Woburn Memorial High School

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Public high school in Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Woburn Memorial High School

Address

88 Montvale Avenue

Woburn

Massachusetts

01801

United States

Coordinates| 42°28′59.3″N 71°8′36.8″W﻿ / ﻿42.483139°N 71.143556°W﻿ / 42.483139; -71.143556
Information
Other name| WMHS
Type| Public high school
Established| 1852; 173 years ago (1852)
School district| Woburn Public Schools
NCES School ID| 251320002193[1]
Principal| Daniel Rasanen
Teaching staff| 104.78 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades| 9–12
Enrollment| 1,228 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio| 11.72[1]
Color(s)| Black and orange
Athletics conference| Middlesex League
Mascot| Bull
Nickname| Tanners
Rival| Burlington High School Winchester High School
Accreditation| New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Website| www.woburnpublicschools.com/wmhs

Woburn Memorial High School (WMHS) is a public high school in Woburn, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Woburn Public Schools district and participates in the Middlesex League. It is home to the Tanners and Tannerettes and the nickname "Tanners" has a historical context. In the late 19th century, Woburn was one of the biggest producers of leather in the New England area. The shops that produced leather were called tanneries, hence the nickname Tanners.

## Academics

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All students enrolled in Woburn Memorial High School are subject to MCAS testing when required. As of spring 2014, within the English and Language Arts category, 40% of students were Advanced, compared to a 41% statewide, 51% were proficient, compared to 49% statewide. 7% were classified as needing improvement compared to an 8% statewide, and 2% failed, compared to 2% statewide. Within the Mathematics category, 46% of students were classified as Advanced, compared to 53% statewide, 30% were proficient, compared to 26% statewide, 17% needed improvement, compared to 15% statewide. 6% failed, compared to 6% statewide. Within the Science and Technology/Engineering category, 25% of students were advanced, compared to 29% statewide. 42% were proficient, compared to 42% statewide, 29% of students needed improvement, compared to 24% statewide. 4% failed, comparable to 5% statewide.[2]

## History

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* 1852: The first Woburn High School opened above a store on Main Street
* 1906: The original building, known to most as building 7, of the "old Woburn High" was constructed
* 1930s: The wings on building 7 were constructed
* 1986: Girls Varsity Basketball Team wins Middlesex League Title
* 1999: Boys Golf Team wins State Championship
* 2000-2001: Boys' Soccer and Golf Teams win State Championships; Boys' Wrestling Team win Middlesex League, Middlesex Tournament, Sectional, State and All-State Titles.
* 2002: Boys Golf Team wins State Championship
* 2006: The new Woburn Memorial High School building opens in September for the 2006-2007 school year
* 2008: Boys' 4 x 400 relay team wins national title.
* 2019: Baseball team wins first Middlesex League title in 41 years and reaches MIAA Division 2 North finals.[3][4]

## Notable alumni

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* Eric Bogosian, actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist, and historian[5]
* Jocko Conlon, professional baseball player[6]
* Charles McMahon, Marine Corporal, last casualty in Vietnam War[7]
* David Robinson, rock drummer[8]
* John Carter, professional ice hockey player[9]
* Ken Weafer, Major League Baseball pitcher[10]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Woburn High (251320002193)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
2. ^ "MCAS DATA". September 18, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
3. ^ "Daily Times Chronicle Sports Twitter". Retrieved June 1, 2019.
4. ^ "MIAA Tournament Website".
5. ^ "Eric Bogosian - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
6. ^ "Conlon, New Harvard Leader, Fine Player". The Boston Globe. June 23, 1921. p. 10. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
7. ^ "MSAU building dedication ceremony in honor of MSGs Cpl. Charles McMahon Jr. and Lance Cpl. Darwin L. Judge". DVIDS. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
8. ^ Shwalb, Gene (July 28, 2023). "David Robinson". The Music Museum of New England. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
9. ^ Leibach, Tracey (February 19, 2015). "John Carter '86 Added to Hockey Ring of Honor". Every Day Matters. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
10. ^ "Ken Weafer Obituary". www.baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.

## External links

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Woburn, Massachusetts

* Incorporated in 1642
* Based in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
* Population 38,120

General information|

* Woburn
* History
* Groundwater contamination incident
* A Civil Action: book
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* Demographics
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* 1790 House
* Baldwin House — Loammi Baldwin Mansion
* Benjamin Thompson House — Count Rumford Birthplace
* First Burial Ground
* First Congregational Church in Woburn
* Jack's Diner
* Middlesex Canal
* Winn Memorial Library / Woburn Public Library

Education|

* Woburn Memorial High School

Companies|

* Boston Acoustics
* Brannen Brothers Flutemakers
* Monotype Imaging
* U-Turn Audio

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geographical landmarks|

* Aberjona River
* Horn Pond
* Mary Cummings Park

| MBTA stations|

* Anderson RTC
* Cross Street (closed 1981)
* Lechmere Warehouse (closed 1996)
* Mishawum (limited service)
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* Daily Times Chronicle

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* Samuel Warren Abbott
* James Fowle Baldwin
* Loammi Baldwin Jr.
* Loammi Baldwin
* Benjamin Franklin Baldwin
* Eric Bogosian
* Thomas Carter
* Benjamin Champney
* Herbert L. Clarke
* Edward Convers
* Christopher J. Coyne
* Benjamin Cutter
* John Doherty
* Carol A. Donovan
* James J. Dwyer
* Glenn Foley
* Jack Garrity
* John Martyn Harlow
* Edward Johnson
* Courtney Kennedy
* Nancy Kerrigan
* Buddy LeRoux
* John J. McEleney
* Mike McLaughlin
* Dominic Mulrenan
* Patrick Natale
* Nicholas Paleologos
* Ron Porter
* Ernest Cushing Richardson
* David Robinson
* Tom Rooney
* Joanie Spina
* Benjamin Thompson
* Tom Toner
* Hal Weafer
* Ken Weafer
* Lyle R. Wheeler
* Philemon Wright
* Ruggles Wright
* Rufus Wyman

* Media related to Woburn, Massachusetts at Wikimedia Commons
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