Masuk High School is a public

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, United States, and includes grades 9 through 12. It is located on

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(Monroe Turnpike) in Monroe, between Old Coach Road and Pond View Road. The school has an indoor swimming pool and various successful clubs & sports.

History

Since its founding in 1958 from 32 acres of land donated by Semyon Masuk, In 1973, officials at the school allowed students to refuse to pledge allegiance to the American flag. The Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars objected to this decision. Renovations were conducted in 1977 and 2004, the latter adding an additional wing. In 2005, the gymnasium was renamed "David Strong Gymnasium." On May 9, 2017, the track surrounding the newly constructed

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field was dedicated as the Edmund Butler Track. Since 2011, the addition has housed the Jockey Hollow STEM Academy for students grades 6 through 8. In 2015, the

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named Masuk a

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Notable alumni

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, Class of 1976, played basketball for

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, was selected in the first round of the

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by the

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, played in the NBA for 14 years with the Nets, 76ers, Hornets and Bucks * Jesse Schwartz, voiced Leo in ''

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References

External links

* {{authority control Monroe, Connecticut Schools in Fairfield County, Connecticut Public high schools in Connecticut 1958 establishments in Connecticut Educational institutions established in 1958 Buildings and structures in Monroe, Connecticut