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{{Short description|Public secondary school in St. Charles, Missouri, United States}}
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'''Francis Howell High School''' is a four-year public [[high school]] located in [[St. Charles, Missouri|St. Charles]], [[Missouri]]. Approximately 1800 students from [[Defiance, Missouri|Defiance]], [[Foristell]], [[New Melle]], [[O'Fallon, Missouri|O'Fallon]], [[St. Peters, Missouri|Saint Peters]], [[Saint Charles, Missouri|Saint Charles]], [[Weldon Spring]], and [[Wentzville]] attend school at Howell. It is in the [[Francis Howell School District]].
'''Francis Howell High School''' is a four-year public [[high school]] located in [[St. Charles, Missouri|St. Charles]], [[Missouri]]. Approximately 1800 students from [[Defiance, Missouri|Defiance]], [[Foristell]], [[New Melle]], [[O'Fallon, Missouri|O'Fallon]], [[St. Peters, Missouri|Saint Peters]], [[Saint Charles, Missouri|Saint Charles]], [[Weldon Spring]], and [[Wentzville]] attend school at Howell. It is in the [[Francis Howell School District]]. The school's mascot is Victor the [[Viking]].


==History==
==History==
Founded by Francis Howell in 1881, by Lewis Howell. Francis Howell High School opened under the name of Howell Institute in Howell's Prairie. Originally, Francis Howell was a school where children could come to learn the basics of [[education]] and move up into high school.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
Founded by Francis Howell in 1881, by Lewis Howell. Francis Howell High School opened under the name of Howell Institute in Howell's Prairie. Originally, Francis Howell was a school where children could come to learn the basics of [[education]] and move up into high school.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}


After building up the school district, the district finally became Francis Howell School Consolidated District Number 2. On September 28, 1915, the Consolidated District Number 2 school board voted to name the new high school building "Francis Howell High School." On February 15, 1916, the new Francis Howell High School was dedicated.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
After building up the school district, the district finally became Francis Howell School Consolidated District Number 2. On September 28, 1915, the Consolidated District Number 2 school board voted to name the new high school building "Francis Howell High School". On February 15, 1916, the new Francis Howell High School was dedicated.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}


The current Francis Howell High School is located between Highway 94 South and Highway D. The property was originally purchased in 1949 from the United States of America under the jurisdiction of the War Assets Administration. Army barracks buildings, which were located on the property, were used by the high school for several years following until they were later demolished in 1991.
The current Francis Howell High School is located between Highway 94 South and Highway D. The property was originally purchased in 1949 from the United States of America under the jurisdiction of the War Assets Administration. Army barracks buildings, which were located on the property, were used by the high school for several years following until they were later demolished in 1991.


Today, Francis Howell High School is a large [[suburban]] high school due to large population growth in southern [[Saint Charles County, Missouri|St. Charles County]]. The original Francis Howell mascot was the "Dragoons", a horse riding soldier. Since at least 1959, they have been known as the "Vikings".{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
Today, Francis Howell High School is a large [[suburban]] high school due to large population growth in southern [[Saint Charles County, Missouri|St. Charles County]]. The original Francis Howell mascot was the "Dragoons", a horse riding soldier. Since at least 1959, they have been known as the "Vikings".{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}


Construction on a new academic building began in the summer of 2009 and was completed in 2011. The new building features a new cafeteria, media center and classrooms.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
Construction on a new academic building began in the summer of 2009 and was completed in 2011. The new building features a new cafeteria, media center and classrooms.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}


==Football==
==Athletics==
===Football===
The Vikings Football team<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fhhsvikings.com/ |title=Francis Howell Viking Football |publisher=Fhhsvikings.com |access-date=2015-07-23}}</ref> has a storied past in Saint Charles county and under head coach Bryan Koch's 9-year tenure, the Vikings had 3 final four appearances in the last four years (2011-2014). During Koch's tenure, Howell athletes earned an estimated $2 million in scholarships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/recruiting/francis-howell-athletes-start-the-day-with-signing-party/article_86f8ef7c-acdb-11e4-8213-e7f7d1f0ff38.html|title=Francis Howell athletes start the day with signing party: Stlhss|date=2015-02-04|publisher=Stltoday.com|access-date=2015-07-23}}</ref> [http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/football/koch-resigns-as-football-coach-at-francis-howell/article_985ad8bc-dca9-11e5-8f01-3f9b6b80d0c6.html Bryan Koch resigned] on February 26, 2016, and is recognized as the most successful coach in the program's history. On April 12, 2016, Francis Howell named Corey Snyder as its new head football coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/football/westminster-s-snyder-named-francis-howell-football-coach/article_97b5205c-0017-11e6-9257-1f75775e8ff4.html|title = Westminster's Snyder named Francis Howell football coach}}</ref> After two seasons, Cory Snyder resigned in March 2018.<ref name="Kvidahl">{{Cite news|url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/football/chojnacki-departs-hazelwood-central-to-take-coaching-helm-at-francis/article_60d57e5c-44a7-11e8-9529-8fa50a6c933d.html|title=Chojnacki departs Hazelwood Central to take coaching helm at Francis Howell|last=Kvidahl|first=David|date=April 20, 2018|work=St. Louis Post Dispatch}}</ref> In April 2018, Brent Chojnacki was hired as its new head football coach.<ref name="Kvidahl"/>
The Vikings Football team won the Class 5 State Championship in 2022 with a 14-0 record.<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 State Football |url=https://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/StateChampionships.aspx?alg=19 |website=Football State Championships |publisher=MSHSAA |access-date=10 January 2023}}</ref> This is the first championship they have won.


==Ice hockey==
===Ice hockey===
The Francis Howell Hockey Club participates in the Mid-States High School Club Hockey Association (MSCHA), which is governed by Missouri Hockey, Inc., and affiliated with USA Hockey, Inc.
The Francis Howell Hockey Club participates in the Mid-States High School Club Hockey Association (MSCHA), which is governed by Missouri Hockey, Inc., and affiliated with USA Hockey, Inc.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Brett Norfleet]] (2023), college football tight end for the [[Missouri Tigers football|Missouri Tigers]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Warren |first1=Peter |title=2023 4-star Brett Norfleet commits to playing football, baseball at Missouri |url=https://www.on3.com/college/missouri-tigers/news/2023-4-star-brett-norfleet-commits-to-playing-football-baseball-at-missouri/ |website=On3.com |date=21 November 2021 |access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref>
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*[[Sutton Smith]], 2015: Professional football player for the [[New Orleans Saints]].
*[[Patrick Schulte]] (2019), professional soccer goalkeeper for [[Columbus Crew]]
*[[Calvin Munson]], 2013: Professional football player for the [[Miami Dolphins]].
*[[Brett Graves]], 2011: Professional baseball pitcher for the [[Miami Marlins]]
*[[Sutton Smith]] (2015), professional football player for the [[Las Vegas Raiders]]
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*[[Calvin Munson]] (2013), professional football player for the [[New England Patriots]]
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*[[Nate Orf]], 2008: Professional baseball designated hitter in the [[Oakland Athletics]] organization
*[[Brett Graves]] (2011),professional baseball pitcher
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*[[Adam Long (golfer)|Adam Long]], 2004:Professional golfer
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*[[Nate Orf]] (2008), professional baseball [[designated hitter]]
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*[[Mark Parkinson (Missouri politician)|Mark Parkinson]], 1991: Current Missouri 105th (formerly known as 16th) district state representative
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*[[Adam Long (golfer)|Adam Long]] (2004), professional golfer
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*[[Joe Smith (Missouri politician)|Joe Smith]], 1991: Former Missouri 14th district state representative
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*[[Mark Parkinson (Missouri politician)|Mark Parkinson]] (1991), former Missouri 105th (formerly known as 16th) district state representative
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*[[Sammie Henson]], 1989: 2x NCAA Wrestling Champion, 1998 World Champion, 2000 Olympic Freestyle Silver Medalist
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*[[Joe Smith (Missouri politician)|Joe Smith]] (1991), former Missouri 14th district state representative
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*[[Matt Dillahunty]], 1987: President of the Atheist Community of Austin, TX<ref>{{cite web |title=Matt Dillahunty in Exercise Dragon Hammer |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34610855/matt-dillahunty-in-exercise-dragon/ |website=Newspapers.com |publisher=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |access-date=3 February 2021 |date=12 July 1989}}</ref>
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*[[Sammie Henson]] (1989), 2x NCAA wrestling champion, 1998 world champion, 2000 Olympic freestyle silver medalist
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*[[Jeff Hartwig]], 1985: Pole Vault American Indoor Record Holder, 1996 and 2008 US Olympic teams
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*[[Matt Dillahunty]] (1987), atheist activist<ref>{{cite web |title=Matt Dillahunty in Exercise Dragon Hammer |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34610855/matt-dillahunty-in-exercise-dragon/ |website=Newspapers.com |publisher=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |access-date=3 February 2021 |date=12 July 1989}}</ref>
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*[[Dave Weckl]], 1978: Jazz drummer
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*[[Jeff Hartwig]] (1985), pole vault American Indoor record holder, 1996 and 2008 US Olympic teams
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*[[Dave Weckl]] (1978), jazz drummer
*[[Tricia Byrnes (politician)|Tricia Byrnes]], politician<ref>{{Cite web |title=Representative Tricia Byrnes |url=https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2024&district=063 |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=house.mo.gov}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 03:34, 17 December 2024

Francis Howell High School
Address
Map
7001 Highway 94 South

St. Charles
,
Missouri 63304

United States
Coordinates38°42′08″N 90°42′59″W / 38.70221°N 90.71637°W / 38.70221; -90.71637
Information
TypePublic Secondary
Established1881
PrincipalDave Wedlock
Teaching staff91.50 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,844 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20.15[1]
CampusSuburban/Rural
Color(s)     
MascotViking (individually: Victor the Viking)
YearbookHowelltonian
WebsiteFrancis Howell High School

Francis Howell High School is a four-year public high school located in St. Charles, Missouri. Approximately 1800 students from Defiance, Foristell, New Melle, O'Fallon, Saint Peters, Saint Charles, Weldon Spring, and Wentzville attend school at Howell. It is in the Francis Howell School District. The school's mascot is Victor the Viking.

History

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Founded by Francis Howell in 1881, by Lewis Howell. Francis Howell High School opened under the name of Howell Institute in Howell's Prairie. Originally, Francis Howell was a school where children could come to learn the basics of education and move up into high school.[citation needed]

After building up the school district, the district finally became Francis Howell School Consolidated District Number 2. On September 28, 1915, the Consolidated District Number 2 school board voted to name the new high school building "Francis Howell High School". On February 15, 1916, the new Francis Howell High School was dedicated.[citation needed]

The current Francis Howell High School is located between Highway 94 South and Highway D. The property was originally purchased in 1949 from the United States of America under the jurisdiction of the War Assets Administration. Army barracks buildings, which were located on the property, were used by the high school for several years following until they were later demolished in 1991.

Today, Francis Howell High School is a large suburban high school due to large population growth in southern St. Charles County. The original Francis Howell mascot was the "Dragoons", a horse riding soldier. Since at least 1959, they have been known as the "Vikings".[citation needed]

Construction on a new academic building began in the summer of 2009 and was completed in 2011. The new building features a new cafeteria, media center and classrooms.[citation needed]

Athletics

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Football

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The Vikings Football team won the Class 5 State Championship in 2022 with a 14-0 record.[2] This is the first championship they have won.

Ice hockey

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The Francis Howell Hockey Club participates in the Mid-States High School Club Hockey Association (MSCHA), which is governed by Missouri Hockey, Inc., and affiliated with USA Hockey, Inc.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "2022 State Football". Football State Championships. MSHSAA. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ Warren, Peter (21 November 2021). "2023 4-star Brett Norfleet commits to playing football, baseball at Missouri". On3.com. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Matt Dillahunty in Exercise Dragon Hammer". Newspapers.com. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 12 July 1989. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Representative Tricia Byrnes". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
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