Shiprock High School
| Shiprock High School | |
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| Address | |
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PO Box 3578 Shiprock, New Mexico 87420 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Motto | "There's Only One Shiprock", "Once a Chieftain always a Chieftain!!" |
| Principal | Tim Kienitz |
| Vice principal |
Rick Edwards Shawl IronMoccasin |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 935 |
| Color(s) |
Crimson, Silver, Turquoise |
| Athletics |
NMAA District 1-AAA |
| Mascot | Chieftain |
| Website |
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Shiprock High School is a public high school in Shiprock, New Mexico (USA).The school has been visited by one U.S. President: Bill Clinton in 2000. Shiprock High is part of the Central Consolidated School District along with Kirtland Central High School and Newcomb High School. The school colors are Crimson, Silver, and Turquoise and the mascot is the Chieftain.
Shiprock High School Facilities
Performing arts center
Phil L. Thomas Performing Arts Center,: also known as THE PHIL, is a multi-use performance space that is intended for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music, theatre and concerts . Below is a list of performers who have visited and performed.
Performers
| Artist | Year Visited | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Indigo Girls : | 2007 | American Folk Rock |
| Campanas de America Campanas de America: | 2010 | Mariachi Band |
| Jo Dee Messina : | 2010 : | American Country Music |
| Tracy Lawrence : | 2010 | American Country Music |
| Clay Walker : | 2010 | American Country Music |
| Gretchen Wilson : | 2011 : | American Country Music |
| Neal McCoy | 2011 | American Country Music |
| U.S. Air Force Academy Winds ensemble : | 2011 | Concert Band |
| Joe Nichols : | 2012 | American Country Music |
Athletic facilities
Shiprock High Schools largest sports facility, Chieftain Stadium is used for football games, track and field meets and can be used for soccer games, the Chieftain Pit :(basketball and volleyball), and the Natatorium (swimming). There are also a baseball, and softball fields, a 4-court tennis complex, a cross country course, a weight room, and basketball courts. The Navajo Nation and Shiprock High School hosted the 2011 Native Vision : Sports Camp on June 5–7. It involved 62 professional and collegiate athletes volunteered to coach, Approximately 800 youth from over 15 tribal nations attended. Six sports clinics were offered, including football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and lacrosse.
Shiprock High School Athletics and Activities
Shiprock High School is home to an athletic program that is historically rich in spirit and tradition.
Athletic events at Shiprock High are an integral part to the student and local community life. SHS enjoys some of the most dedicated fans in the state of New Mexico. The support for SHS athletics have helped contribute to the success enjoyed by the Chieftains over the years in the quest for excellence. The Chieftains own 11 NMAA state championships in Chieftains and Lady Chieftain sports, they have claimed numerous district 1-AAA and 1-AAAA titles and boast several New Mexico All-Star Athletes.
Shiprock High School is a member of the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Class AAA schools in District 1-AAA.
District 1-AAA, Bloomfield High School, Shiprock High School, Thoreau High School, Wingate High School, :
Chieftain Fan Photos
Chieftain Athletics
Shiprock High School participates in the following athletics :
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Chieftains |
Lady Chieftains |
Chieftain Rankings
- Chieftain Basketball Rankings :
- Lady Chieftain Basketball Rankings :
- NM Track & XC Coaches Association Top Ten Polls :
Chieftain Rivalries
Shiprock High School's traditional rivals in all sports include Kirtland Central High School, Most notable is the Lady Chieftains and Kirtland Central Lady Broncos which have met in the New Mexico State Basketball Championships 9 times. It all started with the first matchup in 1987 followed by 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, in AAA and most recently in 2010 for the AAAA game. The Shiprock Lady Chieftains hold a 4-5 record in the New Mexico State Championship game against the Kirtland Central Lady Broncos. Wingate High School and most recently Piedra Vista High School are also good rival games. A notable out of state rival is Monument Valley High School from Arizona.
State Championships
Shiprock High School has one of the greatest winning traditions in New Mexico High School Sports. Shiprock expects great things from all its athletics teams. Time and time again, the Chieftains have delivered with multiple New Mexico High School State Championships.
Most recently the most successful team at Shiprock High School has been the Chieftain Boys Basketball team. They are coming off their most successful season since 1969 having compiled a 25-4 record. The Shiprock Lady Chieftains basketball program extended its dynasty, earning its fifth overall New Mexico State title in 2002. This followed crowns in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1992. In addition to 11 New Mexico State championships, Shiprock High School has numerous District 1-AAA and 1-AAAA district titles.
Shiprock State Championships
| Sport | Class | Year(s) |
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| Basketball, Girls | AAA | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2002 |
| Cross Country, Boys | AAA | 1974, 2001 |
| Cross Country, Girls | AAA | 2001, 2004, 2012, 2015 |
| Golf, Girls | A-AAA | 2001, 2002 |
Shiprock State Runner-Up
| Sport | Class | Year(s) |
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| Cross Country, Girls | AAA | 2000 |
| Cross Country, Boys | AAA | 1990, 1991, 2000, 2010, 2011 |
| Basketball, Girls | AAA | 1987, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2011, 2014 |
| Basketball, Girls | AAAA | 2010, 2014 |
| Basketball, Boys | B | 1969 |
| Softball | AAA | 2001, 2005 |
| Wrestling | AAA | 2001 |
Shiprock Individual State Champions
| Year | Class | Athlete | Sport |
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| 1974 | AAA | Vinny Thomas | Men's Cross Country |
| 1982 | AAA | Albert Avery | Wrestling |
| 1986 | AAA | Keevin King | Wrestling |
| 1989 | AAA | Jerrold Golbe | Wrestling |
| 1992 | AAA | Jim Marcino | 800 M. Dash/Track & Field |
| 1993 | AAA | Blaine Thomas | 3200 M. Run/Track & Field |
| 1993 | AAA | Lance Foster | Men's Cross Country |
| 1995 | AAA | Lance Foster | 800 M. Dash/Track & Field |
| 1996 | AAA | Kevin Price | Men's Golf |
| 2001 | AAA | Orlando Walter | 300 M. Hurdles/Track & Field |
| 2001 | AAA | Orlando Franklin | Wrestling |
| 2001 | AAA | Brandon Bull | Wrestling |
| 2001 | AAA | Kevin Lee | Wrestling |
| 2002 | AAA | Terence Yesslith | 1600 M. Run/Track & Field |
| 2002 | AAA | Orlando Franklin | Wrestling |
| 2003 | AAA | Nate King | Wrestling |
| 2005 | AAA | SHS Girls Track & Field Team | 1600 Med.Relay/Track & Field |
| 2005 | AAA | Glynnis Price | Women's Golf |
| 2006 | AAA | Alister Buck | Wrestling |
| 2011 | AAA | Herbert Beyale III | Men's Cross Country |
| 2012 | AAA | Herbert Beyale III | 3200/Track & Field |
District 1-AAA Championships
| Sport | Year |
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| Baseball | 2010-11 |
| Basketball, Girls | 1988-89, 2001–02, 2005–06, 2010–11, 2011–12 |
| Basketball, Boys | 2001-02, 2005–06, 2011–12, 2013-14 |
| Cross Country, Girls | 2005-2006, 2011-2012 |
| Cross Country, Boys | 2011-2012 |
| Football | 2000-01, 2010–11 |
| Golf, Girls | |
| Golf, Boys | |
| Track & Field, Girls | |
| Track & Field, Boys | |
| Softball | |
| Volleyball | 2001-02,2004–05, 2010–11 |
| Wrestling |
District 1-AAAA Championships
| Sport | Year |
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| Baseball | |
| Basketball, Girls | 2014 |
| Basketball, Boys | 2007-08, 2013 |
| Cross Country, Girls | |
| Cross Country, Boys | |
| Football | |
| Golf, Girls | |
| Golf, Boys | |
| Track & Field, Girls | |
| Track & Field, Boys | |
| Softball | |
| Volleyball | 2009-10 |
| Wrestling |
Shiprock High School National Headlines
- Rocks With Wings, Documentary, USA Today :
- Rocks With Wings, Documentary, New York Times :
- Rocks With Wings, Documentary, Montreal Mirror, :
- Native Vision, Johns Hopkins :
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