Auburn Senior High School
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| Auburn Senior High School | |
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| Auburn, Washington | |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1903 |
| School district | Auburn School District #408 |
| Principal | Richard Zimmerman [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | Est. 1,800[citation needed] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green & Gold |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Newspaper | Troy Invoice [2] |
| Website | http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/ahs/ |
Auburn Senior High School is a public high School in Auburn, Washington founded in 1903. The school is situated on 18 acres of land in downtown Auburn, its campus includes the Auburn Performing Arts Center (PAC), The Auburn Swimming Pool, Auburn Memorial Stadium (formerly known as Troy Field) and the Administration Annex.[citation needed]
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[edit] Academics
Auburn offers Advanced Placement classes in Computer Science, Biology, Calculus, English, U.S. History, European History, and Government [1]. Jordan Clerf was here. Three foreign languages are taught. All languages- French, Japanese, and Spanish- go up to the 7/8 (4th year) level.
[edit] Activities
Amnesty Club, Annual (Invader), Art Club, ASB / Class Officers, Auburn Actor's Guild, Computer Club, Dance Team, Debate, Diversity Club, First Nations, Gay Straight Alliance, Hacky Sack Club, Interact Club, Key Club, Magic Club, Newspaper (Troy InVoice), DECA, FCCLA, FBLA, Japanese Club, Jewelry Club, Leadership, VICA Auto, VICA Culinary Arts, VICA Metals, VICA Woods, Club Volleyball, Fit Club, Weightlifting Club, Digital Video Club, French Club, Latin Club, National Honor Society, and Troy Crew.[3]
[edit] International Thespian Society
Auburn Senior High School has one of the oldest[when?] Troupes in the International Thespian Society. The oldest in the state of Washington, Troupe 17, is run at AHS, and has members joining and graduating every year.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Cam Gigandet, actor featured in Twilight and Never Back Down Class of 2001
- Lt. Col. Francis R. Dick Scobee, Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut[citation needed]
- Christine Gregoire, 22nd Governor of Washington[4]
- Minoru Yamasaki, designer of the World Trade Center buildings destroyed on September 11, 2001.
- Blair Rasmussen: NBA Basketball player; Denver Nuggets (1985-1991) Atlanta Hawks (1991-1993)
- Chris Lukezic professional middle-distance runner sponsored by Reebok
[edit] Athletics
Auburn moved to the SPSL (South Puget Sound League) 3A in the fall of 2006. After only two years in the SPSL 3A Auburn along with Auburn Riverside moved to back to 4A as of fall 2008. Auburn became part of the SPSL-North, returning to the same league they left after 2005. Recent success at the Washington State Championship level include:
- 1st in 2001 Wrestling.[citation needed]
- 2nd in 2007 Baseball, 2006 Wrestling, 2006 Baseball, 2002 Wrestling, and 2001 Boys Track and Field.[citation needed]
- 3rd in 2006 Football, and 2003 Wrestling.[citation needed]
- 4th in 2007 Wrestling, 2004 Gymnastics, 2001 Gymnastics, and 2001 Baseball.[citation needed]
- 6th in 2004 Wrestling, and 2002 Wrestling.[citation needed]
- 7th in 2001 Boys Track and Field.[citation needed]
- Quarter Final Appearance in 2008 Football, 2008 Baseball, 2006 Boys Soccer, and 2005 Boys Soccer.[citation needed]
- Appearance in 2008 Boys and Girls Basketball, 2007 Boys Basketball, and 2005 Football.[citation needed]
Sports offered at Auburn are:
Boys Tennis, Boys Water Polo, Cross Country, Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming/Diving, Golf, Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Boys Swimming/Diving, Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Baseball, Boys Soccer, Girls Fastpitch, Girls Tennis, Girls' Water Polo, and Track and Field.
Auburn High School is also home to a Sports Medicine Program. The program is run by the Sports Medicine Director, Mrs. Krista Parsons, who also teaches Anatomy and Preventative Medicine. The program competes annually in the Washington Vocational Sports Medicine Association (WVSMA).
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