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In 2005, the school added the [[Milwaukie Academy of the Arts]] to its campus. This charter school operates in conjunction with Milwaukie High School's main campus to offer a full course catalog. The school focuses on integrating the arts into core school subject areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/maa/site/default.asp?|title=Milwaukie Academy of the Arts|date=2011-01-20|work=North Clackamas School District}}</ref>
In 2005, the school added the [[Milwaukie Academy of the Arts]] to its campus. This charter school operates in conjunction with Milwaukie High School's main campus to offer a full course catalog. The school focuses on integrating the arts into core school subject areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/maa/site/default.asp?|title=Milwaukie Academy of the Arts|date=2011-01-20|work=North Clackamas School District}}</ref>

==Reconstruction==
==Reconstruction==
In 2008, the JC Lillie Center for the Arts, the school's performing arts center, underwent a major esthetic and structural renovation, which included a redeveloped entrance and courtyard, remodeled auditorium, and a notoriously faulty sound system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nclack.paulclerc.com/milwaukie-high-school.php|title=North Clackmas School District Building Projects|date=2011-01-18|access-date=2011-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207021440/http://nclack.paulclerc.com/milwaukie-high-school.php|archive-date=2009-02-07|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2008, the JC Lillie Center for the Arts, the school's performing arts center, underwent a major esthetic and structural renovation, which included a redeveloped entrance and courtyard, remodeled auditorium, and a notoriously faulty sound system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nclack.paulclerc.com/milwaukie-high-school.php|title=North Clackmas School District Building Projects|date=2011-01-18|access-date=2011-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207021440/http://nclack.paulclerc.com/milwaukie-high-school.php|archive-date=2009-02-07|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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Milwaukie High School has competed in the [[Northwest Oregon Conference]] at the 5A classification since 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nwoc5a.org/info/default.asp|title=Northwest Oregon Conference|date=2011-01-20|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313170211/http://nwoc5a.org/info/default.asp|archivedate=2014-03-13}}</ref>
Milwaukie High School has competed in the [[Northwest Oregon Conference]] at the 5A classification since 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nwoc5a.org/info/default.asp|title=Northwest Oregon Conference|date=2011-01-20|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313170211/http://nwoc5a.org/info/default.asp|archivedate=2014-03-13}}</ref>


The dance team, the Pony Prancers, won first place in their division at the OSAA State Championships in 1986, 1996, 2011, 2012 and 2016.{{cn|date=January 2018}}
The dance team, the Pony Prancers, won first place in their division at the OSAA State Championships in 1986, 1996, 2011, 2012 and 2016.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}
The Mustangs have two state wrestling titles. 1973 and 1984.{{cn|date=January 2018}}
The Mustangs have two state wrestling titles. 1973 and 1984.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
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*[[Latin Berry]], former NFL player
*[[Latin Berry]], former NFL player
* [[Kendrick Bourne]], professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers
* [[Kendrick Bourne]], professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers
* [[Dustin Corea]], American-born Salvadorian professional soccer player<ref>{{cite news|title=Reds battled 'head to head'|date=13 October 1961|work=[[The Bulletin (Bend)]]}}</ref>
* [[Dustin Corea]], American-born Salvadorian professional soccer player<ref name="Reds battled 'head to head'">{{cite news|title=Reds battled 'head to head'|date=13 October 1961|work=[[The Bulletin (Bend)]]}}</ref>
* [[Brad Ecklund]], former NFL player and coach
* [[Brad Ecklund]], former NFL player and coach
* [[Gary Babcock Gordon|Gary Gordon]], co-inventor of the [[Optical mouse|modern optical computer mouse]]
* [[Gary Babcock Gordon|Gary Gordon]], co-inventor of the [[Optical mouse|modern optical computer mouse]]
* [[Tonya Harding]], figure skating champion (dropped out)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1994-01-16/news/9401160326_1_rival-skater-nancy-kerrigan-tonya-harding-ice-skating-world|title=Harding Spends `A Hard Week' - Chicago Tribune|last=Dellios|first=Hugh|date=16 January 1994|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|accessdate=28 December 2011}}</ref>
* [[Tonya Harding]], figure skating champion (dropped out)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1994-01-16/news/9401160326_1_rival-skater-nancy-kerrigan-tonya-harding-ice-skating-world|title=Harding Spends `A Hard Week' - Chicago Tribune|last=Dellios|first=Hugh|date=16 January 1994|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|accessdate=28 December 2011}}</ref>
* [[Keynan Middleton]], professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels
* [[Keynan Middleton]], professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels
* [[Jerry Zimmerman]], professional baseball player and coach<ref>{{cite news|title=Reds battled 'head to head'|date=13 October 1961|work=[[The Bulletin (Bend)]]}}</ref>
* [[Jerry Zimmerman]], professional baseball player and coach<ref name="Reds battled 'head to head'"/>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1907 establishments in Oregon]]
[[Category:1907 establishments in Oregon]]

Revision as of 01:29, 29 November 2020

For the institution in Wisconsin, see Milwaukee High School of the Arts.
Milwaukie High School
Address
Map
2301 SE Willard St.

Milwaukie
,
Oregon
97222

United States
Coordinates45°26′29″N 122°38′16″W / 45.4415°N 122.6379°W / 45.4415; -122.6379
Information
School typePublic
Established1907
School districtNorth Clackamas School District
PrincipalCarmen Gelman
Faculty46.58 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment828 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.78[1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Maroon and gold   
Athletics conferenceOSAA, Northwest Oregon Conference
MascotMustang
RivalLa Salle High School, Rex Putnam High School
Feeder schoolsRowe Middle School
WebsiteMilwaukie High

Milwaukie High School is a public high school located in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. It is one of seven high schools within the North Clackamas School District. The school's mascot is the mustang, and its colors are maroon and gold.

History

Milwaukie High School dates back to 1907. Originally constructed in 1925, the oldest portion of the three-story building that houses the school today is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Milwaukie.

The school's first mascot, the Maroon, fell into disfavor with students because of its similarity to the word "moron."[2] The student body voted on a new mascot and as a result the mustang was chosen.

In 2005, the school added the Milwaukie Academy of the Arts to its campus. This charter school operates in conjunction with Milwaukie High School's main campus to offer a full course catalog. The school focuses on integrating the arts into core school subject areas.[3]

Reconstruction

In 2008, the JC Lillie Center for the Arts, the school's performing arts center, underwent a major esthetic and structural renovation, which included a redeveloped entrance and courtyard, remodeled auditorium, and a notoriously faulty sound system.[4]

In June 2018, the main campus of the school was demolished to make space for a new academic building. Construction of the new structure started in early September 2018, and is scheduled for completion in August 2021. The new facility will address many the previous structure's issues, including overcrowding, and safety concerns. The new facility was designed by the IBI Group[5] and BRIC Architecture and is being constructed by Skanska.[6]

Until the campus redevelopment concludes, students will practice academics in modular structures located on the school's football field, which will be renovated once the academic building reopens and the structures are removed. The school unofficially named the temporary academic structures "Mod City".

Living History Day

Since 1996, Milwaukie High School has annually hosted the nationally recognized [7] Living History Day. On this day thousands of veterans are welcomed into the school to help educate students about past wars, and provide first-hand accounts of military experiences. Unfortunately, this was cut in 2010 to lack of funding and staffing reductions.[8]

Academics

In 2014, out of 260 seniors, 220 graduated, for an 83% graduation rate.[9][10]

Athletics

Milwaukie High School has competed in the Northwest Oregon Conference at the 5A classification since 2010.[11]

The dance team, the Pony Prancers, won first place in their division at the OSAA State Championships in 1986, 1996, 2011, 2012 and 2016.[citation needed] The Mustangs have two state wrestling titles. 1973 and 1984.[citation needed]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Milwaukie High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Milwaukie High School: History". North Clackamas School District. 2011-01-18. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09.
  3. ^ "Milwaukie Academy of the Arts". North Clackamas School District. 2011-01-20.
  4. ^ "North Clackmas School District Building Projects". 2011-01-18. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
  5. ^ "MHS Design Presentation" (PDF). North Clackamas School District. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  6. ^ Milwaukie, 2301 SE Willard; Maps, OR 97222 See map: Google. "Milwaukie High School Bond Project". North Clackamas School District. Retrieved 2019-01-22. {{cite web}}: |first2= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Living History Day: Milwaukie High School". 2011-01-18.
  8. ^ "North Clackamas School District News Release". 2010-10-19. Archived from the original on 2012-03-24.
  9. ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  10. ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Archived from the original on 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  11. ^ "Northwest Oregon Conference". 2011-01-20. Archived from the original on 2014-03-13.
  12. ^ Harlan, David (11 July 1985). "Portland woman flew for fun and records". The Oregonian.
  13. ^ a b "Reds battled 'head to head'". The Bulletin (Bend). 13 October 1961.
  14. ^ Dellios, Hugh (16 January 1994). "Harding Spends `A Hard Week' - Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
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