Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Encyclopedia
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School (often abbreviated as "HWRHS") is a public high school
in Hamilton, Massachusetts
, USA. It is the only high school in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District, which is based in Wenham, MA
. The school's athletic teams are called the Generals, after General George S. Patton
, who lived in Hamilton. Students' average SAT scores are above the state average and the school regularly sends top students to Ivy league schools. In the past three years, HWRHS has sent 3 students to Harvard, 3 to Yale, and 14 to other Ivy League schools. In 2010, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School placed in the top 10% of Massachusetts schools, ranking number 12, according to the Boston Magazine's Annual "Best Schools" list.
HWMUN participates in conferences around the state and country, including Harvard, BC, BU, MIT, UMass, and Northeastern University . The club has also won many awards, including:
Musically
The school is the home of "Harmony", a select vocal group which has sung at Red Sox
games, at Tanglewood, and other assorted venues .
Kings of the Beach, a co-ed a capella group formed many years ago at HWRHS. Kings use their voices to imitate instruments and to create harmonies.
Hamilton-Wenham also has a very successful theatre program, and is an annual participant in the MSHDG One-Act Festival
. Since their first appearance at State Finals under Margaret "Peg" Ferrini in 1965 (the only time Theatre Workshop appeared with Margaret Ferrini as director).
History Teacher: Ms. Maney
recently released a report on the school, reprimanding the school for teacher layoffs, course eliminations, and failure to update the school's technology.
Concern was raised for the following issues:
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....
in Hamilton, Massachusetts
Hamilton, Massachusetts
Hamilton is a town located in the eastern central portion of Essex County in eastern Massachusetts. It is primarily a suburban bedroom community, most commonly known for its equestrian estates...
, USA. It is the only high school in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District, which is based in Wenham, MA
Wenham, Massachusetts
Wenham is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,875 at the 2010 census.The Town of Wenham was originally settled in 1635 and has retained much of its unique historic character and tranquil rural scenery...
. The school's athletic teams are called the Generals, after General George S. Patton
George S. Patton
George Smith Patton, Jr. was a United States Army officer best known for his leadership while commanding corps and armies as a general during World War II. He was also well known for his eccentricity and controversial outspokenness.Patton was commissioned in the U.S. Army after his graduation from...
, who lived in Hamilton. Students' average SAT scores are above the state average and the school regularly sends top students to Ivy league schools. In the past three years, HWRHS has sent 3 students to Harvard, 3 to Yale, and 14 to other Ivy League schools. In 2010, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School placed in the top 10% of Massachusetts schools, ranking number 12, according to the Boston Magazine's Annual "Best Schools" list.
Extracurriculars
In 2004, the school's Model U.N. club hosted the State Representative debate . Two members of the club co-moderated the debate, which welcomed over 450 residents of Hamilton and surrounding communities, most of whom were students. The debate has been said to have been the first of its kind , promoting youth participation and sparking an interest in politics among high school students.HWMUN participates in conferences around the state and country, including Harvard, BC, BU, MIT, UMass, and Northeastern University . The club has also won many awards, including:
- Best Delegate (4)
- Outstanding Delegate (6)
- Honorable Mention (20)
Musically
The school is the home of "Harmony", a select vocal group which has sung at Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
games, at Tanglewood, and other assorted venues .
Kings of the Beach, a co-ed a capella group formed many years ago at HWRHS. Kings use their voices to imitate instruments and to create harmonies.
Hamilton-Wenham also has a very successful theatre program, and is an annual participant in the MSHDG One-Act Festival
Massachusetts High School Drama Guild
The Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, commonly known as METG and previously known as the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild until its name changed in 2010 is, according to their website, an organisation "for the charitable and educational purpose of promoting and strengthening excellence,...
. Since their first appearance at State Finals under Margaret "Peg" Ferrini in 1965 (the only time Theatre Workshop appeared with Margaret Ferrini as director).
History Teacher: Ms. Maney
2008 budget
For Financial Year 2008 the school district faced a service deficit of approximately US$1,500,000. The towns passed a Proposition 2½ override of $500,000. The Save Our Schools initiative began raising funds to restore teaching positions district-wide; the group managed to raise $220,000 out of the necessary $600,000 to restore all positions fully.NEASC Report
The New England Association of Schools and CollegesNew England Association of Schools and Colleges
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. is the U.S. regional accreditation association providing educational accreditation for all levels of education, from pre-kindergarten to the doctoral level, in the six-state New England region. It also provides accreditation for some...
recently released a report on the school, reprimanding the school for teacher layoffs, course eliminations, and failure to update the school's technology.
Key Points of Report
Praise was earned in the following areas:- Commitment to high academic, social, and civil standards.
- The level of instructional expertise among faculty.
- The parents who are engaged as partners through individual volunteers and volunteer organizations.
Concern was raised for the following issues:
- Reductions in staffing.
- Elimination of course offerings.
- Use of outdated computer systems.
Notable alumni
- David MorseDavid Morse (actor)David Bowditch Morse is an American stage, television, and film actor. He first came to national attention as Dr. Jack Morrison in the medical drama St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988...
- Actor - David McWaneDavid McWaneDavid McWane is an American musician, writer, and filmmaker, best known as the lead singer of Boston ska punk band Big D and the Kids Table....
- Lead Singer of Big D and the Kids TableBig D and the Kids TableBig D and the Kids Table is a ska punk band formed in October 1995 in Allston, Massachusetts when its members converged in college. Their first release was on their own Fork In Hand Records label, but have since teamed with Springman Records and SideOneDummy...