Gateway Regional High School (Massachusetts)

Gateway Regional High School
Address
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA, 01050
United States
Information
School type Public high school
Opened Wednesday, September 4, 1963
School district Gateway Regional School District
Superintendent David Hopson (from July 2003)
Principal Jason S. Finnie [1]
Asst. Principal Anthony Sabonis [1]
Staff 40 [2]
Teaching staff 26 [3]
Grades 9-12
Number of students 282 [4]
 • Grade 9 69
 • Grade 10 62
 • Grade 11 77
 • Grade 12 70
Student to teacher ratio 10.9 [5]
Color(s)           Blue and Gold
Mascot The Gateway Gator
Accreditation NEASC
Average SAT scores 506 verbal
517 math
478 writing
1501 total (2014-2015)[6]
Newspaper The Gateway Post
Yearbook The Portal
Budget $13,967 per pupil (2012)[7]
Website hsgrsd.sharpschool.net

Gateway Regional High School (GRHS), commonly referred to as "Gateway" or "Gateway Regional," is a high-performing and well-regarded public high school located in Huntington, Massachusetts. It is the only high school in the Gateway Regional School District, serving students from Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Russell, and Worthington.

History

It is said that before the abolition of slavery, a branch of the Underground Railroad, which was developed to assist fugitive slaves in their escape to Canada, ran through Huntington (then Murrayfield).[8] Millers' Tavern operated as a "station," and, being the last "hiding place" en route, became known as "The Gateway."

Today, the High School, Junior High School, Middle School, and Littleville Elementary stand on the old Moore farm property, the house and barns of which once served as Millers' Tavern and Stage Coach Inn. Therefore, it was natural to take the suggestion for a name for the school and district from the history and heritage of the past, so this parcel of land could continue to be a gateway to a better future.

Academics

Gateway has a history of pursuing the same high standards as New England's elite prep schools while still maintaining the egalitarian principles of a public school. Academically, the school regularly outperforms other public schools in Western Massachusetts, particularly as measured by the yearly MCAS assessment required of all Massachusetts public schools.

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs and Student Organizations

Gateway has an engaged student body participating in numerous activities. The administration is highly receptive to proposals for new additions to the existing set of clubs and student organizations, with the most recent having been formed in 2014.

Model United Nations

Founded in the Fall of 2013, [9] Gateway Regional High School-Model United Nations (GRHS—MUN) is advised by History Department teacher Nicholas Vooys. The club attends several Model UN conferences each year, including Boston College's EagleMUNC.[10] The club's constitution, ratified on November 6, 2013, was amended on June 4, 2014. This revision was significant as it included an overhaul of the club's executive structure and powers.

The Model United Nations club is also known for hosting two MUN conferences each year. noviceMUN, which is intended for beginner delegates, is held each Fall and GRMUNC, which is the club's flagship conference, is held each spring.[11] noviceMUN, followed by GRMUNC, was the first Model UN conference in Western Massachusetts to be hosted by a high school, and no other school, university, or organization in Western Massachusetts hosts more than one Model UN conference per year.

As Schools Match Wits

The As Schools Match Wits team (ASMW) practices trivia questions after school in preparation for competition in As Schools Match Wits, a high school quiz show that airs on WGBY.

Gateway Education, News and Entertainment System (Genesys)

Genesys produces periodic news videos which are posted on YouTube. All of the broadcasters are students, as are all of the crew. Genesys also appears at most school events, filming and archiving all of their footage.

Thespian Club

Gateway's Thespian Club produces one play every academic year. The play is held in the spring and past performances have included Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, among other plays.

Red Cross Club

The Red Cross Club, formed in 2014, partakes in volunteer service.

Student Government

The Student Council at Gateway consists of sixteen Student Representatives, four from each grade. The Student Council holds annual elections.

Athletics

Gateway's teams are known as the Gateway Gators; their colors are blue and gold. The school is especially well known for its soccer teams (both the boys' and girls' teams), though also excels at other sports, including baseball.

Fall sports

Winter sports

Spring sports

Traditions

Reindeer Games

The Reindeer Games are a yearly tradition at Gateway. Held by the Student Council in the High School gym, students compete in various activities and other games to earn spirit points for their respective classes. It has become common for students to perform popular dances, including the Harlem Shake, at the Reindeer Games.

Junior Prom

Every year, the junior class organizes a prom, which is attended by both juniors and seniors. It is usually held at another location.

Spring Fling

Hosted by the Student Council, Spring Fling brings students outside to enjoy the end of the school year.

Notable Alumni

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Gateway Regional High School Staff Directory". Gateway Regional School District. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
  2. ↑ Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Massachusetts / MA. Staffing Data by Race, Ethnicity, Gender by Full-time Equivalents. Retrieved 2013-2014
  3. ↑ Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Massachusetts / MA. Teacher Data. Retrieved 2013-2014
  4. ↑ Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Massachusetts / MA. Enrollment Data. Retrieved 2013-2014
  5. ↑ Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Massachusetts / MA. Teacher Data. Retrieved 2013-2014
  6. ↑ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/sat_perf.aspx
  7. ↑ Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Massachusetts / MA. Total Expenditure Per Pupil, All Funds, By Function. Retrieved 2011-2012
  8. ↑ http://www.grsd.org/information/district_history
  9. ↑ http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2014/03/gateway_regional_high_school_organizes_model_united_nations_club.html
  10. ↑ http://www.grsd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_2448/File/Wendy's%20docs/BNews%20FY'14/HS%20MUNs%20Eagle%20C.pdf
  11. ↑ http://bestdelegate.com/model-un-conferences-database/
  12. ↑ http://blog.masslive.com/criesandwhispers/2011/05/in_huntington_they_dont_forget.html

External links

Coordinates: 42°15′28.14″N 72°52′33.53″W / 42.2578167°N 72.8759806°W / 42.2578167; -72.8759806

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