East Grand Rapids High School
East Grand Rapids High School | |
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Address | |
2211 Lake Drive Southeast , 49506 United States | |
Coordinates | 42°56′58″N 85°36′50″W / 42.94944°N 85.61389°W[1] |
Information | |
Type | Public secondary school |
Established | 1917 |
Principal | Craig Weigel[2] |
Teaching staff | 49.60 (on an FTE basis)[3] |
Grades | 9-12[3] |
Enrollment | 1,010 (2017-18)[3] |
Student to teacher ratio | 20.36[3] |
Campus | Suburban[3] |
Color(s) | Blue and gold[2] |
Athletics conference | Ottawa-Kent Conference[2] |
Mascot | Paul the Pioneer[citation needed] |
Nickname | Pioneers[2] |
Website | egrhs |
East Grand Rapids High School is a public secondary school located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9–12 for the East Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Athletics
The EGRHS Pioneers compete in the Ottawa-Kent Conference. School colors are blue and gold. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered:[2]
- Baseball (boys)
- State champion – 2009[4]
- Basketball (girls and boys)
- Boys state champion – 1950[5]
- Bowling (girls and boys)
- Cross country (girls and boys)
- Girls state champion – 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2018, 2019[6]
- Football (boys)
- State champion – 1976, 1983, 1993, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2006–2010[7]
- Golf (girls and boys)
- Ice hockey (boys)
- Lacrosse (girls and boys)
- Skiing (girls and boys)
- Boys state champion – 1997, 1999[12]
- Soccer (girls and boys)
- Girls state champion – 2000–2002[13]
- Softball (girls)
- Swim and dive (girls and boys)
- Tennis (girls and boys)
- Boys state champion – 1936, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1971 (4-way tie), 1972 (tie), 1973, 1975, 1977–1979, 2001, 2003, 2007[16]
- Track and field (girls and boys)
- Boys state champion – 1940, 1944, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1958[17]
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
The Pioneers' boys' and girls' water polo teams compete in the Michigan Water Polo Association (MWPA), while the coed crew team is a member of the Scholastic Rowing Association of Michigan. The sailing team is a member of the Midwest Interscholastic Sailing Association (MISSA). The girls' field hockey team is a member of the Michigan High School Field Hockey Association, and girls also participate in a competitive Dance Team a member of the "Universal Dance Association" (UDA). The boys' lacrosse team won six Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association (MHSLCA) titles before the sport was sponsored by the MHSAA.
Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is a 671-seat performance hall used for drama productions and musical performances. It features a full orchestra pit, dressing and makeup rooms, and a green room. Built in October 2002, the facility cost $21 million.
On April 20, 2007, President George W. Bush visited East Grand Rapids High School's Performing Arts Center to speak about the War on Terror, an event sponsored by the World Affairs Council.[18] On December 5, 2007, former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos gave a speech to students regarding leadership.
Notable alumni
- Jim Boylen, former head men's basketball coach at the University of Utah, current head Coach of the NBA Chicago Bulls[19]
- Doris Cole (born 1938, class of 1955), architect and author[20]
- Allie Dragoo (born 1989), USA Cycling Cervelo Bigla Pro Cycling professional cyclist[21]
- Luke Glendening, NHL hockey player
- Adam Herz, screenwriter[22]
- John Hockenberry, journalist
- Luke Jensen, former professional tennis player[23]
- Laura Kasischke, poet and novelist
- Patrick Maher, author[24]
- John McNamara, writer[25]
- L. William Seidman, served as assistant to the President Gerald Ford of U.S. Economic Affairs
- Chris Van Allsburg, author and illustrator of children's books
References
- ^ "East Grand Rapids High School". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. September 23, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "MHSAA > Schools". www.mhsaa.com. Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "East Grand Rapids High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Yearly Champions | Baseball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Yearly Champions | Boys Basketball | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Team Champions | Girls Cross Country | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Yearly Champions | Football | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Team Champions | Boys Golf | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Team Champions | Girls Golf | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Yearly Champions | Boys Lacrosse | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Yearly Champions | Girls Lacrosse | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Yearly Champions | Boys Skiing | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Yearly Champions | Girls Soccer | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Team Champions | Boys Swimming & Diving | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Team Champions | Girls Swimming & Diving | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Team Champions | Boys Tennis | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Team Champions | Boys Track & Field | MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "White House Press Release on President Bush's visit". 20 April 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ Sorenson, Mike (January 13, 2008). "Utah was slam dunk for Boylen, family". Deseret News. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ Kok, Evonne. "Grand Rapids Public Museum exhibit 'All Dressed Up — 1950s Style' showcases 1950s fashion", Booth Features, December 3, 2011. Accessed April 24, 2017. "Collection donor Doris Cole graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1955."
- ^ Wallner, Peter J. "Grand Rapids native Allie Dragoo wins stage 1 at Tour of Utah", The Grand Rapids Press, August 4, 2015. Accessed April 24, 2017. "Allie Dragoo, a Grand Rapids native who attended East Grand Rapids High School, won stage 1 of the two-day Tour of Utah Women's Edition: Criterium Classic on Tuesday."
- ^ "Adam Herz on IMDB". IMDb. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Luke Jensen named Syracuse tennis coach", USA Today, August 29, 2006. Accessed December 26, 2007. "A 1985 graduate of East Grand Rapids High School in Michigan, Jensen reached the second round of the U.S. Open just before enrolling at the University of Southern California, where he earned All-America honors in 1987 and 1988. Jensen won the 1983 Michigan High School State Singles Championship and earned high school All-America recognition."
- ^ Shrestha, Sarah. "Pleng's Song". Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- ^ Michael Schneider. "A new runner's in 'Sight'". Variety. Retrieved 30 October 2015.