C. Milton Wright High School

C. Milton Wright High School is a public secondary school located in Bel Air, Maryland, United States. It was founded in 1980 with Robert Garbacik as its first principal. The school is named after Charles Milton Wright, a former superintendent of the Harford County Public Schools system.

C. Milton Wright High School
Address
1301 N Fountain Green Rd

Bel Air
,
Maryland 21015

United States
Coordinates39°33′42″N 76°19′49″W
Information
TypePublic Secondary
MottoThe Wright Beginning Promises a Great Future.
Established1980
School districtHarford County Public Schools
PrincipalErica Harris[1]
Teaching staff74 (2019)[1]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,421 (2018)[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Carolina blue, black & white               
MascotMustangs
Websitecmhs.ss18.sharpschool.com

Main entrance to C. Milton Wright High School

School information

C. Milton Wright High School offers 19 Advanced Placement (AP) classes.[2] In 2004, 80% of C. Milton students who took AP Exams achieved a score of a 3 or higher.[3]

Athletics
Exterior facade, showing mascot and school colors

At C. Milton, many students participate in multiple sports throughout the school year. The C. Milton Wright High School baseball program ranks among the elite in the United States. Since 2006, the Mustangs have appeared in the Maryland State Championship three times, winning the title in their latest appearance (2010). With a final record of 23-0, C. Milton was ranked 8th nationally and 1st on the east coast by the "USA Today Super 25 High School Baseball Poll."

C. Milton Wright's Cross Country Teams won Maryland state titles in 1988, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007, and 2008, qualifying for Nike Team Nationals in 2004, being Maryland state runners-up in 1985, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2003, and winning the Harford County Championship every year for 21 years from 1987-2008.[4] The team recently was state runners-up in 2017.

C. Milton Wright's basketball team became state champions in 2016.

  • Fall Sports:
    • Men's Soccer,
    • Women's Soccer,
    • Men's Volleyball,
    • Women's Volleyball,
    • Cross Country,
    • Golf,
    • Football,
    • Fall Cheerleading,
    • Field Hockey
  • Winter Sports:
    • Swimming,
    • Indoor Track,
    • Wrestling,
    • Men's Basketball,
    • Women's Basketball,
    • Winter Cheerleading
  • Spring Sports:
    • Men's Basebell,
    • Women's Softball,
    • Tennis,
    • Track & Field,
    • Lacrosse

Business Department

Throughout many years at C. Milton Wright High School, many students have stood out in the business department for their academic achievements. Brian Haber was an exemplary student known for his involvement in the community during his senior year (2016). His work landed him the prize of the Ron Brown Award.

Many Business related trips have been introduced starting in 2010. This was implemented as incentives for students to take business classes. Such trips include visits to New York and other populated cities.

Honors societies and selective groups

Competitive teams
  • Forensics (Speech and Debate Team)
  • Academic Team
  • Envirothon Team
  • Math League
  • Mustang Dance Team
  • Mustang Cheerleading Team

Event planning groups
  • Student Government Association (SGA)
  • Sophomore Class Council
  • Junior Class Council
  • Senior Class Council

Notable alumni
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References
  1. "Home – C. Milton Wright High School School". Harford County Public Schools. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. "AP Courses - Washington Post". The Washington Post.
  3. "AP Pass Rate - US News and World Report".
  4. http://www.eteamz.com/cmwcc/
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