Frontier Central High School

Frontier Central High School
Address
4432 Bayview Road
Hamburg, New York 14075
United States
Information
Type Public
Motto Responsible to be Accountable
NCES School ID 4009000100115[1]
Principal Daniel A. Charland
Faculty 116.29[1]
Enrollment 1307 [1] (2016-2017 [1])
 • Grade 9 422[1]
 • Grade 10 376[1]
 • Grade 11 420[1]
 • Grade 12 376[1]
Student to teacher ratio 13.92[1]
Campus type Suburban
Color(s) Royal Blue, White         
Team name Falcons
Website www.frontier.wnyric.org/Domain/31

Frontier Central High School is located at 4432 Bayview Road in Hamburg, New York. The name "Frontier" comes from the geographic area the district covers. With more urban townships like Lackawanna and the City of Buffalo to the north and the rural setting of Evans and Eden to the south, Frontier is often called the "outmost frontier" of the city and acts as the gateway to the rural Southtowns. The high school is attended by students in grades 9-12. It is the high school for the Frontier Central School District. The principal is Mr. Daniel Charland, and the assistant principals are Mrs. Courtney Charleson-Smith, Mr. James Helmicki, and Mr. David Smaczniak.

Frontier Central High School is located in the Southtowns of Western New York. The school had an enrollment of 1,882 students ranging from 9-12 grade in the 2016-17 school year. It is the 4th largest school in Western New York according to a 2017 Niche Survey. Their athletic mascot is a Falcon, and their chief athletic rivals are Hamburg High School, and Orchard Park High School.

History

Frontier High School was opened in 1955, replacing the former Blasdell High School.

In 2012, renovations commenced on the science wing, the auditorium, and basement. A new library was added, and the main hallway was renovated. In addition, a new vestibule was constructed next to the new library. All the renovations were completed in 2014.

In 2017, renovations have been added to the back hallway, which is now called the Senior Hallway. New black and blue paint have been added, and every June, the graduating class will leave their hand prints on the walls with paint.

Former Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Wilbur Morgenfeld–1955-1973 (Industrial Arts teacher - Blasdell High School, retired[2])
  • Mr. Gerald R. Baldelli–1973-1984 (Principal - Amsdell Heights Junior High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Personnel of Frontier Central Schools[3])
  • Mr. John J. Sullivan–1984-1991 (Director - Frontier Adult Evening School,[4] resigned[5])
  • Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[6] named Principal of Frontier Middle School[7])
  • Dr. Mary Ann H. Costello–1996-2002 (Assistant Principal - Frontier High School,[8] named Chief Information Officer for Frontier Central Schools[9])
  • Mr. Michael J. Baumann–2002-2008 (Principal - Maryvale High School, named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Planning of Sweet Home Central School District[10])
  • Mr. Jeffrey A. Sortisio–2008-2017 (Assistant Principal - West Seneca West Senior High School, named Superintendent of Fredonia Central School District)

Former Assistant Principals

Previous assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

  • Mr. Serofino J. Grottanelli–1965-1984 (Math teacher - Frontier High School, retired)
  • Mr. Edwin R. O'Reilly–1984-1987 (Biology teacher - Frontier High School, retired[11])
  • Mr. M. Kerry Courtney–1984-1991 (Guidance Counselor - Frontier High School, named Principal of Frontier High School[6])
  • Mr. John P. Todorof–1987-1992 (English teacher - Lackawanna High School,[12] named Language Arts Coordinator of West Seneca Central School District)
  • Mr. Paul R. Lewandowski–1992-1995 (Assistant Principal - Starpoint High School, died[13])
  • Dr. Mary Ann Costello–1991-1996 (Assistant Principal - Amherst High School, named Principal of Frontier High School[8])
  • Dr. Warren F. Crouse–1995-1997 (Principal - Cardinal O'Hara High School, named Principal of West Valley Central School)
  • Mr. Timothy Marong–1996-2001 (Assistant Principal - Depew High School,[8] named Director of Athletics for Frontier Central Schools)
  • Mrs. Anne Trapper-Edwards–1997-2004 (Dean of Attendance - Frontier High School, named Assistant Principal of Frontier Middle School)
  • Ms. Colleen M. Duggan–2001-2002 (Administrative Intern - Frontier High School,[14] named Assistant Principal of Frontier Middle School)
  • Mr. Robert W. Pollaro–2002-2004 (Social Studies teacher - Maryvale High School, named Social Studies Coordinator of North Colonie High School)
  • Mr. Anthony Scanzuso–2004-2009 (Business teacher - Lancaster High School, named Assistant Principal of Williamsville East High School[15])
  • Mr. Peter G. Frank–2009-2012 (Physics teacher - Clarence High School, named Assistant Principal of Maryvale High School[16])

Weather Station

WIVB Channel 4 Buffalo's Weather station for Hamburg NY, is on the top roof of the school.

Noted alumni

Frontier's Music Department

Frontier is known for its world class music department. The Spring Musical is often voted at the Kenny awards for best in talent.

In 2017 Ian Hayes won the Kenny for best actor for the role of Prince Eric in Disney's the Little Mermaid.

They currently have 3 bands; Symphonic, Concert, and Wind Ensemble, which requires an audition. Symphonic and Concert bands combine at the end of the year for the Memorial Day parade in Lake View, NY. Every two years the bands alternate between going to Walt Disney World and either Chicago or Boston for trips. The Jazz band performs every year at a special nightclub downtown for a concert. Either the Tralf or Town Ballroom will host them.

Building Architecture

Frontier’s main building is an art-deco style built in 1951. The freshmen wing was added on in 1999 or 2000.

Athletic Turf field

Frontier is fundraising very heavily for a new artificial turf in 2018. They are one of the only few large public schools left to not have one.

Homecoming

As with other schools, Frontier has a school spirit week before homecoming, with themes such as toga day and Hawaiian day. On Thursday of spirit week, a Powder Puff game takes place, featuring the junior and senior girls. Food trucks and music are present, and a large bonfire is started at the end of the night. On Friday, there is a pep rally during school and a varsity football game in the evening.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Frontier Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  2. ↑ Frontier holds sports awards banquets. (1997, January 1). Hamburg Sun.
  3. ↑ Retirement party set for Frontier's Gerald Baldelli. (1996). Hamburg Sun.
  4. ↑ Frontier names Sullivan head of high school. (1984, August 23). Hamburg Sun, p. 1.
  5. ↑ Frontier High Principal submits his resignation. (1991, May 8). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
  6. 1 2 Frontier trustnees name Senior High principal. (1991, July 3). The Buffalo News, p. Local.
  7. ↑ FRONTIER BOARD OKS PACT WITH SUPERVISORY STAFF. (1996, June 27). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B4.
  8. 1 2 3 Bermingham, C. (1996, August 21). DISTRICT'S FINAL TAX RATE IS UP 56 CENTS PER $1,000. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. B5.
  9. ↑ Pasciak, M. (2012, April 19). NEW POSITION WILL INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGIES. The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. C3.
  10. ↑ Sherman, D. F. (2008, April 16). Sweet Home adopts budget, names assistant superintendent. Amherst Bee [Amherst]. Retrieved from http://www.amherstbee.com/news/2008-04-16/local_news/031.html
  11. ↑ Edwin R. O’Reilly, Frontier High School educator, coach. (2014, July 21). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. 4. Retrieved from http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/obituaries/edwin-r-oreilly-frontier-high-school-educator-coach-20140721
  12. ↑ Frontier school taxpayers get piece of good news from board. (1987, August 13). Hamburg Sun [Hamburg], p. 24.
  13. ↑ PAUL R. LEWANDOWSKI, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. (1995, May 26). The Buffalo News [Buffalo], p. E11.
  14. ↑ New assistant principal named at Frontier. (2001, September 13). Hamburg Sun, p. 18.
  15. ↑ New Principal, assistant appointed at East High. (n.d.). Williamsville Central Schools. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.williamsvillek12.org/news.cfm?story=500
  16. ↑ Robinson, K. (2012, October 20). Ex-principal appointed to new post. The Buffalo News, p. D3.
  17. ↑ http://www.wgrz.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/10/16/dave-wohlabaugh-gold-football-frontier-high-school/74071302/

Coordinates: 42°46′0.5″N 78°49′52.5″W / 42.766806°N 78.831250°W / 42.766806; -78.831250

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