Laurel High School (Laurel, Maryland)

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Location
Laurel High School
Laurel, Maryland, United States of America
Information
Principal	Mr. Dwayne Jones
Enrollment	Approximately 1,990 (2005-06)
Type	Public comprehensive secondary school
Mascot	Spartan
Color(s)	Blue █ and Gold █
Established	1899
Information	8000 Cherry Lane Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 497-2050
Homepage	http://www.pgcps.org/~laurel

Laurel High School (LHS) is a public high school located in Laurel, Maryland, and is the oldest school in the Prince George's County Public Schools system.^[1] Founded in 1899 with an enrollment of 59 students and four teachers, the original school building is now the Phelps Community Center in Laurel. In 1963, the school moved to a larger building at 8000 Cherry Lane in Laurel, and annexed an adjacent elementary school shortly thereafter. Today, Laurel High School enrolls roughly 1,990 students in grades 9 through 12. The school mascot is the Spartan, and the school colors are blue and gold.

Fulfilling an objective of the Prince George’s County Capital Improvement Program^[2] since 1989, construction on a new 800-seat auditorium for the school is expected to begin in February 2009, with the addition likely finished in time for the 2009-2010 school year.^[3]

Laurel is distinguished from several other schools in the area through its Technical Academy program,^[4] which offers students courses in Computer Networking, Automotive Mechanics, Cosmetology, and Nursing/Medical Careers.

Laurel High's student newspaper, The Shield, is the most decorated student paper in Prince George's County and is one of the most acclaimed in the state of Maryland.^{[citation needed]} Since its inception in the 1995-1996 school year, The Shield has won several awards from the American Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association,^[5] and the Quill and Scroll International Society.^{[citation needed]}

Current principal Dwayne Jones is a former Laurel High student and was a member of the last Laurel High Basketball Team to win a state title.

Since August 2007, school policy requires students to wear uniforms.

[edit] Notable alumni or attendees

Amelia,^{[citation needed]} WIYY radio personality
Marty Friedman,^[6] Guitarist (former lead of Megadeth)
Kirk Fraser, Motion Picture Director and Producer
Tico Wells, Motion Picture and Television Actor
Shari Elliker,^[7] Radio Personality, Voice Artist, Television Actor

[edit] References

^ History of the City of Laurel, MD. URL last retrieved on December 27, 2006.
^ Superintendent’s Proposed Annual Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 2008. Capital Improvement Program. pp 39-40. December 14, 2006. URL retrieved on March 9, 2007.
^ Laurel High auditorium in sight Laurel Leader. December 01, 2005. URL retrieved on March 8, 2008.
^ High School Course Offerings and Descriptions. DuVal High School. 1999-2000. Technical Academy Programs. pp 50-55. URL retrieved on March 9, 2007.
^ Leonard, Guy. Laurel High School newspaper wins Scholastic Press award. The Gazette. March 25, 2004. URL retrieved on March 8, 2007.
^ "West Laurel barn razing". October 2002. Fan Questions and Answers. Marty Friedman Official Website. URL retrieved on December 20, 2006.
^ Program of Laurel 79's 25 Year Reunion. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.

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