Mount Vernon High School (Washington)
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| 'Mount Vernon High School' | |
| School type | Public secondary school |
|---|---|
| District | Mount Vernon School District |
| Principal | Dave Anderson |
| Students | 1731 |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Location | Mount Vernon, Washington, USA |
| Website | Mount Vernon HS Website |
Mount Vernon High School(MVHS) is a high school in Mount Vernon, Washington.Located on 314 North 9th Street.
The school enrolls over 1,700 students in grade levels 9-12.The school's schuedle is based on 84 minute periods and a 4-period block scheudle. Where students go to periods 1-4 (Green Day) and periods 5-8 (White Day) the next day. MVHS is a diverse school with many different ethnicities ( White 70%, Hispanic 25%, Asian 3%, Native American 1%, Black 1%). The school colors are green and white. The mascot is a Bulldog. MVHS rival is Burlington-Edison High School.
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[edit] Old Main
Old Main is the one of two main buildings, created in 1922 it is the oldest building that the high school has.
[edit] Remodling
MVHS has been remodeled several times : 1936, 1950, 1952, 1963, 1970, 1975, 1983, 1990, 1992 and most recentley in 2005. In 2005 MVHS opened a new Main building, now known as New Main. New Main has a new cafeteria and new library. Also more parking spots were made for students. Also in 2006 MVHS opened a Career Technical Education (CTE) building.
[edit] The Bulldog
The Bulldog is MVHS newspaper that is released to the student body every month.
[edit] Skagina
Skagina is MVHS annual yearbook. Students and alumni take real pride in the Skagina.In 2007 it will be the 100th year anniversary of the Skagina.
[edit] Athletics
MVHS competes in WIAA 3A. The football progam is struggling only having won 4 games in the last four years. The most popular sport at Mount Vernon High School is the basketball progam, coached by Torey Swason, who played basketball for Mount Vernon in his day in high school. Mount Vernon has won 3 State Titles (1991,1992,2001). Those teams were coached by legendary coach Mac Fraser. MVHS also has had 3 second place finishes (1990,1997,2000). Under Coach Fraser Mount Vernon went to state almost evey year while he was coaching. He is now an assistant to Coach Swanson.
[edit] Gym
Mount Vernon's gym has been known to get crowded and loud, making it a harsh environment for oppenets to play in. The Seattle Times named Mount Vernon High School's gym the number 1 gym in the state. Bulldog fans show lots of school pride at games as they are decked out in green and white. Also school assemblies are loud as all the student body show there school spirit by yelling " Bulldog Power" with a clap after, this is done repeatedly.
[edit] Famous Alumni
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