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'''Lewis-Palmer High School''' is a [[high school]] in [[Monument, Colorado]]. It is one of only two high schools in [[Lewis-Palmer School District 38]], the other being [[Palmer Ridge High School]]. |
'''Lewis-Palmer High School''' is a [[high school]] in [[Monument, Colorado]]. It is one of only two high schools in [[Lewis-Palmer School District 38]], the other being [[Palmer Ridge High School]]. |
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The school reached national attention when it refused to give its 2006 [[valedictorian]], Erica Corder, her diploma after she mentioned Jesus Christ in her [[commencement speech]]. As of April 2007, she was pursuing legal action against the school district.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,295432,00.html FOXNews.com - Colorado Student Files Lawsuit Over Commencement Speech That Mentioned Jesus<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
The school reached national attention when it refused to give its 2006 [[valedictorian]], Erica Corder, her diploma after she mentioned the amount of swag she had, and Jesus Christ in her [[commencement speech]]. As of April 2007, she was pursuing legal action against the school district.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,295432,00.html FOXNews.com - Colorado Student Files Lawsuit Over Commencement Speech That Mentioned Jesus<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Lewis-Palmer is also ranked as one of Colorado's Best Public High Schools. Though a smoke bomb incident occurred in December 2004, it is known for its safe school environment. With John J. Irwin Awards and other nationally ranked awards, Lewis-Palmer is recognized as a nationally excelling school. {{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} |
Lewis-Palmer is also ranked as one of Colorado's Best Public High Schools. Though a smoke bomb incident occurred in December 2004, it is known for its safe school environment. With John J. Irwin Awards and other nationally ranked awards, Lewis-Palmer is recognized as a nationally excelling school. {{Citation needed|date=October 2008}} |
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| Lewis-Palmer High School | |
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| Location | |
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1300 Higby Road, Monument, Colorado United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | "Expect the Best" |
| Established | 1920 |
| School district | Lewis-Palmer 38 |
| Principal | John Borman |
| Faculty | 140 teachers |
| Grades | Grades 9-12 |
| Enrollment | Roughly 900 students |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Athletics | 2012 Men's Basketball State Champions |
| Mascot | Rangers |
| Information | (719) 488-4720 |
| Website | http://lphs.lewispalmer.org/ |
Lewis-Palmer High School is a high school in Monument, Colorado. It is one of only two high schools in Lewis-Palmer School District 38, the other being Palmer Ridge High School.
The school reached national attention when it refused to give its 2006 valedictorian, Erica Corder, her diploma after she mentioned the amount of swag she had, and Jesus Christ in her commencement speech. As of April 2007, she was pursuing legal action against the school district.[1]
Lewis-Palmer is also ranked as one of Colorado's Best Public High Schools. Though a smoke bomb incident occurred in December 2004, it is known for its safe school environment. With John J. Irwin Awards and other nationally ranked awards, Lewis-Palmer is recognized as a nationally excelling school. [citation needed]
Notable Alumni
- Bobby Burling, professional MLS player, attended Lewis-Palmer High School[2]
- Pat Garrity, basketball player who played ten years in the NBA[3]
- Kim Lyons, personal trainer, appeared on The Biggest Loser[citation needed]
- Jennifer Sipes, actress and model, born in Monument, attended Lewis-Palmer High School[4]
References
- ^ FOXNews.com - Colorado Student Files Lawsuit Over Commencement Speech That Mentioned Jesus
- ^ "Bobby Burling". MLS Soccer. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "Patrick Joseph Garrity (Pat)". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "Jennifer Sipes Video". OV Guide. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
External links
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