Columbia High School (East Greenbush, New York) Explained

Columbia High School
Motto:Creating Honor and Success
Streetaddress:962 Luther Road
City:East Greenbush
State:New York
Zipcode:12061
Country:United States
Coordinates:42.6257°N -73.691°W
Schooltype:high school
Fundingtype:Public school (government funded)
District:East Greenbush Central School District
Superintendent:Jeffrey P. Simons
Principal:Michael Harkin
Ratio:12.76
Faculty:98.15 (FTE)
Grades:9 - 12
Years:4
Enrollment:1,252 (2022-23)[1]
Language:English
Campus:Suburban
Colors: Blue and White
Conference:Section 2 NY
Mascot:Blue Devil
Team Name:Blue Devils
Newspaper:The Devils Advocate [2]
Yearbook:The Columbian Yearbook
Communities:East Greenbush
North Greenbush
Nassau
Chatham
Sand Lake
Schodack
Feeders:Goff Middle School

Columbia High School (or CHS) is a public high school located on Luther Road in East Greenbush, New York, USA. It is the only high school for the East Greenbush Central School District and has a 2019-20 enrollment of approximately 1,230 students in grades 9-12.[3] The school has a thirteen to one student to teacher ratio that is below the state average.[4] Columbia High School, commonly referred to CHS, is home to the "Blue Devils". The principal is Michael Harkin, who replaced John Sawchuk in January 2018.[5]

Academics

The school offers eleven Advanced Placement classes in: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Economics: Micro, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Physics, Chemistry, U.S. History, and World History.[6]

History

On February 9, 2004, 16-year old student Jon Romano fired three rounds with a 12-gauge shotgun. He was rushed and tackled by teacher Michael Bennett and assistant principal John Sawchuck. While being tackled, Romano fired the gun and shot Bennett in the leg.[7] Romano was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and was later released early in 2020.[8] After his release from prison, Romano began speaking publicly on TikTok about gun violence and the youth mental health crisis.[9]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Columbia High School. National Center for Education Statistics. April 7, 2024.
  2. Web site: Activities | East Greenbush CSD.
  3. https://egcsd.org/columbia-high-school/about-columbia-high-school/ "Columbia High School"
  4. Web site: Columbia High School - East Greenbush, New York - NY - School overview . Greatschools.net . 2014-01-13 .
  5. Web site: Michael Harkin Appointed Columbia High School's Next Principal | East Greenbush CSD. 5 December 2017.
  6. Web site: Columbia High School - East Greenbush, New York - NY - School overview . Greatschools.net . 2014-01-13.
  7. News: An Educator Says Instinct Helped Halt School Shooting . New York Times . February 14, 2004 . August 24, 2012 . Gaffney, Dennis.
  8. Web site: East Greenbush school shooter Jon Romano released from prison . Times Union . December 6, 2020 . October 24, 2023 . Goodwin, Mike & Crowe II, Kenneth C. . October 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024185653/https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/East-Greenbush-school-shooter-Jon-Romano-released-15803487.php . bot: unknown .
  9. Web site: A Convicted School Shooter Is Going Viral On TikTok — Users Want Him Off the App . The Messenger . October 6, 2023 . October 11, 2023 . Esters, Katherine . October 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231011213708/https://themessenger.com/entertainment/convicted-school-shooter-jon-romano-viral-tiktok . dead .
  10. Web site: Talar . Amanda . JNormal to JWOWW - Amanda Talar . Blog.timesunion.com . 2010-02-23 . 2014-01-13 . 2011-07-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717060359/http://blog.timesunion.com/amanda/jnormal-to-jwoww/570/ . dead .
  11. Web site: VIDEO - Jwoww teen / high school photos: She graduated high school a year early; had a black belt in martial arts . Starcasm.net . 2010-07-09 . 2014-01-13.
  12. Web site: The Bert Show | Real. Funny. . 2012-07-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120814014729/http://thebertshow.com/jersey-shore-jwoww-is-smarter-than-she-looks/ . 2012-08-14 .
  13. Web site: Reality Stars That Have College Degrees? . Hot 107.9 Philly . 2011-12-01 . 2014-01-13.
  14. Web site: Rich Romer . . January 12, 2019.
  15. Web site: Ernie Stautner . . January 12, 2019.

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