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[[Image:Pensacolahigh.jpg|right|300px]]'''Pensacola High School''' is a public high [[Wikipedia:secondary school|secondary school ]] located near downtown [[downtown Pensacola, Florida]], [[Wikipedia:USA|USA]].
==Notable Alumni==*[[Fred Levin2003]] - Famed civil trial lawyer for whom the Law School at the #188<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380/?q=2003/rank/1/&s=Pensacola</ref><br>[[University of Florida2005]] is named as well as sometime lawyer and advisor to boxer [[Roy Jones Jr- #8<ref>http://www.newsweek.]]com/id/39380/?q=2005/rank/1/&s=Pensacola</ref><br>*[[Wikipedia:Michelle Snow|Michelle Snow2006]] - [[WNBA]] basketball player and former [[University of Tennessee]] Standout#38<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380/?q=2006/rank/1/&s=Pensacola</ref><br>*[[Wikipedia:Neal Boortz|Neal Boortz2007]] - Libertarian talk-show host#38<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380/?q=2007/rank/1/&s=Pensacola</ref><br>*[[Hunter Scott|Ensign Hunter Scott2008]] - History activist #42<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380/?s=Pensacola</ref><br>*[[Wikipedia:Reubin O'Donovan Askew|Reubin O'Donovan Askew2009]] - Former Governor of Florida#53<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/id/201160/?s=Pensacola</ref><br>
==National Recognition and Prominence==In [[May 20052007]], Pensacola High School was ranked #36 by the newsmagazine ''[[NewsweekWikipedia:Washington Post|Washington Post]]'' published a list of the Top 1000 based on data collected in 2006. However, it is to be noted that this formula does not take high performing schools in the United States, as dictated by a ratio of the average number of International Baccalaureate with SAT averages over 1300 math and critical reading and Advanced Placement tests taken by each graduating seniorACT averages over 27 into account. In the list, Pensacola High School ranked #8 in the country, and #4 in the state of Florida<ref>{{cite news|first=Jay|last=Matthews|url=http://projects. In [[2006]] it was again ranked in the top 50, this time at 38washingtonpost.com/challengeindex/|title=Challenge Index 2007|work=Washington Post|accessdate=2008-07-30}}</ref>
PHS also currently features two strong academic extracurricular activities which have enjoyed great success on the county level:*Scholars/Quiz Bowl (Academic Team) which has recently won first place at a tournament at FSU and third place at a tournament in Florida. Even the JV team won first place in their division at the Florida tournament.==See Also==*[[Mu Alpha ThetaList of Pensacola High School graduating classes]] (Math Team)
There are also Band and Cheerleading programs as well as an active Student Government Association.==References=={{reflist}}
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The school celebrated its 100th anniversary in [[2001]] and graduated its 100th class of seniors in [[2005]]; however, the school has not always been at its current location. It was moved to Maxwell Street in [[1952]]. In [[1969]], a fire gutted the previous school building on Lee Square, prompting its demolition. Currently, it is the oldest secondary school in Pensacola.
The school is part of the [[Escambia County School District]]. The A former principal, Norm Ross, is now the Deputy Superintendent of Schools for the county. Currently, the principal is David Williams, who previously served as an Assistant Principal of Facilities and Maintenance.
After [[Hurricane Ivan]], which struck the Pensacola area on [[September 16]], [[2004]], Pensacola High School was damaged, especially in the gym (one of the four towering walls was completely destroyed). While large renovations were needed, the school remained open and in operation. The gymnasium, which had only recently been remodeled, was demolished in [[Wikipedia:June 2005|June 2005]]. ==Origins==The first public school for boys in Pensacola was organized in [[1870]]. A two-story building on Wright Street was erected by the School Board in [[1875]]. It was originally anticipated that it would be rebuilt in time for known as the 2007-2008 school year[[Pensacola Academy]] and its principal was [[John Wilmer]]. While it didn't meet that deadlineIn [[1886]], it a new building was rebuilt by the end erected on Lee Square, known as [[High School No. 1|Public School No. 1]]. Its first graduating class consisted of [[Albert Reed]] and [[J. Whiting Hyer]]. In [[1905]], Pensacola Senior High School was organized in the 2007Public School No. 1 building. The school was a four-2008 year high school year in time for the year, and its first principal was [[J. B. Lockey]]. PSHS's final pep rallyfirst graduating class consisted of [[Dudley Barrow]] and [[Nell Richards]].
==International Baccalaureate==
Pensacola High School is the only school in the county to have an [[Wikipedia:International Baccalaureate|International Baccalaureate]] program as well as a [[Wikipedia:Health Occupation Students of America|Health Occupation Students of America]] honors program. The International Baccalaureate program was introduced in [[1986]] as a last-ditch effort to keep the school open; many students had performed poorly, and there were high dropout rates. The school district had given the administration an ultimatum: improve the numbers or be shut down. With the introduction of the IB program, the higher test scores helped bring up the average and kept Pensacola High open.
The IB program at Pensacola High was developed by Donna Dunson. Richard Kuhn served as the coordinator from [[1994 ]] until [[2002]]. Under his guidance the program achieved great success, all the more impressive when considering the poor funding provided to the county. Upon his resignation, former teacher and District Social Studies Specialist Colleen Boyett served as coordinator. Due to the successful Under her leadership AP and IB course offeringswere expanded, the IB program at resulting in Pensacola High was being named as one of the top ten high school programs in America by Newsweek magazine in May of 2005. As Upon her departure to return to graduate school, she was replaced by Dr. Joy McMichael. In July 2007, however, Dr. McMichael became Assistant Principal of 2006Curriculum, and Deanna Gordon (previously the IB World Literature teacher) became the new IB coordinator is . Dr. K. Joy McMichaelMcMicheal later left the school to become principal at Brown Barge Middle. ==National Recognition and Prominence==In the news magazine ''[[Wikipedia:Newsweek|Newsweek]]'''s published list of America's Top Public High Schools, Pensacola High School ranked as follows:
==Extracurricular programs==
PHS features a variety of Athletic athletic programs ; many of which often do well at the District district and occasionally state level. Among those Those areboys' football, weightlifting, and golf and girls' volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, cross country, track and field, swimming and diving, and tennis. PHS also currently features two strong academic extracurricular activities which have enjoyed great success on the county/northwest [[Wikipedia:Florida|Florida]]/state level:*Boys FootballScholars/[[Wikipedia:Quiz Bowl|Quiz Bowl]] (Academic Team) which recently had a senior make it onto Team Florida which placed 2nd by one point in the [[Wikipedia:Panasonic Academic Challenge|Panasonic Academic Challenge]]. In 2007, it swept all six spots in the Escambia County All Star Academic Team making it the first time any one school took all the spots. It was also the first time a freshman made the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pensacolahighschool.org/activities/academic_team/academic_team.htm|title=The Academic Team|work=Pensacola High School|accessdate=2008-07-30}}</ref>*[[Wikipedia:Mu Alpha Theta|Mu Alpha Theta]] (Math Team) which attends three regional competitions and the Milton math competition. The Pensacola High School math team consistently has individuals placing in the top ten and teams placing in the top five. It usually also places in the sweepstakes division. In the Milton math competition, Pensacola High School has exerted its dominance over the more local area schools for many years. There are also band and cheerleading programs as well as an active [[Wikipedia:Student Government Association|Student Government Association]]. Although the school's newspaper, ''The Prowler'', has not been active for several years, it will be up and running as of the 2008-2009 school year. ==Notable Alumni== *Girls Volleyball[[Wikipedia:Reubin O'Donovan Askew|Reubin O'Donovan Askew]] (Class of 1946) - Former Governor of Florida*Basketball[[Fred Levin]] (Class of 1954) - Famed civil trial lawyer for whom the Law School at the [[Wikipedia:University of Florida|University of Florida]] is named, as well as sometime lawyer and adviser to boxer [[Wikipedia:Roy Jones Jr.|Roy Jones Jr.]]*Soccer[[Wikipedia:Neal Boortz|Neal Boortz]] (Class of 1963) - Libertarian talk-show host*Baseball/SoftballAdam McCloskey - Current Sports Talk Radio host at [[Wikipedia:WTKE-FM|WTKE-FM]] and [[Wikipedia:Deadspin|Deadspin]]recognized blogger*Cross Country[[Wikipedia:Eric Wu|Eric Wu]] (Class of 1995) - D-List Internet celebrity, creator of [[Wikipedia:Eric Conveys an Emotion|Eric Conveys an Emotion]]*Track [[Wikipedia:Michelle Snow|Michelle Snow]] (Class of 1998) - [[Wikipedia:WNBA|WNBA]] basketball player and Fieldformer [[Wikipedia:University of Tennessee|University of Tennessee]] standout*Swimming & Diving[[Wikipedia:Ensign|Ensign]] [[Hunter Scott]] (Class of 2003) - History activist *Tennis[[Will Hedgecock]] (Class of 2004) - Singer and electrical engineer*Boys Weightlifting[[Hansol Bae]] (Class of 2007) - Football player, nuclear engineer, and reality TV star*Boys Golf[[Kylie Finkbone]] (Class of 2017) - Soccer player, lacrosse player, and star in Disney TV movie "Invisible Sister"
==External links==
*[http://www.pensacolahighschool.org/ Pensacola High School website]
*[http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us/ Escambia School District]
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