Monona Grove High School
| Monona Grove High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Monona, Wisconsin, 53716 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public secondary school |
| Established | 1955 |
| School district | Monona Grove School District |
| NCES District ID | 5509810[1] |
| NCES School ID | 550981001291[2] |
| Principal | Dr. Paul Brost |
| Assistant principals | Kristen Langer, Jeffery Schreiner |
| Faculty | 150 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 947[3] |
| Color(s) |
Navy blue and silver |
| Athletics conference | Badger South |
| Mascot | Silver Eagle |
| Newspaper | The Eagle Post |
| Yearbook | Silver Scroll |
| Website |
www |
Monona Grove High School is a school in Monona, Wisconsin, United States. The school was established in 1955 to serve students from the city of Monona, the village of Cottage Grove and the Town of Blooming Grove. The Silver Eagle is the school’s mascot.
Notable alumni
- Gabe Carimi (2006), All-American offensive lineman, University of Wisconsin football team, drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears and current player on the Atlanta Falcons
- Charles Ellestad (1963), rector, Church of the Ascension (Frankfort, Kentucky) (1989-2006)[4]
- Peter Hoff (1962), President, University of Maine (1997–2004)[5]
- Andy North (1968), professional golfer and two-time U.S. Open champion, ESPN golf analyst
- Dennis Nygren, (1964), Musician, Professor of Clarinet, Kent State University (1983-2012), Applied Faculty, Cleveland State University (2013-present).
- Claremont "Sonny" Redders (1961). All-time rushing leader at UW-Stevens Point and Green Bay Packer running back.
- Jeff Skiles (1977), first Officer co-piloting with Captain Chesley Sullenberger III on US Airways flight 1549 on January 15, 2009, the “Miracle on the Hudson” crash-landing in the Hudson River
- Jessie Vetter (2004), goalkeeper for the USA Women's Ice Hockey team
- Pete Waite (1977), former University of Wisconsin volleyball coach, all-time winningest volleyball coach in UW history
Sports
- Football – Three State Championships (1977, 1984, 2013)
- Boys' swimming – Two State Championships (2013 and 2015)
- Girls' soccer – Three State Championships (2001, 2002, 2003)
- Boys' track - Three State Championships (1982, 1984, 1985)
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Monona Grove School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Monona Grove High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ↑ Monona Grove School District Enrollment Report, September 2009.
- ↑ Charles Ellestad
- ↑ Peter Hoff