Morristown-Hamblen High School East (also known as Morristown East High School and formerly known as Morristown High School) is a secondary school located in Morristown, Tennessee. MHHSE is the oldest accredited high school in the state of Tennessee. The school incorporates grades 9-12. The school mascot is "Storm" the Ibis, students and faculty are known as the Hurricanes and the school colors are orange and black. The school had an enrollment of around 1,520 students as of the 2017-2018 school year. Joseph Ely is the head principal.
Morristown High School was built in 1923 and was admitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Isenberg-Siler Gymnasium was added in 1954 and the third floor was added in 1955. The south wing was added in 1968. A major renovation occurred in 1989 at a cost of 8.9 million dollars. A 1.3 million dollar library was opened in 2004 and was named in memory of Dr. Joe E. Gibson, Sr., a former School Board Member and East High supporter. A multimillion-dollar school-wide renovation/remodel occurred between 2010 and 2012. This included the addition of a new administrative wing, a new cafeteria, Freshman Academy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Academy, and Health Wing.
The school changed names in 1968 and has been known as Morristown-Hamblen High School East since that time due to the new high school, Morristown-Hamblen High School West for students who lived west of Morristown. The building is of traditional style and is located half a mile from the center of downtown Morristown. Morristown High School was known originally as the Golden Hurricanes but the name has been changed to the Hurricanes. The symbol used in earlier years was a tornado. However, the new logo is that of a hurricane, created for MHHSE by a design artist from New Jersey.
The main building at Morristown East has dozens of classrooms, a cafeteria, an auditorium, a gymnasium, STEM Academy, Freshman Academy, Health and Wellness Center, and a library.
In 2019, Principal Gary Johnson retired after holding the position of principal for 29 years.
2008, 2009, & 2010 – U.S. News & World Report, Bronze Medal School
Statement of Beliefs
Student learning is our primary goal and, thus, guides all site-based decisions.
Student learning is enhanced by a safe and physically comfortable environment.
Students are valued as individuals with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Students are empowered to learn when they are engaged in the learning process.
Students become more confident, independent learners when there is a commitment to continuous improvement.
A student's character is cultivated through positive relationships, mutual respect, and opportunities to perform leadership roles.
Student assessments provide a variety of meaningful opportunities for students to demonstrate their achievement and mastery of skills.
The participation of stakeholders (i.e. parents/guardians, local businesses, social workers, etc.) is imperative for the success of the school and the community.
Burke-Toney Stadium, located on the grounds of Morristown East High, is used for home football games for both East and West. The schools alternate the home title each year when they play each other. The East vs. West football game is usually the most attended game of the year.[3] The stadium is also used for soccer and band practice. East has won a total of 69 games since the school has opened.[3]
Student organizations
Student Council
The Student Council represents the student body and gives them a channel through which their opinions may be expressed and considered in the policy making of the school. It is hoped that all students at MHHSE will take an active part in the Student Council, either as a candidate, a campaigner, or as an interested voter. The Student Council is also known as "StuCo" to the students of MHHSE.
Clubs and Organizations
A variety of clubs and organizations are active on the campus of MHHSE. Each group encourages students to get involved and participate.
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Morristown Hamblen High School East also known as Morristown East High School and formerly known as Morristown High School is a secondary school located in Morristown Tennessee MHHSE is the oldest accredited high school in the state of Tennessee The school incorporates grades 9 12 The school mascot is Storm the Ibis students and faculty are known as the Hurricanes and the school colors are orange and black The school had an enrollment of around 1 520 students as of the 2017 2018 school year Joseph Ely is the head principal Morristown HamblenHigh School EastFront of Morristown East High School in May 2020AddressOne Hurricane LaneMorristown Hamblen Tennessee 37813InformationSchool typeHigh schoolMotto Where Traditions Begin Founded1923School boardHamblen County Board of EducationPrincipalJoseph ElyAssistant principalsSarah CooperBradley HallMorgane WatkinsStaff91 00 FTE 2 Grades9 12Enrollment1 561 2019 20 2 Student to teacher ratio17 15 2 LanguageEnglishColor s Orange and BlackMascot Storm the IbisTeam nameHurricanes Lady HurricanesAccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and SchoolsACT average19 1 1 Websitemhhse wbr hcboe wbr net Contents 1 History 2 Awards and recognitions 3 Statement of Beliefs 4 Academics 4 1 Advanced Placement Program 4 2 Honors Program 4 3 Dual Enrollment Program 4 4 Online Courses 5 Fine Arts 5 1 Vocal music 5 2 Instrumental Music 5 3 Visual Art 6 Sports 6 1 Burke Toney Stadium 7 Student organizations 7 1 Student Council 7 2 Clubs and Organizations 8 Administration 9 Notable alumni 10 References 11 External linksHistory Edit Morristown Hamblen High School East entrance Morristown High School was built in 1923 and was admitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Isenberg Siler Gymnasium was added in 1954 and the third floor was added in 1955 The south wing was added in 1968 A major renovation occurred in 1989 at a cost of 8 9 million dollars A 1 3 million dollar library was opened in 2004 and was named in memory of Dr Joe E Gibson Sr a former School Board Member and East High supporter A multimillion dollar school wide renovation remodel occurred between 2010 and 2012 This included the addition of a new administrative wing a new cafeteria Freshman Academy STEM science technology engineering mathematics Academy and Health Wing The school changed names in 1968 and has been known as Morristown Hamblen High School East since that time due to the new high school Morristown Hamblen High School West for students who lived west of Morristown The building is of traditional style and is located half a mile from the center of downtown Morristown Morristown High School was known originally as the Golden Hurricanes but the name has been changed to the Hurricanes The symbol used in earlier years was a tornado However the new logo is that of a hurricane created for MHHSE by a design artist from New Jersey The main building at Morristown East has dozens of classrooms a cafeteria an auditorium a gymnasium STEM Academy Freshman Academy Health and Wellness Center and a library In 2019 Principal Gary Johnson retired after holding the position of principal for 29 years Awards and recognitions Edit1969 AAA Football State Champions 2000 Scholar Bowl Won East TN PBS Regional 2005 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School 2008 2009 amp 2010 U S News amp World Report Bronze Medal SchoolStatement of Beliefs EditStudent learning is our primary goal and thus guides all site based decisions Student learning is enhanced by a safe and physically comfortable environment Students are valued as individuals with unique physical social emotional and intellectual needs Students are empowered to learn when they are engaged in the learning process Students become more confident independent learners when there is a commitment to continuous improvement A student s character is cultivated through positive relationships mutual respect and opportunities to perform leadership roles Student assessments provide a variety of meaningful opportunities for students to demonstrate their achievement and mastery of skills The participation of stakeholders i e parents guardians local businesses social workers etc is imperative for the success of the school and the community Academics EditAdvanced Placement Program Edit AP Biology AP Calculus IBC AP Calculus II AP Chemistry AP U S Government AP Human Geography AP Language Composition AP Literature Composition AP Psychology AP U S HistoryHonors Program Edit Adv Algebra Trigonometry H Aerospace Engineering H Algebra I H Algebra II H Bioenergy Research H Biology I H Biology II H Calculus I H Chemistry H Chemistry II H Civil Engineering H Comp Integrated Manu H Digital Electronics H Engin Design amp Development H English I III H Geometry H Introd to Engin Design H Medical Therapeutics Pharmacy Tech H Physical Science H Physics H PreCalculus H Principles of Engineering H U S Government Economics H U S History H World Geography 9th grade only H Dual Enrollment Program Edit Courses taken at Walters State Community College Carson Newman University and online through Tusculum College Online Courses Edit Some courses offered online through The Niswonger Foundation Fine Arts EditVocal music Edit Director Coleman Lowary Advanced Chorus high level high school choral ensemble Concert Choir intermediate level high school choral ensemble Intro Choir beginner level high school choral ensemble Women s Chorus one semester women s choral ensemble Instrumental Music Edit Director Brandon Tilley Marching Band Concert BandVisual Art Edit Art I IVSports Edit The 2019 East vs West football game at Burke Toney Stadium Sports offered at Morristown East High School include baseball men and women s basketball cheerleading cross country American football golf men and women s soccer softball swimming tennis track volleyball and wrestling Burke Toney Stadium Edit Burke Toney Stadium located on the grounds of Morristown East High is used for home football games for both East and West The schools alternate the home title each year when they play each other The East vs West football game is usually the most attended game of the year 3 The stadium is also used for soccer and band practice East has won a total of 69 games since the school has opened 3 Student organizations EditStudent Council Edit The Student Council represents the student body and gives them a channel through which their opinions may be expressed and considered in the policy making of the school It is hoped that all students at MHHSE will take an active part in the Student Council either as a candidate a campaigner or as an interested voter The Student Council is also known as StuCo to the students of MHHSE Clubs and Organizations Edit A variety of clubs and organizations are active on the campus of MHHSE Each group encourages students to get involved and participate Anime Club Beta Club DECA Drama Forensics FBLA FCCLA FFA First Priority FTA German Society HOSA Interact Jazz band NAC PEP Club SAFE Club Scholar s Bowl Science Club Spanish Club Videogame ClubAdministration EditMr Joseph Ely Principal Dr Sarah Cooper Assistant Principal Mr Bradley D Hall Assistant Principal Mr T J Sewell Assistant PrincipalNotable alumni EditErmal Allen NFL football player and coach Super Bowl winner Arnold W Bunch Jr U S Air Force four star general and current commander of Air Force Materiel Command Amy Greene novelist and contributor to The New York Times Brett Martin MLB pitcher Randy Sanders head football coach for East Tennessee State Jane Wagner playwright and actress who wrote The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the UniverseReferences Edit State of Tennessee Department of Education ACT Scores 2018 2019 TN gov Retrieved April 16 2020 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link a b c Morristown East High National Center for Education Statistics Retrieved August 16 2021 a b Google www google com Retrieved 2020 11 02 External links EditMorristown Hamblen High School East Hamblen County Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics data for Morristown East High SchoolCoordinates 36 12 49 N 83 17 09 W 36 2136 N 83 2858 W 36 2136 83 2858 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Morristown Hamblen High School East amp oldid 1139593669, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
