Amphitheater High School
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| Amphitheater High School | |
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| Address | |
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125 West Yavapai Road , United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°16′10″N 110°58′29″W / 32.269468°N 110.974816°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1939 |
| School district | Amphitheater Public Schools |
| Principal | Patricia Harris |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,498[1] |
| Campus | Urban, 50.74 acres (205,337 m²) |
| Color(s) | Kelly green, white, black |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Nickname | Amphi |
| Website | Amphitheater High School |
Amphitheater High School, also known as Amphi High, is a public high school, located in central Tucson, Arizona, United States. Amphi is the flagship high school of Amphitheater Public Schools of Tucson, and serves grades 9–12. The school mascot is the panther, and the school colors are kelly green and white. Amphi opened in 1939 as the second high school in Tucson, and has a student enrollment of 1,498.
Football
In addition to winning the state title in 1975 and then again in 1979, Amphi is notable for its football program. Vern Friedli, the current football coach, has won more varsity games than any other football coach in Arizona. At the conclusion of the 2009-10 season, Friedli captured his 317th win[citation needed].
Notable alumni
- Michael Bates (1987), 1992 Olympic bronze medal-winning sprinter and five-time American football Pro Bowl standout kick returner in the National Football League.
- Savannah Guthrie (1989), NBC news anchor and White House correspondent.