Ridley High School Explained
| Ridley High School |
| Established: | 1934 |
| Principal: | Jamie Peña[1] |
| Faculty: | 123.60 (FTE) |
| Ratio: | 14.46 |
| Enrollment: | 1,787 (2017–18)[2] |
| Grades: | 912 |
| Streetaddress: | 901 Morton Avenue |
| Zipcode: | 19033 |
| Country: | United States |
| Coordinates: | 39.8918°N -75.3353°W |
| Mascot: | Green Raider |
Ridley High School serves the Ridley School District. It is located in Folsom, Pennsylvania, United States. The new high school opened in September 2001. In the 2017–2018 school year, Ridley High School had 1,787 students.[2]
History
The original building, previously known as Ridley Township High School, was completed in 1934 and was built, in part, by funding from the Works Progress Administration. The library, auditorium, and gym additions of the old school, built in the late 1960s still stand and are used as a community center. In 2001 a new building was constructed. The sports teams use the community center gym for indoor training. The school had added a pond for the students involved with environmental classes and activities. Ridley also has a natatorium.
Extracurriculars
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.
Athletics
Ridley sports teams compete in the Central League and include:
Windscript
Ridley High School's literary-arts magazine serves as an outlet for student creativity. Windscript won the Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association of Columbia University in 2006.[3]
Notable alumni
- Jim Beard, jazz musician and member of Steely Dan
- Matt Blundin (1987), former NFL quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
- Wendell Butler Jr., mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania
- Paul Felder (2004) UFC lightweight and former CFFC lightweight champion[4]
- Philip S. Johnson (1970), violinist
- Carol Kazeem (2010), Pennsylvania State Representative
- Bob Kuberski (1989), former NFL defensive lineman, member of Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers
- Bill McGlone (2002), professional lacrosse player
- Michael Philip Mossman, jazz musician and film composer
- Brett Moyer (2002), lacrosse player
- Bob Rigby, former professional soccer player, former member of United States men's national soccer team
- Dave Schulthise, bassist, Dead Milkmen
- Joseph Rockwell, Illusionist, NEET master, professional swindler
- J. Randy Taraborrelli, New York Times best-selling author
- Joe Valerio (1987), former NFL player, Kansas City Chiefs
- Mike Picciotti (1957) World Ranked Professional Boxer
- David E. Zitarelli (1941–2018), mathematician and historian of mathematics
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Staff Directory . ridleysdrhs.ss18.sharpschool.com . 20 December 2019.
- Web site: Ridley HS. National Center for Education Statistics. December 28, 2019.
- Web site: Columbia University. 2006: Awards For Student Work Crown Awards. Columbia Scholastic Press Association. April 17, 2016.
- Web site: Paul Felder | UFC. 14 September 2018 .
