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Here is some interesting information regarding Hale today (April, 2011)
· The class of 2011 has 125 students
o The class of 1986 had roughly 360 students
· The total enrollment at the school right now is about 875 to 900 students
· Rangerettes no longer exist. They now have a co-ed varsity hip hop team ranked 7th in the Nation. There is also a junior varsity dance team.
· There are only 35 students in band. This number is up from only 8 students in band a few years ago, when the band was referred to as the Hale Marching Handful!
o In 1986 the band was literally the Hale Marching Hundred!
· Wood shop and metal shop no longer exist
· The new restaurant and culinary arts facilities are located where the wood and metal shops used to be
· The average size of the football team now is around 50 players
· There is a new sports management weight room facility
· There are 58 total teachers, 6 administrators and 2 deans
o Current teachers who were at Hale in 1986: Mary Jane Hansel, Diana Childs, Margaret Meeks, and Kathy Young. Dr Young is retiring this year. The other three teachers are all special Ed teachers.
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About the new Hale Magnet Program
Exploring Wellness and Global Cultures Through Cuisine, Tourism, Health and Human Performance
Nathan Hale High School’s diverse student community provides an exciting learning environment for young people who seek strong athletics, inclusive student organizations and academic excellence. Hale’s Restaurant, Lodging, and Health Management Magnet provides focused, intensive, career-oriented training for students interested in pursuing futures in the world of hospitality. The strands in Hale’s magnet program were developed by world and national industry experts from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. The food services curriculum, developed by the NRAEF’s ProStart program, gives successful students a Certificate of Achievement that opens the door to scholarships and employment with a number of TPS partners. Distance learning allows students to interact with industry professionals on a global scale. |