Savannah High School (Missouri)
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| School type | Public |
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| Principal | Steve Kellepouris |
| Students | approx. 750 |
| Colors Mascot |
Black and Gold Savannah Savages |
| Rival Conference |
Maryville Spoofhounds Midland Empire Conference |
| Location | 701 W. William Savannah, MO 64485 |
| Information | (816) 324-3128 |
Savannah High School is a highly rated AAA public secondary school in Savannah, Missouri. The district has been accredited with distinction four of the last five years. The school is generally regarded as one of the most attractive campuses in northwest Missouri. Savannah High School covers grades 9 through 12 and is a part of the Savannah R-III School District.
The current principal is Steve Kellepouris, the Assistant Principal is Bryan Copple, and the Athletic Director is Bruce Humphrey.
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[edit] Quizbowl
Savannah High School is home to one of Missouri's premier quizbowl teams, having won six state championships. They have done very well on a national level at the ASCN national Tournament of Champions, placing 7th in 2003, 2004, 2005, placing 4th in 1995, and winning the championship in 1988. Their quizbowl team is also very popular in the local community. The quizbowl is composed of a Freshman team, JV team, and a Varsity team.
[edit] Debate and Forensics
Savannah High School is also home to one of the winningest Speech and Debate squads in the Midland Empire Conference and greater Kansas City area, winning every conference championship since its inception, and qualifying numerous competitors to the Missouri State High School Activities Association Tournament and National Forensic League Nationals in Dallas, Texas in 2006. While the SHS team is one of the smallest in the Heart of America District, it boasts the greatest capacity of success per person.
In recent years, Savannah has placed well at the state and national tournament level:
- 2001: A 2nd place MSHSAA State Tournament Humorous Interpretation, 2nd place NFL Nationals Video Speaking Contest;
- 2002: A 6th place MSHSAA State Tournament Dramatic Interpretation, a State Champion Extemporaneous Speaking;
- 2005: An 8th place MSHSAA State Tournament Storytelling;
- 2006: A 5th place MSHSAA State Tournament Poetry, a 7th place Storytelling, a 5th place Dramatic Interp., a 2nd place Humorous Interp, 7th place NFL Nationals Humorous Interpretation
[edit] Criticism of Mascot
The Savannah Savages have been criticized as having a mascot that is offensive towards Native Americans. Several campaigns have been started to change the mascot, but these campaigns have been met with overwhelming opposition. The student body stresses "Savage Pride."
[edit] Savannah Soccer Team
Savannah High School began girl's and boy's soccer teams in 2005. In the 2006 season the boy's team won their first game. The team is improving steadily and hope to have great seasons in the years to come.
[edit] Young Republicans Club
Recently established in September of 2006, the Young Republicans club has been very active in the community. Led by Mr. Beckstead, the club members have already handed out signs and called people of the community. They will be helping all they can to get more votes for the Republican Party in 2006 midterm election.
