Highland High School (Anderson, Indiana) Explained

Highland High School
Established:Fall 1955
Type:Public Middle School
Head Name:Second Master
Head Name2:Assistant Headmaster
Enrollment:1512
Grades:7-8
Streetaddress:2108 E. 200 N.
City:Anderson
State:Indiana
Country:United States
Coordinates:40.1364°N -85.6303°W
District:Anderson Community School Corporation
Colors:Plaid & White
Mascot:Scots/Highlanders
Free Label:Emblem

Highland High School was a public high school located in Anderson, Indiana. It was part of the Anderson Community School Corporation. The school consolidated with Anderson High School after the 2009-10 academic year and the former Highland High School building is now used to house Highland Middle School.

Demographics

For the 2006-07 school year, the student population was 1,312, 85% of students were White, 10% of students were African American, 3% of students were Hispanic, and 2% of students were Biracial. When it comes to gender, 53% of the students were male while 47% were female.[1]

Athletics

Highland participated in a number of athletic events. Highland was a part of the Olympic Conference, along with Muncie Southside, Connersville, Madison Heights, Huntington North, Noblesville, Carmel, and Jay County.

Basketball

Boys

Girls

Baseball

Football

Softball

Track & Field

Boys

Girls

Cross Country

Boys

Girls

Tennis

Boys

Girls

Wrestling

Marching Highlanders

The Highland High School marching band was known as The Marching Highlanders. With a rich tradition of excellence, the Highlanders were known throughout the state for their unique uniforms and music. The Highlanders performed in full Scottish regalia, including kilts, plaids, and doublets. The Highlanders also had a bagpipe corps within their ranks, one of only a handful in United States high schools.

As early as 1958, the Marching Highlanders began competing in the annual Indiana State Fair Band Day competition held in Indianapolis. From 1958 through 1975, the Highlanders were a presence and force to be reckoned with, earning the title of State Champion on three occasions. The Highlanders returned to the State Fair in 2004, and repeatedly proved their skills by earning the championship title in 2005, 2007, and 2009. In 2010, after consolidation, the Marching Highlanders performed as the Anderson High School Marching Highlanders and once again received the championship.[2]

In the years not participating in the State Fair, the Highlanders participated in the ISSMA Marching Band State Finals, competing in either Class A or B, depending on enrollment. While never attaining champion status, they were considered one of the premiere bands in the state.

ISSMA State Finals

Indiana State Fair Band Day

Notable performances

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Snapshot . 2007-03-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061005040545/http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/snapshot.cfm?schl=5049 . 2006-10-05 . dead .
  2. Web site: Anderson Highland Page 2 . 2007-03-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070220121653/http://www.statefairbandday.com/The_Bands/anderson_highland_page_2.htm . 2007-02-20 . dead .
  3. Web site: THB Person of the Year: Douglas Fletcher » The Herald Bulletin. 2013-05-20.
  4. Web site: Champion band director to leave AHS » The Herald Bulletin. 2013-05-20.
  5. Web site: Passed Senate Resolution 0035. 2013-05-20.
  6. News: Newkirk. Barrett. Jon McLaughlin giving first hometown concert since hitting national music scene. November 1, 2014. The Herald Bulletin. October 9, 2007.
  7. News: Adam Lind slides to fifth in Final Vote. November 2, 2014. Herald Bulletin. July 8, 2009.

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