Lacey Township High School
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| Lacey Township High School | |
| Location | |
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| 73 Haines Street Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 |
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| School district | Lacey Township School District |
| Principal | William Zylinski |
| Enrollment |
1,575 (as of 2006-07) |
| Faculty | 125 (on FTE basis) |
| Student:teacher ratio | 12.6 |
| Type | Public high school |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Athletics conference | Shore Conference |
| Motto | "It's a Matter of Pride" |
| Team name | Lacey Lions |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, silver, and cardinal red |
| Newspaper | The Pride |
| Established | 1981 |
| Information | 609-971-2020 |
| Homepage | School website |
Lacey Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Lacey Township, New Jersey, as part of the Lacey Township School District. The school opened its doors in September 1981. Residents of Lacey Township previously attended Central Regional High School in neighboring Berkeley Township. A new wing was added to the school's western end in 2003.
The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Secondary Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education.
Its mascot is a lion, the symbol is a paw, for the "Lacey Lions." The school's colors are navy blue, silver, and cardinal red.
As of the 2006-07 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,575 students and 125 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 12.6.
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[edit] Demographics
- White, not Hispanic 96%
- Hispanic 2%
- Asian/Pacific Island 1%
- African-American <1%
- American Indian <1%
[edit] Advanced Placement Courses
In 2006-07, Lacey Township High School offered several Advanced Placement(AP) courses to students. These include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics B
- U.S. History
- Music Theory
- Calculus AB
- English Literature and Composition
- Computer Science A
[edit] Graduation Requirements
In order to qualify for a high school diploma, Lacey Township High School students must successfully complete a minimum of 110 credits in subject areas that commence in grade 9 and conclude in grade 12. Course requirements are as follows:
- English I, II, III, IV..........20 credits
- U.S. History I, II..............10 credits
- World History...................5 credits
- Physical Education I, II, III, IV..........15 credits
- Health I, II, III, IV...........5 credits
- Mathematics (3 years)...........15 credits
- Science (3 years)...............15 credits
- Fine/Practical/Performing Arts..........10 credits
- Electives.......................5 credits
- Foreign Language................10 credits
[edit] Athletics
The Lacey Township High School Lions compete in the Shore Conference, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore.[1] All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).
- Sports
| Fall Sports | Winter Sports | Spring Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Cross Country | Wrestling | Baseball |
| Girls Cross Country | Bowling | Golf |
| Field Hockey | Boys Basketball | Girls Lacrosse |
| Football | Girls Basketball | Softball |
| Girls Gymnastics | Boys Swimming | Boys Spring Track |
| Boys Soccer | Boys Winter Track | Girls Spring Track |
| Girls Soccer | Girls Winter Track | Boys Tennis |
| Girls Tennis | Girls Swimming |
In 2007-08, the Lions men's swimming team finished first in the NJSIAA South Conference Class B-South with a perfect 5-0 conference record (8-1 overall).
In 2007-08, the girl's basketball team won the division title in Class A-South, their first division title since back-to-back B-South wins in 1993-94 and 1994-95
In 2007-08, the Lions girl's tennis team won the division title in Class A-South with a perfect 14-0 conference record (20-2 overall).
On December 2, 2006, the Lacey Lions football team beat Seneca High School 12-0 becoming the NJSIAA Champions South Group III state champions.[2] This is only the second time that the Lions went undefeated. It is the third state championship under Coach Lou Vircillo, the only head football coach the school has had since it opened in 1981.[3] The Lions football team also reached the NJSIAA Champions South Group III state championship game in both 2005 and 2007, but were defeated by Delsea Regional High School and Shawnee High School, respectively.
Nine Lacey Township Alumni, have been or are currently serving as head coaches on the high school level. They include:
- Craig Cicardo - Former head football coach at Mater Dei High School and Pinelands Regional High School. Craig is currently an assistant football coach at Lacey Township High school.
- John Stout - Current head wrestling coach at Southern Regional High School, Manahawkin NJ: http://www.srsd.net/highschool/
- Matt Opacity - Former head wrestling coach at Lacey Township High School. Current head wrestling coach at Brick Township High School: http://www.brickschools.org/brickths/site/default.asp
- Juliann Schlossareck - Head girl's soccer coach at Lacey Township High School.
- Jim Tweed - Head Boy's Track & Field Coach at Manalapan High School: http://www.frhsd.com/manalapan/
- Dawn Dickten - Head girl's soccer coach at Pinelands Regional High School: http://www.pinelandsregional.org/
- Lou Copio - Former head football coach at Lake Forest High School, Felton, DE: http://www.lf.k12.de.us/lfhs/
- Christine Niebert - Former head girl's basketball coach at Lacey Township High School.
- Jason Leta - Former head baseball coach at Pinelands Regional High School.
[edit] Clubs and Activities
Lacey Township High School offers several clubs for students to join. These include Yearbook staff, the Math Team, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry clubs, FTA (Future Teachers of America), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Men's and Women's Ensemble, NHS (National Honor Society), SGA (Student Government Association), Pro Sports Club, and Rotary Interact.
The school produces a newspaper called The Pride and a book of poems and creative writings called Silver Linings.
There is also a drama club. In recent years they have performed broadway plays, such as Pippen, Hello Dolly, and The Sound of Music. In 2007-2008, the club will be preforming Disney's High School Musical.
[edit] School day
The Lacey school day begins at 7:05 a.m. EST and ends at 1:35 p.m. EST. There are 11 periods during the day, starting with Period 1, then Homeroom, then Period 2, 3, and so on.
[edit] Administration
- William Zylinski - Principal, former Vice Principal, named 'Acting Principal' after former principal Michael Adamski was promoted to Supervisor of Student Services.
- Mary Elizabeth Esch - Vice Principal
- Jeffrey Brewer - Vice Principal
- Karen Hughes - Athletic Director
[edit] Awards and recognition
Maurice Grillon, III, was recognized by Princeton University as one of four outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers, honored at its June 1, 2004 Commencement. Through Grillon's efforts, the school's German language program was expanded to 210 students.[4]
[edit] Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Lacey Township High School include:
- Melissa Drexler, "Prom Mom", delivered a baby in a restroom stall at her high school prom, and threw the body in the trash before returning to the dance.[5]
- Keith Elias - former National Football League running back.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ School Info, Shore Conference. Accessed March 9, 2008.
- ^ 2006 Football Tournament - South, Group III, NJSIAA, accessed December 24, 2006
- ^ Coach takes his Lions to the top, Asbury Park Press, December 22, 2006
- ^ Princeton honors outstanding secondary school teachers, Princeton University press release dated May 26, 2005
- ^ Barron, James. "Decision Whether to Charge Prom Mother Awaits Tests", The New York Times, June 10, 1997, accessed April 23, 2007. "Lacey Township High School classmates identify girl as Melissa Drexler..."
- ^ THE TOP 20 GREATEST ATHLETES - No. 20: Keith Elias '94, Football, RB, The Daily Princetonian, November 14, 2006
