Fargo South High School
| Fargo South High School | |
|---|---|
 View from the north side (front) of the building. | |
| Address | |
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1840 15th Ave S , North Dakota 58103 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | “Strive for Excellence” |
| Established | 1967 |
| School district | Fargo Public Schools |
| Principal | Dr. Todd Bertsch |
| Faculty | 80.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 964 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.05[1] |
| Color(s) | Brown and gold |
| Mascot | Bruin |
Fargo South High School, more commonly known as Fargo South or South High, is a public high school located in Fargo, North Dakota. The campus serves about 1,100 students in grades 9-12. The school is a part of the Fargo Public Schools system. The official school colors are brown and gold and the athletic teams are known as the Bruins.
History
Fargo South High School was built when the previous school, Fargo Central High School, burned down in 1966. Students from Central High finished the ‘66 school year at Fargo North High School and spent the 1966-67 school year at North High during the construction of a new school. The new facility in South Fargo became South High and the “Bruins” christened their new high school with the beginning of the ‘67-68 school year.[2]
In 1999, the school completed a massive expansion and renovation project. Until 2011, Fargo South High School served the entire Fargo Public School district south of Main Avenue and once had a student population of over 2,000. Freshmen were served by Discovery Junior High School from 1994-2008 and then housed in the former Agassiz Middle School building (termed "South Campus II") from 2008 - 2011. Beginning with the 2011–2012 school year, the school population split with the new Fargo Davies High School.
Students
The student-body in South High is very diverse with many students coming in from Nepal, Vietnam, and Several African countries.
Athletics
Fargo South is a part of the North Dakota High School Activities Association and has won the following championships:
- State Class 'A' Boys’ Basketball: 1986, 1989, 2005
- State Class 'A' Girls’ Basketball: 1985, 1992, 1994
- State Class 'A' Boys' Cross Country:1985, 1999, 2002, 2003
- State Class 'A' Boys’ Track and Field: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2013
- State Class 'A' Girls’ Track and Field: 1982, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007
- State Class 'A' Baseball: 1996, 1998, 2011
- State Class 'A' Football: 1978, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996
- State Class 'AAA' Football: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2013
- State Class 'A' Boys' Hockey: 1994, 1999, 2006
- State Class 'A' Cheerleading: 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
- State Class 'A' Boys' Tennis: 2015, 2017
Clubs and activities
Clubs and activities include AFROTC, Art Club, Bike Club, Chess Club, DECA, Debate, Environmental Club, FBLA, French Club, Gaming Club, Geocaching Club, German Club, FCCLA, History Club, Intramurals, Improv Club, International Club, Journalism, Junior Classical League, Key Club, Music (Bands, Choirs, and Orchestra – Various), National Honor Society, Performing Arts, Science Olympiad, Ski/Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Speech, Congressional Debate, Debate, Student Council, Usher Corps, VICA (SkillsUSA), and Yearbook.[2]
Notable alumni
- Chris Coste, catcher, Philadelphia Phillies
- Dan Fabian, Minnesota State Representative 1A (2011–present)
- Brenda Weiler, musician
- Drew Wrigley, Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota, U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota
- Laura Roesler, professional runner, Olympian
- Reina del Cid, musician[3]
- CariDee English, model
References
- ^ a b c "SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ a b http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=U291dGhfUHJvZmlsZV8yMDEzLnBkZjo6Oi93d3c2L3NjaG9vbHMvbmQvZmFyZ28vaW1hZ2VzL2RvY21nci80MDQ3X2ZpbGVfMjE5MjlfbW9kXzEzNzg0ODA5NDAucGRm§iondetailid=27784[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.startribune.com/it-s-her-time-to-shine-with-popular-band/185166761/
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