Central Dauphin East High School
Central Dauphin East High School is a large, suburban, public high school located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is one of two high schools operated by the Central Dauphin School District. In the 2017–2018 school year, enrollment was reported as 1,472 pupils in 9th through 12th grades. History. Central Dauphin East High School opened in 1961. Central Dauphin School District was created in 1954, and this merger of several school districts was completed by the opening of Central Dauphin High School. In the late 1990s, overcrowding in the Central Dauphin School District resulted in  a proposal to merge Central Dauphin East High School with nearby rival Central Dauphin High School. The proposal was opposed by Central Dauphin East High School and was later voted down by the school board (after its removal in the election the week before). In 2000, the school board voted to build a third high school, but in a sudden turnaround by the school board, it was decided that the district would have only two high schools. Since 1961, the yearbook has been called the Oriens. The school newspaper is called the Panther Print. In 2010, the Central Dauphin School  District applied for and was awarded a $2,099,888 grant, by the state and federal government. The money had to be used to transform the high school. The Transformation process specifies that the administration use of rigorous, transparent, and equitable evaluation systems for teachers and principals, high-quality professional development and design and development of curriculum with teacher and principal involvement. The school qualified for the grant due to the chronic low student achievement. Music program. Central Dauphin East's music program consists of five bands, five choirs, and two orchestras. Bands include the wind ensemble, symphonic, concert, jazz, and  marching band. The choirs include EHS Choraliers, Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Varsity Choir. Each part of the music department holds several concerts throughout the school year, including the annual spring musical, and seasonal concerts held in the auditorium. The arts are supported through the fall play. Plays and musicals: (this list is incomplete) Extracurriculars. Central Dauphin East High School offers a variety of extracurricular programs including: clubs, activities and sports. Clubs. Central Dauphin East offers a number of clubs. Students can create new clubs with the principal's approval. Sports. The district funds: According to PIAA directory October  2016