in Manchester were sent to the new high school. The Senior class of 2010 was allowed to stay at North Carroll High School. In 2015, it was rumored that the school would be closed at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. However, Governor Larry Hogan allocated money to postpone the closure due to public disapproval of the closing. On December 9, 2015 despite the public disapproval of the closing and offer of money from Governor Larry Hogan the Carroll County School Board voted to close the school. Events The school had an annual homecoming for the students and alumni. Usually taking place in October there was a football game set up against an opposing team taking place on a Friday night. The next day there was a homecoming dance for all students and one date/guest of their choice to attend. The dance took place in the main gym with surrounding decorations and a hired DJ. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times. Other dances include Winter Formal, Spring Fling, Bay Lady, and Prom. Bay Lady is restricted to seniors and takes place on a boat with dinner and dancing. Prom is for Juniors and Seniors only and is typically planned by the Senior Class. Other activities the school has offered are Mr./Mrs. North Carroll (a talent show in which students participate), North Carroll Idol (a take-off of American Idol), Flag Football Tournament, Senior Class Trip, Senior Class Picnic, Powder Puff Tournament (where the Junior girls play the Senior girls in flag football and the boys of the two classes are the cheerleaders), and many more. Students The student population at North Carroll High School has been steadily rising over the past 13 years. Sports North Carroll High School has won the following State Championships: Boys' Cross Country: 1985, 1988 Girls' Cross Country: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 2000 Volleyball: 1985 Field Hockey: 1977, 2013, 2014 Wrestling: 1994 Softball: 1978, 1979, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1991 Boys' Track & Field: 1959 Girls' Track & Field: 1984, 1985 Girls' Indoor Track & Field: 2007 Golf: 2010 Boys' Soccer: 2013, 2015 Notable alumni Katie Zaferes, triathlete Steve Suter, American and Canadian football player References and notes External links North Carroll High School website Carroll County Public Schools (Maryland) Hampstead, Maryland Educational institutions established in 1956 Public high schools in Maryland 1956 establishments in Maryland 2016 disestablishments in Maryland