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Rochester Adams High School (also known as Adams High School or just Adams) is a high school located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and is part of the Rochester Community Schools district.

[edit] Timeline

• 1966 - Property at the corner of Adams and Tienken Roads was purchased to be the site of the Adams High School Building.
• 1967 – Bonds were sold to finance the cost of building the new high school.
• 1968 – Architectural plans were developed by O’Dell, Hewlett, and Luckenbach. Construction of the building began.
• 1969 – Adams High School students were housed in the Rochester High School building from 12:30-5:20PM while RHS students attended in the morning. Adams and RHS shared the graduation ceremony.
• 1970 – Adams High School opened its doors to 1100 students.
• 1972 – Due to continued student enrollment, additional classrooms were built.
• 1974 – A swimming pool complex was added to the Physical Education area.
• 1986 – The outdoor mall areas were renovated to increase classroom space. The North Mall and an upper and lower hallway of classrooms were added to the back of the school.
• 1987 – The physical education area was expanded to include an auxiliary gym, additional classrooms, and offices. Adams Stadium was built and the first home games were played under lights.
• 1988 – Bleachers in the stadium were built. (Concession stand and press box were opened in 1993.)
• 1988-89 and 1992-93 – National Exemplary School Award awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.
• 2000 – Adams High School students move to Stoney Creek High School for the school year while extensive renovations and expansions take place. An auditorium is added to the facility.
• 2001 – Adams High School students return to a renovated school.
• 2002 – Adams opened its Performing Arts Center. The state-of-the-art auditorium seats 546. Beautiful quilts have been designed and depicting our performing arts history and are displayed in the performing arts entrance.
• 2005 – With the passage of the 2004 Bond, artificial turf was installed on the football playing field. The first official home football game was played on the new turf on August 26 with a win over league opponent, Clarkston High School.

Main Entrance of Adams High School

[edit] Student statistics

Rochester Adams High School Profile 2007/2008

[edit] Notable former students

[edit] Entertainers

• Madonna (Singer / Actress / Producer) ^[1]
• Karen Moncrieff (Actress / Director)^[2]
• Joe Henry (Singer / Songwriter / Record Producer)
• Mike Clark (Local Radio Personality / Other half of WRIF's Drew and Mike)

[edit] Athletes

• Michelle Berube (USA Olympian 1984 & 1988 Olympics. Inducted to USA Gymnastic HOF 2004)^[3]
• Dominic Moran (NY Jets football player)^[4]
• Peter Vanderkaay (Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer)^[5]
• Alex Vanderkaay (NCAA swimming champion in the 400-yard individual medley)^[6]
• Amy Frazier (Professional female tennis player)^[7]

[edit] Other

• Mike Bishop (Michigan State Majority Leader (R))^[8]
• George Zamka (NASA Astronaut (Pilot))^[9]
• Christopher Dankovich (Convicted Murderer) ^[10]
• Aric Obrosey (NYC Artist)^[11]

[edit] Varsity sports

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[edit] State Championships and Runner-Up

Adam's Mascot: The Highlander.

[edit] References

1. ^ Madonna Biography, Bio, Profile, pictures, photos from Netglimse.com
2. ^ Karen Moncrieff (I)
3. ^ Michelle Berube
4. ^ AdamsFootball.com Home of the Highlanders
5. ^ MHSAA Boys Swimming Records
6. ^ 2001-2002 NISCA Zone 4 Boys' Top 16 Performances
7. ^ ASAP Sports - Tennis - 2004 - WIMBLEDON - June 25 - Amy Frazier
8. ^ Back To Previous Page
9. ^ Astronaut Bio: George D. Zamka (11/2007)
10. ^ The Oakland Press: Local News: Son charged as adult in 'horrific' slaying
11. ^ McKenzie Fine Art: Aric Obrosey Exhibition
12. ^ PDF[http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/index.htm Michigan High School Athletic Association

[edit] External links

• Official site
• Adams Football site
• Adams Basketball site
• Adams Cross Country site
• Adams Bands site
• Adams Choir & Theatre site
• Adams soccer site
• Adams Wrestling site
• 2005 AP Test Results

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