Monarch High School
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| Monarch High School | |
| School type | Public High School |
|---|---|
| Established | 1998 |
| District | Boulder Valley School District |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Staff | 172 [1] |
| Students | 1630 [2] |
| Athletics | 5A |
| Athletic Conference | Front Range League[2] |
| Colors | Black, Vegas Gold, Silver |
| Mascot | Coyote |
| Location | 329 Campus Drive Louisville, CO, 80027 |
| Information | (303) 665-5888 |
| Website | http://davinci.moh.bvsd.k12.co.us/mhs/ |
Monarch High School (MHS) is a secondary school located in Louisville, Colorado, and part of the Boulder Valley School District. The school was named a John Irwin School of Excellence for the 2004-2005 school year.[1]
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[edit] History
- Monarch High School opened in 1998 to relieve overcrowding at Centaurus High School, drawing students from the east Boulder County towns of Louisville and Superior.
- The first graduating class was the class of 2001.
- 2002 4A Football State Champions beating the Golden High School Demons 42-35
- 2006 CBA 6th place Marching Band Finalists.
[edit] Campus
The 80-acre site, shared with the Monarch K-8 School, is named for the former coal mine beneath the area. The high school was designed by Klipp Collussy Jenks DuBois Architects and the landscape architecture was performed by Design Concept.[3]
In December 2004, high winds tore off a portion of the gymnasium roof. It gained national news coverage in passing as a clip illustrating the wind damage.[4]
[edit] Students
- The former head boy, Lucas Brandl, became the first head boy to be impeached. There is a replacement due.
- The current head girl is Sam Novitsky.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Louis Amundson, forward player for the Philadelphia 76ers [5]
- Rachael Lampa '03, musician
- John Torp, former punter for the Colorado Buffaloes [6]
[edit] School Organizations
Monarch offers both curricular and non-curricular activities.
[edit] Athletics
Fall
- Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics,
Winter
- Basketball, Volleyball(Girls), Swim(Girls), Ski, Wrestling,
Spring
- Baseball, Volleyball(Boys), Swim(Boys), Lacross, Golf, Track & Field
[edit] Curricular
Art Club, Color Guard, DECA, Drama, FBLA, FIRST Robotics, Forensics, Links, Marching Band, Rocket Science, Student Council, & Yearbook
[edit] School Plays
- Evita - March of 2007
- Allie Mohar as Eva Peron
- Tony Vo as Che.
- Sleepy Hollow - November of 2006
- Written by former student Patrick Cooney, based upon Washington Irving's fictional story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
- Erik Olson as Ichabod Crane.
- Aylia Colwell as Katrina.
- My Fair Lady - March of 2006
- Mark Harrison as Henry Higgins
- Hannah Fergesen as Eliza Doolittle
- Hayden Griggs as Colonel Pickering
- Eric Prather as Alfred P. Doolittle
- A Christmas Carol - November of 2005
- Eric Prather as Ebenezer Scrooge
- A Chorus Line - March of 2005
- Luke Sweet as Zach
- Erik Olson as Mike
- Allie Pearlman as Val
- Kathryn Lisk as Kristine
- Eric Prather as Al
- Patrick Cooney as Bobby
- Steffan Scrogan as Mark
- Lisa Lewis as Sheila
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - November of 2004
- Man Of La Mancha - April of 2004
- Kevin Gonzales as Don Quixote
- Eric Prather as Sancho Panza
- The Birds - November of 2003
- Cinderella - April of 2003
- The Dining Room - November of 2002
- Brigadoon - April of 2002
- Little Shop of Horrors April of 2001
[edit] Non-Curricular
Bible Club, Climbing Club, Howl'in Horseshoes, Key Club, Mock Trial, Philosophy Club, SADD
[edit] References
- ^ a b Monarch High School School Accountability Report 2004-2005 School Year. Colorado Department of Education. October 27, 2005. Accessed December 3, 2006.
- ^ a b Colorado High School Activities Association profile for Monarch High School. Accessed December 3, 2006.
- ^ Agron, Joe. "Boom Time", American School & University, May 1998. Accessed December 3, 2006.
- ^ "Winds howl across northern, central Colorado", USA TODAY, December 20, 2004. Accessed December 3, 2006.
- ^ Brown, Zak. [1], Boulder Daily Camera, November 3, 2006. Accessed December 3, 2006.
- ^ Brown, Zak. "Torp hopes his next stop is in NFL", Boulder Daily Camera, April 21, 2006. Accessed December 3, 2006.
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2007/mar/08/high-school-standout-signs-contract-76ers/
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