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Wicomico High School

Public secondary school in Salisbury, Maryland, United States

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Wicomico High School (commonly abbreviated "Wi Hi") is a high school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with James M. Bennett High School, Mardela Middle and High School and Parkside High School. Wicomico High School currently enrolls grades 9 through 12. Its mascot is the Indian and its colors are blue and gold.

History

In 1931, the school moved to its previous campus on East Main Street. The building was quickly outgrown, and in 1954 the current facility on Long Avenue was completed at a price of 1.5 million dollars, and was named Wicomico Senior High School. In 1995, it was renamed to Wicomico High School. The former high school building on East Main Street is now Wicomico Middle School. ^[3]

An administration building and an auditorium were added in 1975 and 1976. Additionally, extensive renovations were completed in 1995. At that time, Wicomico Senior High School was renamed Wicomico High School.

Susan Ward, an English teacher at Wicomico High School for 31 years, was recognized for her outstanding work in the classroom on March 21, 2007, when she was named 2007-08 Wicomico Teacher of the Year.

Sports

Athletic programs offered at the school include the following:

Fall: cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, tennis, and volleyball.^[4]
Winter: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, cheerleading, indoor track & field, strength & conditioning, and wrestling.^[5]
Spring: boys' baseball, boys' lacrosse, girls' lacrosse, softball, outdoor track & field, bocce, and tennis.^[6]

Notable alumni

Christopher T. Adams, Maryland State Delegate
Bill Belleville, author and documentary filmmaker
Duane R. Bushey, former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
John Glover, actor on Smallville
Linda Hamilton, actress
Don B. Hughes, former Maryland State Delegate
Davis R. Ruark, former Wicomico County State Attorney
Paul Sarbanes, former US Senator
Jeremy Schonbrunner, professional football player
Mike Seidel, meteorologist
Wayne Warren, professional football player

References

^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Wicomico County Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
^ "Search for Public Schools - Wicomico High School (240069001320)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
^ "Wicomico High School, Class of 1960 records". Edward H. Nabb Research Center Finding Aid Portal. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
^ "Fall Sports / Fall Sports". www.wcboe.org. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
^ "Winter Sports / Winter Sports Home". www.wcboe.org. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
^ "Spring Sports / Spring Sports". www.wcboe.org. Retrieved 2022-08-13.