Hendrick Hudson High School

Hendrick Hudson High School is a public high school in Montrose, New York, United States. It draws its students from the neighboring hamlets of Verplanck, Cortlandt Manor, Crugers, the villages of Croton-on-Hudson and Buchanan, and the city of Peekskill. It is part of the larger Hendrick Hudson Central School District.

Hendrick Hudson High School
Address
2166 Albany Post Road


Information
TypePublic, secondary
School districtHendrick Hudson School District
PrincipalJoshua Jensen
Teaching staff77 (FTE)
Grades9–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment725 (2021-22)
Student to teacher ratio9.42
Color(s)Blue and white    
AthleticsSection 1 (NYSPHSAA)
MascotBig Henry
NicknameSailors
RivalCroton-Harmon High School
Websitehttps://www.henhudschools.org/Domain/1473

During the 2021-22 school year, there were 725 students enrolled at Hendrick Hudson, averaging about 180 students per grade.[1]

Administration edit

The acting principal of Hendrick Hudson is Mr. Anthony Giovinazzi. The assistant principal is Mr. Nick Katsaris and the acting assistant principal is Dr. Phyllis Amori.[2]

Academics edit

In the 2007–2008 school year, Hendrick Hudson High School offered 50 sections of 12 Advanced Placement courses in eight different subject areas. It also began offering a three-year science research course sequence to tenth graders through the State University of New York at Albany in the High School program. There are two college level language classes offered through Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), in Italian and French.

In 2010, Hendrick Hudson High School introduced a new four-year engineering program through Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Since the 2011–2012 school year, a second four-year Project Lead the Way program has been offered in the biomedical sciences.[3]

Arts edit

Chorus edit

The choral program comprises three choruses: Concert Choir, an SATB group open to all Hen Hud students; Hen Hud Harmonizers, an audition-based SATB group; and a Treble Chorus, also known as the Treble Makers, an audition-based women's treble chorus. The Treble Makers won Best Overall Choir and Best Women's Chorus at the Music in the Parks festival in May 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2015. The Treble Chorus was invited to sing at the celebration in May 2009 commemorating the Aaron Copland House (which is located within the Hen Hud district[4]) as a National Historic Landmark.[5][6] The Treble Makers have recently been collaborating with British rock violinist Daisy Jopling, having performed with her and her band at the Paramount Center for the Arts[7] in Peekskill, New York,[8] as well as the Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan.[9]

At the 2010 NYSSMA Majors Festival, both the Treble Chorus and the Concert Choir (a select SATB group) achieved Gold with Distinction ratings on their performances.[citation needed]

Drama edit

The Hendrick Hudson Starboard Stars Drama Club, in 2010, was nominated for six Metro Awards, and won for Outstanding Orchestra.[10]

Band edit

In 2005, 2007, and 2009 the Hendrick Hudson Wind Ensemble scored a Gold Rating in the annual NYSSMA majors festival under the direction of Joe Stamboni.[citation needed]

Sports edit

In 2006, the Hendrick Hudson Varsity volleyball team won the Class A New York State championship.[11] The team won the 2007 and 2008 Class B state championships.[12][13] In 2009, the volleyball team went to the State Tournament for the fifth consecutive year, and lost in the finals.

Honors and awards edit

The choral department has sent student musicians to the NYSSMA All-State Convention in Rochester, New York, where they have participated in either the Mixed or Women's Chorus. In 2009, three students were selected; in 2010, one student; and in 2011, three students.[14] All were members of the award-winning Treble Makers.

The Hendrick Hudson Speech and Debate team hosts the annual Malcolm A. Bump Memorial Tournament, one of the largest debate tournaments in New York state. In 2005, the team was rated 13th overall in the country.[15]

Notable alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Hendrick Hudson High School / Homepage". www.henhudschools.org. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Hendrick Hudson High School Course Offering Booklet 2011–2012" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Welcome to the Website of Copland House: Home". Archived from the original on 31 December 2010.
  5. ^ "National Historic Landmarks Program – New York State" (PDF).
  6. ^ "HENDRICK HUDSON "TREBLE MAKERS" AT IT AGAIN". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
  7. ^ Paramount Center for the Arts
  8. ^ "Hen Hud Treble Makers Performed with Daisy Jopling at the Paramount". Archived from the original on 31 January 2013.
  9. ^ "Music 4 Orphans Benefit Concert". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012.
  10. ^ "2010 Metropolitan High School Theater Awards Winners" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
  11. ^ "Historic day for school as Sailors top Burnt Hills to take first state title". Retrieved 28 February 2011.
  12. ^ "NYSPHSAA 2007 Girls Volleyball Championship". Archived from the original on 21 December 2010.
  13. ^ "NYSPHAA 2008 Girls Volleyball Championship". Archived from the original on 21 December 2010.
  14. ^ "Hen Hud Students Follow Music to Rochester". Archived from the original on 17 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  15. ^ "National Debate Rankings". Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.

External links edit