Rock Island High School
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| Rock Island High School | |
| Location | |
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| Rock Island, Illinois USA |
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| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Information | |
| School district | Rock Island/Milan School District 41 |
| Principal | Dr. Nate Anderson |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Motto | Home of the Rocks! |
| Mascot | The Rocks |
| Homepage | Rock Island High School |
Rock Island High School, also known as "Rocky", is a public four-year high school located in Rock Island, Illinois. Rocky is in Rock Island School District 41, and the school colors are crimson and gold.
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[edit] Academics
- Computer Concepts
- English
- Algebra
- State and Local
- Biology
- English
- Drivers Education
- Health
- Art
- Business
- English
- Family/Consumer Science
- Foreign Language
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Health
- Drivers Education
- ROTC
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Special Services
- Vocational Technology
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Boys Sports
- Baseball - Coach: Andy Campbell
- Basketball - Coach: Thom Sigel
- Football - Coach: Vic Boblett
- Golf - Coach: Jim Braet
- Soccer - Coach: Conan Dalton
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Track and Field - Coach Ed Lillis
[edit] Justin Sharp
The Justin Sharp Memorial Shootout is named in honor of Justin Sharp, a former player at Rock Island High School. Justin died December 12, 2003 after a battle with leukemia. As a junior, Justin earned numerous awards such as: All-State Honorable Mention (IBCA), First Team All-Western Big 6, All-Metro (Rock Island Argus), Team Tri-Captain, Co-MVP, Best Defensive Player, Mr. Hustle, and Most Improved. Since his death, the Rock Island program has instituted the Justin Sharp 3-D Award. This award is presented to the player who best portrays Justin's 3 "D's" of Dedication, Desire, and Determination. Along with this award, the recipient receives a scholarship from Justin's Memorial Fund. The Davenport Central Program presents the Justin Sharp Passion Award to the player that best exemplified his passion to succeed. In addition, there is also a scholarship awarded to Quad City area students in Justin's honor that is funded by his Memorial Fund. The donation from this tournament goes directly to Justin's Memorial.
[edit] Girls Sports
- Basketball - Coach: Rod Leatherman
- Bowling-Coach: Jim Braet
- Golf - Coach: Jennifer Johnson
- Soccer - Coach: Conan Dalton
- Softball - Coach: Steve Ebner
- Swimming - Coach: Alan Dassow
- Tennis - Coach: Les Sammon
- Volleyball - Coach: William Churchill
[edit] Co-Ed
- Cross-Country - Coach: Ed and Michelle Lillis
- Track - Coach: Ed and Michelle Lillis
- Cheerleading
[edit] Notable Graduates
- Don Nelson - Basketball Player/Coach
- Chris Allison - Boston Red Sox Draftee
- Pfc. Robert A. Liggett - Fallen Soldier
- Pete Mickeal - Basketball Player
- Austin Weatly - Drafted to New Orlean Saints
- Jimmy Ryerson - Professional Track Athlete
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