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Highland High School (Anderson, Indiana)

Former school in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Highland High School was a public high school located in Anderson, Indiana. It was part of the Anderson Community School Corporation. The school consolidated with Anderson High School after the 2009–10 academic year and the former Highland High School building is now used to house Highland Middle School.

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Demographics

For the 2006–07 school year, the student population was 1,312, 85% of students were White, 10% of students were African American, 3% of students were Hispanic, and 2% of students were biracial. When it comes to gender, 53% of the students were male while 47% were female.[1]

Athletics

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Highland participated in a number of athletic events. Highland was a part of the Olympic Conference, along with Muncie Southside, Connersville, Madison Heights, Huntington North, Noblesville, Carmel, and Jay County.

Basketball

Boys

  • 3 Sectional Titles (1976, 1980, 1991)
  • 2 Regional Titles (1976, 1991)

Girls

  • 9 Sectional Titles (1979, 1984–87, 1991–2, 1994, 1996)
  • 5 Regional Titles (1979, 1985–87, 1991)
  • 1 Semi-State Title (1986)
  • State Runner-Up, 1986-87 (lost to Noblesville 47–38)

Baseball

  • 10 Sectional Titles (1979, 1989, 1991–2, 1996–9, 2000, 2001, 2007), Regional Title (1999)
  • Adam Lind was named Indiana's "Mr. Baseball" in 2002

Football

  • 2 Sectional Title (2021/2022)

Softball

  • 6 Sectional Titles (1990–92, 1999, 2003–4)
  • 1 Regional Title (1990)

Track & Field

Boys

  • 9 Sectional Titles (1994, 2000–2, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

Girls

  • 8 Sectional Titles (1993–99, 2003)
  • Teresa Henry (Williams) was the first highland girls track and field member to advance to the State Championship in 1977 in the 100 yard dash. She was MVP from 1974 to 1977, and was co-MVP with other club members.

Cross Country

Boys

  • 4 Sectional Titles (1990–1, 1993–4)
  • Kyle Baker was awarded the "Mental Attitude Award" in 1993

Girls

  • 2 Sectional Titles (1993, 1995)
  • Lisa Nicholson was awarded the "Mental Attitude Award," along with finish 15 at State in 2000

Tennis

Boys

  • 12 Sectional Titles
  • 6 Regional Titles

Girls

  • State Runner-up (2001)
  • Individuals State Champion, Ashlee Davis (2001, 2002)
    • Ashlee went undefeated, a combined 48–0, in her two championship seasons

Wrestling

  • Highland had three individual wrestling state champions, with Camden Eppert most recently winning in 2007 @ 103 lb weight class and again in 2009 @ 119 lb weight class against the same opponent, Brandon Wright (Cathedral).
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Marching Highlanders

The Highland High School marching band was known as The Marching Highlanders. With a rich tradition of excellence, the Highlanders were known throughout the state for their unique uniforms and music. The Highlanders performed in full Scottish regalia, including kilts, plaids, and doublets. The Highlanders also had a bagpipe corps within their ranks, one of only a handful in United States high schools.

As early as 1958, the Marching Highlanders began competing in the annual Indiana State Fair Band Day competition held in Indianapolis. From 1958 through 1975, the Highlanders were a presence and force to be reckoned with, earning the title of State Champion on three occasions. The Highlanders returned to the State Fair in 2004, and repeatedly proved their skills by earning the championship title in 2005, 2007, and 2009. In 2010, after consolidation, the Marching Highlanders performed as the Anderson High School Marching Highlanders and received championship 2019, and their recent win, 2025.

Most Recent Win for the Highlanders

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The Anderson High school Marching Highlanders, consisting of 90 total members, got 1st place in their recent win with their show title "Scots and Soda" at the Citsa Indiana State Fair Band Day. This is their 8th time winning the title "State Fair Band Day Championship."

"Scots and Soda" was directed by band directors Richard Geisler and Cordell Zehr.

Their staff include: Bagpipes: Denise James, Matthew Fullington, Elias Waymire Woodwinds: Sarah Ralston, Cameron Lewis, Hailey Short High/Mid Brass: Ryan Hourigan, Chase Wampler Low Brass: Ryan Herris Percussion/Sound: Dave Robbins, Conner Martin Guard: Nikki Goodpaster, Aubrey Kressley, Lela Fox, Cene Dyson Choreography: Becky Flatford Administrative Assistant: Mary Beth Schoen

Drum Majors: Yamileth Reyes-Guzman and Molly Goode

Selections used and arranged for the show: Scotch and Soda, At the Hop, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Earth Angel, and Jukebox Saturday Night.

Band Day - 1st place

Band Day Scores - Finals - 92.85

Prelims - 91.05 (2nd place)

Other Band Day Award - Class AAA 2nd place, Best General Effect-tie

Other Contests - Jay County - 2nd place

Muncie Central - 3rd place

Anderson - 2nd place


In the years not participating in the State Fair, the Highlanders participated in the ISSMA Marching Band State Finals, competing in either Class A or B, depending on enrollment. While never attaining champion status, they were considered one of the premiere bands in the state.

ISSMA State Finals

  • 2003 - ISSMA Regional Participant, Class A
  • 2002 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place
  • 2000 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place
  • 1998 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place
  • 1997 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 3rd Place
  • 1996 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 6th Place
  • 1995 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 3rd Place
  • 1994 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 6th Place
  • 1993 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place
  • 1992 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 9th Place
  • 1990 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 9th Place
  • 1989 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place
  • 1988 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A,5th Place
  • 1987 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 4th Place
  • 1986 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 6th Place
  • 1984 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place
  • 1978 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 5th Place
  • 1976–1983 - All-state Marching Band Contest/ISSMA – District & Regional Participants

Indiana State Fair Band Day

  • Indiana State Fair Band Day Champions in 1968, 1970, 1971, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2019, 2025
  • 12 finishes in the Top 5 in just fourteen years (1962–1974)
  • Former director, Doug Fletcher, is the only director to win a championship with four different schools, and with a total of twelve championships[2][3][4]


Notable performances

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