Connetquot High School
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| Connetquot High School | |
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"Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead"
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| 190 Seventh Street Bohemia, New York 11716-1331 United States |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1963 |
| School district | Connetquot Central School District |
| Principal | Kenneth Costa |
| Faculty | 165 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,184 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Mascot | Thunderbirds |
| Website | School website |
Connetquot High School (CHS) is a public high school serving students from the communities of Bohemia, Sayville, West Sayville, Oakdale and Ronkonkoma in the ninth through twelfth grades located in Bohemia, New York and is part of the Connetquot Central School District.
History
The school was established in 1963, three years after voters in the existing Oakdale-Bohemia and Ronkonkoma school districts voted to consolidate their two districts.
In July 2007, a Connetquot student and a student of a neighboring school were arrested for planning a mass murder of Connetquot students and faculty.[1][2]
Academics
According to Newsday data, 91.2% of Connetquot graduates earn a New York State Regent's diploma (55.2% with advanced designation). Also, 55.6% of graduates plan to attend a 4-year college and 35.8% plan to attend a 2-year college.[3]
Athletics
The school competes in Section XI of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA).
Notable alumni
- John Bolaris (1975) - Meteorologist, WCAU-TV, WCBS-TV, WTXF-TV in 2008[4]
- Sal Butera - MLB Catcher
- Stefanie DeLeo - Author/Playwright
- Moira Kelly - Actress, graduated from Connetquot High School in 1986.
- Jane Monheit - Jazz and adult contemporary vocalist, graduated from Connetquot High School in 1995.
- John Pacella - MLB Pitcher drafted by New York Mets in 1974.
- Timothy Treadwell - Documentary Film Maker
- Michael Carbonaro - Magician/TV Personality
References
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