Kennedy High School (Bloomington, Minnesota)

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John F. Kennedy High School
Location
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States of America
Information
Principal Ron Simmons
Students approx. 1,750
Type Public
Mascot Eagle
Established 1965
Colors Navy Blue, Gold, and White
Homepage

Kennedy High School (also known as John F. Kennedy Senior High School) is one of two public high schools located in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Named after former president John F. Kennedy, it was opened in 1965[1] due to the rapid growth of Bloomington at the time.

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[edit] Athletics

State Championships
Season Sport Number of Championships Year
Fall Soccer, Boys 1 1981
Winter Dance, Girls 6 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Hockey, Boys 1 1987
Basketball, Girls 1 2005
Wrestling 2 1980, 1984
Spring Baseball 2 1966, 1975
Total 13

Girls club Lacrosse State Champions 2003, 2004, 2005

[edit] Notable alumni

  • Minnesota Twin First Baseman Kent Hrbek[2]
  • Murder victim Brian Glick
  • Former Sports Illustrated columnist Steve Rushin
  • Tim Connolly, NHL Hockey Player, Philadelphia Flyers
  • Kimberly Dorn, Mrs. Minnesota 2005
  • Ryan Stoa, Minnesota Gopher Hockey, Drafted by Colorado Avalanche in 2005 NHL Draft (Round 2: 1st selection)

[edit] References

  1. ^ School Opening
  2. ^ Kent Hrbek, 1978 Kennedy Graduate

[edit] External links

Lake Conference Teams

· Apple Valley Eagles · Bloomington Jefferson Jaguars · Bloomington Kennedy Eagles · Burnsville Blaze · Chaska Hawks · Eagan Wildcats · Eastview Lightning · Eden Prairie Eagles · Lakeville North Panthers · Lakeville South Cougars · Rosemount Irish