G. A. R. Memorial Junior/Senior High School
| G.A.R. Memorial Junior Senior High School | |
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250 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania United States | |
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| Type | Junior-Senior High School |
| Motto | "Sons of the Blue and Gray" |
| Established | ~1930 |
| School district | Wilkes-Barre Area School District |
| Dean | Colleen Robatin |
| Principal | Dino Gallela |
| Staff | 65 |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Number of students | 919 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gray |
| Mascot | Grenadiers |
| Website | http://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us/gar.html |
G.A.R. Memorial Junior/Senior High School (commonly known throughout the area simply as 'G.A.R.') is located on 250 South Grant Street, in Wilkes-Barre, located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States with a ZIP code of 18702.
We suck monkey butt
History
G.A.R. Memorial was established in 1925. It is one of three high schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. It was renovated in 1979. G.A.R. is located near the Susquehanna River and during severe flooding it has been used as a shelter for many families from the surrounding area.
Awards
In December 2007, G.A.R. received a 'bronze' placing in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 “Best High Schools” list, which is given to schools that exceed expectations for less-advantaged students.
Academic Courses
G.A.R. offers the following courses:
Sciences
- Biology I (9+)
- Biology II (11+)
- Chemistry I (10+)
- Chemistry II (11+)
- Earth and Space Sciences (9+)
- General Science (7&8)
- Physics I (11+)
- Physics II† (12+)
(†)Available Only through Distance Learning
Mathematics
- Algebra I (8+)
- Algebra II (10+)
- Calculus (12)
- Geometry (9+)
- Pre-Algebra (7+)
- Trigonometry (11+)
English
Each grade level has an English course, however it is available in General, College Prep, and Advanced. Selection for these classes relies on either previous grades, teacher recommendations, or both. If you take an AP English course you can receive college credits if you complete the standardized test.
Social Studies
- General History I (7+)
- General History II (8+)
- Law (11+)
- Psychology (11+)
- U.S. Cultures I (9+)
- U.S. Cultures II (10+)
Social Studies also offers AP classes in which you can receive college credits if you complete the standardized test and receive a score acceptable to the university that you wish to attend.
Languages
- French (9+)
- German (9+)
- Spanish (9+)
Computer Literacy
- Computer Applications (10+)
- Computer Science (10+)
Photography/Art
- Art (11+)
- Photo and Film (12+)
Athletics
Sports are available to the entire student body, and there are no cuts on any teams.
Boys' Sports
Fall
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
Winter
- Basketball
- Wrestling
Spring
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Girls' Sports
Fall
- Field Hockey
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Winter
- Basketball
Spring
- Soccer
(Girls Soccer won the first district championship in school history with an undefeated season in the spring of 2005)
- Softball
- Track & Field
Other Teams
- Cheerleading
Musical Groups
- Band
- Orchestra
- GARChoir (Chorus)
- Small Group (Chorus)
Extra Curricular Activities/Clubs
- Computer Science Club
- German Club
- National Honor Society
- SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving)
- Ski Club
- Year Book Club
- FBLA
- Key Club
- Science Olympiad
- Student Council
- Stage Crew
- Drama Club
- Watershed Forum
- School Newspaper
- Poetry Club
Notable alumni
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- Larry Koretz- Former Overseas Basketball Player
- Greg Skrepenak- Former NFL player, currently Luzerne County Commissioner
- Bob Sura- NBA player who last played for the Houston Rockets
References
[1] Public School Review
[2] Bob Sura - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Magazine names GAR, Meyers in ‘Best High Schools’ list - The Citizen's Voice