West Genesee High School
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| West Genesee High School | |
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5201 West Genesee St., | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1952 |
| Principal | Dr. Barry Copeland |
| Faculty | 123 (2004) |
| Enrollment | 1,669 (2004) |
| Information | (315) 487-4601 |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Website | West Genesee HS |
West Genesee High School (colloquially referred to as West Genny or WG), is an American public high school in Camillus, New York serving ninth through twelfth grade students. The school is part of the West Genesee Central School District.
Overview
The school enrolled 1,662 students in the 2004-2005 school year. It is located in the western suburbs of Syracuse, New York and is composed of 98% white (non-Hispanic) students according to the West Genesee Report Card. In both 2003 and 2005 the school was recognized by Newsweek as one of the "Best High Schools in America." [1]
West Genesee is renowned for its marching band and lacrosse programs. The marching band is the most decorated organization in New York State Field Band Conference history, capturing 29 of the last 33 championships, including 15 in a row between 1989 and 2003.[2] The lacrosse team, coached by hall-of-famer Mike Messere, is widely recognized as one of the premier high school lacrosse teams in the United States, finishing the season 1st in the national high school rankings 8 times since 1990. The team has won 14 New York State championships, including four consecutive between 2002 and 2005, and 26 Section III championships [3] [4].
Recognitions
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Recognized as one of Newsweek’s "Best High Schools in America" for 2003, 2005 and 2006
Recognized as one of the "Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America" for 2005 by the American Music Conference
Recognized as one of the "100 Finalists for Outstanding Public High School Music Programs" by the Grammy Foundation for 2006
Athletic State Championships
Boys Lacrosse: 14
Girls Lacrosse: 3
Boys Hockey: 2
Boys Wrestling: 5
Girls Swimming: 3
Boys Swimming: 1
Girls Soccer: 1
Boys Track: 2
Boys Golf: 1
Motto
We Celebrate Learning!
Class Profile 2006
Size: 337
99% received a Regents Diploma
41% received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
20% received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors
98% attending post-secondary education:
61% attending a four-year college or University
37% attending a two-year college
Clubs and Activities
PRIDE
Mock Trial
Drama Club
French Club
Spanish Club
Class Senates
Student Council
Outdoor Club
Academic Decathalon
ECOS
Math League
Recognized Academic Programs
Advanced Placement Courses:
Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Physics, United States History, World History, French, Spanish, Statistics, Calculus, Music Theory, Art
Syracuse University Project Advance:
English, Economics, Psychology, Public Affairs, Sociology
Onondaga Community College Credit Courses:
Contemporary Business, College CAD, Pre-Calc with Trig, Computer Information Systems, Accounting, Astronomy
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts Programs:
Symphony, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band "W", Concert Band "G", Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Quartet, Chorale, Chorus, Concert Choir, Advance Dance, Dance Ensemble, Intermediate Dance, Introduction to Dance, Winter Guard, Photo