Woburn Memorial High School (WMHS) is a

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in Woburn,

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, 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

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in the

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area. The shops that produced leather were called tanneries, hence the nickname Tanners.

Academics

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

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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

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and

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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.

History

*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.

Notable alumni

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, actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist, and historian * Jocko Conlon, professional baseball player * Charles McMahon, Marine Corporal, last casualty in

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, rock drummer * John Carter, professional ice hockey player * Ken Weafer, Major League Baseball pitcher

References

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* {{Authority control Buildings and structures in Woburn, Massachusetts High schools in Middlesex County, Massachusetts Public high schools in Massachusetts Educational institutions established in 1852 1852 establishments in Massachusetts