Roy J. Wasson High School
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| Motto | "Change, and the world changes with you." |
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| Established | 1960 |
| Type | High School (Grades 9-12) |
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| Location | Colorado Springs, CO, USA |
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| Enrollment | 1500 |
| Colors | Maroon and Gray |
| Homepage | http://www.d11.org/wasson/ |
Roy J. Wasson High School is the second-oldest high school in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The Wasson High School campus includes Garry Berry Stadium, the primary high school sports venue for District 11.
The school's colors are maroon and gray, and the mascot is the Thunderbird.
Roy J. Wasson High School was established in 1960 and named after one of the longtime superintendents of Colorado Springs School District Eleven. Wasson is the only high school in District 11 on a modified block schedule. Students in the 9th and 10th grades attend classes on a seven period schedule. Upperclassmen may have a combination of blocked (95 minute classes) and unblocked (50 minute classes). This flexibility in scheduling allows for students to earn more credits than most high schools on a traditional schedule. The 28.2 acre campus has a diverse population of students.
Wasson is a comprehensive high school which has been recognized at the state and national level as a school on the forefront of educational reform and innovation. Wasson is also the only high school in District Eleven with a dance studio. Wasson's technology wing contains a one-of-a-kind multimedia classroom, a video production room, a professional quality audio recording studio, a 25 station CAD lab, a science technology lab, and a music lab with 20 computers equipped with Midi keyboards. In addition to the technology wing Wasson has 8 computer labs used by teachers in all content areas and also computers in the classrooms.
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[edit] Course offerings
- Advanced Placement and Honors classes in all major content areas, CISCO and A+ certification programs
- Video and audio production instruction
- Navy Jr. ROTC
- Oceanology/Environmental Sciences
- Pro Start Culinary Arts
- Interior Design CAD
- Auto CAD
- Dance/Musical Theatre Programs
[edit] Athletics
The athletic programs are a member of the Colorado Springs League class 5A (4A football). Wasson has won 10 state championships.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Jimmy Adams, State Champion in Diving, Professional High Diver
- Robb Akey, University of Idaho football coach
- Roc Alexander, Colorado 200-meter record holder and Denver Bronco
- Dan Audick, former NFL lineman, San Francisco 49ers
- Tina Carlino, founder, CEO Philosophy Cosmetics
- Dick Dodge Jr., Pikes Peak Hill Climb winner
- Trip and Mike Frasca, restaurateurs
- Rich "Goose" Gossage, former major-league pitcher, New York Yankees
- Scott Johnson, five-time Olympic gold medal gymnast
- Mike Mosely, Wilson Sporting Goods, executive
- Jeff Smith, owner, Classic Homes Inc.
- Jerry Van Horn, Latex gloves manufacturer
- Joe Williams, Denver radio sports-talk host, KKFN
