Bruce Calhoun

Sanford H. Calhoun High School, located in Merrick, New York, was established in 1958. It is part of the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District and serves as a magnet school for various programs. As of the 2018-19 school year, it had an enrollment of 1,224 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The school features several distinct programs including a student newspaper called 'Hoofbeats,' competitive athletics in Section VIII, a choral program with three ensembles (Concert Choir, Chorale, and Crescendo), and a band program with Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and an extracurricular Rock Band. The theatre program, 'The On Tour Company,' founded in 1973, is noted for its extensive productions and has a history of notable alumni. The school also has a list of notable alumni across various fields, including entertainment, sports, and military service.

Sanford H. Calhoun High School, established in 1958, is a public high school situated in Merrick, New York. It operates within the Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District as one of three high schools. The institution functions as a magnet school, offering specialized programs. In the 2018-19 academic year, the school reported an enrollment of 1,224 students and employed 110.6 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, resulting in a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. During that same period, 11.9% of students were eligible for free lunch, and 1.3% were eligible for reduced-cost lunch.

Calhoun High School boasts a variety of student activities and programs. The official student newspaper, 'Hoofbeats,' has received multiple accolades and is published five times annually. The school's athletics program competes in Section VIII, encompassing public schools in Nassau County, with a wide range of sports offered across fall, winter, and spring seasons, often involving combined teams with neighboring district schools. The Calhoun Choral Program includes over 160 students in three groups: Concert Choir, Chorale, and Crescendo, the latter being a well-known show choir. The Calhoun Band Program features Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and the Rock Band. Additionally, the award-winning theatre program, 'The On Tour Company,' founded in 1973, produces over ten performances annually, including major productions and various other theatrical events.

The school has produced a number of notable alumni across diverse fields, including singer and actress Debbie Gibson, actors Kevin Shinick and Lindsay Lohan, and entrepreneurs Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's. The 'On Tour Company' theatre program is currently in a transitional phase, with a new director, James Crichton, an alumnus of the program, taking over after the departure of longtime director Sal Salerno. Crichton's background includes off-Broadway performances and academic roles. The program has a legacy of fostering talent, with alumni like Debbie Gibson and Kevin Shinick speaking positively about their experiences.