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Seneca Valley High School is a public high school (grades 9-12) in Germantown, Maryland. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools. As of 2005, its enrollment was 1,700 but with the opening of new schools in the area it has dropped to a little less than 1400 students.

History

Seneca Valley opened in 1974 as the first high school in Germantown and remained the only one until 1998, when Northwest High School opened. In its first year of operation (1974-75 school year) under Principal Nathan Pearson, Seneca Valley hosted students Grades 7-10. In the following 1975-76 school year, the school operated Grades 9-11, with 8th graders transferring to the newly opened Ridgeview Junior High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Finally during the 1976-77 school year, Seneca Valley transformed into what was then a full-fledged high school (Grades 10-12) graduating its first class in June 1977.

Sports

The school colors are green and gold and the mascot is the Screaming Eagle. Seneca Valley's football biggest rivalry is with fellow Germantown neighbor, Northwest High School.

Seneca Valley's football team is one of the most accomplished public school programs in Maryland history. They have a record 12 state football championships, with the most recent title coming in 2002. Seneca Valley won the state title in 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2002.

The Battle for The King's Trophy

The Battle for the King's Trophy or the Battle for Germantown is an annual football game between Northwest High School's main rival, Seneca Valley High School. Located only 1 mile apart, the rivalry started in 1999 when Northwest first opened. The rivalry has been recognized as one of the fiercest in Maryland by local media, including all 4 major news networks, The MD Examiner, The Gazette, The Washington Post and several other media stations in the area.^{citation needed} The Battle for Germantown is the cause of pep rallies, tailgating parties, and intense hype at the two schools and among fans in Montgomery County. Every year, the winner of the game receives the King's Trophy, and is deemed the "Kings" of Germantown. ¹

NJROTC

The Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) unit at Seneca Valley High School was established in 1983. The NJROTC unit at Seneca Valley is a recipient of the Distinguished Unit Award and the award of "Most Improved Unit" for the school year of 2006-2007.

Seneca Valley High School Song

When green and gold together meet, They field a team that can't be beat.

All others shake and quake with fear, When the Screaming Eagles call they hear.

Seneca Valley is the best. We will arise above the rest.

Come on team lets raise that score And see the Screaming Eagles Soar.

References

External links

• Seneca Valley High School
• Seneca Valley Football
• Seneca Valley Lacrosse
• Seneca Valley Class of 1979 Alumni