George Whittell High School
| George Whittell High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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240 Warrior Way Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°0′49″N 119°56′33″W / 39.01361°N 119.94250°WCoordinates: 39°0′49″N 119°56′33″W / 39.01361°N 119.94250°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Douglas County School District |
| Principal | Crespin Esquivel. |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 267 (2008-09) |
| Color(s) |
Red and gold |
| Athletics conference | Northern Nevada 2A |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Website | |
George Whittell High School is located in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, near the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. As of 2008, the school now houses grade 7 through 12. The school is named after late millionaire George Whittell, Jr. who purchased the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe for his mansion, the Thunderbird Lodge and donated land to the University of Nevada, Reno and the CDP of Zephyr Cove.
Athletics
The athletics program at Whittell is known as the Warriors and competes in the Northern Nevada 2A Region. The school's main athletics rival is Incline High School. The school is known for its girls volleyball team, who have won seven NIAA 2A state championships in nine years.
Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association State Championships
- Baseball - 1979, 2001,2010
- Cross Country (Boys) - 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 2005
- Volleyball (Girls) - 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Golf (Boys) - 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
- Basketball (Boys) - 2014
- Soccer (Girls) - 2014, 2015
- Notable Alumni-