| Charles A. Lindbergh High School | |
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| Location | |
| 16426 128th Ave SE Renton, WA United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Senior high school |
| Established | 1972 |
| School district | Renton School District |
| Principal | Tres Genger |
| Faculty | 85 |
| Enrollment | 1,242 |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and blue |
| Athletics conference | Seamount League |
| Mascot | Bald Eagle |
| Information | (425) 204-3200 |
| Website | http://www.renton.wednet.edu/lindbergh/ |
Lindbergh High School is a (senior) high school located in the southeastern section of Renton, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, in the Renton School District. Named after Charles A. Lindbergh, the famous aviator who was first to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927, the school was founded in 1972. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors attended the first year. The class of 1974 was the first to graduate. Lindbergh's school motto is Ad Astra, which is latin for "Reach for the Stars". The crest features the Spirit of St. Louis (the plane that Charles Lindbergh flew), and the school's motto flanked by stars with the dates 1927 and 1972., respectively.
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Lindbergh features unusual architecture compared to traditional boxy buildings. The school is mainly constructed with concrete floors and brick walls with wooden beams supporting sloped roofs. The school also has a notable lack of functioning windows, resulting in a profound lack of sunlight within the building. It was originally built around two "houses", where home rooms and lockers were located, with a third planned house for expansion that was never built. The first floor is called "Washington House" and the third floor is "Lincoln House". A third, unbuilt house was to be named "Kennedy House". House names are still used by many students and staff. The houses still function as a kind of departmental divide, with Lincoln House containing most of the math department and Washington house containing the English department.
The original lockers feature coats stored out in the open with small wooden cubes, but this use was abandoned as coats could not be securely hung and the wooden hangers were found to be easily broken. They were replaced by conventional steel lockers in 1992. Another distinct architectural feature is a skybridge linking the main building with the gymnasium and the student parking lot.
The school was also originally built featuring many open areas in addition to conventional walled classrooms, but most of these spaces were closed by the 1990s. The former steel and auto shop was converted to a robotics lab as of the mid 1990s. As of June 2006, building of a new commons area is complete, and as of the 2007-2008 school year, all bathrooms within the school have been remodeled. A large stuffed bald eagle is displayed in a giant case just outside the library. There is an elevator in the main building connecting all three floors, however, use of the elevator is limited to students with disabilities and injuries.
In May 2009, Lindbergh had a wide spread breakout of the flu. This was around the same time that the Swine Flu outbreak came upon the world. For almost a week 30% of the schools population was home sick. Both teachers and students argued that school should have been cancelled, however district administrators kept it open despite criticisms from around the state. Up to 400 students on some of the days either went home sick or were sent home part way through the day. The district hired 20 extra janitors to help sanitize the school that week. Although unknown what virus caused the outbreak, rumors of the Nora virus, swine flu, and influenza as the disease circulated around the halls. Just the week before, someone from the school had been diagnosed with swine flu. Still, however, there has not been a public diagnoses on what the disease was.
When the school was opened in 1972, each class had only a handful of Asian, Hispanic and African American students, though one notable Asian American family sent seven children to MIT and Stanford, and many other families would send their graduates to elite colleges as well. Two Asian graduates of the class of 1976 attended their 2006 reunion.
By 2006, Lindbergh had an Asian student population well over 22%, as well as nearly 20% African American, and 13% Hispanic; Caucasian students compromise 43% of students, making Lindbergh comparable to some Seattle schools as demographics for diverse groups moved out of Seattle towards the southern county.[1] 42% of students are eligible for free or reduced price meals, 13% are special education, 12.5% are transitional bilingual. 69 percent of 10th graders passed WASL writing, and 38 percent passed math, somewhat lower than state average.
Many of the parents and graduates have historically been employed by the area's large employers such as Boeing and Microsoft. Most of the students entering Lindbergh went to Nelsen Middle School, the primary feeder school. Feeder elementary schools include Cascade, Renton Park, Benson Hill, Tiffany Park, and Talbot Hill elementary schools, which range across the Fairwood, Cascade, southeastern Renton and unincorporated areas with the Kent school district serving to the south, and Renton and Hazen high schools serving to the west and north.
In 2011 the Lindbergh Eagles boys cross country team won the state 2A cross country meet. They edged Bellingham's Sehome Mariners by one point for the win. This was Lindbergh's first cross country title as a team. Lindbergh's Sarah Reiter won the girls 2A individual title in 2010 and Sam Ahlbeck won the boys 3A individual title in 2004.
In 1973, the Lindbergh Eagles went undefeated in football with a record of 9-0, beating the likes of Kennedy, Yelm, and Glacier High Schools. Also the Eagles had back to back Baseball State Championships in 1994 and 1995. In 1990 the Lindbergh Eagles Fastpitch team won the State Tourney. In the Eagles heyday, Lindbergh produced State Championship Wrestlers, and sold out the gymansium.
During the 2009-2010 season, the Lindbergh football team won the Seamount Championship, their first league title since 1986, the year they were a part of the NPSL (now defunct) they compiled a 9-0 undefeated league record, and a 9-1 over all record, this was the first time since 1986 Lindbergh had beaten Seamount league rival Kennedy High School. Lindbergh in this year also won their first state playoff game in school history against Ferndale High School, by a score of 52-21. They then lost against the then third ranked Liberty Patriots in the 3A State Quarterfinals, in 3 overtimes, by 20-17.
The Lindbergh Eagles baseball team during the mid-90's became state champions, the Eagles had back to back championships in 1994-1995. Lindbergh had produced David Riske who currently is a major league baseball reliever for the Kansas City Royals. Lindbergh softball also won the state championships in 1990.
The Lindbergh Eagles football were the Renton City Champs for the 2005-2006 season. The Eagles made their first state berth after beating Franklin Pierce 19-17, and Sequim 7-6. They lost in the first round against Bellevue High School Wolverines, 7-63. The Eagles went from a 0-9 record in 2003 to an impressive record of 9-2 in four years tenure under the direction of Coach N.B. Long.
In the 2008 Football Season, the Eagles again captured the Renton City Championship and made their second playoff berth in school history, led by Quarterback Jacob Allie. Allie smashed school records in many different categories for quarterbacks. The Eagles were eliminated in the first round again by the then number one ranked Bellevue High School. The Eagles record was 8-3 and second in the Seamount League.
In the 2004-2005 Tennis season, the Boy's tennis team was District champions, and sent 3 athletes to state. In the 2005-2006 season for tennis they also had 3 state athletes.
The wrestling team has also produced a 4 time state qualifier and Girl's State Champion in Sierra Paull, who graduated in 2007.
In the 2008-2009 wrestling season, the Eagles produced a Seamount League high of three state placers including Mark Garcia (6th Place at 103 lbs), Luke Garcia (8th Place at 112 lbs), and Isiah Corwin (5th Place at 152 lbs). Corwin was again a state placer in the 2009-2010 season (3rd Place at 160 lbs).
Girl’s Basketball over the last few years has improved. The 2002-2003 team was first to represent LHS at the State Tournament at the Tacoma Dome. The 2005-2006 team, buoyed by the play of Center Marcisa McMillan, not only returned to State, but has the distinction of being the first to win a play-off game. The Lady Eagles were Seamount Co-Champions with Kennedy Catholic in 2006.
The Lindbergh dance team has also placed in major invitationals. In 2007 at State, they received 6th for hip hop and in 2008, they received 4th place.
Sports programs
Lindbergh High School's after-school or during-school clubs:
Lindbergh High School is also a member of the National Association of Student Councils. The Lindbergh ASB Executive Board makes the decisions for the good of the student body and community. Lindbergh High School is now a member of the Washington Association of Student Councils. The ASB Executive Board has made great strides in making school spirit better at Lindbergh, and also trying to bring community involvement in their Benson Hill Region. The Student Senate at Lindbergh High School is composed of student senators from each advisory period. The Senate is headed by the ASB Vice President. Lindbergh is also part of the Seamount Association of Student Councils.
1983-1984 Nationally Recognized for Excellence (Blue Ribbon Schools Program)
2002-2005 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Program Award