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Penncrest High School is a public four-year comprehensive high school in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States.〔"(Middletown township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania )." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 6, 2009.〕 It is the high school for the Rose Tree Media School District and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The school offers more than 200 courses and 17 AP programs. Penncrest students score in the top 25 percent of the state on the PSSA.The high school boasts a 100% graduation rate, with more than 90% of the students continuing with higher education pursuits. The class of 2009 included 15 students who were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, with three attaining winner status. The former principal, Mr. Richard Gregg, was voted best principal in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/04/17/news/doc4bc927675980c212747257.txt )〕 Penncrest is known for its awarding winning academic teams including its National Championship Envirothon Team, Delaware County and National Championship Hi-Q team, regional winning Physics Olympic Team, and National 4th Place Science Olympiad Team. In addition, the school supports a wide range of high quality co-curricular and athletic programs, through which the students are able to pursue their interests music, the creative and performing arts, world language, business education, and sports. The school also offers special programs that focus on community service. Examples include a successful annual blood drive, sponsored by the National Honor Society members and recognized by the American Red Cross, participation in Habitat for Humanity projects, and an annual Canned Food Drive. In the past 5 years graduates have attended over 200 colleges, located in 40 states, the District of Columbia and in other countries. Penncrest's curriculum emphasizes proficiency in essential skills and is among the top scoring school on the Pennsylvania State School Assessment in reading, math, science and writing. Students with unique behavioral or educational needs attend the district's Educational Resource Center, a unique alternative school program located in the nearby Granite Run Mall. ==Extracurricular activities== Clubs and Societies: *Emanon, theatre club *National Honor Society *Filming South & Lincoln *World Language Honors Club *Lion's Paw Society *Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society) *The Gryphon (literary magazine) *Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) *Model UN *Debate Club *Improv Club *Chess Club Academic Teams: *Hi-Q - the oldest academic quiz competition in the United States, begun in 1948. Delco Champions (1999, 2000, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015), National Champions (2015) *Envirothon - PA State Champions (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009),〔(Pennsylvania Envirothon - History ).〕 North American Champions (2000, 2005, 2009) *Physics Olympics - a regional competition combining problem solving and various construction oriented competitions. Penncrest holds two national records for consecutive championships and consecutive meets won *Science Olympiad - PA State Champions (2014), PA State 2nd Place finalists (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013); National results: 8th in 2004; 11th in 2005; 5th in 2006; 7th in 2007; 8th in 2008; 6th in 2009; 4th in 2010; 4th in 2011; 14th in 2013; 8th in 2014 Music: *Concert Band *Wind Ensemble *Roaring Lions Marching Band *Orchestra *Choir *Jazz Band *Indoor Drumline *Indoor Color Guard Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, American football, Golf, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball, Track and Field, Wrestling, Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, Diving, Volleyball, Ice hockey (Played at Aston IceWorks). Penncrest competes in the Central League, District One, of the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association). As of April 2012, the PIAA classes Penncrest as AAA for purposes of competition in Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Soccer, Field Hockey, and Football.〔http://www.piaa.org/schools/directory/details.aspx?ID=11027 accessed April 16, 2012.〕 Individual and team State Champions include the following: * Bob Desiderio, boys gymnastics, floor exercise, rings, horizontal bar, and all around championship, 1974〔Delaware County Daily Times, March 5, 1974. p.14.〕 * Daryl Dixon, boys AAA high jump 1983〔Don Mckee "Davis and Sowell..." Philadelphia Inquirer, May 29, 1983. D.8.〕 * Caryn Lindsey, girls AAA high jump 1983〔Don Mckee "Davis and Sowell..." Philadelphia Inquirer, May 29, 1983. D.8.〕 *Lisa Hunter, girls 100 meter dash, 1985〔http://www.phslions.com/track/alltimebest.html accessed April 16, 2012〕 * Lisa Hunter, girls 300 meter hurdles, 1985〔http://www.phslions.com/track/alltimebest.html accessed April 16, 2012〕 * Kate Fonshell, girls 1600 meter run 1986〔http://www.phslions.com/track/alltimebest.html accessed April 16, 2012〕 *Sandy Kestner, girls 400 meter dash 1995〔http://www.phslions.com/track/alltimebest.html accessed April 16, 2012〕 * Therasha Franklin, girls 800 meter run, 1995〔http://www.phslions.com/track/alltimebest.html accessed April 16, 2012〕 * Therasha Franklin, girls 400 meter dash, 1996〔http://www.phslions.com/track/alltimebest.html accessed April 16, 2012〕 * Rachel Hixson, girls 3200 meter run, 1997〔http://www.phslions.com/track/alltimebest.html accessed April 16, 2012〕 * Jodi Reid, Sandy Kestner, Rachel Hixson, Ayanna Mackins, girls indoor 4x880 yard relay, 1996〔Ira Josephs, "When her coach has big plans, Jodi Reid of Penncrest delivers...." Philadelphia Inquirer January 7, 1999. B.6.〕 * Ice Hockey, 2005〔Keith Pmpey, "Malvern Prep and Penncrest aim to add to Flyers Cup Trove," Philadelp[hia Inquirer, February 20, 2006. F.11.〕 * Karen Shump, girls AAA shot put, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008〔Keith Pompey, "Shump shows emotion after making history: the Penncrest senior is the first girl to win four state Class AAA shot-put crowns" Philadelphia Inquirer, May 24, 2008. C.10.〕 * Karen Shump, girls AAA discus, 2008〔Keith Pompey, "Taking a closer look at the girls' first team honorees," Philadelphia Inquirer, June 1, 2008. E.12.〕 2014 PIAA boy lacosse state champions dfeating Avon Grove 12-7 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Penncrest High School」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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