Highland High School (Anderson, Indiana)

Infobox Secondary school

name = Anderson Highland High School
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established = Fall 1955
type = Public High School
principal = Mark J. Finger
asst principal = Albert Young
deans = Jason Stecher
David Webb
Kathy Fox
teachers = 88
enrollment = 1512
grades = 9-12
address = 2108 E. 200 N.
city = Anderson
state = Indiana,
country = United States
district = Anderson Community School Corporation
colors = Plaid & White
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mascot = Scots/Highlanders
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Highland High School is a public high school located in Anderson, Indiana. It is part of the Anderson Community School Corporation.

Demographics

For the 2006-07 school, with a student population of 1512, 75% of students are White, 20% of students are African American, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Biracial. When it comes to gender, 53% of the students are male while 47% are female. [ [http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapshot.cfm?schl=5049 School Snapshot ] ]

Athletics

Highland participates in a number of athletic events. Highland is a part of the Olympic Conference, along with Muncie Southside, Connersville, and Jay County.

Basketball

"Boys"
* 3 Sectional Titles (1975, 1979, 1991)
* 2 Regional Titles (1975, 1991)"Girls"
* 9 Sectional Titles (1979, 1984-87, 1991-2, 1994, 1996)
* 5 Regional Titles (1979, 1985-87, 1991)
* 1 Semi-State Title (1986)
* State Runner-Up, 1986-87 (Lost to Noblesville 47-38)

Baseball

* 10 Sectional Titles (1979, 1989, 1991-2, 1995-8, 2000, 2001,2007 Regional Title (1998)
* Adam Lind was named Indiana's "Mr. Baseball" in 2002

Football

* 1 Sectional Title (1983)

oftball

* 6 Sectional Titles (1990-92, 1999, 2003-4)
* 1 Regional Title (1990)

Track & Field

"Boys"
* 6 Sectional Titles (1993, 2000-2, 2006,2007)"Girls"
* 8 Sectional Titles (1993-99, 2003)
* Teresa Henry (Williams) was the first highland girls track and field member to advance to the State Championship in 1977 in the 100 yard dash. She was MVP from 1974-1977, and was co-MVP with along with other club members.

Cross Country

"Boys"
* 4 Sectional Titles (1990-1, 1993-4)
* Kyle Baker was awarded the "Mental Attitude Award" in 1993"Girls"
* 2 Sectional Titles (1993, 1995)
* Lisa Nicholson was awarded the "Mental Attitude Award," along with finish 15 at State in 2000

Tennis

"Boys"
* 12 Sectional Titles
* 6 Regional Titles"Girls"
* State Runner-up (2001)
* Individuals State Champion, Ashlee Davis (2001, 2002)
** Ashlee went undefeated, a combined 48-0, in her two championship seasons

Wrestling

* Highland has had three individual wrestling state champions, with Camden Eppert (36-1) most recently winning in 2006 (103lb. weight class)
* Since 2002, the Wrestling Team has had the highest varsity sports cumulative GPA in the school. The last three Valedictorians of HHS have been four-year varsity wrestlers (Jesse Miller/Chase Carroll in 2006, Chris McCool in 2007).
* Highland is also home to the only NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion to come from Indiana, Kelvin Jackson (Michigan State, 1995).

Music

Marching Highlanders

The Highland High School marching band is known as "The Marching Highlanders." With a rich tradition of excellence, the Highlanders are known throughout the state for their unique uniform and music. The Highlanders perform in full Scottish regalia, including kilts, plaids, and dublets. The Highlanders also have a bagpipe corps within their ranks, one of only a handful in United States high schools.

As early as 1958, the Marching Highlanders began competing in the annual "State Fair Band Day" competition held in Indianapolis. From 1958 through 1975, the Highlanders were a presence and force to be reckoned with, earning the title of State Champion on three occasions. The Highlanders returned to the State Fair in 2004 ] , and have proven their skills by earning the championship title in 2005 and 2007. [http://www.statefairbandday.com/The_Bands/anderson_highland_page_2.htm]

In the years not participating in the State Fair, the Highlanders participated in the ISSMA Marching Band State Finals, competing in either Class A and B, depending on enrollment. While never attaining champion status, they were considered one of the premiere bands in the state.

ISSMA State Finals

2003ISSMA Regional Participant, Class A

2002ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place

2000ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place

1998ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place

1997ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 3rd Place

1996ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 6th Place

1995ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 3rd Place

1994ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 6th Place

1993ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place

1992ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 9th Place

1990ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 9th Place

1989ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place

1988ISSMA State Finals, Class A,5th Place

1987ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 4th Place

1986ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 6th Place

1984ISSMA State Finals, Class A , 8th Place

1978ISSMA State Finals, Class A , 5th Place

1976 – 1983All-state Marching Band Contest/ISSMA – District & Regional Participants

tate Fair

* Band Day Grand Champions in 1968, 1970, 1971, 2005, 2007
* 12 finishes in the Top 5 in just fourteen years (1962-1974)
* The only band to date to have won a championship in three different decades
* Current Director, Doug Fletcher, is the only director to win a championship with three different schools, and with a total of six championships. [ [http://www.statefairbandday.com/Trivia.htm Fun Facts ] ]

Notable Performances

* Hollywood Christmas Parade (2006)
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2002)
* Boscov's Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade (1998)
* Indianapolis 500 Parade (1992, 1999, 2006)
* Walt Disney World Parades (1989, 1997, 2001, 2004)
* Orange Bowl (game) Parade (1993)
* Pan-Am Games Opening Ceremonies (1988)
* Fiesta Bowl Parade, (1986)
* [Chicago Christmas Parade, (1979)
* President Richard Nixon’s Inaugural Parade - Washington D.C. in (1969)
* Glasgow, Scotland Concert in City Square England/Scotland Tour 1972
* Toronto, Canada Scottish World Festival Military Tattoo Canadian National Exhibition in 1976

Noteworthy alumni

*Jon McLaughlin, Island Records singer-songwriter
*Adam Lind, Major League Baseball player
*Brian Hammons, Golf Channel Analyst
*Andrea Morehead, WTHR-13 Achor/Reporter

References

External links

* [http://www.acsc.net/hhs/ Highland High School Webpage]
* [http://www.acsc.net/ ACSC Website]
* [http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapshot.cfm?schl=5049 Department of Education Snapshot]