Princess Anne High School

Infobox School
name = Princess Anne High School


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motto = The mission of Princess Anne High School, in cooperation with family and community, is to empower our students to meet the challenges of the future.
streetaddress = 4400 Virginia Beach Boulevard
city = Virginia Beach
state = Virginia
zipcode = 23452
country = USA
url = [http://www.princessannehs.vbschools.com/ Official site]
district = Virginia Beach City Public Schools
superintendent = Dr. James G. Merrill
principal = Ms. Patricia W. Griffin
viceprincipal = Ms. Ann M. Bissel
Mr. Thomas H. Gustafson
Ms. Angelita Isom
Mr. Ernie E. Sawyer
viceprincipal_label = Assistant Principal
staff = 156
fundingtype = Public
schooltype = high school
grades = 9-12
language = English
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mascot = Cavaliers
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founded = 1954
enrollment = 1,921
enrollment_as_of = 2006-07
rival =
conference = Virginia High School League
Beach District Eastern Region
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Princess Anne High School (PAHS) is the oldest remaining high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Opened in 1954, the school is now one of 11 high schools in Virginia Beach. In addition to serving regularly zoned students, the school hosts a citywide center for students with moderate to severe disabilities (known as the "West Building"), the citywide International Baccalaureate program, and a citywide center for pregnant teenagers (The "PA Center"). The school is also one of few high schools in Virginia Beach featuring an NJROTC program. Princess Anne was ranked by Newsweek at #143 in its 2003 U.S. high school rankings, and is currently one of five Virginia Beach high schools ranked in the top 1200 in Newsweek's 2006 rankings. [ [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7723397/site/newsweek/?page=2 The Complete List of the 1,000 Top U.S. Schools] , Newsweek, 2003] [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 2006 | url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12532678/site/newsweek/ | title = The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools | format = | work = What Makes a High School Great? | publisher = Newsweek | accessdate = 21 June | accessyear = 2006]

September 1, 1995 Fire

Four days before the opening of school in September 1995 a fire destroyed approximately one-third of the building. The fire began in the library, destroying numerous valuable records in the blaze -- among them the entire collection of PA yearbooks before 1995 and numerous printed and digital course materials collected by teachers throughout their careers.

Throughout both the 1995-1996 school year and the 1996-1997 fall semester, classes were held in a nearby vacant shopping mall which has since been replaced by a Home Depot. Buses transported students between the temporary location and portable classrooms on the main campus.

Following the fire, the 900 hall (which had been under construction prior to the fire) opened in January 1996. Meanwhile, the fire-damaged 200 hallway in the front of the building was entirely rebuilt along with the library. As a result of the fire, the PA library now maintains one of the most extensive and up-to-date media collections of any Virginia Beach high school. A new wing for art classes and studios was also opened behind the administrative offices.

The school reopened in January 1997 and a dedication was held on May 4, 1997. [ [http://www.princessannehs.vbschools.com/about.htm About PA] , Princess Anne High School Official Website.]

Sports

PA students participate in the following sports, in accordance with the Virginia High School League:

*Fall - Cheerleading, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Volleyball, Crew
*Winter - Boy's Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Wrestling, Swimming/Diving
*Spring - Baseball, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Tennis, Girls' Soccer, Softball, Track, Crew, Boys' Lacrosse

Virginia state championships

*1955 Debate
*1967 Football
*1971 Golf
*1972 Golf
*1977 Golf
*1989 Debate
*1999 Boys' Basketball
*2000 Field Hockey
*2001 Forensics
*2001 Gymnastics
*2001 Debate
*2001 Field Hockey
*2002 Gymnastics
*2002 Forensics
*2002 Debate
*2002 Girls' Basketball
*2003 Gymnastics
*2003 Debate
*2003 Forensics
*2003 Softball
*2004 Field Hockey
*2004 Debate
*2005 Forensics
*2005 Girls' Basketball
*2005 Baseball
*2007 Forensics
*2008 Forensics
*2008 Swim/Dive

School activities

Performing Arts
*Chorus
*Drama
*Band
* [http://www.fabulousmarchingcavaliers.org/ The Fabulous Marching Cavaliers] marching band
*Indoor Drumline
*Jazz Band
*Orchestra
*Rock Orchestra
*Thespian Troupe 1762
*Drama Club
*Indoor Guard

Other Clubs and Activities

*Student Council Association
*Freshman Class Council
*Sophomore Class Council
*Junior Class Council
*Senior Class Council
*National Honor Society
*Spanish National Honor Society
*French National Honor Society
*German National Honor Society
*Latin National Honor Society
*Art National Honor Society
*The Page (Newspaper)
*Partners Club
*Global Outreach
*Chess Club
*Interact Club
*Yearbook
*German Club
*Key Club
*Relay for Life
*Japanese Club
*Young Life
*International Baccalaureate Student Organization (IBSO)
*Chess Club
*Teens in Prayer
*Young Republicans
*Young Democrats
*Young Libertarians
*Film Club
*Gay Straight Alliance
*Technology Student Association (TSA)
*Lacrosse Club
*Knitting Club
*Fashion Club
*Athletic Trainers
*West Building Newspaper
*Color Guard
*Westside Art
*Cavalier Circle for Kings Daughters
*Wrestling Club
*Art Club
*Scholastic Bowl
*Breaking the Chain
*Optimist Club
*Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
*Key Club
*National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC)
*West Cavalier Walkers Club
*Science Bowl
*Princess Anne High School Student Crime Solvers
*West Tech Computer Club
*Latin Club
*Cavalier Club
*Step Team
*Photography/Print Club
*Resources for Academic Achievement (REACH)
*Poetry Slam Club
*French Club
*Medical/Legal Society
*Anime Club
*Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETC)
*Drugs Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
*Operation Smile
*Model United Nations
*Forensics
*Princess Anne Teen Readers
*Future Educators Association (FEA)
*Debate
*International Baccalaureate Newsletter
*Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
*Asian Experience Club
*Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC)
*Computer Club
*Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
*Gifted Advisory Board
*World of Work Club
*Rocketry Club
*Students for Environmental Action (SEA Club)
*A Season for Nonviolence
*Crew Club
*Finer Things Literature Club

Notable alumni

* Cedric Humes, (2002) Virginia Tech football running back; Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers in Round 7, 240th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft
* Pharrell Williams (1993), singer, songwriter, rapper, N*E*R*D frontman, and producer in "The Neptunes".
* Curtis Strange - Two time US Open Golf Champion
*Juice Newton - Pop / Country Singer
*Tim Finchem - PGA Commissioner
*Frank Wagner - Virginia Senator
*Michael Dalton- Economics PhD student

ee also

*AAA Eastern Region
*AAA Beach District

Footnotes

References

* [http://www.vbgov.com/e-gov/vbcsg/faqinfo/0,1172,6131,00.html vbgov.com Virginia Beach schools]

External links

* [http://www.princessannehs.vbschools.com Official Princess Anne High School website]
* [http://www.princessannehs.vbschools.com/about.htm About PAHS: History]
* [http://www.vbschools.com/school%5Fdata/report%5Fcards/0405/high/PAnne_HS.pdf School Report Card]
* [http://www.frappr.com/princessannehighschool Frappr Student Alumni Location Map]
* [http://www.princessannehs.vbschools.com/clubs.htm PAHS Clubs Homepage]
* [http://www.vhsl-reference.com/mastergames_byyear_byteam.cfm?ID=10566&GY=2007 Princess Anne Football @ VHSL-Reference]