Damascus High School
Damascus High School (DHS) is a public high school in Damascus, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.
| Damascus High School | |
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| Address | |
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25921 Ridge Road , 20872 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°16′56″N 77°12′38″W |
| Information | |
| Other name | DHS |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Stay Humble |
| School district | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| NCES School ID | 240048001455[1] |
| Principal | Kevin Yates |
| Teaching staff | 76.00 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,271 (2017-2018)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.72[1] |
| Campus type | Rural/Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green, White, and Gold |
| Athletics conference | AAA |
| Mascot | Hornets |
| Nickname | Swarmin' Hornets |
| Rivals | Seneca Valley High School |
| Newspaper | The Buzz |
| Affiliation | Naval JROTC |
| Website | www |
History
Damascus High School was built in 1950 and renovated in 1978.[2]
Athletics
The Damascus football team won the Maryland 3A state title in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019, a run that included a state record 53-game winning streak.[3] Damascus also won a 3A title in 2007 and 4A titles in 2003 and 2005.[4] Damascus won four previous state football championships in 1981, 1992, 1993 and 1996.[5]
In 2019, the football program came under scrutiny, after it was discovered that four players on the team were raped by teammates with broomsticks as part of a hazing ritual within the program. The school's administration waited 12 hours after learning about the rapes before contacting the police.[6] The team members who were accused were initially tried as adults[7] before having their cases moved to juvenile court. As a result, the outcome of the case and what punishment, if any, the youths faced is unknown.[8]
Notable alumni
- Joel Ross, CFL player[9]
- Brian Stelter, political commentator[10]
- Kevin Thompson, NFL player[11]
- Bryan Bresee, college athlete
- Jake Funk, NFL player and Super Bowl LVI champion
- Joe Tippett, actor
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Damascus High (240048001455)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- Lewis, Kevin (November 12, 2013). "MCPS crumbling from within, say parents and students". WJLA.
- Melnick, Kyle (December 5, 2019). "Damascus returns to the mountaintop, walks off with Md. 3A state title". The Washington Post.
- Mike Loveday; Sheldon Shealer (December 31, 2009). "The top 5 programs of the decade in Maryland high school football". ESPNRise.
- Jones, Jackie (March 18, 2000). "Suburbia Encroaches on a Small Country Town". The Washington Post. p. H1.
- "Football hazing and sexual assault case at high school in Maryland investigated - The Washington Post". The Washington Post.
- https://www.fox5dc.com/news/4-charged-as-adults-in-alleged-damascus-high-school-broomstick-hazing-incident-released-on-bond
- https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/courts/court-proceedings-conclude-in-two-damascus-locker-room-rape-cases-report-says/
- Wilson, Aaron (April 21, 2015). "Appalachian State cornerback Joel Ross invited to Ravens' local prospect day today, sources say". Baltimore Sun.
- Singer-Bart, Susan (June 9, 2010). "Damascus High grads: Farewell, for now". The Gazette. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010.
- Giblin, John (November 6, 1999). "Born to Lead". Daily Collegian.
The best person to come out of Damascus. All around good guy.