Woburn Memorial High School (WMHS) is a

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in Woburn,

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, United States. It is part of the Woburn Public Schools district and participates in the Middlesex League. It is home to the Tanners and Tannerettes and the nickname "Tanners" has a historical context. In the late 19th century, Woburn was one of the biggest producers of

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in the

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area. The shops that produced leather were called

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, hence the nickname Tanners.

Academics

All students enrolled in Woburn Memorial High School are subject to MCAS testing when required. As of spring 2014, within the

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and Language Arts category, 40% of students were Advanced, compared to a 41% statewide, 51% were proficient, compared to 49% statewide. 7% were classified as needing improvement compared to an 8% statewide, and 2% failed, compared to 2% statewide. Within the

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category, 46% of students were classified as Advanced, compared to 53% statewide, 30% were proficient, compared to 26% statewide, 17% needed improvement, compared to 15% statewide. 6% failed, compared to 6% statewide. Within the

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and

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category, 25% of students were advanced, compared to 29% statewide. 42% were proficient, compared to 42% statewide, 29% of students needed improvement, compared to 24% statewide. 4% failed, comparable to 5% statewide.

History

*1852: The first Woburn High School opened above a store on Main Street *1906: The original building, known to most as building 7, of the "old Woburn High" was constructed *1930s: The wings on building 7 were constructed *1954: Football team captured the Massachusetts State Class C Championship. *1975: Football Team becomes Massachusetts East Division I Super Bowl champions. *1978: Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team wins Division I State Championship *1979: Football Team reclaims Massachusetts East Division I Super Bowl crown. *1975, 1979, 1981, 1982 & 1987 & 1991 & 1994 & 2002: Woburn High School's Football Team was Middlesex League Champions *1991-1992; 2002-2003: Boys' Hockey wins Middlesex League title. *1986: Girls Varsity Basketball Team wins Middlesex League Title *1999: Boys Golf Team wins State Championship *2000-2001: Boys' Soccer and Golf Teams win State Championships; Boys' Wrestling Team win Middlesex League, Middlesex Tournament, Sectional, State and All-State Titles. *2002: Boys Golf Team wins State Championship *2005: Boys Hockey Team Division 1 North Champions and State Finalists *2005: Football Team becomes Super Bowl Champions, Girls Hockey Middlesex League Champions Division 1 State Finalists *2005-2006: Boys Indoor Track Team wins State Relays with dominant hurdle performance *2006: The new Woburn Memorial High School building opens in September for the 2006-2007 school year *2006: Boys varsity Cross Country team wins Middlesex League, Girls Hockey wins Division 1 State Championship *2007: Boys Hockey Division 1 North Champions and State Finalists *2007: The new football stadium opens up with a moderate win over Winchester on Thanksgiving Day *2007: Boys Outdoor Track team become tri-team champions by defeating Reading by a close margin of 2 points. *2007: Golf and Outdoor Track Teams become Middlesex League Champions and Girls Hockey and football team becomes co-Middlesex league champions *2008: Indoor Track Team become Undefeated Middlesex League Champions, Division II State champions, and All-State Champions *2008: Boys' 4 x 400 relay team wins national title. *2009: Boys Outdoor Track Team become Duel-Champs of the Middlesex League. *2011: Boys Outdoor Track Team become Undefeated Middlesex League Champions. *2016: Girls varsity Cross Country team wins Division II State Championship & Middlesex League, Girls Hockey wins Division 1 State Championship. *2017: Girls Cross Country team wins Middlesex League. Girls hockey team becomes State Champions. Boys indoor track team wins Middlesex League. *2018: Girls hockey team becomes State Champions for second straight year. Girls indoor track team win Middlesex League and Division II State Relay Championship. Boys indoor track team wins Middlesex League. * 2019: Baseball team wins first Middlesex League title in 41 years and reaches MIAA Division 2 North finals. #byorder

Notable alumni

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References

External links

* {{Authority control Woburn, Massachusetts Schools in Middlesex County, Massachusetts Public high schools in Massachusetts Educational institutions established in 1852 1852 establishments in Massachusetts