Manatee High School
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| Name |
Manatee High School |
| Location |
Bradenton, Florida 34205 |
| Established |
1915 |
| Type |
Public secondary |
| Religion |
Secular |
| Students |
Coeducational |
| Grades |
9 to 12 |
| Accreditation |
Florida State Department of Education |
| District | |
| Mascot |
Hurricanes |
| Colors |
Red, White, and Blue |
| Principal |
Jeff Asher |
| Website | |
Manatee High School is a high school located in Bradenton, Florida. The high school is part of the Manatee County School District.
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[edit] History
Originally called Manatee County High School, the school first opened in 1915. Manatee County High School moved to its present location in 1926 and was named Bradenton High School. By 1947, Bradenton High School merged with Palmetto High School and became Manatee County High School once again. By 1959. the name was shortened to Manatee High School. [1]
[edit] Athletics
The Manatee Hurricanes, headed by coach Joe Kinnan, have enjoyed modest success in their football program since the 1980s and early '90s, when the Hurricanes won four state championships. Howie DeCristafaro had a short, four year stint as the Hurricanes head football coach, leaving the 'Canes with a 4-5 record in his final season, missing the playoffs. Kinnan has since resumed the role of Head Hurricane.
[edit] Administration
- Principal: Jeff Asher
- Athletic Director: Franklin Turner [2]
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Manatee High page from Manatee County School Board Website
- History of Manatee High School
- Manatee County School Board website
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