Rochester Adams High School
- For schools with similar names, see Adams High School (disambiguation).
Rochester Adams High School (New)
| Rochester Adams High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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3200 West Tienken Road Rochester , Oakland , Michigan 48306 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°41′43″N 83°11′52″W / 42.6954°N 83.197843°W |
| Information | |
| Established | 1970 |
| School district | Rochester Community Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Robert Shaner |
| School number | (248) 726-5200 |
| Principal | Kevin Cumming |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| Enrollment | 1,534 (2012-2013 school year)[1] |
| Color(s) | Brown & Gold |
| Slogan | We run the Roc |
| Athletics | Oakland Activities Association, MHSAA |
| Mascot | Highlander |
| Rivals | Lake Orion Dragons Rochester Falcons Clarkston Wolves |
| Newspaper | The Kilt |
| Class/Div | A |
| Athletic Director | Jason Rapp |
| Website | Rochester Adams High School |
Rochester Adams High School (also known as Adams High School, Adams, or AHS) is a high school located in Rochester, Michigan, and is part of the Rochester Community Schools district. The majority of students reside within Rochester Hills and Oakland Township, with some coming from Orion Township, Rochester, and Auburn Hills. It shares the city's vicinity with Rochester High School and Stoney Creek High School. Adams consistently ranks as a top high school in Michigan and in 2014 U.S. News & World Report awarded Rochester Adams a Best High Schools gold medal.[2]
Academics
Rochester Adams High School is an NCA Accredited public high school.
Student statistics
Rochester Adams High School Profile 2012/2013
| Grade | Students |
| 9 | 416 |
| 10 | 372 |
| 11 | 274 |
| 12 | 369 |
| Ungraded | 3 |
| TOTAL | 1,534 |
Notable former students
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (September 2011) |
Entertainers and musicians
- Madonna (singer/actress/producer)[3]
- Jamison Jones (actor)
- Karen Moncrieff (actress/director)
- Joe Henry (singer/songwriter/record producer)
- Mike Clark (radio personality, half of WRIF's Drew and Mike)
- Tommy Clufetos (drummer for Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper and Ted Nugent)
- Jana Kramer (Actress/Singer)
- Christopher Yost (Screenwriter)
- Robert Hurst (Jazz Musician)
Athletes
- Michelle Berube (USA Olympian 1984 & 1988 Olympics. Inducted to USA Gymnastic HOF 2004)[4]
- Peter Vanderkaay (Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer)[5]
- Alex Vanderkaay (NCAA swimming champion in the 400-yard individual medley)[6]
- Amy Frazier (Professional female tennis player)[7]
- Mary Jo Sanders (Professional female boxer)
- J.P. Reese (Professional MMA Fighter)
- Jacob Trouba (Winnipeg Jets Defenseman)
Other
- Mike Bishop (U.S. Representative, MI-8 (R))[8]
- George Zamka (NASA Astronaut (Pilot))[9]
Varsity sports
Adams has various boys and girls sports in the fall, winter, and spring seasons.[10]
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Cross Country Soccer Tennis Football |
Basketball Skiing Wrestling Hockey Swim/Dive |
Baseball Lacrosse Golf Track & Field |
| Girls | Swim/Dive Cross Country Golf Volleyball Cheerleading |
Basketball Skiing Cheerleading Gymnastics |
Soccer Lacrosse Softball Tennis Track & Field |
State championships and runner-up
| Sport | Year | Champions/Runner-Up | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Golf | 1978 | State Champions | |
| Girls Tennis | 1987 | State Champions | |
| Girls Soccer | 1990 | State Runner-Up | |
| Boys Golf | 1990 | State Runner-Up | |
| Girls Soccer | 1992 | State Champions | |
| Cheer | 1995 | State Runner-Up | MCAA |
| Baseball | 1995 | State Runner-Up | |
| Cheer | 1996 | State Runner-Up | MCAA, MHSAA |
| Baseball | 1996 | State Runner-Up | |
| Gymnastics | 1997 | State Runner-Up | |
| Wrestling | 1998 | State Champions | |
| Girls Soccer | 1998 | State Runner-Up | |
| Boys Golf | 1999 | State Runner-Up | |
| Wrestling | 1999 | State Runner-Up | |
| Girls Golf | 1999 | State Runner-Up | |
| Girls Soccer | 1999 | State Champions | |
| Boys Soccer | 1999 | State Champions | |
| Girls X-Country | 1999 | State Runner-Up | |
| Gymnastics | 2001 | State Runner-Up | |
| Boys Soccer | 2001 | State Runner-Up | |
| Girls Tennis | 2002 | State Champions | |
| Boys Swimming | 2002 | State Runner-Up | |
| Gymnastics | 2002 | State Champions | |
| Gymnastics | 2003 | State Champions | |
| Football | 2003 | State Champions | Record: 12-2 |
| Cheer | 2004 | State Runner-Up | MCAA |
| Gymnastics | 2004 | State Runner-Up | |
| Cheer | 2005 | State Runner-Up | MCAA |
| Cheer | 2006 | State Runner-Up | MCAA |
| Girls X-Country | 2006 | State Champions | |
| Boys Tennis | 2007 | State Runner-Up | |
| Boys Soccer | 2014 | State Runner-Up |
Miscellanea
The school received local media attention in September 2014, when school officials refused to allow Lt. Colonel Sherwood Baker, an Army officer, onto school grounds because he was wearing his military uniform.[11] Rochester Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner quickly apologized for the incident, citing a private security firm's misunderstanding of district policy.[12]
References
- ^ http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2629940&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=262994006577
- ^ "Rochester Adams High School Overview". Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ Madonna Biography, Bio, Profile, pictures, photos from Netglimse.com
- ^ Michelle Berube
- ^ MHSAA Boys Swimming Records
- ^ 2001-2002 NISCA Zone 4 Boys' Top 16 Performances
- ^ ASAP Sports - Tennis - 2004 - WIMBLEDON - June 25 - Amy Frazier
- ^ [1]
- ^ Astronaut Bio: George D. Zamka (11/2007)
- ^ Michigan High School Athletic Association
- ^ "Army Officer Denied Entry to His Daughter's High School for Wearing His Army Uniform". Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Michigan District Apologizes To Army Officer Denied Entrance Into Daughter's School Over Uniform". Retrieved 11 September 2014.