Extracurricular and Elective Activities
Hanover's physical education program (only 9th graders) also has an extensive ropes course, which is one of the largest in New England, and a climbing wall. Athletics are a major component of most student culture. The girl's cross country team was 4th in the nation during the 2007 season. The school consistently wins the most total state championships among all New Hampshire high schools. The boys varsity soccer team has won the state championship for the last six years, as well as the state sportsmanship award for the past 4 years. The boys hockey and lacrosse teams are both the smallest schools in Division-I, yet Hanover almost always makes it to the state finals in at least one of the sports, if not both. The 2009 fall campaign was especially successful with field hockey, boys cross country, girls cross country and boys soccer all being crowned state champions.
Furthermore, the school boasts a large number of music ensembles (both official and student-run), publications, community service organizations, an official drama group "Footlighters" that puts on 2 shows and a musical each year, and a student-organized drama group "SOS; Students On Stage" that puts on 1 show a year, and a quiz bowl team that has in recent years won both New Hampshire and Vermont state championships.
Hanover High School is one of the few public schools in New Hampshire to have a crew team. It is the largest sport at Hanover, with one in every six students participating. They have been recognized as one of the top public school rowing programs consecutively in New Hampshire.
Students also participate in "The Footlighters," (the schools Drama Department,) productions three times a year. Usually, a musical is put together in the spring time.
HHS is a democratic school revolving around The Council. The Council has the authority to act on all matters at Hanover High School not controlled by school board policy, state policy, administrative regulations established by the Superintendent of the Schools, and rules and regulations published in the Student Handbook of Hanover High School. Council elections are held each spring.
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