Cahokia High School
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| Cahokia High School Main | |
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| Established | 1952 |
| Type | Comprehensive public high school |
| Students | 1,350[1] |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Coordinates | 38°33′55″N 90°09′55″W / 38.5653°N 90.1652°WCoordinates: 38°33′55″N 90°09′55″W / 38.5653°N 90.1652°W |
| District | Cahokia Unit School District 187 |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Comanche |
| Yearbook | Cahochron |
| Website | School website |
Cahokia High School is a public high school in Cahokia, Illinois that is part of the Cahokia Unit School District 187.
Academics
Eighty percent of Cahokia's graduates enroll in college or post-graduate training programs.[2]
In 1985, CHS art teacher Robert Maguire was named the "Illinois Teacher of the Year" by the National Teacher of the Year project of the Council of Chief State School Officers.[3]
Demographics
As of 2006, the student body of the school was 85.1% black, 13.8% white, 0.9% Hispanic and 0.2% Asian/Pacific Islander.[2]
Notable alumni
- Terron Armstead, offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints
- Byron Gettis, former MLB player (Kansas City Royals)
- Denny Reed, noted recording artist, Class of 1959, appeared twice on American Bandstand. Denny recently had his song, "A Teenager Feels It Too", featured on season six, episode 4, "To Have and to Hold" of the award winning TV show,"Mad Men". This link leads to a comprehensive interview with Denny concerning his music career. Videos of six of Denny's songs are available on YouTube .
- Richard Stilwell, noted baritone opera singer, Class of 1960. Performed at Metropolitan Opera and internationally. Provided vocals for the Oscar winning movie Amadeus (film). Currently voice instructor at Chicago College of Performing Arts. Videos available on YouTube
- Dr. C. Robert O'Dell, Class of 1955, noted astrophysicist and member of The Hubble Heritage Project, currently distinguished research professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Vanderbilt University, Author of The Orion Nebula - Where Stars Are Born , published in 2003. Hubble images attributed to Dr. O'Dell available on YouTube.
- Robert L. Bovinette, Class of 1958, head of Albuquerque Academy 1985–1996, Executive Vice President and Treasurer at Occidental College- past president and CEO of the Commonfund. Currently chair of the Northern Illinois University Foundation, his Alma Mater. Video tribute available on YouTube .
- Dr. Gary Simmons Class of 1959, a noted, award-winning, nationally recognized, pen-and-ink artist and art instructor at Henderson State University in Arkansas. He lives in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has recently authored a book, The Technical Pen: Techniques for Artists, has designed book covers for others and was commissioned to do the cover art for the late jazz legend Dave Brubeck's last CD, Songs. Gary's art work and bios are accessible on line and on his Facebook page, Gary Simmons Studio.
References
- ↑ Cahokia H.S. web site, retrieved 13 July 2007.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Illinois School Report Card (2006), retrieved 13 July 2007.
- ↑ Council of Chief State School Officers, "1985 State Teachers of the Year", retrieved 13 July 2007.
Cahokia High School Alumni Assoc
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