Southern High School (Harwood, Maryland)
Public secondary school in Harwood, Maryland, United States
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Southern High School is a high school located in Harwood, Maryland, U.S., in Anne Arundel County. The school is operated by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Southern was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2009.[4] They recently won the 2A State Lacrosse Championship 20–7, tying the record for most goals scored in a state championship game in Maryland state history. Also known as a great unified sports program that seeks participation and inclusion of every one.[5]
| Southern High School | |
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| Location | |
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4400 Solomons Island Road , United States 38°52′6″N 76°37′10″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1968 |
Principal | Angela Hopkins[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,063 (Fall 2016)[2] |
| Campus | Rural fringe[3] |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Website | https://www.southernhigh.org/ |
Academics and rankings
Southern High School is one of two public high schools in Anne Arundel County to earn both a National and Maryland Blue Ribbon Award, the other being Severna Park High School.
In 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked Southern High School among the top 25 high schools in the Baltimore metro area, which included a ranking of public high schools in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Howard County, Harford County, and Queen Anne's County.[6]
Southern High School offers 26 AP courses, exceeding the state average of 18 and the county average of 25.[7]
History
In 1920, a grammar and secondary school was established in Tracys Landing, which would later be known as Southern High School. The school's first principal was Mr. Oscar Webster. In 1933, a new Southern High School was constructed in Lothian.
During the late 1940s, the school expanded with the addition of an agriculture shop, multiple classrooms, a cafeteria, and a gymnasium. By the early 1950s, it had evolved into Southern Junior-Senior High School, serving around 300 students. In 1952, Southern introduced its first-ever mascot. The Bulldog was selected for its representation of loyalty, determination, and the will to win.[8] In 2008, the school received a Maryland Blue Ribbon award and in 2009 won a National Blue Ribbon School award.[9]
Notable alumni
- Dylan Behler, member of Maryland House of Delegates[10][11]
- Phillip D. Bissett, former member of Maryland House of Delegates[12]
- Dale Castro, former football player and coach[13]
- Brothers Osborne, Country Music Award-winning duo. Brothers John and TJ graduated in 2000 and 2002 respectively.[14]