New Albany High School (Indiana)

New Albany High School is a public high school located in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Founded on October 3, 1853. New Albany High school is the oldest public high school in the state of Indiana[3]. However the school was closed from 1859 to 1864. During this closure the school was made into a hospital for union soldiers during the American Civil War[4] .The school was the first FM high school radio station (88.1) to be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and has had its own Public-access television cable TV channel WNAS-TV since 1980. It is a part of the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation.

New Albany High School
Address
1020 Vincennes Street

New Albany
,
Indiana
47150

United States
Coordinates38°17′55.11″N 85°48′39.64″W
Information
TypePublic
MottoBe Great
Established1853
School districtNew Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation[1]
PrincipalMichelle Ginkins
Faculty95.41 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Number of students1,833 (2018-19)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.21[2]
Color(s)         
Athleticsswimming, tennis, track, basketball, football, softball, baseball, cross country, soccer, golf, wrestling, dance team, etc...
Athletics conferenceHoosier Hills Conference
Team nameBulldogs
Websitenahs.nafcs.k12.in.us

The school serves New Albany and surrounding unincorporated areas.[5]

History

Established as Scribner High School in 1853, it was originally located on West Fourth and Spring Street. After one year after its opening, the school was temporarily closed by the Indiana Supreme Court after the court ruled that its administration was allocating funds unlawfully.[6] It was reopened until it was again closed in 1859, when the United States Army converted the school into a hospital for soldiers serving in the American Civil War.[6]

Prior to the Conclusion of the American Civil War, Scribner High School reopened for academic usage; enrolling students in September 1864. In 1870, the high school established two separate high schools; with the original building being converted into an All Boys' High School, while a secondary building on Spring Street and Bank Street was designated as the Female High School. In 1880, the schools were consolidated; with all students beginning attendance solely at the former Female High School.[6]

In 1902, the site at Bank Street and Spring Street was torn down for the construction of the Carnegie Library Building. From 1902 to 1903, the High School temporarily held classes at the Frisbee House on East Sixth and Spring Street. It temporarily relocated once again at the end of academic sessions in 1903, where the school moved to the DePauw college building at East Main and Ninth Street. In 1905, relocation of the high school ceased with the completion of a new building on East Sixth and Spring Street.[6]

In 1927, the current building located on Vincennes Street was constructed; with classes relocating once again. Additions to the building in 1942 allowed for increased space for administrative usage; alongside with facilities to host the countries first high school radio program. Several additions continued, with a student theater being added in 1978, a new library, swimming pool and laboratories between the years of 1979 and 1982. In 1998, renovations began on the school, bringing additions such as its current athletic offices, clinic, bookstore, cafeteria, kitchen area, auditorium and auxiliary gym.[6]

Athletics

New Albany has won the following IHSAA state championships:[7]

  • Basketball
    • Boys - 1973, 2016
    • Girls - 1999
  • Softball - 1987
  • Tennis
    • Boys - 1967

Media

WNAS, 88.1 FM, is a student-run non-commercial radio station.

Notable alumni and faculty

Alumni

Faculty

See also

References
  1. "New Albany Floyd County – Consolidated School Corporation". Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  2. "New Albany Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  3. Cavinder, Fred (1985). The Indiana Book of Records, Firsts, and Fascinating Facts. Indiana University press. pp. 70. ISBN 0253283205.
  4. Murphy, Elizabeth (2008). Lessons Learned in the Classroom. Pen & Publish, inc. p. 161. ISBN 0981726402.
  5. New Albany High School District (Archive). New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation. Retrieved on April 9, 2015.
  6. https://nahs.nafcs.k12.in.us/about/history/
  7. IHSAA. "IHSAA State Championships by School". www.ihsaa.org. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  8. SABR bio. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  9. "Oilers Seek Games". The Louisville Courier-Journal. Tuesday, November 28, 1933. Page 13. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  10. "East Spring Street Neighborhood Association - History". Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  11. "Edwin Hubble at New Albany High School". Retrieved January 15, 2013.
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