Simsbury High School (SHS) is a public high school in Simsbury, Connecticut.
| Simsbury High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
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34 Farms Village Rd. , Connecticut 06070 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°52′14″N 72°49′17″W / 41.87056°N 72.82139°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| CEEB code | 070675 |
| Principal | Maggie Seidel |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,274 (2021-22)[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy and gold |
| Nickname | Trojans |
| Newspaper | The Trojan Times |
| Yearbook | Pinnacle |
| Website | www |
Athletics edit
Simsbury has been honored multiple times with the Achievement Cup for outstanding achievement in athletics in the state of Connecticut.[2]
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Cheerleading | Basketball (Boys' and Girls') |
Baseball |
| Crew (Boys' and Girls') |
Cheerleading | Crew (Boys' and Girls') |
| Cross Country (Boys' and Girls') |
Cross Country Skiing (Co-ed) |
Golf (Boys' and Girls') |
| Field Hockey | Ice Hockey (Boys' and Girls') |
Lacrosse (Boys' and Girls') |
| Football | Indoor Track & Field (Boys' and Girls') |
Rugby (Boys' and Girls') |
| Soccer (Boys' and Girls') |
Swim & Dive (Co-ed) |
Softball |
| Volleyball (Girls') |
Wrestling | Tennis (Boys' and Girls') |
| Fencing
(Co-ed) |
Track & Field (Boys' and Girls') | |
| Volleyball (Boys') |
Crew edit
The Crew program rows out of Paine Boathouse on the Farmington River.
Accomplishments
-First Girls in 1980, 1982;
-Second Girls 1981, 1983, 1984,
-Third Girls 1978, 1982
-Third Boys 1987[3]
CIAC State Championships edit
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Girls gymnastics | 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 |
| Golf | 1970, 1980, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2016 |
| Girls soccer | 1982, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2023 |
| Field hockey | 1974, 1975, 1979, 1988, 1996, 1997, 2008 |
| Girls outdoor track | 1995, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2014 |
| Boys cross country | 1972, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2006 |
| Boys soccer | 1981, 1992, 2003, 2006 |
| Wrestling | 1992, 1995, 1997 |
| Baseball | 1963, 1989, 1997 |
| Girls cross country | 2005, 2007 |
| Boys tennis | 1995, 1998 |
| Boys basketball | 1924, 1952 |
| Boys outdoor track | 2017 |
| Boys ice hockey | 2003 |
Notable alumni edit
- Tommy Cross, professional ice hockey player for the Springfield Thunderbirds, attended from 2004-2006.[4][5]
- Justin Foley, drummer for metalcore band Killswitch Engage, graduated in 1994.[6]
- Sara Hendershot, member of 2012 United States Olympic Rowing Team (W2-), graduated in 2006.[7]
- Ken Richters, stage actor, playwright, and voice actor, graduated in 1974.[8]
- Rachel Sennott, actress and comedian, graduated in 2014.[9]
- Franz von Holzhausen, designer of Tesla Model S and head designer at Tesla, Inc., graduated in 1986.[10]
- Jennifer Weiner, author of Good in Bed and In Her Shoes, graduated in 1987.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Simsbury High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance 65th Gold Key dinner" (PDF). Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "NEIRA History Results" (PDF). New England Interscholastic Rowing.
- ^ "Westminster's Cross Makes His Pick". US Hockey Report. October 27, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Ryan (February 16, 2020). "Back home, Cross enjoying career's full circle". American Hockey League. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Justin Foley". Metal Storm. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Riley, Lori (July 21, 2012). "Sara Hendershot: Olympic Rower From Simsbury Showing How Far A Competitive Streak Can Take You". Hartford Courant. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Nacimovich, Mark (May 17, 1996). "Local Catholic Finds Success As Twain Impersonator". The Catholic Transcript.
- ^ Dunne, Susan (January 26, 2021). "Simsbury High grad Rachel Sennott stars in ABC sitcom 'Call Your Mother'". Hartford Courant. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Staff writer (April 3, 2002). "When it Comes to Car Design, Franz Rules the Road". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. p. D2. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jennifer Weiner". Pennsylvania Center for the Book. Retrieved April 26, 2023.