Boardman High School is a high school in Boardman Township, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Boardman Local School District. Athletic teams are known as the Spartans, and they compete as a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association in the All-American Conference.
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History
In 1904, Boardman Township residents approved the creation of a centralized high school. The first high school building was constructed at the cost of $4,469, located at 7330 Market Street.
Following World War II, Boardman experienced significant suburban growth as families moved out of nearby industrial centers. This population boom placed increasing strain on the original high school facility. By the 1960s, the need for a larger, modern campus led to the construction of a new high school building on Glenwood Avenue. The current Boardman High School opened in 1969, replacing the original Market Street building.
When the current high school was built, voters had previously rejected a bond to build an auditorium. Another bond was proposed in 1994, with that too being rejected by voters. Larry Saxton, Boardman's then superintendent in 1996, formed a team to study the benefits of an auditorium. He then made a proposal to the Boardman BOE, that would allow for the auditorium to be built, without costing the community additional taxes. In 1997, an action committee was formed, raising $1.5 million from private donations to build their performing arts center. Construction began in 1999 and was completed in August 2000.
Extracurriculars
Boardman High School hosts a wide range of extracurriculars including, but not limited to: Marching Band, Quiz Bowl, Drama Guild, Italian Club, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Speech & Debate, Student Council, Photo Arts Club, and Medical Career Club, History Club, Social Studies Club, Key Club, Emerging Leaders, Science Club, English Festival, and Chess Club.
Music
In 2006, the music department was selected a "Grammy Signature School" and received a $1,000 award. The music department was one of 16 schools selected for this honor. The department consists of award-winning choral, band, and orchestra departments.
Boardman offers Marching Band, beginning in 1926, originally under the direction of James Minteer, Over the years, Boardman has been invited to several events including the Rose Bowl, numerous professional football games, and the Indy 500.
Boardman also offers concert band during the second half of the school year. In concert, the band splits into two: wind ensemble and symphonic band, with wind ensemble performing at a higher level.
Quiz Bowl
Boardman offers quiz bowl, in which the program has won several league championships, and National Championships. During the 2017–18 season, Boardman was ranked in the top 5 in Ohio and the top 100 in the nation. Boardman finished tied for 32nd place in the 2018 high school national tournament.
Productions
Boardman offers a multimedia program, which began in 1992 called BSTN Productions. The studio was moved to the Performing Arts Center in 2000 after being a part of the middle school beforehand. Boardman multimedia program has become an award-winning program, placing first in a video competition in 2018. They have also branched to their new Spartan Stadium in 2015, running the Jumbo Tron and livestreams. The program currently offers 4 different courses: Broadcast Journalism, Digital Video Productions, Advanced Digital Video Productions, and Film Studies.
Athletics
Boardman High School offers:
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross country
Golf
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Wrestling
State championships
Girls' softball – 2001
Girls' bowling – 2010, 2024
Notable alumni
Dana DeLorenzo - Actress and radio personality
Terence Dials – former college football player
Dave Dravecky – former professional baseball player in the Major League Baseball (MLB)
D. J. Durkin – college football coach
John Greco – former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL)
Elizabeth Hartman – former actress
Bernie Kosar – former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL)
Anthony LaMarca – musician in The War on Drugs (band)
Nanette Lepore – fashion designer
Corey Linsley – former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL)
Maureen McGovern – singer and actress
Mike Rice Jr. – former college basketball coach
Joe Schiavoni – politician
Steve Vallos – former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL)