Apple Valley High School (Minnesota)
| Apple Valley High School | |
|---|---|
 Apple Valley High School depicted from its western side Home of the Eagles | |
| Address | |
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14450 Hayes Road Apple Valley, Minnesota USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1976 |
| Principal | Stephen Degenaar |
| Number of students | approx. 1,650 |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Colors | Brown, Gold, and White |
| Website | www.district196.org/AVHS/ |
Apple Valley High School (AVHS), is a public four-year high school in Apple Valley, Minnesota.[1] It is one of the five high schools serving Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District).[2] The school was completed in 1976 as the second high school added to the district.[2] It is also affiliated with the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).[3]
Curriculum
Through the Minnesota state Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, students are eligible to take classes at state colleges and universities.
Awards
Apple Valley High School received an award from the Blue Ribbon Schools Program,[2] which is considered the highest accolade an American school can receive.[4] It has also been selected as one of the "140 best high schools" in the United States, and has gained recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Scholastic Coach and Athletic Journal, and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science.[2]
Athletics
Apple Valley High School played in the Lake Conference,[5] which is part of the Minnesota State High School League. Since opening in 1976, the school has accumulated 65 state championships, placing it second overall in the number of state championships won in Minnesota. The school competes in the South Suburban Conference.
Forensics
Apple Valley High School is also noted for its outstanding forensics program. It offers both speech and debate, and students must try out for both these teams near the beginning of the year. Outstanding accolades have been received at the National Forensics League (NFL) national tournament. The speech team has received numerous Speech & Debate Team of Excellence awards, and has had many national champions. Apple Valley holds the MinneApple annual debate tournament, which draws teams from across the Midwest.[6]
Fab lab
In 2015, Apple Valley High School opened a fab lab, the third in Minnesota, to individuals and businesses as part of its STEM program.[7] It was built with a $3 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Labor and sponsorships from companies including Uponor and UTC Aerospace Systems.[8][9]
Notable alumni
- Brady Beeson, NFL Free Agent Kicker, Current Kicker for the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League[10]
- Rebekah Bradford, 2010 U.S. Olympic speed skater; class of 2001[11]
- Brianna Brown, class of 1998, actress[12]
- Arden Cho, model and actress who is also currently debuting her singing and songwriting talents on YouTube[13]
- Breanne Duren, member of the band Owl City[14][15]
- David Fischer, hockey player, first-round pick by the Montreal Canadiens in 2006[16]
- Karl Goehring, goaltender for the Nashville Predators[17]
- John Harvatine IV, co-owner of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and executive producer on Robot Chicken[18][19]
- Doug Hutchison, an actor, most notable role as Percy Wetmore in The Green Mile (film)[20]
- Erik Jensen, film and television actor[21]
- Tyus Jones, point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, played collegiately at Duke University.[22]
- Vincent Kartheiser, class of 1997, actor who played Pete Campbell on the AMC drama Mad Men
- Trevor Laws, drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL, former Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year and defensive lineman at Notre Dame[23]
- Mike Lundin, former NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild[24]
- Tara Mack, Minnesota House of Representatives member
- Shani Marks, triple jumper who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics[25]
- Bob Martin, former center in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers (1993–95)[26]
- Leyna Nguyen, on-air anchor and reporter with KCAL-TV in Los Angeles, California since 1997[27]
- Derek Rackley, tight end and long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks[28]
- Reggie Rolle, Green power ranger in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.
- Nicholas Sadler, an actor who has appeared in the films Scent of a Woman, Disclosure, Mobsters, as well as TV shows like The Cosby Show and ER
- Dan Sexton, right wing for the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL
- Carol Ann Shudlick, 1990 Minnesota Miss Basketball, played collegiately for the University of Minnesota, 1994 Wade Trophy Winner and former Gophers' all-time scoring leader.[29]
- Dan Smith, Class of 1987, former player for the Texas Rangers
- Varmah Sonie, 2008 Minnesota Mr. Football.[30]
- Maria Thayer, actress and comedian
- Erik Westrum, an NHL center who played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs[31]
State championships
| State championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of championships | Years |
| Fall | Soccer, boys | 9 | 1984, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2006, 2009, 2010 |
| Soccer, girls | 1 | 1995 | |
| Volleyball, girls | 2 | 1985, 1992 | |
| Football | 2 | 1986, 1993 | |
| Swimming and diving, girls | 2 | 1990, 1994 | |
| Winter | Hockey, girls | 2 | 1995, 1998 |
| Basketball | 2 | 2013, 2015 | |
| Dance, girls | 4 | 1984, 1985, 1991, 1995 | |
| Wrestling | 24 | 1983, 1985, 1986, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | |
| Gymnastics, girls | 2 | 1989, 2001 | |
| Swimming and diving, boys | 2 | 1989, 2001 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 1 | 2006 |
| Golf, boys | 2 | 1992, 1993 | |
| Track and field, boys | 3 | 1986, 1991, 1992 | |
| Track and field, girls | 7 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006 | |
| Total | 65 | ||
Notes
- ↑ "Apple Valley High School". Apple Valley High School. Independent School District No. 196. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
- 1 2 3 4 "History of Apple Valley High School". Apple Valley High School. Independent School District No. 196. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
- ↑ "Apple Valley High School". Activity page. Minnesota State High School League. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
- ↑ Rubin, Ben (2006). "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". Journal Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 19, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
- ↑ "Lake Conference". Member schools. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
- ↑ https://www.speechwire.com/c-info.php?tournid=2116
- ↑ "About". Apple Valley High School Fab Lab. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "New Fab Lab Promotes Careers in Science, Techology, Engineering and Math". DCTC News. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Apple Valley High School students find passion for STEM in new 'Fab Lab'". KMSP-TV. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ http://portlandthunder.com/team/roster/
- ↑ "Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held January 28th, 2010, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley Municipal Center.". City of Apple Valley. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- ↑ "Friday, May 31, 2013". KSTP-TV, LLC. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "Arden Cho". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "Watch Breanne Duren's Exclusive "Gold Mine" Video Premiere | Teen Vogue". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "Owl City cohort Breanne Duren digging "Gold"". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "David Fischer". Hockey’s Future. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Working overtime". Minnesota Hockey Hub | MN Boys High School Hockey. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "Seth Green, Nathan Fillion, Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Fox Set for 'Robot Chicken' DC Comics Special". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "'Robot Chicken' Duo Launch Animation Studio". Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "Doug Hutchison - Biography - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "Actor’s path to silver screen started on Apple Valley stage | ECM Archives". archives.ecmpublishers.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ http://www.sbnation.com/2015/6/25/8849241/nba-draft-2015-results-tyus-jones
- ↑ "Trevor Laws". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Mike Lundin". The Official Site of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Shani Marks". www.usatf.org. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "Bob Martin". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "Leyna Nguyen". LockerDome. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
- ↑ "Derek Rackley". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Catching up with Carol Ann (Shudlick) Smith". www.gophersports.com. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
- ↑ "Apple Valley's Sonie chosen Mr. Football". www.twincities.com. Pioneer Press. December 14, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Erik Westrum". Minnesota Selects Hockey. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
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