Herbert Hoover High School (Des Moines)
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| Herbert Hoover High School | |
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| Established | 1967 |
| Type | Public School |
| Principal | Doug Wheeler |
| Students | 1,075[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 4800 Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41°38′11″N 93°41′00″W / 41.636311°N 93.683443°WCoordinates: 41°38′11″N 93°41′00″W / 41.636311°N 93.683443°W |
| Oversight | Des Moines Public Schools |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Huskies |
| Website | old.dmps.k12.ia.us/schools/3Hoover/index.htm |
Herbert Hoover High School, usually referred to simply as Hoover High School or Hoover, is a secondary school located on the Northwest side of Des Moines, Iowa. It is one of five secondary schools under the district of the Des Moines Public Schools, and was named after the 31st United States president Herbert Hoover. The school sports team is called the Huskies.
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[edit] Students
As of November 17, 2010, there were 1,075 students enrolled at Hoover.[1]
[edit] Enrollment Figures
| Year | Total | Seniors (12th grade) | Juniors (11th grade) | Sophomores (10th grade) | Freshmen (9th grade) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008[2] | 1,174 | 326 | 264 | 299 | 285 |
| 2005-2006[citation needed] | 1,212 | 244 | 265 | 333 | 370 |
| 2004-2005[3] | 1,210 | 227 | 258 | 331 | 394 |
| 2003-2004[3] | 1,197 | 242 | 259 | 314 | 382 |
| 2002-2003[3] | 1,260 | 286 | 307 | 296 | 371 |
[edit] Faculty
Former Iowa governor Chet Culver was an instructor and sports coach at Hoover High School. Timm Pilcher is the adviser for the internationally award-winning newspaper, The Challenger, and also performs in the band Faculty Lounge. Emily Griffin is the current Theater Arts and Play Production instructor. The principal is Doug Wheeler, who previously served under Connie Cook as vice-principal. The band director is Randall E. Hoepker.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
Hoover High School's boys basketball team was undefeated and won the state championship in the 2005-2006 school year. They also won the sportsmanship award. They also made it to the state championship in the 2010-2011 season, but the title run fell short as the Huskies fell to Linn-Mar.[citation needed] Jeremy Hellickson, a top prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, attended the school.[citation needed] Tom Craig, a top NCAA football prospect, attended the school as well. Craig was set as number one on the depth chart entering his freshman year at strong side linebacker while attending the University of South Carolina. Unfortunately, Craig's bright future was cut short (as were his genitals) during a vicious attack by his crazed ex-girlfriend.[citation needed] Unlike the school's other sports teams, the girls' swimming team is known as the Marlins; when the school opened in 1967, the team decided they wanted to be different, and the alternate name was born.[citation needed] In 1996, football all-star Ben Proffitt attended the school.[citation needed] He is currently known for appearing in a popular series of TV ads for a local banking institution, wearing a white t-shirt reading 'BILL.' Hoover's main rival is Theodore Roosevelt High School (Des Moines).
[edit] Curriculum
Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, Hoover began block scheduling. Each day includes four blocks approximately 80 minutes in length. This allows for a longer teaching time and also for the students to receive a 45-minute lunch. The days are split into green and gold days, which alternate every other day for a total of 8 classes every two days.
Students are required to take at least three years of all core classes. PE is only required for four semesters. The district decides how many credits a student must have to graduate.
[edit] See also
- Des Moines Public Schools for other schools in the same district.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Des Moines Public Schools (2010). School Demographic Groups. http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=-t1ckpPwgyo%3d&tabid=215.
- ^ Des Moines Public Schools (2007). Fall 2007 Middle and High School Enrollment. http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Vsj6CtVZcEU%3d&tabid=215.
- ^ a b c Des Moines Public Schools (2004). Enrollment Report as of September 17, 2004. http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/facts/6Enrollment2004.pdf.
