Lynn English High School

Lynn English High School
Address
50 Goodridge Street Location Lynn, Massachusetts 01902 United States
Information
School type	High School
School district	Lynn Public Schools
Superintendent	Dr. Catherine Latham
Principal	Thomas Strangie
Enrollment	1,629 (2013)
Color(s)	Maroon and Gray
Athletics conference	Northeastern Conference (NEC)
Sports	Yes
Team name	Bulldogs
Rival	Classical Rams
Website	lynnenglish.org

English High School
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The former home of the English High School on Essex Street
Location	498 Essex St.
Coordinates	42°27′59″N 70°56′50″W / 42.4664°N 70.9471°WCoordinates: 42°27′59″N 70°56′50″W / 42.4664°N 70.9471°W
Built	1892
Architect	Wheeler & Northend, George A. Cornet
Architectural style	Tudor Revival, Romanesque
NRHP Reference #	86002508[1]
Added to NRHP	September 11, 1986

Lynn English High School (LEHS) is a public high school located at 50 Goodridge Street in the eastern section of Lynn, Massachusetts. It is a part of Lynn Public Schools.

Its student population is approximately 2,000 and its faculty consists of 1 principal, 3 vice principals, 8 department heads, 6 guidance counselors, 93 teachers, 1 librarian, and 3 paraprofessionals.^[2] Lynn English High School’s Mission Statement is to provide all students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills within a safe and supportive environment and to promote respectful, responsible behavior.^[3]

National recognition

• The Lynn English Junior ROTC program frequently competes and is recognized nationally at numerous drill team competitions.
• In December 2008, Lynn English was named to the U.S. News and World Report listing of the Best High Schools in America.^[4]
• In March 2009, Lynn English was voted the best Low Income Academic School in Massachusetts by Businessweek Magazine.^[4]
• In mid-2009, the school was recognized as an Intel School of Distinction in Mathematics Excellence, receiving significant grant money to expand technology at the school.^[5]
• Stand Up 2011 award for “innovative and impactful programs that address bullying”.^[6]

Notable alumni

• Ben Bowden, baseball player^[7]
• Les Burke, baseball player
• John A. Curry, 1951. Fmr. President of Northeastern University.^[8]
• John J. Donovan, 1959. MIT Professor, Entrepreneur.
• Jim Hegan, baseball player
• Lyndon LaRouche, 1940. Economist.^[8]
• Jack Noseworthy, 1982. Actor
• Mike Pazik, baseball player

Notable faculty

• Harry A. Dame, 1915–1917. Physical education teacher;
• Harold McDevitt, 1915. Football coach
• Tom Whelan, Coach, athletic director and principal

Demographic data

• Enrollment: 1,629 students ^[2]
• Hispanic: 48% ^[2]
• Caucasian: 26% ^[2]
• Black: 16% ^[2]
• Asian: 8% ^[2]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Lynn, Massachusetts
• Old Lynn High School

References

1. National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. "About our School"
3. "Lynn English High School Mission Statement"
4. Lynn English in the News
5. Intel Selects Contest Finalists
6. "English honored for anti-bullying efforts"
7. "Player Perspective: Lynn English's Ben Bowden". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
8. Material for this yearbook issue was compiled and researched by Betsy QM Tong (1994-06-12). "CLASS ACTS MOST LIKELY TO . . . Notable graduates of Boston area high schools". Boston Globe (pre-1997 Fulltext).