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William T. Dwyer High School

William T. Dwyer High School is a public high school for grades 9–12 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States. The school was named for William T. Dwyer, former vice president of Pratt & Whitney's Government Products Division and a community leader in Palm Beach County. It is best known for its Academy of Finance Program, which is part of the National Academy Foundation. It is also an International Baccalaureate school. Since its founding in 1991, William T. Dwyer High School competes for state championships in several of their varsity sports including football, basketball, baseball, cross country, track, and lacrosse.

William T. Dwyer High School has had some of the most dominant sports programs in the country. The football and basketball programs have won numerous state championships, is consistently ranked with the top programs in the country, and have produced several notable athletes who have gone into professional careers. The 2009 football program was quoted by the Palm Beach Post as being "the greatest concentration of talent in Palm Beach County history," finishing top 5 in the country across all divisions. That particular class has sent five players and counting to the NFL, and over 20 players to play collegiate football.

Notable alumni

  • Shawun Lurry - First Team All American Cornerback for the NIU Huskies

Sports Achievements

Basketball State Championships: 2004 (Class 5A), 2005 (Class 5A), 2011 (Class 5A) (Class 6A),2023

Bowling State Championships: 1995 (Boys), 2019 (Boys)

Flag Football State Championship: 2005 (Girls)

Football State Championships: 2009 (Class 5A), 2013 (Class 7A)

Lacrosse State Championship: 2009 (Boys)

Track and Field Regional Championship: 2021 (Girls)

References

  1. ^ "WILLIAM T. DWYER HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Dwyer Awards". Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  3. ^ D'Angelo, Tom. "Todd Centeio has gone from near-death at Dwyer HS to success at James Madison| D'Angelo". The Palm Beach Post.
  4. ^ "Southern Miss signs baseball recruit Tim Lynch". The Mississippi Press. May 3, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "Colby Guy".
  6. ^ "Shawun Lurry Named First Team All-American".

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