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Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School is a comprehensive public high school, serving grades 9 -12, located in
Horsham Horsham is a market town on the upper reaches of the River Arun on the fringe of the Weald in West Sussex, England. The town is south south-west of London, north-west of Brighton and north-east of the county town of Chichester. Nearby to ...
,
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, about 17 miles outside of
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. Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School, a successor of the Loller Academy, originally opened in 1950 on Old York Road in Hatboro following the jointure of the
Hatboro-Horsham School District The Hatboro-Horsham School District is located in Montgomery County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is a suburban Philadelphia school district of approximately 5000 students. The district operates four elementary schools (K-5), one Middle ...
. In the 1970s, the school relocated to the campus that currently houses Keith Valley Middle School on Meetinghouse Road. In 1991, the school was moved into a brand-new award-winning building, its current location, on
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(Horsham Road). It is the only high school in the
Hatboro-Horsham School District The Hatboro-Horsham School District is located in Montgomery County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is a suburban Philadelphia school district of approximately 5000 students. The district operates four elementary schools (K-5), one Middle ...
which includes
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and
Hatboro, Pennsylvania Hatboro (known locally as the Boro) is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,238 at the 2020 census. History The town of Hatboro is located on land purchased from William Penn by the family of Nichol ...
. Its main feeder school is Keith Valley Middle School. Hatboro-Horsham is a member of the
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Continental Conference and offers a variety of sports programs. Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs. Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a
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, and has been named one of the top 150 high schools in the nation by
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. The school is fully accredited by the
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and in 2006 was recommended for full accreditation by the
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.


Campus and facilities

The current Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School campus was completed in 1991 by Boro Developers at a cost of $16,157,971.00. This campus-like project represented a $30 million final construction price and became the flagship school in the tri-state area. The new facility included the installation of state-of-the-art technology and science equipment and one of the most complete auditorium and stage sound and lighting systems available. The building represented over $3.5 million worth of masonry work and brickwork, all accomplished by Boro, and was most notable for its architectural requirements and excellent workmanship. A new wing housing additional classrooms was built at the rear of the building in 1998. The Hatters Swim Team utilizes the pool located at the adjacent Simmons Elementary School, which formerly housed Keith Valley Middle School. Hatters Way crosses through the campus, allowing access to and from
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(Horsham Road) and Babylon Road, as well as connecting it with Simmons Elementary School and the Jarrett Nature Center. The road, which crosses over the Davis Grove Tributary, had previously been susceptible to flooding until a $24,375 embankment stabilization project that replaced sidewalk and pavement destroyed by flooding during
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in 2011. Hatters Stadium, located adjacent to the High School, underwent a $1 million renovation during the 2010-2011 school year, which included the installation of an
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field, track resurfacing, updated irrigation systems, a new sound system, electrical rewiring, and
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capability. Topsoil that was removed from the stadium was transferred to other district athletic fields that are used for soccer, field hockey, baseball, softball and lacrosse. A large controversy developed during the 2010-2011 school year, as the planning of the turf field coincided with comprehensive budget cuts and tense teacher contract negotiations. Students, parents, and teachers squared off against the administration and the school board in a series of passionate and crowded board meetings. As the board approved a nearly $1 million
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field installation, many protested the cutting of 24
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, possible furloughs for up to 22 teachers, and possible cancellations, postponements, or venue changes for district events, particularly graduation for the Class of 2011, and the annual Relay for Life. Eventually, however, the Relay for Life and graduation were held as regularly scheduled, and furloughs were only issued for one full-time teacher and five part-time positions in the district.


Extracurriculars

Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School offers a number of diverse extracurricular activities for students.


Hatters Robotics

Hatters Robotics is Hatboro-Horsham's
FIRST Robotics Competition FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is an international high school robotics competition. Each year, teams of high school students, coaches, and mentors work during a six-week period to build robots capable of competing in that year's game that weig ...
team. Also known as Team 708, Hatters Robotics was founded in 2001 by the
Hatboro-Horsham School District The Hatboro-Horsham School District is located in Montgomery County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is a suburban Philadelphia school district of approximately 5000 students. The district operates four elementary schools (K-5), one Middle ...
in partnership with
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with the name “Hardwired Hatters”. A few years later, Laura Shepler, a former
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mentor, expressed interest in forming, or joining, a FIRST team for the Upper Moreland School District. In 2005, the Upper Moreland School District “fused” resources with Hatboro-Horsham and established a team with the name “Hardwired Fusion” to better represent the union of the two districts. At first this seemed rather ironic because Hatboro-Horsham and Upper Moreland were infamous rivals in all other competitive sports, other than robotics. Between 2005 and 2006, the team grew under the sponsorship of Immunicon and
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. In his first full season as Chief Advisor in 2008, Eric Zygmont secured the support of both Upper Moreland and Hatboro-Horsham’s Educational Foundations, as well as the
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Corporation. Team 708 continued to grow and was sponsored by seven separate organizations during the 2015 season including
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, the Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation,
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, Hatboro Federal Savings, First Niagara, and
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.


Student Council

In union with the mission of Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School, the Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Student Council strives to ensure that all students are actively engaged in the community, and encourages students to initiate and participate in school affairs. The Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Student Council works to promote community through social and educational programming, and further activities and programs that provide opportunities for as many students to become involved as possible. The Student Council seeks to voice the opinions, interests, and concerns of the Hatboro-Horsham Student Body. The Student Council continuously strives to foster a harmonious atmosphere throughout the school by developing a sense of responsibility for conduct and behavior among students, as well as encouraging pride in the appearance of school buildings and grounds.


Interact

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is the high school extension of
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. It is a community service club which has an obligation to perform at least one local and international project each year, as dictated by its international Constitution. Sponsored by the Rotary clubs of Hatboro and Horsham, Hatboro-Horsham's chapter has gone on to volunteer at senior citizens centers, entertain young cancer patients at
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, and participate in the annual Relay for Life of Eastern Montgomery County.


HHTV

HHTV was founded in 2004, and is owned and operated by Hatboro-Horsham School District. HHTV can be seen on channel 28 for Comcast Subscribers and channel 33 for Verizon Subscribers. HHTV live programming can now be seen on the HHTV website or on the HHSD YouTube Channel in High Definition. Programming for HHTV is produced by the School District and its students to inform, educate, and entertain viewers about the School District. HHTV has been providing students with first-hand relevant opportunities to dive into the world of both film and television production, and has served as a springboard for many alumni currently involved in the entertainment industry.


Theatre Club

Hatboro-Horsham's Theatre Club provides students with experience in several areas, including Lighting/Sound, Scenery, Costumes, Acting, and Publicity. The Theatre Club is dedicated to providing leadership opportunities for students involved with theatre arts, increasing community recognition of and participation in the theatre program, and providing a comprehensive background of both performance and technical theatre for all students. The Theatre Club provides educational opportunities for students who may not be cast in the Fall Drama or Spring Musical, but still possess interest in theatre and performance. To raise funds in order to build a stronger theatre program, the Theatre Club holds several fundraisers throughout the year. The Theatre Club also plans workshops, field trips, and social activities. The Hatboro-Horsham Theatre Club is affiliated with the
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.


The Golden Pen

The Golden Pen is an annual publication, edited and designed by students, that includes student writing, artwork and a music CD. Any student may submit an original poem, short story, artwork of any media, or song. The editors and staff review all work anonymously and accept for publication work that is deemed appropriate for the magazine. The criteria are suitability for audience, originality, creativity, exceptional quality and perhaps, connection to the theme of the magazine.


''The HatChat''

''The HatChat'', founded in 1930, is the official school newspaper of Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School. It is written, printed, and edited by approximately 40 students, 15 editors, and one faculty advisor. ''The HatChat'' publishes articles by students about sports, school news, arts and entertainment, as well as editorials. ''The HatChat'' is distributed monthly or bimonthly to students, parents, teachers and subscribers. The ''HatChat'' is read by over 2500 students, faculty, and community members throughout the Hatboro-Horsham School District, and can also be read through an online supplement posted on High School website. The ''HatChat'' is a member of the
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and maintains First Class Distinction from this organization. The ''HatChat'' is also certified by the
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and has attained a Keystone Rating from the Pennsylvania School Press Association.


Model United Nations

Hatboro-Horsham's Model United Nations Club has been recognized as one of the areas premier international relations bodies. The club attends several conferences and events throughout the United States, and serves as an academic simulation of the
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that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda. The participants role-play as diplomats representing a nation or NGO in a simulated session of a committee of the United Nations, such as the
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or the
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. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems.


World Affairs Club

Hatboro-Horsham's World Affairs Club has earned a spot among the nation's top discursive bodies. The club attends several conferences and events sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, and discusses current international events on a regular basis.


Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

Students at Hatboro-Horsham have the option to attend the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology, which is accredited by the
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. The campus is located in Willow Grove and is owned by nine school districts in Eastern Montgomery County,
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. They include Abington, Bryn Athyn,
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, Hatboro-Horsham,
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, Upper Moreland, Lower Moreland,
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, and
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. Programs taken at the Eastern Center are considered part of the high school program and count as elective credit toward graduation. They give students the opportunity to reinforce their career path after high school, get ready for employment, and get a head start in collegiate studies in that field.


Notable alumni


Politics

*
Roy Cornell Roy W. Cornell (December 5, 1943 – January 1, 2004) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was a 1961 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School and attended Santa Ana Junior College. He graduated from Temple Un ...
— former
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who represented the 152nd district *
Todd Stephens Todd Stephens is an American film director, writer, and producer. He was raised in Sandusky, Ohio, which has served as the setting for several of his films, many of which are gay-themed. He both wrote and produced the autobiographical coming out ...
— current
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who represents the 151st district * Ian Parker — former Advisor to the
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with service in the
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and
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, current explorer and adventurer * Tony Payton former
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who represented the 179 district *
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— former Permanent US Ambassador to NATO


Sports

* Matt Carroll — college basketball player for Notre Dame, professionally for NBA's
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,
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,
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, and the
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. *
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— college basketball player for
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, and professionally for
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of Spain's
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. *
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— Former crew chief for
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driver
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in the
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. *
Dan Heisman Dan Heisman (born July 8, 1950) is a United States Chess Federation National Master, author and instructor. Education Heisman graduated from Hatboro-Horsham High School in Pennsylvania as the co-valedictorian in 1968, and was elected to the sch ...
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and author


Music

*
Kenny Vasoli Kenneth Robert "Kenny" Vasoli is an American singer and musician from Pennsylvania. Vasoli is currently the lead singer and songwriter of The Starting Line, Person L, and Vacationer. Biography Kenneth "Kenny" Robert Vasoli was born May 20, 198 ...
— lead singer/bassist of the band
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,
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, and Vacationer.


Achievements


Music

The Hatboro-Horsham Marching Unit won the Mid-Atlantic Region in 1975, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1996,1997 2009, 2012, 2013, and 2015. In 2014 & 2016 the unit earned Silver finalist (2nd place) finishes in the COB Liberty Open Class championships, winning awards for Best Percussion and Best Overall Music. This is the unit's 8th consecutive medalist finish. championships. The name was the changed to Hatboro Horsham Marching Ensemble, in 2018. Their most recent show “Da Vinci’s Vision” won 3rd place and high percussion at the Calvalcade of Bands Championship. The indoor percussion unit, or performance ensemble (HHIPE), won the Tournament Indoor SE PA regional championships in 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2014. They won the TIA Atlantic-Coast Championships in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014. In addition, they won the Cavalcade Indoor Association Championships in 2010 and 2013. In Winter Guard International, the unit has competed in the NE US Regionals since 1995. In 1995 Hatboro - Horsham "Innovations" was the WGI Scholastic Gold Medalist..


Innovation

In March 2010, Hatboro-Horsham High School hosted the first Green Futures Fair in Montgomery County, PA to give students from HHSD and other nearby districts a chance to learn about advances and possible careers in the "green field."


Athletics

The Lady Hatters softball team won the 2008 PIAA Class AAAA state
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championship, beating
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3-0. The Hatters Ice Hockey won the 2018 shshl championship The Lady Hatters Volleyball Team has also made it to states and placed third out of four in the 2009 season.The Hatters won back to back PIAA state championships in girls' cross country in 2002 and 2003. The boys' cross country teams also won a state championship in 1993. The Hatboro-Horsham baseball team won the Suburban One Continental League Championship and made it to the PIAA Class AAAA State baseball Semifinal in 2012, where they lost to eventual state champion, La Salle College High School. The Hatters had an overall record of 22-5. The Lady Hatters Swim and Dive team placed 1st at the 2022 PIAA AAA state championship winning by 63 points to second place Conestoga. The head coach Kip Emig was named PIAA Swim and Dive coach of the year.


Traditions

Hatboro-Horsham plays
Upper Moreland High School Upper Moreland High School is a comprehensive public high school, serving grades 9–12, located in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, about fifteen miles outside of Philadelphia. It is the only high school in the Upper Moreland School District, which in ...
annually on Thanksgiving Day. The 2017 game was played on November 23, 2017 with Hatboro-Horsham defeating Upper Moreland High School 34-0.


References


External links


Official Hatboro-Horsham High School Web site
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