Fairfax High School (Fairfax, Virginia)
Fairfax High School | |
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high school | |
Founded | 1935; 1973 (relocated) |
School district | Fairfax County Public Schools |
NCES District ID | 5101260 |
Superintendent | Michelle C. Reid |
NCES School ID | 510126000463 |
Principal | Georgina Aye |
Staff | 128.5 (FTE) |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 2,371[1] (2022-2023) |
Student to teacher ratio | 18.45 |
Language | English |
Campus | Suburban |
Color(s) | Blue, Grey, & White ██ |
Mascot | Lion |
Newspaper | The Fair Facts |
Yearbook | The Sampler |
Feeder schools | Katherine Johnson Middle School |
Athletic conferences | Patriot District Class 6A Region C |
Website | http://www.fcps.edu/FairfaxHS |
Fairfax High School is a
The school building, opened 51 years ago in 1973, is located on Old Lee Highway in eastern Fairfax City. In 2007, FHS underwent a $54 million renovation designed by architectural firm BeeryRio7. Renovations began in March 2005 and added 86,500 sq ft (8,040 m2). of classroom space. Student numbers have increased at such a high rate that four trailers have been installed.
The previous campus (1935–73) on Fairfax Boulevard was part of George Mason University for a time and then Paul VI Catholic High School from 1983 to 2020. It is now a retail space.[2]
Demographics
For the 2021-2022 school year, Fairfax High School's student body was 34% White, 23% Asian, 24% Hispanic, 9% Black, 0.2% Native American, 5% Other.[3]
Principals
Principal | Years |
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Georgina Aye[4] | 2022–present |
Erin Lenart | 2018–2021 |
David Goldfarb | 2009–2018 |
Scott Brabrand | 2005–2009 |
Linda L. Thomson | 2002–2005 |
Lillian Lowery | 1999–2002 |
Donald Weinheimer | 1988–1999 |
Harry Holsinger | 1983–1988 |
Dr. Joan Curcio | 1981–1983 |
Clarance P. Drayer | 1977–1981 |
Robert Tabor | 1973–1977 |
Academics
67% of students participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with 56% of students passing at least one AP Exam. The graduation rate is 96%.[5]
Test Scores
Fairfax High School is a fully accredited high school based on the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in Virginia. FHS is performing above the state median on all SOL assessments including 91% in Reading, 88% in writing, 79% in math, and 79% in science.[6] Fairfax The average SAT score in 2009–2010 for FHS was 1657 on a 2400 scale.[7] The average SAT score in 2018 was 1192 on the 1600 scale.[8]
Rankings
In 2010–2011, Fairfax High School was ranked the nation's 201st best high school.[9] In 2019, FHS was ranked as Virginia's 33rd best high school.[5]
Athletics
Fairfax's nickname is the Lions, and the athletic teams currently compete in the
The school has brought home the state championship for cheerleading twice in 2009 and 2013 and the school placed second in 2000, 2008, 2011 and 2012. The schools other state championships are for boys gymnastics in 2000, and girls gymnastics in 2022, for swim and dive in 2006, and for Field Hockey in 2022
Fairfax athletes who have been first team All-Met selections by The Washington Post, since the 1990–91 school year:
2021-22:: Payton Morrison, Kendall Vess (Gymnastics), Halley Beaudoin, Emma Abromavage (Field Hockey)
2016-17: Emily Deivert (Field Hockey)
2014–15:Rachel Barborek (Gymnastics),[10]
2013–14: Nick Scott (Football),[11] Kiana Sherlund (Softball),[12] Joe Rice (Soccer)[13]
2010–11: Samantha Cormode (Soccer)[14]
2009–10: Kevin Dowd (Boys Cross Country),[15] Joey Kelly (Boys Swimming),[16] Kelli Stockton (Girls Swimming)[17]
2008–09: Sidarth Balaji & Jason Luu (Tennis)[18]
2007–08: Emily Ferguson (Swimming),[19] Coach Matt Salerno (Girls Swimming),[19] Sidarth Balaji (Tennis),[20] Lauren Palmucci (Tennis)[21]
2006–07: Gina Winters (Soccer),[22] Sidarth Balaji (Tennis)[23]
2005–06: Gina Winters (Soccer)[24]
2001–02: Sean Doolan (Gymnastics, Gymnast of the Year),[25] Ray Hacker (Gymnastics)[25]
2000–01: Matt Johnson (Golf),[26] Coach Mike Personick, Sean Doolan & Ray Hacker (Gymnastics),[27] Adam Jelinek (Soccer)[28]
1999–2000: Brandon Royster (Football),[29] Matt Johnson (Golf),[30] Sean Doolan & Ray Hacker (Gymnastics)[31]
1998–99: Brad Thomas (Football),[32] Coach Milt Papke (Golf),[33] Sean Doolan & Ray Hacker (Gymnastics)[34]
1997–98: Katie Silverthorne (Field Hockey),[35] John Eastman (Wrestling, Co-Wrestler of the Year)& Justin Potter (Wrestling),[36] Inhar Chong (Outdoor Track)[37]
1996–97: John Eastman (Wrestling),[38] Melanie Brophy (Softball),[39] Inhar Chong (Outdoor Track)[40]
1995–96: Chuck Freeman (Baseball),[41] Linda Young (Softball)[42]
1993–94: Coach Lisa Burner (Field Hockey),[43] Heather Schnelzer (Gymnastics)[44]
1992–93: Tina Boyce (Field Hockey),[45] Heather Schnelzer (Gymnastics)[46]
1991–92: Britta Connolly, Amber Moshos (Field Hockey),[47] Heather Schnelzer (Gymnastics),[48] Earl Smith (Indoor & Outdoor Track)[49][50]
1990–91: Carrie Hartley (Field Hockey),[51] Katie Gultnieks (Tennis),[52] Mara Cunningham (Basketball),[53] Jamie Dykes (Girls Soccer),[54] Bill Pulsipher (Baseball, Player of the Year), Brian Buchanan (Baseball)[55]
Johnny Reb controversy
The previous
Curriculum
Fairfax High School currently follows the Virginia Department of Education curriculum. The school also hosts Fairfax Academy: School for the Arts, which includes classes such as graphic design and photography. The Academy also features Korean and Chinese. The school has a strong AVID Program, a Reward and Remediation Program, and Honors programs in all areas.
Extracurricular activities
Clubs
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Chorus
The Fairfax High School Choral Department is currently under the direction of Juliana Woodill and consists of five ensembles divided by skill level, as well as by the requirement of audition. A beginning group, Women's Concert Choir which is available to freshman women only. Intermediate groups, Men's Ensemble and Select Women's Choir which are made available to men in grades 9-12 and women in grades 10-12. Finally, the two auditioned advanced choral groups, Bel Canto, a group of select women in grades 10-12 and Voce, a selective mixed ensemble for students in 10-12th grades. The choral department also has four extracurricular groups the Show Choir, Fairfax Fame, Malebox, and Rebel Treble, an auditioned student-led mixed
Fairfax choral students also participate in District Chorus, Virginia Honors Choir and All-State Chorus, as well as a regional competition trip in the spring. Choral groups perform music of many periods and styles and develop musicianship through vocal technique, sight-reading, and music theory. The choir program holds several concerts over the course of the year, the largest, Spring Show is held in early May and a
Band
Fairfax has a strong band program, including a marching band which has won numerous championships. Included in the Rebel Band is the Fairfax High School Drumline, which placed third in the Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA) championships in North Carolina in 2006, third in 2010, and second in 2011. In 2009, they performed in
Marching Lions
In its 2009 season, the Marching Lions won all of the competitions they competed in and got awards for quality music and general effect. They performed the show called Heroes, Gods and Mythical Creatures and performed at the Herndon USSBA Regionals, the Oakton Classic, and the James Madison University Parade of Champions. The Rebels placed first in Class 3A in the Herndon Showcase of Bands without proper uniforms which were destroyed in a flood due to a heating malfunction, also received first at the Oakton Classic. At the final major competition, the band placed 1st in Class 3A with a score of 84.75. At the VBODA state marching festival the rebels received a superior rating and got straight 1s from all of the judges. The symphonic band received straight 1s the following spring to complete the Virginia Honor Band title.
The 2010 season was also a great success with the show "Nautilus", with the Marching Rebels winning 2nd place in class 3A at the Herndon USSBA regionals (short to Thomas Jefferson by a fraction of a point), 1st place at the Oakton Classic, 1st place at the JMU parade of Champions, and straight 1s from all of the judges at the VBODA state marching festival. The symphonic band received straight 1s the following spring to complete the Virginia Honor Band title.
The band has quickly become one of the best bands in the state and has become widely renowned for its fantastic sound and quick rise to success.
The new band director was welcomed to Fairfax Band in the year of 2011-2012. The new director, Alan P. Johnson led the Marching Rebels into MANY championships. The Fairfax Marching Rebels got 1st place in all competitions and even won the Esprit de Corps award by the Navy. It is awarded to the band with the most professionalism and patriotism etc. The 2011 season was also a great success with the show "The Struggle Within".
In the 2012 season of the Fairfax Marching Rebels, the band went to numerous competitions and won 1st place in almost all they performed in. The show, "Metamorphosis", was performed at James Madison University Parade of Champions and won them 1st place with a score of over 90 points. Also, the Fairfax Marching Band went to two Bands of America competitions and respectively won 4th and 6th place in the finals round of the competitions. Furthermore, they have won the VBODA state marching festival with a superior rating and straight 1s from all the judges.
Orchestra
The Fairfax High School Orchestra Department is currently directed by Gerald Fowkes. The Orchestra consists of four different levels; Beginning, Intermediate, Philharmonic, and Chamber. The Beginning Orchestra focuses on basic elements of music education and teaches the student fundamentals to prepare them and educate them on music. Intermediate and Concert are 2 different orchestras designed to test and challenge the musicians at a higher level (VBODA pieces grade 4 and 5). And the Advanced Orchestra (playing grade 6 pieces) is the highest level in the Orchestra Department. There are approximately 100 students in the Orchestra program for the enrollment of the 2009-2010 school year. The Orchestra annually participates in District Festival in which the orchestra plays a series of pieces and is graded on them. Often it is believed that the experience is a competition between schools, but it is highly encouraged that the competition be amongst and within the students. The Orchestra also attends a Spring trip annually to various places in America. Some examples include Atlanta, Orlando, New York, and Gatlinburg. The past school year of 2009-2010, the Fairfax High School Orchestra went to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for the annual Spring Trip. The Orchestra is also known for their pit appearances in school plays such as Beauty & the Beast and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. In the 2017-18 school year, the Fairfax High School Orchestra had the distinct honor of performing in New York's Carnegie Hall.
In 2008-2009, The Fairfax High School Orchestra, along with the Chorus and Band Department earned the Blue Ribbon Award, which is awarded to a school in which the highest section of each music department receives Superiors at District Festival.
Theatre
The FX Players is the Drama Club at Fairfax High School. They are dedicated toward the promotion of theatre in every aspect. The current director is Chris Whitney.
Fairfax Theatre was honored by the Cappies organization with seven nominations, including Best Musical, for the 2009 performance of
Fairfax has an orchestra pit that can be covered and uncovered, but it is normally kept in the house floor position due to safety concerns. For the run of The King and I in 2007, however, the pit was opened. It was then closed again, and the orchestra has played at house level since. The members of the pit orchestra are some of the only musicians in Fairfax County to have ever played a musical in an actual orchestra pit (Hayfield Secondary School also has a working orchestra pit). The pit sinks six feet below the stage.
The FX Players won the State Title at the VHSL One-Act Competition in 2008. They placed second at Districts in 2009.
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In 1968 Fairfax became the first Virginia high school to win the Washington metro area championship. The team competes well in tournaments. In January 2009, Fairfax placed second in the
Feeder patterns
Daniels Run Elementary School, Green Briar East Elementary School, Willow Springs Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School, Providence Elementary School, and Mosaic Elementary School all feed into
Notable alumni
- Simone Askew (Class of 2014) – First Captain of the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy (2017-2018) and Rhodes Scholarship recipient
- Pam Baughman-Cornell (Class of 1981) - former US Women's Soccer National Team player
- Richard Beyer (Class of 1943) - sculptor and World War II veteran
- MLBplayer
- Sam Champion (Class of 1979) – former weatherman on ABC's Good Morning America
- Laura M. Elliott – author of Under a War-Torn Sky
- Christina Hendricks – actress (Mad Men, Good Girls)
- Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
- MLBplayer
- Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
- Jason C. Miller – vocalist/guitarist of the band Godhead
- Chap Petersen (Class of 1986) – Virginia State Senator, 34th district
- Harold A. "Red" Polling (Class of 1942) – chairman & CEO of Ford Motor Company from 1990-1994
- MLBplayer
- Nicholas Rasmussen (Class of 1983) – director, National Counterterrorism Center
- Tony Rojas (Class of 2023) – college football linebacker for the Penn State Nittany Lions
- Jack Rust – Republican politician, former member of the Virginia House of Delegates
- NFLplayer
- Nick Scott (Class of 2014) – L.A. Rams safety
- MLBplayer
- Pierre J. Thuot – NASA astronaut
- Steven Ward (Class of 1998) - television producer and host
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