Woburn Memorial High School

Public high school in Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Athletics conferenceMiddlesex LeagueMascotBullNicknameTannersRivalBurlington High SchoolAccreditationNew England Association of Schools and CollegesWebsitewww.woburnpublicschools.com/wmhs

Woburn Memorial High School (WMHS) is a public high school in Woburn, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Woburn Public Schools district and participates in the Middlesex League. It is home to the Tanners and Tannerettes and the nickname "Tanners" has a historical context. In the late 19th century, Woburn was one of the biggest producers of leather in the New England area. The shops that produced leather were called tanneries, hence the nickname Tanners.

Academics

All students enrolled in Woburn Memorial High School are subject to MCAS testing when required. As of spring 2014, within the English and Language Arts category, 40% of students were Advanced, compared to a 41% statewide, 51% were proficient, compared to 49% statewide. 7% were classified as needing improvement compared to an 8% statewide, and 2% failed, compared to 2% statewide. Within the Mathematics category, 46% of students were classified as Advanced, compared to 53% statewide, 30% were proficient, compared to 26% statewide, 17% needed improvement, compared to 15% statewide. 6% failed, compared to 6% statewide. Within the Science and Technology/Engineering category, 25% of students were advanced, compared to 29% statewide. 42% were proficient, compared to 42% statewide, 29% of students needed improvement, compared to 24% statewide. 4% failed, comparable to 5% statewide.^[2]

History

1852: The first Woburn High School opened above a store on Main Street
1906: The original building, known to most as building 7, of the "old Woburn High" was constructed
1930s: The wings on building 7 were constructed
1986: Girls Varsity Basketball Team wins Middlesex League Title
1999: Boys Golf Team wins State Championship
2000-2001: Boys' Soccer and Golf Teams win State Championships; Boys' Wrestling Team win Middlesex League, Middlesex Tournament, Sectional, State and All-State Titles.
2002: Boys Golf Team wins State Championship
2006: The new Woburn Memorial High School building opens in September for the 2006-2007 school year
2008: Boys' 4 x 400 relay team wins national title.
2019: Baseball team wins first Middlesex League title in 41 years and reaches MIAA Division 2 North finals.^[3]^[4]

Notable alumni

Eric Bogosian, actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist, and historian
Charles McMahon, Marine Corporal, last casualty in Vietnam War
David Robinson, rock drummer
John Carter, professional ice hockey player
Ken Weafer, Major League Baseball pitcher

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Search for Public Schools - Woburn High (251320002193)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
^ "MCAS DATA". 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2015-02-02.
^ "Daily Times Chronicle Sports Twitter". Retrieved 2019-06-01.
^ "MIAA Tournament Website".