History Salem first opened its doors in 1989 and its seal was designed in 1996. It displays a scalloped circle that depicts the various aspects of the school: the book and pen for academics; the mask, lyre, and paintbrushes for the fine arts; and the torch and rings for athletics (also to denote that the seal was designed in an Olympic year). The sun is representative of both the SunDevils and the seven boroughs of the city. The lighthouse is a symbol of Virginia Beach, and the clasped hands are characteristic of unity and harmony in the school and within the community. On the floating ribbon is the Salem High School motto: SUPERBIA ET EXCELLENTIA (Pride and Excellence) and 1989 (the founding date of the school). A student/parent committee selected the name SunDevils to represent Salem High School in the spring of 1989. A SunDevil is a weather phenomenon much like a Dust Devil, in which unusual weather is caused by a high amount of sunlight. The logo incorporates the school colors: scarlet, black, silver, and white. The logo was updated in the fall of 2014, and was voted on by students, teachers, and the Salem community.

Alma Mater

(Verse) There's a place that will live in my mem'ry, When the days of my youth pass away In my heart hold it dear, Though I roam far and near, And there it shall always stay. 'Tis the place where I left my childhood, And grew toward what my life would be, In Virginia, the Old Dominion, Salem High, I call to thee. (Chorus) Lift your hearts and lift your spirits, Lift your voices to the sky, Raise the Silver, Black, and Scarlet, Raise them up for Salem High.

SCHOOL CHEER To the tune of “I Want Candy” – Aaron Carter We love Salem We love Salem Red Black Silver SunDevil Nation

Did you know • Last year, Salem celebrated its 25th school year. • Salem was the first school to rename its address to

include the mascot; many schools after followed in the SunDevil’s footsteps.

• In 1989, a committee selected the SunDevil mascot, which is said to be a type of weather phenomenon like a dust devil.

• A life-sized school mascot, Sunny, was unveiled during the 1991/1992 school year.

• The Visual and Performing Arts Academy became an integral part of Salem High School in 2004

administration TBD, Principal Leanne Turnbull, Assistant Principal Mrs. Beth Bryant, Assistant Principal Mr. Jairo Padilla, Assistant Principal Ms. Amy Schuiteboer, School Improvement Specialist Mr. Chris Buhner, Academy Coordinator Mr. Mark Harrison, Student Activities Coordinator

sca Adviser Ms. Les l ie Lehner Mr. Ross Cardwel l Off icers President – Gabby Russo Vice President – Jeremy Fernandez Secretary – Delanie Peacott Treasurer – Eden Fox Second Vice President – Meredith Holt Historian – Nicole Garcia Communications Officer – Alanna Ramquist

Class of 2016 Advisers Ms. Marie Finnegan-Copen Ms. Ambra Jones Off icers President – Abby Deguzman Vice President – Madison Espiritu Secretary – Alexa Gajeton Treasurer – Alli McCleod

Class of 2017 Advisers Mrs. Wendy Bowes Ms. Sarah Walker Off icers President – Jamie Milanes Vice President – Maddie Talnagi Secretary – Alisha Kaegebein Treasurer – Lindsey Taylor Historian – Brittney Boehme

Class of 2018 Advisers Mrs. Laura Tyler Off icers President – Alana Aquino Vice President – Ashlyn Hockman Secretary – Maya Pagtakhan

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