Kenyon-Wanamingo High School
| Kenyon-Wanamingo High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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400 6th Street Kenyon, Minnesota, 55946  United States | |
| Information | |
| School district | Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools |
| CEEB Code | 241275 |
| Principal | Mr Brent Ashland |
| Teaching staff | 16.4 (FTE) (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 287 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.5 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| School colour(s) | Black, Red, and Silver |
| Song | Minnesota State Rouser [2] |
| Athletics | MSHSL 1A [2] |
| Athletics conference | Hiawatha Valley League |
| Mascot | Knights |
| Website | Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools |
Kenyon-Wanamingo High School is a high school in Kenyon, Minnesota, United States.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Kenyon-Wanamingo fields teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, softball, track and field, volleyball,cross country, and wrestling.
Fine Arts
HS band, Pep band, jazz band, summer marching band (volunteer) chorale, varsity choir, theater
The music department tours every other year to destinations throughout the United States. Known for innovative programming and service oriented music themes, Kenyon Wanamingo music students engage in benevolent activities benefitting the community and beyond.
Notable alumni
- Maj. Ben Danielson - US Air Force F-4C Phantom II pilot shot down on a combat mission over Laos on December 5, 1969.
- Marty Haugen - An American composer of liturgical music. He creates settings for both Roman Catholic and Protestant congregations. Was named Pastoral Musician of the Year in 2007.
- Guye Senjem - Minor league baseball player for the Gary Railcats.
- Mark Strandemo (1973) - Head baseball coach for Augsburg College in 1995. Assistant coach for 14 years. Played minor league baseball for the Minnesota Twins organization.
- Steve Sviggum - Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Youtubers
- 'That Lady with the Bag on Her Head'-Clara Flikke an aspiring Youtuber, graduate of KW class of 2018. She started her career in 2014 and has continued ever since
Coordinates: 44°16′12″N 92°59′10″W / 44.2700000°N 92.9861111°W[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "School Detail for Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Schools: Kenyon-Wanamingo High School". Minnesota State High School League.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kenyon High School