Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

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**Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School**
School Type	Public school
School Board	Broward County Public Schools
Opened	1990
Location	Parkland, Florida, USA
Grades	9-12
School Mascot	Eagles
School Colors	Cardinal and Silver

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1 History
2 Recognitions
3 A Tradition of Excellence
4 Notable Alumni
5 Notable Quotations
6 External links

[edit] History

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School opened in 1990. The school was named after the protector of the Everglades, Marjory Stoneman Douglas. In 2006, admired Principal Daniel Traeger departed Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and was named the Principal of Broward County High School Reform. He was replaced by Assistant Principal Ann Andersen-Kowalski.

[edit] Recognitions

Nationally ranked in the top 1% out of more than 14,000 public high schools.
Recipient of the Five Star School Award
State of Florida "A" rated school
2006 Broward County Social Science Teacher of the Year - Jennifer Jolley
Ranked Number One Public School Athletic Program in Broward County

[edit] A Tradition of Excellence

8 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists in 2006 (most in Broward County)
9 Silver Knight nominees & 2 Honorable Mentions in 2006
9 Silver Knight nominees & 3 Silver Knight winners in 2005
438 Florida Bright Future scholars
Over $6,000,000 in scholarship money
National, State & District winners in nearly all areas of academics
2nd Place @ the 2006 Public Forum Debate National Championships
2005 Florida Forensic League (Speech & Debate) State Champions
2006 National Cheerleading Champions
9 Cappie Award Wins and over 40 nominations
Band, Orchestra & Winter guard –National and State - Superior Rating
Journalism, TV Production, Fine Arts, Stock Market - State and District Winners
45 Corporate Partnerships
Gold & Silver Volunteer Award winners
5 times overall - 3 times in a row - National Champs – Mu Alpha Theta
Aerie Yearbook- many awards and recognition from Columbia Scholastic Press Association and National Scholastic Press Association; At the 2005 Florida Scholastic Press Association District 7 convention, the On-the-Spot team won second place; At the 2006 Florida Scholastic Press Association state convention, the On-the-Spot team won second place and one yearbook student won first place for Carry-In yearbook design; The 2006 "Organized Chaos" book is featured as a sample at Walsworth Publishing Company's booths; At the 2006 Florida Scholastic Press Association District 7 Convention, the On-the-Spot team won second place once again.

[edit] Notable Alumni

New Found Glory, Pop/Punk band
Mark Zupan, Captain of the United States Quadriplegic Wheelchair Rugby Team
Eric Eikenberg, Chief of Staff to Former Federal Congressman and Mayor of Ft. Lauderdale, E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
Alex Scott, Voted Worst Actor for 2004, South Manhattan Young Men's Theatre.
Mike Caruso, Major League Baseball player, drafted in the 2nd round of the 1996 draft by the San Francisco Giants.
Michael David Shapiro, Stage Actor

[edit] Notable Quotations

"The Sky is the Limit"

"And our yearbook... grand champions." - Former Principal Daniel Traeger at the 2006 Graduation Ceremony

"And always remember class...be kinder and gentler, treat others with respect and dignity, and always remember that tomorrow is not promised." -Former Principal Daniel Traeger