Annapolis High School (Michigan)

Annapolis High School is a high school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, United States. The school was established in 1966 and first accredited in 1970. Annapolis High School is one of three high schools located in Dearborn Heights, the others being Crestwood High School and Robichaud High School.

History

The school was built in the late 1950s and was known as Best Junior High School. It wasn't until November 29, 1966 at a school board meeting when it was decided that Annapolis High School was to be established. Annapolis opened their doors in Sept. 1967 to approximately 450 students. Annapolis High School was first accredited by the University of Michigan in 1970.^[2][3]

Hair colors

In 2002, a student was suspended from Annapolis High School for dying his hair red.^[4] Following the 1999 Columbine High School shootings, there was a nationwide trend towards increased school dress code restrictions. However, the American Civil Liberties Union noted that restricting personal freedoms might, in turn, contribute to more extreme behavior.

Football program

In 2002, the high school made headlines when it dropped its football program due to lack of student interest.^[5][6][7] This happened again in 2012 when the team did not have enough upperclassmen to support a varsity team, and the few varsity players that were left played JV football with the freshmen and sophomores. This resulted in controversy throughout the school's athletic conference, and additional controversy was caused by uncalled penalties on the offensive line in a win at Garden City.

Zero tolerance policy

In 2014, an Annapolis High School student carrying a pocketknife during a football game was suspended pending a hearing before a special school committee, and eventually the Board of Education.^[8] According to the Michigan school code, a district "...shall expel the pupil from the school district permanently..." a student found in possession of "...a weapon that constitutes a dangerous weapon..."^[9] The special school committee did not find in the student's favor, and instead upheld the punishment.^[10]The matter was brought to the district Board of Education, who decided that the student would be permitted to take online classes and graduate on time, despite upholding the suspension.^[11]

Notable Alumni

• Terrance Gerin (1993), a professional wrestler and actor, known as "Rhino".
• Sonya Tayeh (1995), an Emmy Award nominated professional choreographer.
• George Noory (1967), a three-time Emmy Award winning radio talk show host.

References

External links

• Annapolis High School
• Alumni site