Edison High School (Minnesota)
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| Established | 1922 |
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| Type | Public High School |
| Principal | Carla Steinbach |
| Asst. Principal | Michael Bradley, Matthew Boucher, Latanya Daniels, Jerry Pedersen |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 700 22nd Avenue NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| District | Minneapolis Public Schools |
| Colors | blue and gold |
| Nickname | Tommies |
| Mascot | Tomcat |
| Yearbook | Wizard |
| Newspaper | Edison Record |
| Website | edison.mpls.k12.mn.us |
Thomas Alva Edison High School is the only public high school in the Northeast community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was named for American inventor Thomas Alva Edison. Located in the Holland neighborhood, the school currently consists of four learning communities: Humanities and Communication; Cosmetology; Business and Finance; and Center for Accelerated Learning.
The main building was constructed in 1922. Additions have been made to the rear of the building, and a gymnasium was built across Monroe Street. The track and football field are behind this gym.
[edit] Sports
Edison competes in the following sports, some in co-ops with other schools.
- Fall: Football, Cross-Country, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming, Volleyball
- Winter: Wrestling, Boys Swimming, Boys and Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Hockey
- Spring: Track, Boys Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Badminton
[edit] Famous Alumni
- Joe Dziedzic, hockey player
- Richard E. Kraus, Marine Corps medal of honor recipient
[edit] External links
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