Robert McQueen High School
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| Motto | "Quest for Excellence" | |
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| Established | 1982 | |
| Type of institution | Public secondary | |
| Faculty | (2003) 125 | |
| Principal | John Carlson | |
| Enrollment | (2003) 1,877 | |
| Location | Reno, Nevada, USA | |
| Campus surroundings | Suburban | |
| Colors | Blue and gray | |
| Mascot | Lancelot the Lancer | |
| Information | (775) 746-5880 | |
| Website | http://www.mcqueenhs.com/ | |
Robert McQueen High School (McQ) is a public secondary school in Reno, Nevada, in the United States. Part of the Washoe County School District, its mascot is the Lancer and the school's colors are blue and gray. The school has earned the nickname "The Academy on the Hill" because it is located in the foothills of northwest Reno and overlooks the Truckee Meadows.
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[edit] History
The school was named for Dr. Robert McQueen, now emeritus professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. The school opened in 1982. When the school was built, adjoining Seventh Street and Robb Drive were only dirt roads extended out to allow access to the school. Since then, the construction of numerous subdevelopments has resulted in overcrowding problems. Enrollment in 2003 was 1,877 students; the building was designed for an enrollment of 1600. In order to mitigate overcrowding concerns and comply with local fire regulations, several modular classrooms have been added to the campus.
In 2005, Newsweek listed McQueen as the 442nd best school in the United States using the ratio of number of AP exams taken to graduating students as its criterion.
The McQueen High School Marching Band played in the Inauguration Parade for George W. Bush in January 2005.
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[edit] Athletics
- The varsity football team has won the state title several times since the school opened.
- The school has a regulation-size stadium and track and many practice fields for athletic use.
[edit] Music
- Robert McQueen High School Band — 9-time state marching band champions.[citation needed]
[edit] Publications
- The Excalibur — monthly school newspaper, inducted into the National Scholastic Press Association's Hall of Fame in the fall of 2004, making it the only student publication in the state to be inducted
- "McQueen TV" — broadcast news show (Tuesdays and Fridays); also known as McQTV
- Chrysalis — annual literary magazine
- Caxton — yearbook, awarded the national Silver Crown award, making it one of the top annual publications in the nation.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Mädchen Amick (did not graduate, but left school in 1987) Television and film actress.
- Nicole King (1989) Molecular Biologist, UC Berkeley; John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship Winner (so-called Genius Grant)
- Teresa Benitez (1996) Miss Nevada and 2002 Miss America pageant third runner-up
- Chris Aguila (1997) Professional Baseball Player for the Florida Marlins
- Chris Carr (2001) Professional Football Player for the Oakland Raiders
