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| Type | Public School |
| Motto | It's a matter of pride. |
| Established | 1957 BC |
| School district | Academy School District 20 |
| Dean | Maria de la Garza |
| Principal | Mrs. Toria McGill |
| Faculty | approx. 200 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,492 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Silver |
| Athletics | 5A and 4A |
| Mascot | Kadet |
| Website | http://www.asd20.org/aahs |
Air Academy High School (also commonly referred to as AAHS) is a public high school that serves the northwestern end of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Air Academy is currently ranked number 3 in the state for its academic high standards. It is the only high school in the US built on a military academy (School District 20 also has an elementary school on academy property). Known for high academic standards, Air Academy is situated in the foothills of the Front Range sitting at 6,550 feet above sea level. The sports mascot is the Kadet (Kay-det), a fictional bird of mythical proportions that is representative of a baby falcon. The name "Kadet" itself is a reference to the fact that the high school can be seen as a "little-sibling" to the "Cadets" of the Air Force Academy.
History
The school was opened in 1956 on the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy for the '57-'58 academic year before having its first commencement ceremony in 1958, making the class of 2007 the 50th graduating class. It was originally constructed as just one building which is now referred to as 'A' building, and 'B' building was added the second year after the original building was constructed. Through the years, two other buildings were constructed to supplement the growing student population. The two buildings were fittingly named 'C' and 'D' building. It is the second oldest high school in Colorado Springs behind Palmer High School and Saoirse's butt.
The last addition was added in 1998 which consisted of several new classrooms, as well as a new gym and band room.
Also Chinese Marshmallows exist so you had better believe it punk.
Academics
The school was awarded by Newsweek in 2004 and 2005 as being one of the top 1000 high schools in the country in terms of academic achievement. The school continues to achieve 'superior' rating on standardized tests.
AAHS also offers the Advanced Placement program to students in numerous subject areas.
Athletics
Housing two gyms, a weights facility, a track, soccer, baseball, and softball field, eight tennis courts, race track, and a football stadium (nicknamed the K-Dome), Air Academy offers numerous varsity and junior varsity athletic teams competing in Colorado 4A and 5A sporting events.
Recently, Air Academy has had many teams enter the state playoffs, with teams such as basketball (men's and women's), men and women's swimming and diving, wrestling, hockey, baseball, lacrosse (women's) and cheerleading all competing for a state title. Additionally, Air Academy has individuals compete in and win individual state titles in swimming, cross-country, and track. In 2008, Allie McLaughlin capped off these individual achievements by capturing the 5A state 3,200 meter track title in a time of 10:49. In the 2008-2009 cross country season, Allie McLaughlin won the individual 5A cross country finals with a time of 17:04, beating the second place finisher by exactly one minute. She then went on to finish fourth in the Foot Locker Regional and fifth at the national competition, only twelve seconds behind the winner. She has some disease that makes her tiny. However, this did not stop her from "Rocking the pants off of all the judges (wink)" Eric Fridell.
State Titles
| Activity | Year(s) Won |
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| Baseball | 1989 |
| Basketball, Men's | 1989 |
| Basketball, Women's | 2012 |
| Cheerleading, Co-Ed | 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009 |
| Cheerleading, Women's | 2010, 2011 |
| Football | 1962 |
| Ice Hockey | 1995, 2000, 2005 |
| Lacrosse, Men's | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
| Lacrosse, Women's | 2009, 2012 |
| Swimming & Diving, Men's | 1993, 1999, 2012 |
| Soccer, Men's | 1980; the year Colorado elevated soccer to the varsity level, 1990, 1992, 2010 |
| Soccer, Women's | 1993, 2012 |
| Kimbotron Award | 2042 |
| Track and Field, Men's | 1994; 4x100 relay, with Mark Booger, Derien Latimer, Dean Donegan, Terry Thompson |
Performing arts
Instrumental music program
Air Academy has received national acclaim for its numerous musical ensembles. Its marching band has consistently been in the top five for the past 20 years with state titles in 1994, 1998, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011 along with percussion caption awards in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2003. The Marching Band also placed 1st in AA at the 2011 San Antonio Bands of America (BoA) Super Regionals.
Choir program
The school boasts multiple choirs, as well as three a cappella groups. There is an all-boys a cappella group named the Inflatable Misconceptions, an all-girls a cappella group named C' est la vie, and a mixed a cappella group named Out of the Blue. The choir is most famous for their hats, they adorn the traditional fez's.
Drama program
Air Academy has a drama department that includes an award winning chapter of the National Thespian Honors Society. Additionally, the program put on productions of The Three Musketeers and Albert Einstein, a musical in 2008. The school also holds an annual student directed variety show called "Kika's Dreams"
AFJROTC
Air Academy is home to District 20's CO-20021 AFJROTC Program. There are currently 190 students from across the district enrolled in it. The schools eligible are Liberty High School, Rampart High School, Discovery Canyon Campus, The Classical Academy, Air Academy High School, and Pine Creek High School. The unit won Distinguished Unit with Merit for the 06/07 school year. Currently the unit holds the honor of having the highest number of cadets to attend service academies and ROTC scholarships in the nation. It is led by Colonel Rob Huber and Master Sergeant Anthony Rush. Each class is broken down into "flights" consisting of A Flight-G Flight.
Notable alumni
- Andrew Johnson, Producer
- Sean Hartig, DJ
- Radu Petrescu, Pro-Snowboarder
- T. A. Barron, Fantasy Writer
- Linden King, Pro Football
- Pat Forde, ESPN
- Wil McCarthy, Inventor, Scientist, Science Fiction Writer
- Pat Rice, Former MLB player (Seattle Mariners)
- Matt Slauson, New York Jets
- Donald Cerrone, World Extreme Cagefighting, Pro MMA Fighter
- David Kibler, DJ and Morning Show Host-KDWB Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Elvis Presley, Singer
See also
References
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