Central High School (Aberdeen, South Dakota)
| Central High School | |
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| Location | |
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2200 S. Roosevelt St. Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Aberdeen School District |
| Principal | Jason Uttermark |
| Head of school | Dr. Gary Harms, Superintendent |
| Staff | 100 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,200 |
| Color(s) | Blue & Gold |
| Athletics conference | SDHSAA – Eastern South Dakota |
| Mascot | Golden Eagles |
| School Song | Notre Dame Victory March |
| Website | Official Website |
Central High School is a high school located in Aberdeen, South Dakota with an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students. Since 2004, the school has been located at a new site located at 2200 South Roosevelt Street. The new location is on the outskirts of the southeast side of town.
The Thomas F. Kelley Theatre is the fine arts and multi-purpose venue. Golden Eagles Arena is the high school gymnasium that has hosted a number of South Dakota High School Activities Association state championship events. Clark Swisher Field is the outdoor athletic complex located on the Central High School Campus. This complex is an ongoing joint project between Northern State University, the Aberdeen Public Schools, and the City of Aberdeen. The complex hosts both university and high school events in football, soccer, and track.
Central High School is committed to meeting all requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act. Central was honored with the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement achievement in math and science in 2008. This award is given to the top performing high school in the state of South Dakota.
Central High School ACT scores beat both national and state averages. The staff consists of over 100 people. Central students may earn college credit through the Rising Scholars Program or one of the many Advanced Placement opportunities available. Central High School partners with the Hub Area Vocational School to offer a large number of vocational learning experiences.[1]
Athletics
Central's mascot is the Golden Eagle. The school has a rich history of athletic success with athletic teams for boys' football, basketball, wrestling, track, cross-country, tennis, golf, and newly added soccer. Teams for girls include volleyball, basketball, track, cross country, gymnastics, tennis, golf, competitive cheer and dance, and soccer.
Central High School participates in the Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference, the oldest conference in South Dakota. Students can also participate in numerous clubs and activities on campus, including drama, band, chorus, speech and debate.[1] Most recently, the Central High School speech and debate team received a Debate School of Excellence Award at the 2014 National Forensic League's National Speech and Debate Tournament, making it one of the 20 best performing teams in the nation.[2]
School leadership
- Jason Uttermark, Principal
- Dawn Seiler, Asst. Principal
- Mark Murphy, Asst. Principal
Notable alumni
- Tom Daschle (former U.S. Senator)
- Josh Heupel (Quarterback for the 2000 National Champion Oklahoma Sooners football team).
- Taylor Mehlhaff (NFL Kicker)
- Dean M. Peterson (developer of Instamatic and point-and-shoot cameras)
- Eddie Spears (film actor and model)
- Michael Spears (film actor and model)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Uttermark 2009
- ↑ National Forensic League, 2014 National Speech & Debate Tournament Awards
Uttermark, Jason. "Research: Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world". Retrieved 2009-03-29.
External links
Aberdeen Central High School. <http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/centralhs/>
Coordinates: 45°27′44.49″N 98°29′4.17″W / 45.4623583°N 98.4844917°W