Masuk High School Explained

Masuk High School
Streetaddress:1014 Monroe Turnpike
State:Connecticut
County:Fairfield County
Zipcode:06468
Country:USA
Coordinates:41.3486°N -73.1942°W
Ceeb:070753
Schoolboard:Monroe Board of Education
Budget:$13,075,217.02
Enrollment:1,051 (2016-17)[1]
Grades:9-12
Mascot:Panther
School Colours:Red, white, and black
Newspaper:Masuk Free Press

Masuk High School is a public high school in Monroe, Connecticut, United States, and includes grades 9 through 12. It is located on Connecticut Route 111 (Monroe Turnpike) in Monroe, between Old Coach Road and Pond View Road. The school has a 25-yard indoor swimming pool and various successful clubs & sports.[2]

History

Since its founding in 1958 from 32 acres of land donated by Semyon Masuk,[3]

In 1973, officials at the school allowed students to refuse to pledge allegiance to the American flag. The Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars objected to this decision.[4]

Renovations were conducted in 1977 and 2004, the latter adding an additional wing.[5] [6]

In 2005, the gymnasium was renamed "David Strong Gymnasium."[7] On May 9, 2017, the track surrounding the newly constructed turf field was dedicated as the Edmund Butler Track.

Since 2011, the addition has housed the Jockey Hollow STEM Academy for students grades 6 through 8.[8]

In 2015, the U.S. Department of Education named Masuk a National Blue Ribbon School.[9]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Masuk High School. National Center for Education Statistics. February 19, 2019.
  2. News: If You're Thinking of Living In/Monroe, Conn.; Fairfield County Life, at a Slower Pace. Prevost. Lisa. March 18, 2001. The New York Times. 2008-11-10.
  3. News: Edith Wheeler: Scholar, Businesswoman, Gardener .... August 28, 2013. Bill Bittar, Patch. 2019-11-23.
  4. News: Connecticut Veterans Score School Board on Flag Pledge. October 11, 1973. The New York Times. 2008-11-10.
  5. Web site: About our School. 2021-07-04. mhs.monroeps.org. en-US.
  6. Web site: Masuk High School Valerio Giadone. 2021-07-04. Archinect. en.
  7. Web site: Writer. Kevin Duffy, Staff. 2011-03-23. Masuk's Strong retires after record-breaking career. 2021-07-03. Connecticut Post. en-US.
  8. Web site: STEM Academy. 2021-07-04. sites.google.com.
  9. Web site: Lambeck. Linda Conner. 2015-09-30. Monroe's Masuk High gets a federal Blue Ribbon - one of four in state. 2021-07-03. Connecticut Post. en-US.
  10. Web site: Jesse Schwartz. 2021-07-04. IMDb.