Frontier Central High School
Frontier Central High School is located at 4432 Bayview Road in Hamburg, New York. The name "Frontier" comes from the geographic area the district covers. With more urban townships like Lackawanna and the City of Buffalo to the north and the rural setting of Evans and Eden to the south, Frontier is often called the "outmost frontier" of the city and acts as the gateway to the rural Southtowns. The high school is attended by students in grades 9-12. It is the high school for the Frontier Central School District. The principal is Mr. Daniel Charland, and the assistant principals are Mrs. Courtney Charleson-Smith, Mr. James Helmicki, and Mr. David Smaczniak.
Frontier Central High School | |
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Address | |
4432 Bayview Road , 14075 | |
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Type | Public |
Motto | Responsible to be Accountable |
NCES School ID | 4009000100115[1] |
Principal | Daniel A. Charland |
Faculty | 116.29[1] |
Enrollment | 1307 [1] (2016-2017 [1]) |
• Grade 9 | 422[1] |
• Grade 10 | 376[1] |
• Grade 11 | 420[1] |
• Grade 12 | 376[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.92[1] |
Campus type | Suburban |
Color(s) | Royal Blue , White |
Team name | Falcons |
Website | www |
Frontier Central High School is located in the Southtowns of Western New York. The school had an enrollment of 1,882 students ranging from 9-12 grade in the 2016-17 school year. It is the 4th largest school in Western New York according to a 2017 Niche Survey. Their athletic mascot is a Falcon.
History
Frontier High School opened in September 1955, replacing the former Blasdell High School (1843-1955).
In 2012, renovations commenced on the science wing, the auditorium, and basement. A new library was added, and the main hallway was renovated. In addition, a new vestibule was constructed next to the new library. All the renovations were completed in 2014.
In 2017, renovations have been added to the back hallway, which is now called the Senior Hallway. New black and blue paint have been added, and every June, the graduating class will leave their hand prints on the walls with paint.
Former Principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses
- Mr. Wilbur Morgenfeld–1955-1973 (Industrial Arts teacher - Blasdell High School, retired[2])
- Mr. Gerald R. Baldelli–1973-1984 (Principal - Amsdell Heights Junior High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Personnel of Frontier Central Schools[3])
- Mr. John J. Sullivan–1984-1991 (Director - Frontier Adult Evening School,[4] resigned[5])
- Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[6] named Principal of Frontier Middle School[7])
- Dr. Mary Ann H. Costello–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[8] named Chief Information Officer for Frontier Central Schools[9])
- Mr. Michael J. Baumann–2002-2008 (Principal - Maryvale High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Planning of Sweet Home Central School District[10])
- Mr. Jeffrey A. Sortisio–2008-2017 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca West Senior High School, named Superintendent of Fredonia Central School District)
Noted alumni
- Ron Wolfley–Former fullback for the West Virginia Mountaineers and Arizona Cardinals
- Joe Hesketh–Former pitcher for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox
- Dave Wohlabaugh–Former Center for the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Rams[11]
- Jacob Schum–Punter for the Green Bay Packers (Class of 2007)
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Frontier Central High School (4009000100115)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- Frontier holds sports awards banquets. (1997, January 1). Hamburg Sun.
- Retirement party set for Frontier's Gerald Baldelli. (1996). Hamburg Sun.
- Frontier names Sullivan head of high school. (1984, August 23). Hamburg Sun, p. 1.
- Frontier High Principal submits his resignation. (1991, May 8). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
- Frontier trustnees name Senior High principal. (1991, July 3). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
- FRONTIER BOARD OKS PACT WITH SUPERVISORY STAFF. (1996, June 27). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B4.
- Bermingham, C. (1996, August 21). DISTRICT'S FINAL TAX RATE IS UP 56 CENTS PER $1,000. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
- Pasciak, M. (2012, April 19). NEW POSITION WILL INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGIES. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. C3.
- Sherman, D. F. (2008, April 16). Sweet Home adopts budget, names assistant superintendent. Amherst Bee [Amherst]. Retrieved from http://www.amherstbee.com/news/2008-04-16/local_news/031.html
- http://www.wgrz.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/10/16/dave-wohlabaugh-gold-football-frontier-high-school/74071302/