Mercer Island High School
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Mercer Island High School (MIHS) is a public high school located in Mercer Island, Washington in the U.S.
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[edit] Academics
Often regarded as one of the top public high schools in the state of Washington, Mercer Island High School received the prestigious Blue Ribbon School award in 2006.
Featuring average SAT scores of 635 in math and 613 in verbal,[1] Mercer Island also features the highest Washington Assessment of Student Learning scores statewide.[citation needed] Additionally, more than 95% of graduates pursue higher education.[citation needed]
A disparate array of class offerrings include special education, honors, and AP classes.
X104.5 FM is a student-run radio station and also an educational class at Mercer Island High School.
[edit] Extracurriculars
[edit] Athletics
Mercer Island High School has a strong history of athletic success garnering state championships in nearly every sport.
In particular the basketball, swimming, waterpolo, and lacrosse teams for both boys and girls have been the most successful. The girls and boys tennis teams have won a combined 41 state championships since 1972.[citation needed] The basketball team, coached by all-time Washington state wins leader Ed Pepple,[2] recorded its first losing season in 38 years in 2006.
In 2006, Mercer Island won state championships in boys swimming, boys lacrosse, boys tennis, both boys and girls water polo, and boys golf. Thus far in 2007, Mercer Island has captured state championships in boys water polo and boys swimming. The Water Polo team has won state every year since 2000.
[edit] Non-athletics
The Mercer Island High School Marching Band recently played recently in the Tournament of Roses Parade.[3] On November 27, 2006 the band played during half-time of a Monday Night Football game between the Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers.[4]
In addition, Mercer Island's chess team has won state championships in both 2006 and 2007.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Ethan Sandler ('91), writer and actor.
- Jean Enersen, television news anchor and reporter for KING-TV in Seattle.
- Daniel Lorenz Johnson, social activist and artist. Co-founder of World Naked Bike Ride and Body Freedom Collaborative.
- Darius Ghoddoussi, New Mexico State University kicker.
- Steve Bunin, ESPN commentator.
- Joel McHale, host of Entertainment Television's The Soup.
- Mary Wayte, Olympic gold medalist in the 200m freestyle in 1984.
- Karen Russell, attorney and legal commentator.
- David Kirtman, fullback for the Seattle Seahawks.
[edit] References
- ^ Mercer Island High School Instruction and Assessment team: "SAT Scores." Retrieved March 22, 2007.
- ^ The Final Score: "Washington basketball coaches career win-loss records." Retrieved March 22, 2007.
- ^ The Seattle Times: "Mercer Island band on their way to "the wow" at Rose Parade." Retrieved March 22, 2007.
- ^ Mercer Island High School music department marching band page. Retrieved March 22, 2007.
