Woburn Memorial High School is a public high school located in Woburn, Massachusetts. Woburn participates in the Middlesex League and is home to the Tanners and Tannerettes. 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.
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.
1852: The first Woburn High School opened above a store on Main Street1906: The original building, known to most as building 7, of the "old Woburn High" was constructed1930's: The wings on building 7 were constructed1954: Football team captured the Massachusetts State Class C Championship.1975: Football Team becomes Massachusetts East Division I Super Bowl champions.1978: Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team wins Division I State Championship1979: Football Team reclaims Massachusetts East Division I Super Bowl crown.1975, 1979, 1981, 1982 & 1987 & 1991 & 1994 & 2002: Woburn High School's Football Team was Middlesex League Champions1991-1992; 2002-2003: Boys' Hockey wins Middlesex League title.1986: Girls Varsity Basketball Team wins Middlesex League Title1999: Boys Golf Team wins State Championship2000-2001: 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 Championship2005: Boys Hockey Team Division 1 North Champions and State Finalists2005: Football Team becomes Super Bowl Champions, Girls Hockey Middlesex League Champions Division 1 State Finalists2005-2006: Boys Indoor Track Team wins State Relays with dominant hurdle performance2006: The new Woburn Memorial High School building opens in September for the 2006-2007 school year2006: Boys varsity Cross Country team wins Middlesex League, Girls Hockey wins Division 1 State Championship2007: Boys Hockey Division 1 North Champions and State Finalists2007: The new football stadium opens up with a moderate win over Winchester on Thanksgiving Day2007: Boys Outdoor Track team become tri-team champions by defeating Reading by a close margin of 2 points.2007: Golf and Outdoor Track Teams become Middlesex League Champions and Girls Hockey and football team becomes co-Middlesex league champions2008: Indoor Track Team become Undefeated Middlesex League Champions, Division II State champions, and All-State Champions2008: Boys' 4 x 400 relay team wins national title.2009: Boys Outdoor Track Team become Duel-Champs of the Middlesex League.2011: Boys Outdoor Track Team become Undefeated Middlesex League Champions.Eric Bogosian: Actor, star on Law & Order: Criminal IntentCharles McMahon, Marine Corporal, last casualty in Vietnam WarDavid Robinson, drummer for the successful new wave band, The Cars and The Modern LoversJohn Carter, former NHL hockey player.Ken Weafer, Former MLB player (Boston Bees)
