P. K. Yonge

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P.K. Yonge is a Developmental Research School owned by the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida. It teaches from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The School Director is Dr. Fran Vandiver. Mrs. Amy Hollinger is the Elementary Assistant Principal, Dr. Russell Froman is the Middle School Assistant Principal, and Mr. Randy Scott is the High School Assistant Principal.

One notable feature of the school is the creek (Tumblin' Creek) that runs through the school property. The cafeteria sits on the creek and students may enjoy the Florida nature scene while dining outdoors. It also has a county and state renowned performing arts program. Its band earned a standing superior at the FBA assesment in 2005.

Though small in size, P.K. Yonge DRS is a leader in academic development in the state of Florida.

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[edit] Athletics

P.K. Yonge Developmantal Research School competes under the name "Blue wave" , unlike another Gainesville school Gainesville High School that gained fame for football in the 60's, 70's, 80's the Blue Wave first really started to gain fame in the late 80's through the 21st Century. During that period of time The Blue Wave groomed some of the most prolific players in Florida Gator history such as Willie Jackson, Terry Jackson, Chris Doering, and Travis Mcgriff. Also during that time the blue wave hoisted up 12 district titles 7 of them in a row (1998-2004) and the Blue Wave also at the time (2001-2003) had the states longest regular season winning streak at 33 straight wins against really great competion.

The Basketball program like the football program gained fame in the 80's throughout the 21st Century it is one the elite programs in the state in both boys and girls basketball. The boys under the direction of Head coach Mark Griseck is a state contender year in and year out the boys won state in 1990 the girls have not won a championship yet but have been state finalists for 3 out of 4 years the girls are under the direction of Head Coach Willie Powers.

The Volleyball program is one of the premiere volleyball programs in the state. The volleyball team has won state 2 times in 2000, 2002 and have been contenders to win a champonship year after year they have won countless district championships over the years and have won regionals 8 times.

[edit] Notable Graduates

Willie Jackson - Florida Wide Receiver (1990-1993)
Chris Doering - Florida Wide Receiver(1992-1995)
Travis Mcgriff - Florida Wide Receiver (1995-1998)
Terry Jackson - Florida Running Back (1995-1998)
Robert Baker - Auburn Wide Receiver (1995-1996)
Doug Dickey - Hall of Fame Football Coach
John Mullett - Vice President of Government Affairs for BAE Systems
Pat Waldo - CEO of Decernis
Dave Bradley - Chief Counsel Foreign Claims Settlement Comm., US Dept. of Justice
Dr. Peter Small - Groundbreaking Researcher on Tuberculosis in AIDS
Charles Wesley Larson II - Florida Baseball Player (1954-1957)
Ryne Malone - Florida State Infielder (2004-2006)