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{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with [[Menominee High School (Michigan)]].}}{{More citations needed|date=November 2014}}
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| principal = Casey Drake
| principal = Casey Drake
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| staff = 59.90 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| staff = 65.02 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
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| rival = [[Hudson High School (Wisconsin)]]
| rival = [[Hudson High School (Wisconsin)]]
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| mascot = Mustang, named Spirit
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| nickname = Mustangs (formerly Indians)
| nickname = Mustangs (formerly Indians)
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| enrollment = 1,011 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=5509090&ID=550909001079|title=Menomonie High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=April 5, 2024}}</ref>
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'''Menomonie High School''' is a public secondary school located in [[Menomonie, Wisconsin|Menomonie]], [[Wisconsin]]. The school has a student body of approximately 1,000 students with a staff of over 105. The Menomonie School District's only high school, it serves students in grades 9-12. The Menomonie High School's mascot is the Mustangs.
'''Menomonie High School''' is a public secondary school located in [[Menomonie, Wisconsin|Menomonie]], [[Wisconsin]]. The school has a student body of approximately 1,000 students with a staff of over 105. The Menomonie School District's only high school, it serves students in grades 9–12. The Menomonie High School's mascot is the Mustangs.


==Faculty==
==Faculty==
In May 2009, Menomonie High teacher Susan Turgeson was named 2009 National Teacher of the Year for Secondary-School Food Science Program by the [[American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences]] (AAFCS).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wqow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10336745 |title=Local Teacher Takes Home National Award for Work |publisher=WQOW |date=2009-05-10 |accessdate=2015-08-13}}</ref>
In May 2009, Menomonie High teacher Susan Turgeson was named 2009 National Teacher of the Year for Secondary-School Food Science Program by the [[American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences]] (AAFCS).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wqow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10336745 |title=Local Teacher Takes Home National Award for Work |publisher=WQOW |date=May 10, 2009 |accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref>


==Extracurricular activities==
==Extracurricular activities==
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====Basketball====
====Basketball====
State championship - 1909
State championship – 1909

State championship – 2021–22


====Football====
====Football====
The Menomonie football team plays in Division II WIAA football. It is a five-time Wisconsin state champion (1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2002), having made eight appearances in the state championship game (1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003). The team went undefeated, with records of 14-0 in 1997 and 2002 beating [[Germantown High School (Wisconsin)|Germantown]] and [[Brookfield Central]] respectively. Menomonie High plays its home football games at [[Don and Nona Williams Stadium]], which is also used by [[UW-Stout]].
The Menomonie football team plays in Division II WIAA football. It is a five-time Wisconsin state champion (1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2002), having made eight total appearances in the state championship game (1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003). Menomonie High plays its home football games at [[Don and Nona Williams Stadium]], which is also used by [[UW-Stout]].
[[File:Menomonie High School 02.jpg|thumb|right|Track and football field]]


====Boys' hockey====
====Boys' hockey====
State championship - 1991
State championship – 1991


==== MHS Athletic Booster Club ====
==== MHS Athletic Booster Club ====
The Menomonie High School Athletic Booster Club supports MHS athletic programs.<ref name="menomonieathleticboosters.com">[http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407160447/http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com/ |date=April 7, 2012 }}</ref> A highlight each year is the Alumni Basketball Tournament, which includes alumni of all ages.<ref>[http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com/photo-gallery/2011-alumni-basketball-tournament] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307143449/http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com/photo-gallery/2011-alumni-basketball-tournament |date=March 7, 2012 }}</ref> Held on the weekend before Easter, the alumni basketball and volleyball tournaments help the MHS Boosters raise money for MHS sports.<ref name="menomonieathleticboosters.com"/>
The Menomonie High School Athletic Booster Club supports MHS athletic programs.<ref name="menomonieathleticboosters.com">[http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407160447/http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com/|date=April 7, 2012}}</ref> A highlight each year is the Alumni Basketball Tournament, which includes alumni of all ages.<ref>[http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com/photo-gallery/2011-alumni-basketball-tournament] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307143449/http://www.menomonieathleticboosters.com/photo-gallery/2011-alumni-basketball-tournament|date=March 7, 2012}}</ref> Held on the weekend before Easter, the alumni basketball and volleyball tournaments help the MHS Boosters raise money for MHS sports.<ref name="menomonieathleticboosters.com"/>


====Mascot controversy====
====Mascot controversy====
In the late 1990s, the school eliminated the use of the [[Native American mascot controversy|"Indian" mascot]]. After a contentious [[school board]] [[election]], the new school board members re-instated the Indian as the mascot.
In the late 1990s, the school eliminated the use of the [[Native American mascot controversy|"Indian" mascot]]. After a contentious [[school board]] [[election]], the new school board members re-instated the Indian as the mascot.


A group of 11 Menomonie residents petitioned the school board to change the Indian logo. They asserted that "Schools ought to be teaching humanity along with other subject matters" and "The use of the Indians nickname sends a subliminal message to children that flies in the face of efforts to teach valued humanitarian principles."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dunnconnect.com/articles/2008/04/16/news/news01.prt|title=Dunn County News|author=Chippewa Herald|publisher=Dunnconnect.com|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref> Ultimately, Menomonie decided to retire the Indians nickname and imagery, adopting "Mustangs" as the new nickname in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leadertelegram.com/News/Front-Page/2011/09/20/Mustangs-is-choice-for-new-nickname-ending-long-battle-over-Indians-moniker.html |title=Mustangs is choice for new nickname, ending long battle over Indians moniker |publisher=Leader-Telegram |date= September 20, 2011 |accessdate=2015-08-13}}</ref>
A group of 11 Menomonie residents petitioned the school board to change the Indian logo. They asserted that "Schools ought to be teaching humanity along with other subject matters" and "The use of the Indians nickname sends a subliminal message to children that flies in the face of efforts to teach valued humanitarian principles."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dunnconnect.com/articles/2008/04/16/news/news01.prt|title=Dunn County News|author=Chippewa Herald|publisher=Dunnconnect.com|accessdate=November 29, 2014}}</ref> Ultimately, Menomonie decided to retire the Indians nickname and imagery, adopting "Mustangs" as the new nickname in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leadertelegram.com/News/Front-Page/2011/09/20/Mustangs-is-choice-for-new-nickname-ending-long-battle-over-Indians-moniker.html |title=Mustangs is choice for new nickname, ending long battle over Indians moniker |publisher=Leader-Telegram |date= September 20, 2011 |accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref>


=== Science Olympiad ===
=== Science Olympiad ===
The Menomonie High School [[Science Olympiad]] team won the state championship and represented the state at the national competition in Washington D.C. on May 30–31, 2008, where they were awarded the Division C Team Spirit Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ehealthscience.wordpress.com/science-olympiad-2008-george-washington-university/|title=Science Olympiad 2008 George Washington University|work=eHealth Science's Weblog|accessdate=29 November 2014}}</ref>
The Menomonie High School [[Science Olympiad]] team won the state championship and represented the state at the national competition in Washington D.C., on May 30–31, 2008, where they were awarded the Division C Team Spirit Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ehealthscience.wordpress.com/science-olympiad-2008-george-washington-university/|title=Science Olympiad 2008 George Washington University|work=eHealth Science's Weblog|accessdate=November 29, 2014}}</ref>


On April 4, 2009, the team took home the state trophy for the second consecutive year, with a combined score of 46 points, using the National Science Olympiad scoring system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wqow.com/global/story.asp?s=10131381 |title=State Olympiad Championship Held at UW-Stout |publisher=WQOW |date=2009-04-04 |accessdate=2015-08-13}}</ref>
On April 4, 2009, the team took home the state trophy for the second consecutive year, with a combined score of 46 points, using the National Science Olympiad scoring system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wqow.com/global/story.asp?s=10131381 |title=State Olympiad Championship Held at UW-Stout |publisher=WQOW |date=April 4, 2009 |accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref>


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On April 2, 2011, Menomonie High School reclaimed the state title, beating the closest team by 59 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/science-olympiad-2011-state-champions|title=Menomonie Science Olympiad 2011 State Champs|work=Menomonie High School|accessdate=November 29, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120717202503/http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/science-olympiad-2011-state-champions|archivedate=July 17, 2012}}</ref> The team went on to represent Wisconsin at the national competition in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], on May 21, 2011, at which they took 12th place overall, earning a third-place medal in Towers, a fourth-place medal in Optics, a fourth-place medal in Mousetrap Vehicle, and a sixth-place medal in Mission Possible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/mhs-science-olympiad-ranked-12th-nation|title=MHS Science Olympiad Ranked 12th in Nation|work=Menomonie High School|accessdate=November 29, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120712120242/http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/mhs-science-olympiad-ranked-12th-nation|archivedate=July 12, 2012}}</ref>
On April 10, 2010, the Menomonie High School Science Olympiad team took second in the state competition, behind West High School .{{clarify|date=October 2013}}


On April 5, 2014, Menomonie High School won the state title, beating Madison West team by 53 points.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}}
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On April 2, 2011, Menomonie High School reclaimed the state title, beating the closest team by 59 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/science-olympiad-2011-state-champions|title=Menomonie Science Olympiad 2011 State Champs|work=Menomonie High School|accessdate=29 November 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120717202503/http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/science-olympiad-2011-state-champions|archivedate=17 July 2012}}</ref> The team went on to represent Wisconsin at the national competition in [[Madison, Wisconsin]] on May 21, 2011, at which they took 12th place overall, earning a third-place medal in Towers, a fourth-place medal in Optics, a fourth-place medal in Mousetrap Vehicle, and a sixth-place medal in Mission Possible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/mhs-science-olympiad-ranked-12th-nation|title=MHS Science Olympiad Ranked 12th in Nation|work=Menomonie High School|accessdate=29 November 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120712120242/http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/content/mhs-science-olympiad-ranked-12th-nation|archivedate=12 July 2012}}</ref>

On April 5, 2014, Menomonie High School won the state title, beating Madison West team by 53 points, and placing in all but one event.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} The team represented Wisconsin in the National Science Olympiad competition in Orlando, Florida. The team placed second in Write It, Do it, and sixth in MagLev. The team also placed fifth place in exhibition event, Hydro-Geology.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}}


===Forensics===
===Forensics===
Menomonie High School has a large Forensics Public Speaking team, and they have placed in the top five percent of Wisconsin at state every year since 2008.
Menomonie High School has a large Forensics Public Speaking team, and they have placed in the top five percent of Wisconsin at state every year since 2008.{{cn|date=June 2022}}


===Notable Alumni===
==Notable alumni==
* [[Edmund G. McGilton]], 11th [[Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=C. A. Lind |first1=Manager |title=City and Rural Directory, Menomonie, Wisconsin, 1948-1949 |url=https://archive.org/stream/CityAndRuralDirectoryMenomonieWisconsin1948-1949/Menomoniecityandruraldirectory1948-1949_djvu.txt |language=English}}</ref>
Nate Stanley - Former quarterback for Iowa Hawkeye's; drafted to NFL Vikings
* Uzz Taufek, Senior Vice President at [[Weber Shandwick]]

* [[James D. Millar]], politician
Terrin Vavra - American baseball player
* [[Clint Moses]], politician

* [[Nate Stanley]], former quarterback for the [[Minnesota Vikings]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tomasson |first1=Chris |title=Vikings’ Nate Stanley to give up No 7 to Patrick Peterson, and Menomonie High will get some shoulder pads out of it |url=https://www.twincities.com/2021/04/25/vikings-nate-stanley-to-give-up-no-7-to-patrick-peterson-and-menomonie-high-will-get-some-shoulder-pads-out-of-it/ |website=Twin Cities |date=25 April 2021}}</ref>
Courtney Mack - Broadway performer and singer
* [[Terrin Vavra]], baseball player for the [[Baltimore Orioles]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=staff |first1=Spencer Flaten Leader-Telegram |title=Menomonie native Vavra makes MLB debut |url=https://www.leadertelegram.com/sports/menomonie-native-vavra-makes-mlb-debut/article_98a7445f-0086-5a55-8908-031d816eed9a.html |website=Leader-Telegram |language=en |date=31 July 2022}}</ref>

Josh Salt - Broadway performer and actor


==References==
==References==
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*[http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/ Menomonie High School website]
*[http://mhs.sdmaonline.com/ Menomonie High School website]
*[http://www.ledgersentinel.com/article.asp?a=4307 Ledgersentinel.com]
*[http://www.ledgersentinel.com/article.asp?a=4307 Ledgersentinel.com]

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[[Category:Public high schools in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Wisconsin]]

Latest revision as of 04:51, 4 November 2024

Not to be confused with Menominee High School (Michigan).
Menomonie High School
Address
Map
1715 5th Street West

Menomonie
,
Dunn County
,
Wisconsin
54751

United States
Information
TypePublic secondary
School districtSchool District of the Menomonie Area
PrincipalCasey Drake
Staff65.02 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment1,011 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.55[1]
Campus typeUrban
Colour(s)Maroon and white
   
Athletics conferenceBig Rivers Conference
MascotMustang, named Spirit
NicknameMustangs (formerly Indians)
RivalHudson High School (Wisconsin)
Websitemhs.sdmaonline.com

Menomonie High School is a public secondary school located in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The school has a student body of approximately 1,000 students with a staff of over 105. The Menomonie School District's only high school, it serves students in grades 9–12. The Menomonie High School's mascot is the Mustangs.

Faculty

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In May 2009, Menomonie High teacher Susan Turgeson was named 2009 National Teacher of the Year for Secondary-School Food Science Program by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).[2]

Extracurricular activities

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Clubs and extracurricular activities include FFA, DECA, SAGA, HOSA, Forensics, KEY Club, FCCLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Multi-Culture Club, Science Olympiad, Technology Club, FBLA, Chorus, Musicale, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Student Council, Academic Decathlon, and fall and spring plays.

Athletics

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Menomonie belongs to the Big Rivers Conference for athletics. It has teams in football, cross country, soccer, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, wrestling, dance, baseball, softball, and track.

Basketball

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State championship – 1909

State championship – 2021–22

Football

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The Menomonie football team plays in Division II WIAA football. It is a five-time Wisconsin state champion (1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2002), having made eight total appearances in the state championship game (1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003). Menomonie High plays its home football games at Don and Nona Williams Stadium, which is also used by UW-Stout.

Track and football field

Boys' hockey

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State championship – 1991

MHS Athletic Booster Club

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The Menomonie High School Athletic Booster Club supports MHS athletic programs.[3] A highlight each year is the Alumni Basketball Tournament, which includes alumni of all ages.[4] Held on the weekend before Easter, the alumni basketball and volleyball tournaments help the MHS Boosters raise money for MHS sports.[3]

Mascot controversy

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In the late 1990s, the school eliminated the use of the "Indian" mascot. After a contentious school board election, the new school board members re-instated the Indian as the mascot.

A group of 11 Menomonie residents petitioned the school board to change the Indian logo. They asserted that "Schools ought to be teaching humanity along with other subject matters" and "The use of the Indians nickname sends a subliminal message to children that flies in the face of efforts to teach valued humanitarian principles."[5] Ultimately, Menomonie decided to retire the Indians nickname and imagery, adopting "Mustangs" as the new nickname in 2012.[6]

Science Olympiad

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The Menomonie High School Science Olympiad team won the state championship and represented the state at the national competition in Washington D.C., on May 30–31, 2008, where they were awarded the Division C Team Spirit Award.[7]

On April 4, 2009, the team took home the state trophy for the second consecutive year, with a combined score of 46 points, using the National Science Olympiad scoring system.[8]

On April 2, 2011, Menomonie High School reclaimed the state title, beating the closest team by 59 points.[9] The team went on to represent Wisconsin at the national competition in Madison, Wisconsin, on May 21, 2011, at which they took 12th place overall, earning a third-place medal in Towers, a fourth-place medal in Optics, a fourth-place medal in Mousetrap Vehicle, and a sixth-place medal in Mission Possible.[10]

On April 5, 2014, Menomonie High School won the state title, beating Madison West team by 53 points.[citation needed]

Forensics

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Menomonie High School has a large Forensics Public Speaking team, and they have placed in the top five percent of Wisconsin at state every year since 2008.[citation needed]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Menomonie High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Local Teacher Takes Home National Award for Work". WQOW. May 10, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  3. ^ a b [1] Archived April 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ [2] Archived March 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Chippewa Herald. "Dunn County News". Dunnconnect.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "Mustangs is choice for new nickname, ending long battle over Indians moniker". Leader-Telegram. September 20, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "Science Olympiad 2008 George Washington University". eHealth Science's Weblog. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  8. ^ "State Olympiad Championship Held at UW-Stout". WQOW. April 4, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  9. ^ "Menomonie Science Olympiad 2011 State Champs". Menomonie High School. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  10. ^ "MHS Science Olympiad Ranked 12th in Nation". Menomonie High School. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  11. ^ C. A. Lind, Manager. "City and Rural Directory, Menomonie, Wisconsin, 1948-1949".
  12. ^ Tomasson, Chris (April 25, 2021). "Vikings' Nate Stanley to give up No 7 to Patrick Peterson, and Menomonie High will get some shoulder pads out of it". Twin Cities.
  13. ^ staff, Spencer Flaten Leader-Telegram (July 31, 2022). "Menomonie native Vavra makes MLB debut". Leader-Telegram.
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