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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = Steller Secondary School
| name = Steller Secondary School
| image = Steller School Logo.png
| image = Steller School Logo.png
| caption = "Only the Educated are Free"
| caption = "Only the Educated are Free"
| location = [[Anchorage, Alaska|Anchorage]], [[Alaska]]
| city = [[Anchorage, Alaska]]
| streetaddress = 2508 Blueberry Road
| streetaddress = 2508 Blueberry Road
| zipcode = 99503
| country = United States
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|21.589071|79.936286|type:edu_region:US-AK|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|61.1975|-149.8931|format=dms|type:edu_region:US-AK|display=inline,title}}
| ceeb = 020007
| type = Public alternative secondary
| type = Public alternative secondary
| established = 1974
| established = {{start date and age|1974|p=1}}
| principal = Reed Whitmore
| principal = Maria Hernandez
| faculty = 23
| faculty = 23
| colours = [[Blue]], [[Royal Blue]], [[Green]] {{color box|blue}}{{color box|royalblue}}{{color box|green}}
| colours = Blue, royal blue, and green <br> {{color box|blue|border=silver}}{{color box|royalblue|border=silver}}{{color box|green|border=silver}}
| mascot = Steller's Jay
| mascot = Steller's Jay
| website = [http://steller.asdk12.org/ ASD Site]
| website = {{URL|https://www.asdk12.org/steller}}
[http://stellerschool712.org/ Official Site]
| imagesize = 200px
| imagesize = 200px
| pushpin_map = USA Alaska Anchorage#USA Alaska
| pushpin_map = USA Alaska Anchorage#USA Alaska
| enrollment = 281 (2016)
| enrollment = 281 (2016)
}}'''Steller Secondary School''' is an [[alternative school]] located in [[Anchorage, Alaska]]. It is based on the philosophy of responsible freedom, personal initiative, and individualized education. The [[Anchorage School District]] established the school in 1974 as a response to a proposal by the Committee of Alternative Secondary Education. Steller was named after [[Georg Wilhelm Steller]], a naturalist from Germany who traveled with [[Vitus Bering]] on an exploratory voyage to Alaska. The school was named after him because of his independence, love of knowledge, courage, and pioneering spirit.
}}'''Steller Secondary School''' is an [[alternative school]] located in [[Anchorage, Alaska]]. The [[Anchorage School District]] established the school in 1974 as a response to a proposal by the Committee of Alternative Secondary Education.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} Steller was named after [[Georg Wilhelm Steller]], a naturalist from Germany who traveled with [[Vitus Bering]] on an exploratory voyage to Alaska.
==Academic Competitions==


==History==
===All-State Band===

Steller has had a number of students who are selected annually to participate in the ASAA Alaska All-State Band. In 2017, Steller students Sebastien Libbrecht, Kohiby Vierthaler, and Tatiana Rogers have been admitted to the music festival.<ref>http://asaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017-All-State-Band-Selected-Participant-List.pdf</ref>

==Building history==
For the first nine years of its existence, Steller was located in the old North Star Elementary School building. After much political activity by Steller parents, the [[Alaska Legislature]] approved funds to remodel the school and add a new gym as well as a drama facility/[[auditorium]]. In 1992, the auditorium was rebuilt after a structural failure caused the roof to collapse, leaving nearly everything ruined except for the stage's curtains. The voters of Anchorage approved a school bond in 2003 to provide funding for the addition of a new science lab and relocation and renovation of the staff lounge, offices surrounding the gymnasium, and the special education office. This construction was completed in October 2004.
For the first nine years of its existence, Steller was located in the old North Star Elementary School building. After much political activity by Steller parents, the [[Alaska Legislature]] approved funds to remodel the school and add a new gym as well as a drama facility/[[auditorium]]. In 1992, the auditorium was rebuilt after a structural failure caused the roof to collapse, leaving nearly everything ruined except for the stage's curtains. The voters of Anchorage approved a school bond in 2003 to provide funding for the addition of a new science lab and relocation and renovation of the staff lounge, offices surrounding the gymnasium, and the special education office. This construction was completed in October 2004.

==Sports==
===Extramural Sports===
Steller does not participate in sports within the Anchorage School District, but its students are allowed to play sports for a high school (or middle school depending on grade level) of their choice. This opportunity is not afforded to students in traditional schools within the ASD.

===Intramural Sports===
Many students and staff at Steller participate in an [[intramural sports|intramural]] [[floor hockey|gym hockey]] league. These games are closely followed by many members of the Steller community and culminate in a series of playoffs in late February.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Marty Beckerman]], author, humorist, journalist, and features editor with ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' magazine
* [[Marty Beckerman]], author, humorist, journalist, and features editor with ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' magazine
* [[Mark Begich]], former Mayor of [[Anchorage, Alaska]] and former [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator from Alaska]]
* [[Mark Begich]], former mayor of [[Anchorage, Alaska]] and former [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator from Alaska]]
* [[Mario Chalmers]], [[basketball]] player (7-9th grades){{citation needed|date=December 2013}}
* [[Mario Chalmers]], [[basketball]] player (7-9th grades){{citation needed|date=December 2013}}
* [[Gretchen Guess]], member of [[Alaska House of Representatives]] 2000–2002 and [[Alaska Senate]] 2002–2006, [[Anchorage School District]] [[School Board]] Chair, 2011–2013 <ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gretchen-guess/9/715/492 Gretchen Guess' LinkedIn profile] Retrieved 19 July 2011</ref>
* [[Gretchen Guess]], member of [[Alaska House of Representatives]] 2000–2002 and [[Alaska Senate]] 2002–2006, [[Anchorage School District]] [[School Board]] Chair, 2011–2013 <ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gretchen-guess/9/715/492 Gretchen Guess' LinkedIn profile] Retrieved July 19, 2011</ref>
* [[Lindsey Holmes]], member of [[Alaska House of Representatives]] 2006–present (9th through 11th grades){{citation needed|date=December 2013}}
* [[Lindsey Holmes]], member of [[Alaska House of Representatives]] 2006–present (9th through 11th grades){{citation needed|date=December 2013}}
* [[Jewel (singer)|Jewel]], singer (9th & 10th grades)<ref>[http://www.stellerschool712.org/flash/?p=2253 Steller website blog post] Retrieved 19 July 2011</ref>{{Better source|reason=Primary source.|date=December 2013}}
* [[Jewel (singer)|Jewel]], singer (9th & 10th grades)<ref>[http://www.stellerschool712.org/flash/?p=2253 Steller website blog post] Retrieved July 19, 2011</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=Primary source.|date=December 2013}}
* [[Trajan Langdon]], [[basketball]] player
* [[Trajan Langdon]], [[basketball]] player


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.stellerschool712.org Steller Secondary School website (Old)]
* [http://www.stellerschool712.org Steller Secondary School website (Old)]

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[[Category:1974 establishments in Alaska]]
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 3 September 2024

Steller Secondary School
"Only the Educated are Free"
Address
Map
2508 Blueberry Road

Anchorage, Alaska
99503

United States
Coordinates61°11′51″N 149°53′35″W / 61.1975°N 149.8931°W / 61.1975; -149.8931
Information
TypePublic alternative secondary
Established1974 (51 years ago) (1974)
CEEB code020007
PrincipalMaria Hernandez
Faculty23
Enrollment281 (2016)
Colour(s)Blue, royal blue, and green
   
MascotSteller's Jay
Websitewww.asdk12.org/steller

Steller Secondary School is an alternative school located in Anchorage, Alaska. The Anchorage School District established the school in 1974 as a response to a proposal by the Committee of Alternative Secondary Education.[citation needed] Steller was named after Georg Wilhelm Steller, a naturalist from Germany who traveled with Vitus Bering on an exploratory voyage to Alaska.

History

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For the first nine years of its existence, Steller was located in the old North Star Elementary School building. After much political activity by Steller parents, the Alaska Legislature approved funds to remodel the school and add a new gym as well as a drama facility/auditorium. In 1992, the auditorium was rebuilt after a structural failure caused the roof to collapse, leaving nearly everything ruined except for the stage's curtains. The voters of Anchorage approved a school bond in 2003 to provide funding for the addition of a new science lab and relocation and renovation of the staff lounge, offices surrounding the gymnasium, and the special education office. This construction was completed in October 2004.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Gretchen Guess' LinkedIn profile Retrieved July 19, 2011
  2. ^ Steller website blog post Retrieved July 19, 2011
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