickon High School is the sole public high school of the Wissahickon School District, and is located in Ambler, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

Administration

•Mr. William Hayes, "Principal"
•Mrs. Susan Incorvia, "Assoc. Principal"
•Mr. Thomas Speakman, "Asst. Principal"
•Mr. Jim Cairnes, "Asst. Principal"
•Mr. Tom Meier, "Director of Sports and Activities"

School Policy

Clear Backpack Policy

In the summer of 2007, school administration announced that all students attending Wissahickon High School would be required to wear clear or mesh backpacks, or not use a backpack at all. [cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/education/8655757.html|title=Philadelphia Inquirer: Baring your backpack to bolster school safety|accessdate=2007-10-16] The decision was made to ensure safety at the school, and followed a recommendation made in a school safety report by District Attorney Bruce Castor. The decision was met with a strong negative response from students. The school board allowed the measure to go into effect, stating it was it was not their place to rescind the policy. [cite web|url=http://www.timescommunity.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18759897&BRD=1306&PAG=461&dept_id=187829&rfi=6|title=School Board: Not our place to rescind Wissahickon High School policy|accessdate=2007-10-16] Wissahickon is the third high school in Montgomery County to implement such a policy. [cite web|url=http://cbs3.com/topstories/Montgomery.County.Wissahickon.2.311621.html|title=cbs.com: Wissahickon Students Face Strict Backpack Rules|accessdate=2007-10-16]
At the start of the 2008 - 2009 school year, the policy became a suggested measure rather then a requirement.

Athletics

Wissahickon athletic department, under the direction of Thomas W. Meier, is currently admitted under the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and by school size is sanctioned under District I. The high school boasts an artificial turf field stadium which serves the Wissahickon Trojans football, men and women's soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, women's field hockey, and numerous community club teams. [cite web|url=http://www.piaa.org/schools/directory/details.aspx?ID=11044|title=Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|accessdate=2008-01-16] The chief rival of Wissahickon is Upper Dublin High School.Fact|date=October 2008

Track & Field

The Wissahickon Men's and Women's Track & Field team has sent numerous athletes onto PIAA State Championships and to the national stage. The team held several national records in the 70's and early 80's. Fact|date=February 2008

Men's Swimming & Diving

Wissahickon Men's Swimming & Diving team has produced numerous swimmers whom reached the top ten in PIAA State Championships. Fact|date=February 2008

Women's Field Hockey

Wissahickon Women's Field Hockey team has continuously achieved top rankings in the PIAA. The team qualified for a District Championships four times in the last six years.

Notes and references

External links

[http://whs.wsdweb.org/ Official website]