Lindbergh High School (Missouri)
| Lindbergh High School | |
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| Location | |
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| , United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°31′45″N 90°22′34″W / 38.5292°N 90.3760°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1951 |
| Principal | Eric Cochran, Mike Franklin, Matt Irvin, Pam Mason, Priscilla Frost |
| Faculty | 150 + |
| Enrollment | 2,300 |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Flyers |
| Yearbook | Spirit |
| Website | [1] |
Lindbergh High School is the high school of the Lindbergh School District in the suburbs of Saint Louis, Missouri. Each year the high school graduates over 420 students. The school district encompasses Crestwood, Sunset Hills, Concord, and parts of Fenton, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Affton, and other surrounding localities in St. Louis County.
History
The school district was founded in 1949 but the first schools appeared in the district as far back as 1939. The high school was originally named Grandview. Its mascot was the Griffin and the school colors were maroon and gold. During the high school's first academic year in 1950-51, classes were held in the basement and boiler room of the district's Sappington School elementary building. Construction began on the new high school in 1951, and classes began at the site in September of that year, even though the building was still under construction.
The school district decided that the name Grandview sounded too much like a rest home, so in April 1952, the school was renamed Lindbergh, after world-acclaimed pilot Charles Lindbergh. Its students became the Flyers and the school colors became green and gold. The mascot later became Lindy, sporting a chicken or eagle-like costume. In the fall of 2007, Lindy sported a new look: A black eagle, sporting a flight jacket, aviation cap and aviation goggles, as part of The Green Machine, a student spirit organization known for its rowdy antics. In 1957 the district also adopted the name, becoming the Lindbergh School District. Several new school buildings were created over the following years, several of which later closed as a result of a declining student population.
Lindbergh High School became the largest high school in the state of Missouri during the 1970s, enrolling over 4,200 students. Over the past three decades, the district's population waned (and aged, leading to childless senior citizens), causing the student body to drop significantly over the years. Lindbergh was the first school in Missouri to offer the International Baccalaureate program. In 1995 the school received $25 million for construction and improved facilities through the approval of bond measure, Proposition R. In 2000 and 2003 similar propositions were passed, giving the school additional revenues for improvements of infrastructure and facilities.[1]
Student organizations
Art Club, Lindbergh Liberals (changed from Young Democrats during the 2015-16 school year), Lindbergh Gay-Straight Alliance, Young Republicans, National Honors Society, Tri-M, Improv Troupe, Environmental Club, Mock Trial, DECA, KLHS-TV, Thespian Society, Green Machine, Youth in Government, Key Club, RAD, Strolling Strings, Step Team, The Spirit of Saint Louis Marching Band, UNICEF Club, and a nationally acclaimed student council.
Sports
Coed Cheerleading (State Ranked Co-ed cheerleading team), Wrestling, Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Softball, Flyerettes (nationally ranked pom-pon dance team), Diving, Water Polo, Boys Swimming, Girls Swimming, Baseball, Boys Golf, Girls Golf Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Volleyball, Lacrosse, Boys Ice Hockey Club, Boys Tennis, Girls Tennis, Colorguard, Winterguard.
State championships
1994 Class 4A Soccer, 1973 Boys Swimming and Diving 1999 boys cheerleading champions 2014 Class 4A Lacrosse 2014 Class 4A Boys Volleyball 1972, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 Boys Cross Country, all coached by Tom McCracken
1972 Boys Golf Team, Ralph Crancer, Steve Daft, Karl Elbrecht and Don Placke
Recognition and awards
- In 1996, Lindbergh's student newspaper, Pilot Newsmagazine [2], was recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association with a Best of the Net award (now known as the Online Pacemaker). [3].
- In 2000, The Lindbergh Spirit Yearbook received an Interactive Yearbook Pacemaker[4]
- In 2005, The Spirit of St. Louis Marching Band participated in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.
- In 2005, Lindbergh's student television station, KLHS-TV, was nominated for the National Scholastic Press Association Broadcast Pacemaker. http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/winners/bpm05.html]
- In 2005 the school was ranked #925 in Newsweek Magazine's "1000 Best High Schools in the Country” list.[2]
- In 2006 LHS was recognized again on the list of "1000 Best High Schools in the Country”, improving its ranking to #679, and #733 of all schools in the nation.[3]
- In 2006, the school's Spirit of St. Louis Marching Band won the annual Greater St. Louis Marching Band Festival (GSL) in the Gold Division with a score of 79.85.
- In 2006, the school district was recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and awarded their "Distinction in Performance" award.[4]
- In 2007, Lindbergh's Mock Trial team took second place in the Missouri state finals. Archived January 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- In 2008, Lindbergh was distinguished with eleven National Merit Finalists and five Commended students in the 2008 competition. [5].
- In 2011, The Spirit of St. Louis Marching Band again participated in the Tournament of Roses Parade. They also placed 11th at the annual Bands of America Super Regional Event in Saint Louis.
- In 2013, Lindbergh Varsity Flyerettes placed 3rd in High Kick and 4th in Pom at the National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by the Universal Dance Association.
Notable alumni
- Joe Boever, baseball player
- Brock Bond, baseball player[5]
- Jan Garavaglia, medical examiner and television personality
- Josh Outman, baseball player
- Ariane Rinehart, actress and performer
- Jeff Burton, Radio Co-Host on The Rizzuto Show * KPNT
- Philip Sneed aka Moon Valjean, Platinum recording artist with Story Of The Year (band), Goldfinger (band), Greek Fire (band) Radio Co-Host/Prodcucer on The Rizzuto Show KPNT
References
- ^ Ashwell, Wayne; Vic Lenz (2004). "Lindbergh High School History". Lindbergh High School Website. Lindbergh School District. Retrieved 2006-12-17.
- ^ Newsweek (2005-05-16). "The Complete List of the 1,000 Top U.S. High Schools 2005". Newsweek Magazine. p. 11. Archived from the original on 2006-12-16. Retrieved 2006-12-17.
- ^ Newsweek (2005-05-23). "The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools 2006". Newsweek Magazine. p. 13. Archived from the original on 2006-12-14. Retrieved 2006-12-17.
- ^ Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (2006-12-14). "235 School Districts Earn Recognition for "Distinction in Performance"". Department of Education. p. 1. Retrieved 2006-12-17.
- ^ "Football All-Conference Teams". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. December 2, 2003. p. D5. Retrieved March 8, 2013. (subscription required)