Widefield High School
| Widefield High School | |
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| Address | |
| 615 Widefield Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911  United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Established | 1958 |
| School district | Widefield 3 |
| Principal | Kevin Duren |
| Grades | Grades 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1243 students |
| Color(s) | navy blue, columbia blue, silver, and white |
| Athletics conference | Pikes Peak |
| Mascot | Gladiator |
| Information | (719) 391-3200 |
| Website | http://whs.wsd3.org/ |
Widefield High School is a high school in Security-Widefield, Colorado. It opened its doors in 1958 and is the older of the two high schools in Widefield School District 3. Widefield's mascot is the Gladiator and the school's colors are navy blue, columbia blue, silver and white. Currently Widefield enrolls 1252 students.
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[edit] Athletics
Widefield High School competes in the 4-A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference. The Gladiators play their home games for both football and soccer at C.A. Foster Stadium, which is shared with Mesa Ridge High School. Widefield plays their home baseball games down the street from the school at the Widefield Community Center.
Recently Widefield High School has enjoyed much success in football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and soccer, with football making it to the 2010 state playoffs.[1] The school's district rival is Mesa Ridge High School. The Gladiators also have a rival in nearby Fountain-Fort Carson High School.
In 1970, the Widefield Boys Basketball team lost the AAA State Championship game to Cherry Creek. They only lost one game in the regular season, to Harrison, to finish with a 21-2 record overall. They later won the 5A basketball state championship in 1985. On March 15, 2008, the Widefield Gladiators Boys Basketball team competed in the 2008 State Boys Basketball Championship game. The team ended up losing 63-59 to the Lincoln Lancers, becoming the state runners-up.
[edit] Performing arts
The Widefield High School Performing arts is on of the best in the district. The Chamber Orchestra consistently earns top awards such as 1st place in the Cavalcade Showcase of Music competition, regarded as "one of America’s first-class high school and middle school music competitions"[2] and a spot to perform at the prestigious Colorado Music Educator's Association conference at The Broadmoor. Member's from the orchestra always make honor groups around the state, notably the Colorado Springs Honor Orchestra.
The WHS choirs also have performed at the CMEA conference with their Women's Concert Choir, and have also consistently sent members to various honor choirs such as Adams State, and All State Choirs. In 2011, the Women's Ensemble and Classic Chorale traveled to San Antonio to compete in the Heritage Festivals receiving top honors in their divisions.
The WHS Band program is growing under the direction of Eric Colgrove. The Jazz Band placed 3rd at the Calvacade Showcase of Music, and has performed at the Mile High Jazz Festival, and the UNC/Greely Jazz Festival.
The Gladiator Marching band has had a history of excellence, but a notably remarkable year in 2011. At the Southern Regional State Qualifying Competition, the band place 8th. Then, for the first time in school's history, the band advanced to the CBA state competition at Hughes Stadium placing 20th overall in the entire state. They also received 3rd place at the Pikes Peak March of Champions, held at Wasson High School for the second straight year. The band was led by drum majors Austin Lopez and Daniel Deutsch.
[edit] Fight Song
Widefield High School's fight song is The Victors
[edit] Notable alumni
- Paul Hubbard- NFL receiver
- Vincent Jackson- NFL receiver
- James Hill former NFL RB
- Sean Hill former NFL DB
- Brian Walker former NFL S
- Darryl Clack former NFL HB
- Tom Hovasse former NBA player
- Randevyn national recording artist
- D. Rico Munn executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Doug Payton former CFL, CU & All Big Ten Football DT; played Army baseball
- Troy Evans World's Quickest Pig Wrangler
[edit] References
- ^ Brian Gomez (2010-12-16). "Fred Marjerrison, Widefield - 5A-4A football coach of the year". Gazette Preps. http://www.gazettepreps.com/articles/fred-3697-marjerrison-school.html. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ "'Calvacade' canceled at Pikes Peak Center | Cavalcade Showcase of Music, Pikes Peak Center, Choice Music Events - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO". Gazette.com. 2011-03-02. http://www.gazette.com/entertainment/cavalcadeshowcaseofmusic-113797-pikespeakcenter-choicemusicevents.html. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
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Coordinates: 38°45′18″N 104°44′07″W / 38.755037°N 104.735369°W
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