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'{{Infobox Secondary school | logo = [[Image:Cary-Grove HS Logo.png]] | motto = | name = Cary-Grove High School | established = | type = [[Public High School|Public High School]] | grades = 9-12 | students = 1887 (2008) | principal = Jay Sargeant | dean = Jim Kelly and Rebecca Saffert | address =2208 Three Oaks Road | city = [[Cary, Illinois|Cary]] | state = [[Illinois]] | country = [[United States]] | oversight = [[Community High School District 155]] | mascot = [[Troy|Trojan]] | colors = {{color box|navy}} [[Navy Blue|Navy]]<br>{{color box|white}} [[White]] | established = 1961 | newspaper = Trojan Times | website =[http://www.d155.org/cg/ Cary-Grove High School] | picture = [[Image:Cary-GroveHighSchool.png|250px]] }} '''Cary-Grove High School''' is a high school in [[Cary, Illinois|Cary]], [[Illinois]], USA; it is part of [[Community High School District 155]]. Its name is derived from the fact that it feeds from schools in both [[Cary, Illinois|Cary]] and [[Fox River Grove, Illinois|Fox River Grove]], Illinois. In 1995, it was the subject of much news attention after the [[Fox River Grove level crossing accident]] that killed seven students<ref>[Oct. 27 1995 http://www.cnn.com/US/9510/bus_crash/10-27/]</ref>. In 2006, on the anniversary of the accident, another Cary-Grove student, Justin Glassmeyer, was killed at the same crossing<ref> [Long, K. Boy, 15, killed by Metra train in Fox River Grove. Oct 25, 2006. http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2006/10/25/news/local/doc453ffeab5e041327698861.txt.] </ref>. Cary-Grove opened in 1961. Originally, the school colors (purple and white) and the tune for the school song were borrowed from [[Northwestern University]]. In 1978, while the school colors remained purple and white, the sports, cheerleader and band uniforms became navy and white. During the 1980s, the change to navy and white became official. == Athletics == The school's team mascot is the "Trojan," popularly represented by a student dressed in a caricatured version of the legendary Trojan Warriors of the city of Troy. In 1987, the Girls Basketball team went undefeated in the Fox Valley Conference. Propelled by All-State selection Eve Barry, the team earned a berth into the state quarterfinals and Cary-Grove's only Elite Eight appearance in school history {{Citation needed|date=September 2009}}. C-G also boasts a strong Chess program, notching back-to-back top 10 finishes at the [[Illinois High School Association|IHSA]] state tournament in 2008 & 2009 <ref name=autogenerate>[http://www.ihsa.org/activity/ct/records/wbyyr.htm], IHSA Top 10 Teams.</ref>. In 2009, Cary-Grove's Baseball team (coached by Don Sutherland) advanced to the state tournament for the first time in school history. The Trojans ended the season with over 30 wins. As a team they hit 49 home runs, an IHSA baseball record. The 2009 Women's Volleyball team won the school's first state title in any sport by defeating Lyons Township High School in the 4A State Championship game. The Trojans, who were coached by 15-year head coach Patty Langanis, finished the season 38W-4L. === Football Success (2004-Present) === In 2004 after the school's first undefeated 9-0 season, replete with a conference championship, the Trojans' football team battled through the [[Illinois High School Association|IHSA]] state playoffs, fighting all the way to the state championship. It was there that they were finally defeated by the [[Libertyville High School|Libertyville Wildcats]] who were making their second consecutive championship berth <ref name=autogenerated1> [http://www.mchenrycountysports.com/schools/cary-grove/#about]</ref>. Led by Head Coach Bruce Kay, defensive cooridnator Don Sutherland, and assistant head coach John Bryan, the football program has since proven itself to be an athletic powerhouse. It has won the Valley Division (formerly the aggregated Fox Valley Conference) title each consecutive season since 2004, earned a berth in the state finals in 2004; and have advanced through at least one round in the playoffs in each successive season since. C-G entered the 2009 season ranked #17 in the state of [[Illinois]] by the [[Chicago Tribune]], <ref name=autogenerated>[http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/the_inside_scoop/2009/08/tribunes-top-20-football-teams.html], Tribune's top 20 football teams</ref> and capped off their season by winning the school's first ever IHSA football state championship, defeating [[Providence Catholic High School|Providence Catholic High School]], 34-17, on November 28, 2009. The team plays its home games at Al Boeher Field, which seats approximately 3,000 to 4,000 people. Located on the far east side of the school's campus, the stadium has grown very crowded in recent years, the product of a half-decade of consecutive conference championships. The Trojans run an aggressive triple option offense and an esteemed 3-3-5 defense which has spawned many imitators, and is perennially one of the best in the state. == 1995 Level Crossing Tragedy == {{Main|1995 Fox River Grove bus–train collision}} == Music == Cary-Grove has always had a very strong music program. Prior to 1972, the C-G choirs were led by Robert Hills and Alan Wedertz. Especially noteworthy are the long tenures of band director Don Ehrensperger (1963-1993) and choir director Dana Floor (1972-2005). Under their guidance, the music department grew to become the acclaimed and very popular activity that it is today. In the 1970s, the Jazz Band consistently won top honors at the Oak Lawn Jazz Festival in [[Oak Lawn, Illinois]]. In 1973, Mr. Floor was an early adopter of the [[show choir]] format when he created the Swing Choir, an extra-curricular group that performs contemporary music with choreography. Each year, choir students participate in Fall Follies, the Swing Choir Festival, the holiday trip to Chicago and the spring Musical. The Trojan Marching Band and Pep Band are great additions to the football and basketball games. Both band and choir students perform in Spring and Holiday concerts. As Cary-Grove's student population has grown, so has the music department. As of 2009, four teachers direct 15 different groups and ensembles, including the A Cappella Singers, Swing Choir, Jazz Choir, Bel Canto Choir, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Pep Band and Jazz Ensemble. ==Notable alumni== *[http://www.hvrenegades.com/team/roster/index.html?player_id=127 Brett Nommensen] ('05), Member of the Tampa Bay Rays' Minor League team, the Hudson Valley Renegades *[http://www.mtv.com/shows/legally_blonde_search_for_elle_woods/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=9999 Lindsey Ridgway] ('02), Reality show personality, MTV's Legally Blonde:The Search for Elle Woods *[http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/contestants/evan_dollard.shtml Evan Dollard] ('00), Gladiator ''Rocket'' on [[American Gladiators (2008 TV series)]] *[http://tvguide.sympatico.msn.ca/RealityTV/Articles/081216_hells_kitchen_contestants_DC Wil Kocol] ('98), Contestant on [[Hell's Kitchen (U.S. season 5)]] * [[Patrick Burns (paranormal investigator)]] ('87), star of [[Haunting Evidence]] * [http://www.cardinale.com/About/winemkr.asp Chris Carpenter(Winemaker)] ('82), winemaker for several notable Napa Valley Wineries * [[Paul Wertico]] ('72), jazz drummer (member of the [[Pat Metheny Group]] for many years), winner of 7 [[grammy award]]s * [http://www.ibdb.com/person.asp?ID=92605 Beth (Fremgen) Williams] ('79), Broadway executive producer and rehearsal pianist * [http://www.filmreference.com/film/96/Kevin-Marcum.html Kevin Marcum] ('73?), 1955-1987 Broadway singer and actor ==References== {{reflist|2}} == External links == *[http://www.d155.org/cg Cary-Grove High School Website] *[http://cgchoirs.blogspot.com/ Cary-Grove High School Choir Blog] *[http://lisawebworld1.tripod.com/cgswingchoir.html Cary-Grove High School Swing Choir] *[http://www.carygrove.com/ Cary Grove High School Alumni] {{Fox Valley Conference}} {{coord missing|Illinois}} [[Category:High schools in Illinois]] [[Category:McHenry County, Illinois]]'