Calling all Scots: Shorecrest High School to celebrate 50th anniversary with open house and groundbreaking for new building

Shorecrest High School will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an open house for all present and former students, their families and the community from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Shorecrest opened its doors to students for the first time Sept. 6, 1961.

The event will be highlighted by a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Shorecrest building at 12 noon. Site preparation work has already begun for the school’s new gymnasium. The phased construction will also include replacement of the main academic buildings and renovation of the theater. Completion is expected during the 2013-14 school year. 

Shoreline School District voters approved a $150 million bond issue in February 2010 for the modernization/replacement of both Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools. The state is contributing an additional $37.7 million in combined funding for the projects.

The open house schedule includes:

• 11:30 a.m. Program and Musical Performances in the Gym
• 12 noon: Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the New School Building
• 1 p.m.: Birthday Song and Cake with the Highlander Marching Band and Shorecrest mascot Otis
• 12:15-3 p.m.: Pop Rock Cover Band, “The Pop-Offs”
• 2 p.m.: Mini-Reunions