Del Norte High School (New Mexico)
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| Del Norte High School | |
| Location | |
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| 5323 Montgomery Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 |
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| Information | |
| Principal | Becky Almeter |
| Enrollment |
1500 |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | The Right Way... The 'Knight' Way! |
| Established | 1965 |
| Information | (505) 883-7222 |
| Colors Mascot |
Turquoise, Black, and White Knight |
| Homepage | http://www.delnorteknights.com |
Del Norte High School is a public high school located in northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools system. Del Norte High School was established in 1965. This school is home to around 1500 students.
The Del Norte High School Castelles Drill Team last won 1st in State Competition in 2002. The Del Norte Chess team won the New Mexico State Championship in March 2007. Their AFJROTC unit NM-051 was first runner-up in their State competition, with their female color guard being the state champion in 2007. Their co-ed varsity cheer squad took first place in April 2008.
Notable alumni include Diego Sanchez, a professional fighter for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently holds a 19-1 MMA record. and Lauren Sánchez. Other famous alumni include 1982 graduate French Stewart and 1983 graduate Darren Dalton. Stewart gained fame through his starring role in the 90's sit-com "Third Rock From the Sun" as well as a film role in "Stargate (film)". Dalton was featured in the movies "The Outsiders" and "Red Dawn".
The 1982 Del Norte baseball team won the NM state baseball championship and remain as the only DNHS baseball team to ever win it in the history of the school. They went 19-5 that year hitting over .400 as a team and coming thru with great defense and stellar pitching when needed.
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