Geneva High School (New York)
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Geneva High School is a public secondary school located in Geneva, New York
. The school serves grades 9-12 and is a part of the Geneva City School District
. The current principal is Mr. Gregory T. Baker, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Robert E. Smith.
In 1853, the Geneva Union School was incorporated and authorized to maintain a classical department and to instruct a normal class. In 1863, Geneva schools were desegregated. On March 16, 1869, the Union School’s corporate title was changed to “The Geneva Classical and Union School.” It was the first Union School built in New York State.
In 1924-1925, a commodious High School building was built at the corner of Milton and Pulteney Streets in the City of Geneva. The school was erected on the grounds formerly occupied by a cemetery; the bodies from which were exhumed and removed to Glenwood Cemetery.
In 1981, the high school was moved to its present location at 101 Carter Road in the City of Geneva.
†Served as Executive Principal of Middle and High School campuses
. The school's athletic teams are named the Panthers and the school colors are black and red.
On November 6, 1900, the Geneva High School Football team set a football scoring record defeating Weedsport High School 109 to 0 on Hobart Field in Geneva, N.Y.
Geneva, New York
Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...
. The school serves grades 9-12 and is a part of the Geneva City School District
Geneva City School District
Geneva City School District is a school district in Geneva, New York, United States. The superintendent is Dr. Robert Young.The district operates four schools: Geneva High School, Geneva Middle School, West Street School, and North Street School....
. The current principal is Mr. Gregory T. Baker, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Robert E. Smith.
History
Relatively little is known about the early history of Geneva public schools. On June 19, 1812, the New York State legislature passed an act for the establishment of Common Schools which became the basis of the common school system in the State of New York. The date of the first public school established in Geneva in compliance with this act was in 1815. Subsequently, a number of schools were established in Geneva.In 1853, the Geneva Union School was incorporated and authorized to maintain a classical department and to instruct a normal class. In 1863, Geneva schools were desegregated. On March 16, 1869, the Union School’s corporate title was changed to “The Geneva Classical and Union School.” It was the first Union School built in New York State.
In 1924-1925, a commodious High School building was built at the corner of Milton and Pulteney Streets in the City of Geneva. The school was erected on the grounds formerly occupied by a cemetery; the bodies from which were exhumed and removed to Glenwood Cemetery.
In 1981, the high school was moved to its present location at 101 Carter Road in the City of Geneva.
Selected Former Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. Issac Swift–1839-1852
- Mr. J.E. Dexter–1852-1855
- Mr. E.M. Hutchins–1855-1857
- Mr. B.F. Bristol–1857-1859
- Mr. William Vrooman–1879-1889
- Mr. W.H. Truesdale–1889-1913
- Mr. A.J. Meller–1913-1921
- Mr. Lewis M. Collins–1921-1950 (Inspector - New York State Department of Education, retired)
- Mr. Spurgeon B. Wuertenberger–1950-1971 (Principal - Belvedere Middle School, retired)
- Mr. Vincent Scalise–1971-1985 (Principal - Geneva Junior High School, named Superintendent of Geneva City School District)
- Mr. Edward J. Cigna–1985-1993 (Assistant Principal - Kings Park High SchoolKings Park High SchoolKings Park High School is a four year secondary school located in Kings Park, New York. It functions as the only high school for Kings Park Central School District which serves the communities of Kings Park and Fort Salonga. KPHS went through construction from 2005–2007, remodeling the whole...
, named Assistant to the Superintendent for Technology and Administration of East Williston Union Free School DistrictEast Williston Union Free School DistrictThe East Williston Union Free School District is a school district that serves all of East Williston and parts of Roslyn Heights, Albertson, Mineola, and Old Westbury in central Nassau County, New York.- About the District :...
) - Mr. Brian J. Mazza—1993-1997 (Principal - Murdock Middle High School, retired)
- Mr. Michael E. Simon—1997-2004 (Principal - Waterloo Middle School, named Administrator for Human Resources for Geneva City Schools)
- Mrs. Ann I. Goldfarb—2004-2005† (Principal - Geneva Middle School, returned to Middle School)
- Mr. David D. Pullen—2005-2007 (Vice Principal - Geneva High School, named Principal of Penn Yan Middle SchoolPenn Yan Central School DistrictPenn Yan Central School District is a school district in Penn Yan, New York, United States. The superintendent is Ann Orman. The district operates three schools: Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan Middle School, and Penn Yan Elementary School.-Administration:...
) - Mr. William W. Rotenberg—2007-2011 (Principal - North Rose-Wolcott High SchoolNorth Rose-Wolcott Central School DistrictNorth Rose-Wolcott Central School District is a school district in North Rose and Wolcott, New York, United States. The superintendent is Mr. John Walker....
, resigned)
†Served as Executive Principal of Middle and High School campuses
Selected Former Assistant Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses- Mr. Arthur J. McCann–1923-1958 (Physical Education teacher - Geneva High School, retired)
- Mr. Harold A. Bonesteel–1958-1967 (Athletics Director - Geneva City Schools, passed away)
- Mr. Raymond Harrold [interim]–1967-1968 (Principal - Prospect Street School, retired)
- Mr. Robert Paradiso–1968-1969 (Business teacher - Geneva High School, returned to teaching)
- Ms. Helen P. Maney–1969-1978 (Social Studies teacher - Geneva High School, retired)
- Mr. Guy Spader [interim]–1978 (Physical Education teacher - Geneva High School, returned to teaching duties)
- Mr. Robert J. Maher–1978-1996 (Work-Study Coordinator - Gates-Chili High School, retired)
- Ms. Claudia W. Masters–1996-1997
- Mr. Michael J. Ferrara–1997-1998 (Social Studies teacher - Geneva High School, named Assistant Principal of Waterloo High SchoolWaterloo High School (New York)Waterloo High School is a public high school located in Waterloo, New York, USA. As of 2009, it has an enrollment of 650 students from grades 9–12. The current principal is Jeramy Clingerman, and the current assistant principal is Vincent Vitale.- History :...
) - Mr. Douglas Thomas–1998-2000
- Mr. David Pullen–2000-2005 (Physical Education teacher - Penn Yan Academy, named Principal of Geneva High School)
- Mr. Carmine L. Calabria–2005-2007 (English teacher - Geneva High School, named Principal of Geneva Middle School)
- Mrs. Karen C. Simon–2007-2010 (Vice Principal - North Street School, retired)
Athletics
Geneva High School is a member of the Finger Lakes League, Section V, and the New York State Public High School Athletic AssociationNew York State Public High School Athletic Association
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association is the governing body of interscholastic sports for many schools in New York. It consists of 768 member high schools from the state divided into 11 numbered sections...
. The school's athletic teams are named the Panthers and the school colors are black and red.
On November 6, 1900, the Geneva High School Football team set a football scoring record defeating Weedsport High School 109 to 0 on Hobart Field in Geneva, N.Y.
Selected administrators
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Vice Principal | Dean of Students | Athletic Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-1922 | A.J. Meller | Lewis Collins | |||
| 1922-1923 | A.J. Meller | Lewis Collins | |||
| 1923-1924 | A.J. Meller | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1924-1925 | A.J. Meller | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1925-1926 | A.J. Meller | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1926-1927 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1927-1928 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1928-1929 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1929-1930 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1930-1931 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1931-1932 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1932-1933 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1932-1934 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1933-1934 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1934-1935 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1935-1936 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1936-1937 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1938-1939 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1939-1940 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1940-1941 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1942-1943 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1944-1945 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1945-1946 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1946-1947 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1947-1948 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1948-1949 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1949-1950 | Lynn Houseman | Lewis Collins | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1950-1951 | Lynn Houseman | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1951-1952 | Lynn Houseman | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1952-1953 | Lynn Houseman | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1953-1954 | Lynn Houseman | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1954-1955 | Lynn Houseman | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1955-1956 | Lynn Houseman | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1956-1957 | Mel Livingston | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1957-1958 | Mel Livingston | S. Wuertenberger | Arthur McCann | ||
| 1958-1959 | Mel Livingston | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1959-1960 | Mel Livingston | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1961-1962 | Mel Livingston | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1962-1963 | Mel Livingston | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1963-1964 | Al Lindeman* | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1964-1965 | Will Chiverton | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1965-1966 | Will Chiverton | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1966-1967 | Will Chiverton | S. Wuertenberger | Doc Bonesteel | ||
| 1967-1968 | Will Chiverton | S. Wuertenberger | Harrold/Paradiso | ||
| 1968-1969 | Will Chiverton | S. Wuertenberger | Rob Paradiso | ||
| 1969-1970 | Will Chiverton | S. Wuertenberger | Helen Maney | ||
| 1970-1971 | Will Chiverton | S. Wuertenberger | Helen Maney | ||
| 1971-1972 | Will Chiverton | Vince Scalise | Helen Maney | ||
| 1972-1973 | Lee Martin | Vince Scalise | Helen Maney | ||
| 1973-1974 | Lee Martin | Vince Scalise | Helen Maney | ||
| 1974-1975 | Lee Martin | Vince Scalise | Helen Maney | ||
| 1975-1976 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Helen Maney | ||
| 1976-1977 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Helen Maney | ||
| 1977-1978 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Maney/Slayer | ||
| 1978-1979 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Rob Maher | ||
| 1979-1980 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Rob Maher | ||
| 1980-1981 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Rob Maher | ||
| 1981-1982 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Rob Maher | ||
| 1982-1983 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Rob Maher | ||
| 1983-1984 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Rob Maher | ||
| 1984-1985 | Paul Kirsch | Vince Scalise | Rob Maher | ||
| 1985-1986 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1986-1987 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1987-1988 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1988-1989 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1989-1990 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1990-1991 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1991-1992 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1992-1993 | Vince Scalise | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | ||
| 1993-1994 | George Kiley | Ed Cigna | Rob Maher | John Natti | |
| 1994-1995 | George Kiley | Brian Mazza | Rob Maher | John Natti | |
| 1995-1996 | George Kiley | Brian Mazza | Rob Maher | John Natti | |
| 1996-1997 | George Kiley | Brian Mazza | Claudia Masters | John Natti | |
| 1997-1998 | George Kiley | Mike Simon | Mike Ferrara | Dave Whitcomb | |
| 1998-1999 | George Kiley | Mike Simon | Doug Thomas | Dave Whitcomb | |
| 1999-2000 | George Kiley | Mike Simon | Doug Thomas | Dave Whitcomb | |
| 2000-2001 | Joseph Stoner | Mike Simon | Dave Pullen | Dave Whitcomb | |
| 2001-2002 | Joseph Stoner | Mike Simon | Dave Pullen | Dave Whitcomb | |
| 2002-2003 | Joseph Stoner | Mike Simon | Dave Pullen | Randy Greiner | Dave Whitcomb |
| 2003-2004 | Joseph Stoner | Mike Simon | Dave Pullen | Randy Greiner | Dave Whitcomb |
| 2004-2005 | Larry Pedersen | Ann Goldfarb | Dave Pullen | Randy Greiner | Dave Whitcomb |
| 2005-2006 | Bob Young | Dave Pullen | Carmine Calabria | Randy Greiner | Dave Whitcomb |
| 2006-2007 | Bob Young | Dave Pullen | Carmine Calabria | Randy Greiner | Dave Whitcomb |
| 2007-2008 | Bob Young | Bill Rotenberg | Karen Simon | Randy Greiner | Dave Whitcomb |
| 2008-2009 | Bob Young | Bill Rotenberg | Karen Simon | Randy Greiner | Dave Whitcomb |
| 2009-2010 | Bob Young | Bill Rotenberg | Karen Simon | Randy Greiner | |
| 2010-2011 | Bob Young | Bill Rotenberg | Rob Smith | Randy Greiner | |
| 2011-2012 | Bob Young | Greg Baker | Rob Smith | Randy Greiner | |
Notable alumni
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