Jacob Katzenellenbogan High School

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**Jacob Katzenellenbogan High School** is a public school located east of Elwood City, Pennsylvania, in the United States that was founded in late 1942 by Bartolomeo Katzenellenbogan. This school was founded in the 1940s and is one of nine schools in the city.

The school has several clubs and its own soccer team, which is sometimes called the Strongdogs. It also has an orchestra. The principal was Christopher Mayfield from 1994 to 2006, then by Robert Harrington since 2006. Prior to the series, the principals of this high school were Lawrence Henderson from 1979 to 1994, then Phillip Powell from 1966 to 1979, then Williard Owens from 1942 to 1966. The current principal assistant is Margaret Grundy who started in 2004. Their predecessors were Herbert Caldwell from 1991 to 2004 then Jacqueline Hawkins from 1979 to 1991 then Lawrence Henderson from 1963 to 1979 then Susan Jennings from 1963 to 1941

## History

### 1950's

Thora began attending high school in 1951, at which time she met Leah MacGrady, a 15-year-old girl.

### 1960's

In the 1960s, the older brothers of David, Arthur's father, went to Strongdog High School. Bud started first in 1966 and Sean second in 1968. Ed Crosswire also attended this high school in late 1969.

### Freshman Years/9th Grade

Freshmen students are very rare in this school. In the math curriculum, ninth graders are usually taught Algebra, but advanced math includes Geometry or Algebra II. Most basic students usually take Pre-Algebra in their last year of middle school, advanced students will take Algebra I. Advanced courses are usually available to ninth graders who are prepared for a more rigorous curriculum, depending on the school district. Some districts across the country allow their 10th graders to take Trigonometry or AP Statistics, or even Calculus if the district provides, but most often, the highest level available to be taken as a 10th grader is Pre-Calculus. In the English curriculum, most schools still have the same levels of basic courses, advanced courses, and honours courses. The basic level for a 9th grader is often listed as English I (may also be called English 9). This course will often teach the fundamentals of higher-level literature and how to analyze and respond to such literature. The advanced course is often English II (may also be called English 10) depending on the school district and is usually a genre studies type of English class, but it may instead be focused on one type of literature, such as American literature or British literature. The honours level for 9th grade is usually English I HNR (may also be called Honors English I) and is usually focused on one type of literature (i.e. American literature, British literature), but if this was already covered in previous classes, it may be a genre study English course. Although rare, a district or school may allow a student to take AP Literature their 9th-grade year. In the social studies curriculum, there is a variety of different courses that may be offered. Most often, though, the course is either a Geography class, a Government class, a World History class, or an Exploring Civics class. In the science curriculum, ninth grade students are required, in most areas, to take Biology. As far as the course level, Integrated Science 1A is usually taken by the basic student.

### Sopohomore Years/10th Grade

Sophomore students learn in curriculum for math, tenth graders are usually taught geometry. Occasionally, trigonometry, precalculus, or higher classes, are offered for students who wish to take Advanced Placement math classes in later years of high school. Then in curriculum for literature, students have already begun to familiarize themselves with notable authors such as Shakespeare, while some Advanced Placement programs emphasize the work of author J.D. Salinger, for example, and his *Catcher in the Rye*, putting a major emphasis on literary terms and getting to know themes such as *alienation*. Generally, students at this grade will be taught World Literature. Like other classes, Honors and Advanced Placement versions of this course are available. Next in curriculum for science, tenth graders are usually taught chemistry, biology or Integrated Science 1B. Like other classes, Advanced Placement Chemistry and/or Biology is available. And finally in curriculum for social studies, tenth grade students are taught recent World History or American History. In some districts, Advanced Placement coursework, such as geography, European history, Global studies, or United States History.

### Junior Years/11th Grade

A junior student in the eleventh grade is typically referred to as a student in the eleventh grade or as a *junior.* The vast majority of students who are classified as juniors take the SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT in the second semester of their third year of high school. Math students usually take Algebra II, but classes like Trigonometry or Precalculus are sometimes offered for students who wish to take Advanced Placement math classes in their fourth, or senior year of high school. Depending on the location there may be a combination of any of the listed subjects. They may also take easier courses such as Algebra I and Geometry if they do not have the required prerequisites for the more advanced courses that are listed above. Students who are advanced in mathematics often take Calculus or Statistics. Then in science classes, third year students are taught usually Biology, Physics or Chemistry especially Lab Chemistry. Atoms, molecules, and Stoichiometry is taught as well. Next in English class, a college-preparatory curriculum would also include American literature. Often, English literature (also referred to as British literature) is taught in the third year of high school. Books and authors learned include *The Glass Menagerie*, *The Scarlet Letter*, *The Crucible*, *The Great Gatsby*, *Of Mice and Men*, *The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, *The Grapes of Wrath*, Jonathan Edwards, Amy Tan, and Lorraine Hansberry. Finally in a social studies curriculum, third year students in the United States are usually taught US history or the world from the 1870s to the 21st Century. These courses could be also taught in ninth or tenth grade as well. They may also acquire more advanced world culture and geography knowledge, along with some more-advanced social studies such as psychology, economics, sociology and government.

### Senior Years/12th Grade

It is the last year of compulsory secondary education, or "high school". Students are often 17–18 years old. Twelfth graders are referred to as *Seniors.* Many students consider the twelfth grade also known as the senior year of high school a year to relax and prepare for the transition out of their old lives into college/university or the workplace. Others take advantage of the opportunity to complete additional higher-level courses, such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, to earn credits for college/university. Math courses normally include Precalculus, Trigonometry, Advanced Placement Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or Probability. Science courses include Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, or Advanced Placement Physics B, Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics, or Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. Social Studies courses include Government, Economics, Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics, Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics, Advanced Placement Psychology, Advanced Placement European History, Advanced Placement United States History, Advanced Placement Microeconomics, or Advanced Placement Macroeconomics. English classes include Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, Film and Literature, Sports and Literature, or Contemporary Literature. Popular works studied include *Beowulf*, *The Canterbury Tales*, *Pygmalion*, *The Handmaid's Tale*, *Frankenstein*, *Othello*, *Inferno*, Goethe's *Faust*, *Hamlet*, and *Brave New World*, as well as works of Romantic poets such as Edgar Allan Poe, John Keats, William Wordsworth, and Emily Dickinson. Art classes include Advanced Placement Art History, Advanced Placement Studio Art, Advanced Placement Music Theory, Applied art in Theatre, Music Theory For Garage Band Musicians, IB Musical Analysis, IB Theatre Arts, Advanced Technical Theatre, Advanced Photography, Advanced Ceramics, Fashion Design and Illustration, Theatre Dance, Jazz Dance, IB Dance Studies Madrigal Singers, Jazz Singers, or Wind Ensemble. Technology classes include Advanced Placement Computer Science, Java, Advanced Web Design, and C++ Programming. Business classes include College Marketing, College Entrepreneurship, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, College Preparatory Interview Classes, and Advanced Fundamentals in Business. Wellness classes include Physical Education, Health (if not yet taken), Weightlifting, and Advanced Training in First Aid.

## Staff

### Principal

* Robert Harrington (since 2006)
* Christopher Mayfield (from 1994 to 2006)
* Lawrence Henderson (from 1979 to 1994)
* Phillip Powell (from 1966 to 1979)
* Williard Owens (from 1966 to 1942)

### Vice-principal

* Margaret Grundy (since 2004)
* Herbert Caldwell (from 1991 to 2004)
* Jacqueline Hawkins (from 1979 to 1991)
* Lawrence Henderson (from 1963 to 1979)
* Susan Jennings (from 1963 to 1942)

## Students

### Current

Current students are unknown at this time. Maybe there will be students later on like Franklin, Aretha and it may be that he can have Catherine's, Chip's or Rubella's children.

### Former

#### 2002-05

* Buster Baxter (graduated)
* Francine Frensky (graduated)
* Muffy Crosswire (graduated)
* Alan Powers (graduated)
* Binky Barnes (graduated)
* Sue Ellen Armstrong (graduated)
* Fern Walters (graduated)
* George Lundgren (graduated)
* Andrew Anderson (graduated)
* Jenna Morgan (graduated)
* Alex Davidson (graduated)
* Beulah McInnerny (graduated)
* Maria Pappas (graduated)
* Mary Lambby (graduated)
* Norbert Wilkerson (graduated)
* Jessica Kanina (graduated)

#### 2001-04

* Molly MacDonald (graduated)
* Sam Bryant (graduated)
* Jauffrey Hamilton (graduated)
* Marina Datillo (graduated)
* Fletcher Catholloway (graduated)
* Duncan Douglas (graduated)
* Brody Freeman (graduated)
* Billy Graves (graduated)
* Brian Townsend (graduated)
* Jack Weasel (graduated)
* Helen Wise (graduated)
* Slink Parzalka (graduated)
* Patrick Pittman (graduated)
* John Jefferson (graduated)
* Otis Erickson (graduated)
* Luke Larsen (graduated)
* Elizabeth Harrell (graduated)
* Francesca Pierson (graduated)
* Lisa Meyers (graduated)
* Chloe McCain (graduated)
* Winifred Mead (graduated)
* Hayley Thomson (graduated)

#### 2006-09

* Emily Delacours (graduated)
* James MacDonald (graduated)
* Bud Compson (graduated)
* Tommy Tibble (graduated)
* Timmy Tibble (graduated)
* Vicita Molina (graduated)
* Amanda Hulser (graduated)
* Cheikh Camara (graduated)
* Brittney Anderson (graduated)
* Maryann Howard (graduated)
* Billy Brooks (graduated)
* Bobby Brooks (graduated)
* Keith Wallace (graduated)
* Liam Bojorne (graduated)
* Mary Lambby (graduated)
* Edwin Swanson (graduated)
* Sarah Terrasini (graduated)
* Lucy Kwanin (graduated)
* Kyle Walton (graduated)
* Dennis Omotale (graduated)

## Subjects

* **French**
	+ It is mentioned by Francine.
* **Mathematics**
* **Algerba**
* **Trigonometry**
* **Literature**
* **Geography**
* **Biology**
* **P.E.** (**Physical Education**)
* **Physics**
* **Chemistry**

## Trivia

* The name of the school is dedicated to the founder of Elwood City, Jacob Katzenellenbogan.
* The live-action shot of the school's exterior is from Ottumwa High School in San Francisco.
* In the French version, English is the first modern language to be learned while in the English version, French is the first modern language.
* Lawrence Henderson is the only vice-principal who became the school principal. He is also the youngest to become one.
* Elwood City's centennial event is held at Jacob Katzenellenbogan High School.
* Catherine Frensky was introduced as the first female character to be in Jacob Katzenellenbogan High School. The second was Jane Read and the third and last was Thora Read.