Appleton East High School
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| Motto | Liberty, Equality, Fraternity |
| Established | 1967 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Matt Mineau |
| Students | 1,510 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Appleton, Wisconsin, USA |
| Oversight | Appleton Area School District |
| Colors | Red, White, and Blue |
| Mascot | Patriots |
| Yearbook | The Lantern |
| Newspaper | The Courier |
| Website | Appleton East High School |
Appleton East High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Part of the Appleton Area School District, Appleton East is one of three public four-year high schools in the city. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the Wisconsin Department of Public Education. As of 2005, enrollment was approximately 1,510. The school calendar consists of two 18-week semesters. The school is in the Fox Valley Association sports conference.
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[edit] Extracurricular activities
[edit] Boys' basketball team
The boys' basketball team had winning seasons in three straight years during the mid-2000s. In 2005, the team had a 17-7 (12-6) record, but later lost to Ashwaubenon to end the season. In 2006, it posted a 18-4 (15-3) record, earning a #1 seed in its tournament before being upset by Kimberly in the second round. In 2007 the team garnered a #1 pre-season state ranking, and finished the season with a 19-5 (14-4) record. After losing its last two games of the season, it was beaten one game before the state tournament by Bay Port High School, 55-49.
In 2010, the team defeated De Pere High School after being down by one in the last 3.8 seconds and went to state for the first time since 1996.
In the 2010-2011 season, the Patriots went undefeated in the regular season, ranked number one and became the current sectional champions by defeating Germantown in double overtime with a last second layup after an inbound pass with a repeat 3.8 seconds remaining. They went on to state, eventually earning 3rd with an overall record of 26-1.
[edit] DECA
The Appleton East DECA Chapter is one of the top in the state of Wisconsin, consistently winning awards as a chapter, for their advisor, and for their students at the DCDC, SCDC and ICDC levels. The Chapter is responsible for beginning the Big Apple Classic in November of 2009 under student leaders Max Olsen and Steph Esker along with their advisor Keegan O'Brien. The Classic is an annual two-day basketball charity event held over Thanksgiving break.
[edit] First Robotics
Appleton East is home to NEW Apple Corps Robotics (FIRST Robotics Team 93), which is composed of students from Appleton East, Appleton North and Appleton West High Schools. Any student from an Appleton Area School District high school or charter school is eligible to join.
[edit] Forensics team
Appleton East Forensics team won state titles from 1992 through 1997, and in 1999. Its most recent accomplishment was winning the state championship in the Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association Tournament of 2005, and the co-championship with James Madison Memorial High School in 2006. The team is coached by Mike Traas and Debra Weiher-Traas.
[edit] Cross Country and Track and Field
Appleton East has had some notable Cross Country and Track and Field athletes graduate recently. Their 2009 cross country team was ranked #1 in the state going into their conference meet, but injuries and sickness took their toll on the team. In the 2010 Track and Field season, the Patriots sent many athletes onto the State Competition in LaCrosse. Taylor Wardall won the 1600 meter run and took second in the 800 meter run. Their 4x800 meter relay team took second place. After many capable runners graduated, the Patriots were not expected[by whom?] to perform well in the 2010 season. During the season Dan Schubert won the State Cross Country Championship. Schubert is the first person in East history to win the Cross Country individual championship. He also went on to win the 3200 meter state championship in the 2011 track season. In addition to winning that, he also placed third in the 1600 meter run.
Since Appleton East opened in 1967, Joe Perez has been the Head Coach for Cross Country and also an Assistant coach for Track and Field. In 197,[clarification needed] Perez was inducted into the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame. He continues to coach at Appleton East.
[edit] Architecture
The architecture of East High School centers around a three-story circular "silo".
[edit] Notable alumni
- Willem Dafoe - American film and stage actor; Dafoe attended but did not graduate because he was suspended by administration for making a video that was considered pornographic.[1]
- Steve Kagen - U.S. Congressional Representative (D-WI 08)
- Christine Boskoff (1967-2006) - mountaineer, died in China
- Gary Arndt - travel writer and photographer
- Don Werner - professional baseball player
- Reid Ribble - Wisconsin politician and businessman
[edit] Notes
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