Dumont High School
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Dumont High School is a four-year comprehensive
public high school
that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Dumont
, in Bergen County
, New Jersey
, United States, operating as part of the Dumont Public Schools
.
The current Dumont High School opened in 1932. The original high school was founded in 1918 and located at what is now the Dumont Municipal Building. In 1961, construction on the current building yielded a new gymnasium, a library, over 20 classrooms, and a cafeteria. Another addition was added to the school in 2007. A state-of-the-art media center, modern science labs, and an elevator were part of the new construction. The school operates under the authority of the New Jersey Department of Education
and has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Secondary Schools since 1939.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 919 students and 62 classroom teachers (on an FTE
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.82.
The school was the 106th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 162nd in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 174th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
, following a reorganization of sports leagues in Northern New Jersey by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
. The school had previously been part of the Bergen County Scholastic League
(BCSL) American Conference, made up of private and public high schools located in Bergen County
and Hudson County
. The school colors are brown, orange, and white.
On December 2, 1984, the football team won its first ever North I, Section II state championship defeating Hawthorne High School
, 23-20.
The baseball team won the 2002 North I, Group II state sectional championship, defeating Hoboken High School
4-3 in the tournament final.
The 2006 Dumont boys football team under the direction of head coach Chris Andreadis finished with an overall record of 6-4 and finished third in the BCSL American at a record of 6-3, making the playoffs for the third consecutive season. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing to Mahwah High School
, 28-7. On September 21, 2007, the Dumont boys football team under the direction of head coach Chris Andreadis defeated the Westwood Regional High School
Cardinals 24-12 for the first time since 1996.
On May 16, 2008, the baseball team won the BCSL American League Championship for the first time since 1988, defeating rival River Dell Regional High School
by a score of 5-4 in nine innings. John O'Rourke allowed no earned runs over eight scoreless innings (8 IP, 4 R, 0 ER, 8 H, 6 K, BB). They finished the year at an overall record of 17-6, losing in the opening round of the North I, Group II State Tournament to Mahwah, 8-3.
Prior to the 2008-09 school year, the district completed renovations of the majority of DHS athletic facilities. The project included the installation of a state-of-the-art six-lane track, artificial FieldTurf
playing surface and lights at the high school. In addition, a new baseball and soccer field were installed at Honiss School, while a new softball and soccer field were installed at Selzer School.
The 2008-09 Dumont boys basketball team, under the direction of head coach Adam Sidrow, finished with an overall record of 14-10 and finished fourth in the BSCL American at a record of 9-9. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the North I, Group II State Tournament losing to Mahwah High School
, 62-58 in overtime.
The 2008-09 Dumont girls basketball team, under the direction of head coach Dave Cieplicki, finished with an overall record of 16-11 and advanced to the semifinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing to Pascack Hills, 67-44.
In 2009, the girls varsity bowling team were the Bergen County Scholastic League American League Champions for the first time in Dumont's history. The bowling team is coached by Marc Ferrara.
On May 19, 2009, the baseball team repeated as BCSL American League Champs by defeating River Dell Regional High School
8-0. The Dumont Huskies baseball team have won their 11th league title in school history.
The 2009-10 Dumont girls basketball team, under the direction of head coach Dave Cieplicki, finished with an overall record of 16-10 and finished fourth in the BCSL American at a record of 13-5. They lost the opening round of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament to Pascack Hills High School
, 67-41.
The 2009-10 Dumont boys basketball team, under the direction of head coach Adam Sidrow, finished with an overall record of 9-15 and finished seventh in the BSCL American at a record of 6-12. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing to Indian Hills High School
, 50-45.
On May 10, 2010, the Dumont Huskies captured their third straight BSCL American Championship title by defeating the Tenafly Tigers, 8-1. Danny Burd threw a complete game for Dumont as he allowed one run over five hits while striking out five.
The 2009-10 Dumont boys baseball team, under the direction of head coach Jason Cannici, finished with an overall of record of 20-7 and finished first in the BCSL American at a record of 15-3. They advanced to the semifinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing 1-0 to North Warren Regional High School
, with the only run of the game scoring on a suicide squeeze
.
.
Comprehensive high school
Comprehensive high schools are the most common form of public high schools in the United States and are meant to serve the needs of all students, as compared to the common practice in other nations in which examinations are used to sort students into different high schools for different populations...
public high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Dumont
Dumont, New Jersey
Dumont is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The population was 17,479 at the 2010 Census.Dumont was formed on July 20, 1894, as the Borough of Schraalenburgh from portions of Harrington Township and Palisades Township, at the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping...
, in Bergen County
Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County is the most populous county of the state of New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 905,116. The county is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Hackensack...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States, operating as part of the Dumont Public Schools
Dumont Public Schools
The Dumont Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade from Dumont, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States....
.
The current Dumont High School opened in 1932. The original high school was founded in 1918 and located at what is now the Dumont Municipal Building. In 1961, construction on the current building yielded a new gymnasium, a library, over 20 classrooms, and a cafeteria. Another addition was added to the school in 2007. A state-of-the-art media center, modern science labs, and an elevator were part of the new construction. The school operates under the authority of the New Jersey Department of Education
New Jersey Department of Education
The New Jersey Department of Education administers state and federal aid programs affecting more than 1.4 million public and non-public elementary and secondary school children in the state of New Jersey. The department is headquartered in Trenton.The Department is responsible for ensuring that...
and has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
Commission on Secondary Schools since 1939.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 919 students and 62 classroom teachers (on an FTE
Full-time equivalent
Full-time equivalent , is a unit to measure employed persons or students in a way that makes them comparable although they may work or study a different number of hours per week. FTE is often used to measure a worker's involvement in a project, or to track cost reductions in an organization...
basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.82.
The school was the 106th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly
New Jersey Monthly is a monthly glossy publication featuring issues of possible interest to residents of the United States state of New Jersey...
magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 162nd in 2008 out of 316 schools. The school was ranked 174th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
Athletics
The Dumont High School Huskies compete in the Big North ConferenceBig North Conference
The Big North Conference is a high school athletic conference in New Jersey. It is one of six North Jersey "super athletic conferences" created by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association in 2009...
, following a reorganization of sports leagues in Northern New Jersey by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association is an association of hundreds of New Jersey high schools that regulates high school athletics and holds tournaments and crowns champions in high school sports.-State championships:...
. The school had previously been part of the Bergen County Scholastic League
Bergen County Scholastic League
The Bergen County Scholastic League was a New Jersey high school sports association under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association . The conference consisted of thirty public and parochials high schools covering Bergen County and Hudson County in northern New...
(BCSL) American Conference, made up of private and public high schools located in Bergen County
Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County is the most populous county of the state of New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 905,116. The county is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Hackensack...
and Hudson County
Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County is the smallest county in New Jersey and one of the most densely populated in United States. It takes its name from the Hudson River, which creates part of its eastern border. Part of the New York metropolitan area, its county seat and largest city is Jersey City.- Municipalities...
. The school colors are brown, orange, and white.
On December 2, 1984, the football team won its first ever North I, Section II state championship defeating Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne High School (New Jersey)
Hawthorne High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Hawthorne, in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Hawthorne Public Schools....
, 23-20.
The baseball team won the 2002 North I, Group II state sectional championship, defeating Hoboken High School
Hoboken High School
Hoboken High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Hoboken, New Jersey, part of the Hoboken Public Schools district.As of the 2008-09 school year, the school had an enrollment of 540 students and 49.5 classroom teachers , for a student–teacher ratio of 10.9.The school was the...
4-3 in the tournament final.
The 2006 Dumont boys football team under the direction of head coach Chris Andreadis finished with an overall record of 6-4 and finished third in the BCSL American at a record of 6-3, making the playoffs for the third consecutive season. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing to Mahwah High School
Mahwah High School
Mahwah High School is the four-year comprehensive public high school serving students from Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey, operating as the only high school of the Mahwah Township Public Schools...
, 28-7. On September 21, 2007, the Dumont boys football team under the direction of head coach Chris Andreadis defeated the Westwood Regional High School
Westwood Regional High School
Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School is a five-year comprehensive regional public high school that serves students in eighth through twelfth grade from Borough of Westwood and the Township of Washington, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Westwood Regional School...
Cardinals 24-12 for the first time since 1996.
On May 16, 2008, the baseball team won the BCSL American League Championship for the first time since 1988, defeating rival River Dell Regional High School
River Dell Regional High School
River Dell High School is a four-year comprehensive regional public high school, part of the River Dell Regional School District, which is shared with the neighboring communities of Oradell and River Edge in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States...
by a score of 5-4 in nine innings. John O'Rourke allowed no earned runs over eight scoreless innings (8 IP, 4 R, 0 ER, 8 H, 6 K, BB). They finished the year at an overall record of 17-6, losing in the opening round of the North I, Group II State Tournament to Mahwah, 8-3.
Prior to the 2008-09 school year, the district completed renovations of the majority of DHS athletic facilities. The project included the installation of a state-of-the-art six-lane track, artificial FieldTurf
FieldTurf
FieldTurf is a brand of artificial turf playing surface. It is manufactured and installed by the FieldTurf Tarkett division of Tarkett Inc., based in Calhoun, Georgia, USA. In the late 1990s, the artificial surface changed the industry with a design intended to replicate real grass...
playing surface and lights at the high school. In addition, a new baseball and soccer field were installed at Honiss School, while a new softball and soccer field were installed at Selzer School.
The 2008-09 Dumont boys basketball team, under the direction of head coach Adam Sidrow, finished with an overall record of 14-10 and finished fourth in the BSCL American at a record of 9-9. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the North I, Group II State Tournament losing to Mahwah High School
Mahwah High School
Mahwah High School is the four-year comprehensive public high school serving students from Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey, operating as the only high school of the Mahwah Township Public Schools...
, 62-58 in overtime.
The 2008-09 Dumont girls basketball team, under the direction of head coach Dave Cieplicki, finished with an overall record of 16-11 and advanced to the semifinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing to Pascack Hills, 67-44.
In 2009, the girls varsity bowling team were the Bergen County Scholastic League American League Champions for the first time in Dumont's history. The bowling team is coached by Marc Ferrara.
On May 19, 2009, the baseball team repeated as BCSL American League Champs by defeating River Dell Regional High School
River Dell Regional High School
River Dell High School is a four-year comprehensive regional public high school, part of the River Dell Regional School District, which is shared with the neighboring communities of Oradell and River Edge in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States...
8-0. The Dumont Huskies baseball team have won their 11th league title in school history.
The 2009-10 Dumont girls basketball team, under the direction of head coach Dave Cieplicki, finished with an overall record of 16-10 and finished fourth in the BCSL American at a record of 13-5. They lost the opening round of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament to Pascack Hills High School
Pascack Hills High School
Pascack Hills High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, one of two high schools that are part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District in Bergen County, New Jersey. PHHS serves the residents of both Montvale, where the campus is located, and the neighboring community...
, 67-41.
The 2009-10 Dumont boys basketball team, under the direction of head coach Adam Sidrow, finished with an overall record of 9-15 and finished seventh in the BSCL American at a record of 6-12. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing to Indian Hills High School
Indian Hills High School (New Jersey)
Indian Hills High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Bergen County, New Jersey. The school is a part of the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District, serving students from Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff. The high school is located in Oakland. Ramapo...
, 50-45.
On May 10, 2010, the Dumont Huskies captured their third straight BSCL American Championship title by defeating the Tenafly Tigers, 8-1. Danny Burd threw a complete game for Dumont as he allowed one run over five hits while striking out five.
The 2009-10 Dumont boys baseball team, under the direction of head coach Jason Cannici, finished with an overall of record of 20-7 and finished first in the BCSL American at a record of 15-3. They advanced to the semifinals of the North 1, Group 2 State Tournament losing 1-0 to North Warren Regional High School
North Warren Regional High School
North Warren Regional High School is a public high school and regional school district, serving students in grades 7-12 in the townships of Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick, and Knowlton...
, with the only run of the game scoring on a suicide squeeze
Squeeze play (baseball)
In baseball, the squeeze play is a maneuver consisting of a sacrifice bunt with a runner on third base. The batter bunts the ball, expecting to be thrown out at first base, but providing the runner on third base an opportunity to score...
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Music
Dumont High School has been known for its music department. The Dumont High School Marching Band has been performing at the North Jersey High School Band Festival for over 30 years, as one of the largest marching bands in Bergen County. In the past the band has played half-time shows for the NY Jets football team at Giants Stadium. The concert band and chorus perform music of the highest level and have performed throughout the United States and Canada. At music festivals, throughout the United States, the band has received superior ratings as has the chorus. The concert band and marching band are well known throughout the Eastern United States. The music department has always had an outstanding jazz program which encourages and teaches jazz improvisation.Theatre and arts
The Dumont High School proudly produces four productions a year with their Youth Theatre actors. In the fall is the straight play, winter is the London Play, spring is the musical and late spring is the student written and produced One Acts. Such shows included Godspell, Grease, Anything Goes, Matchmaker,Romeo and Juliet, The Pajama Game, Little Shop of Horrors Midsummer Night’s Dream A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and The Two Month Rule.London Play
The London Play is a British company that hires writers to produce straight plays and musicals. They are then chosen by high schools and performed. The best are chosen and have the opportunity to be performed overseas in London. DHS was given the chance to perform Moonfleece (2004) in London but had to decline due to current US events.NJDFL
Dumont High School is also a member of the New Jersey Drama and Forensics League. The students have the opportunity to act around the state of New Jersey against other high schools in pair pieces, scenes, monologues, improvisation, speeches and storytelling. Dumont won the championship in 2002, taking home the inaugural Looby Cup. Dumont High School took home the Looby Cup once again in 2010 after accumulating a total of 256 points at a championship tournament at Raritan High School. The team won by a margin of 63 points over second place finisher Mainland Regional High School. Dumont High School kept the Looby Cup at home after winning the state championships for a second straight time in 2011. Dumont won the team sweepstakes with a total of 235 points, only 5 points more than second place finisher Absegami High SchoolAbsegami High School
Absegami High School is a public high school in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District...
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Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:- Michael Parent, Principal
- Ryanne Hutchinson, Assistant Principal
Notable alumni
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correspondent. - Sean LissemoreSean LissemoreSean Lissemore is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the 7th round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
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. - Geoff RicklyGeoff RicklyGeoffrey William Rickly Geoffrey William Rickly Geoffrey William Rickly (born March 8, 1979 is the lead singer and songwriter of Thursday, an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. They have released six studio albums. Rickly grew up in Dumont, New Jersey...
(born 1979), lead singer of the band ThursdayThursday (band)Thursday were an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Formed in 1997, the group has released six full-length albums, their most recent being No Devolución, which was released in April 2011 on Epitaph Records...
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External links
- Dumont High School
- Dumont Public Schools
- Data for the Dumont Public Schools, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...