Cheyenne Mountain High School
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Cheyenne Mountain High School is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado
. It is the only high school in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
. Its campus contains several buildings, including a recreation center, library, cafeteria and an arts building.
By 1874 more families were settling in the area, and a larger school was constructed. At that time the school was officially designated as District 12. The school term was four months in length.
By the 1890s, the school term had been expanded to seven months, and the enrollment at District 12 was 22 students. During this period a trolley system was inaugurated to run from downtown Colorado Springs to the Broadmoor Casino and the Cheyenne Mountain Country Club. This enabled more people to move to the Cheyenne area. The Broadmoor area had become known for its dairy farms.
In 1916, 25-year-old Colorado College graduate Lloyd Shaw was selected to be superintendent, principal, teacher, and coach for Cheyenne Schools. He guided the school in an unusual, creative and sometimes controversial way until 1951. In addition to his strong emphasis on a demanding academic curriculum, Dr. Shaw developed a valuable art collection, wrote plays for students to perform, created a nature preserve, built an observatory and purchased a cabin above Seven Falls for students to hike to on weekends.
In 1899 a new brick school was erected. In 1906 land was purchased at the location of the current junior high. Four years later a six-room school was built on that site. This school remained until 1968, housing grades 1 through 12. The kindergarten class convened across the street in a southwest-style adobe building.
Shaw is best known for his nationally recognized square dance team. Shaw himself became the foremost square dance caller in the United States, while his dance team performed throughout the nation. In 1946 Cheyenne School had a total of 359 students. By 1958 it had grown to 1501 students aided by the opening of three elementary schools in rapid succession: Cañon Elementary, Skyway Park Elementary, and Broadmoor Elementary in 1954, 1955, and 1956 respectively. In 1962 the new Cheyenne Mountain High School was opened at its present location of 1200 Cresta Road. The old high school served as the junior high until 1968, when a junior high building was constructed at the same site.
The growth of Cheyenne Mountain School District exploded in the early 1980s through the 1990s. The fourth elementary, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary, opened in 1985. In 1990 Dr. Harlan Else became the superintendent and guided the district in adding two more elementary schools, Gold Camp and Piñon Valley, as well as additions to the older elementary schools, the high school and the junior high.
In 2004, Cheyenne Mountain School District was designated one of the top 100 school districts in the nation. The district not only provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, but also is ranked nationally for its renowned fine arts and athletic programs. Cheyenne Mountain School District is proud of its long history. One thing has stood the test of time throughout the last century and that is the exceptional, outstanding education provided by District 12 to the children of the Cheyenne Mountain community.Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center.
The school is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School.
State championship titles:
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
. It is the only high school in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
The Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 is the southwestern school district of Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.-Elementary:*Skyway Park Elementary*Gold Camp Elementary*Broadmoor Elementary*Cheyenne Mountain Elementary*Pinon Valley Elementary...
. Its campus contains several buildings, including a recreation center, library, cafeteria and an arts building.
History
The year was 1872. The town of Colorado Springs was one year old and beginning to thrive. Three miles away, on the banks of Cheyenne Creek, families settled to raise their children and farm the land. Educating children was a value held by Daniel Kinsman, Carter Harlan and Marcus Foster. These families built a 12-foot by 12-foot one-room school house on the south side of Cheyenne Creek near present-day Cresta Road. Mary Harlan was the first teacher of Cheyenne School and had nine pupils. The first school year lasted only three months.By 1874 more families were settling in the area, and a larger school was constructed. At that time the school was officially designated as District 12. The school term was four months in length.
By the 1890s, the school term had been expanded to seven months, and the enrollment at District 12 was 22 students. During this period a trolley system was inaugurated to run from downtown Colorado Springs to the Broadmoor Casino and the Cheyenne Mountain Country Club. This enabled more people to move to the Cheyenne area. The Broadmoor area had become known for its dairy farms.
In 1916, 25-year-old Colorado College graduate Lloyd Shaw was selected to be superintendent, principal, teacher, and coach for Cheyenne Schools. He guided the school in an unusual, creative and sometimes controversial way until 1951. In addition to his strong emphasis on a demanding academic curriculum, Dr. Shaw developed a valuable art collection, wrote plays for students to perform, created a nature preserve, built an observatory and purchased a cabin above Seven Falls for students to hike to on weekends.
In 1899 a new brick school was erected. In 1906 land was purchased at the location of the current junior high. Four years later a six-room school was built on that site. This school remained until 1968, housing grades 1 through 12. The kindergarten class convened across the street in a southwest-style adobe building.
Shaw is best known for his nationally recognized square dance team. Shaw himself became the foremost square dance caller in the United States, while his dance team performed throughout the nation. In 1946 Cheyenne School had a total of 359 students. By 1958 it had grown to 1501 students aided by the opening of three elementary schools in rapid succession: Cañon Elementary, Skyway Park Elementary, and Broadmoor Elementary in 1954, 1955, and 1956 respectively. In 1962 the new Cheyenne Mountain High School was opened at its present location of 1200 Cresta Road. The old high school served as the junior high until 1968, when a junior high building was constructed at the same site.
The growth of Cheyenne Mountain School District exploded in the early 1980s through the 1990s. The fourth elementary, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary, opened in 1985. In 1990 Dr. Harlan Else became the superintendent and guided the district in adding two more elementary schools, Gold Camp and Piñon Valley, as well as additions to the older elementary schools, the high school and the junior high.
In 2004, Cheyenne Mountain School District was designated one of the top 100 school districts in the nation. The district not only provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, but also is ranked nationally for its renowned fine arts and athletic programs. Cheyenne Mountain School District is proud of its long history. One thing has stood the test of time throughout the last century and that is the exceptional, outstanding education provided by District 12 to the children of the Cheyenne Mountain community.Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center.
The school is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School.
Faculty and staff
- Principal - Dr. John Weishaar
- Assistant principal - Don Fortenberry
- Assistant principal - Chris Tabeling
- Athletic director - Kris Roberts
- Dean of students - Carrie Burke
- Dean of students - Nick Gagliardi
Music
- Symphonic band
- Jazz band
- Woman's choir
- Concert choir
- Show Choir (Moonlight Metallics and Dynamix)
- A capella groups:
- 'Crimson' was the International Championship of High School A Capella champions in 2005; runner-ups in 2006 and 2007.
- 'Slate' was the International Championship of High School A Capella runner-ups in 2006.
Athletics
Cheyenne Mountain enjoys a rich tradition in athletic success. Boys' hockey, girls' and boys' tennis, girls' and boys' soccer, girls' and boys' swimming, and girls' volleyball are regular state championship contenders.State championship titles:
- Baseball: 1958 (A), 1959 (A), 1960 (A), 1962 (A), 2009 (4A), 2011 (4A)
- Boys' cross country: 2001 (4A), 2010 (4A)
- Girls' cross country: 2010 (4A)
- Football: 1964 (4A)
- Golf: Chase Mercer, 1996; Tom Glissmeyer, 2003 and 2004; 2004 (team, 4A)
- Ice hockey: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004
- Boys' soccer: 1992 (1A-4A), 1995 (3A)
- Girls' soccer: 1997 (3A), 2005 (4A), 2007 (4A)
- Boys' swimming: 2000 (4A), 2001 (4A), 2002 (4A)
- Girls' swimming: 2002 (4A)
- Boys' tennis: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011
- Girls' tennis: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Boys' track and field: 1993 (4A), 1994 (4A), 2011 (4A)
- Women's volleyball: 2008 (4A), 2009 (4A), 2010 (4A)
- Boys' wrestling: Austin Stubaus, 2007 (Individual 4A)
- Table tennis: 2006
Notable alumni
- John Arthur LoveJohn Arthur LoveJohn Arthur Love was a United States attorney and Republican politician who served as the 36th Governor of the State of Colorado from 1963 to 1973....
(1934), former Colorado governor (1963–1973) - Johann Sebastian PaetschJohann Sebastian PaetschJohann Sebastian Paetsch is an American cellist and musician.-Early musical education:Paetsch began his cello studies with his father, Günther Paetsch , at the age of 5, and gave his first recital when he was 6 years old...
(1982), cellist - Brandon McCarthyBrandon McCarthyBrandon Patrick McCarthy is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2001....
, Major League Baseball pitcher - Steve Johnson, member of Duke University's 2010 NCAA National Basketball Championship team
- Floyd K. LindstromFloyd K. LindstromFloyd K. Lindstrom was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II....
(1931), soldier and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II
- Due to its location, Cheyenne Mountain High School has had many students who trained at the Broadmoor Skating ClubBroadmoor Skating ClubThe Broadmoor Skating Club is a figure skating club based in Colorado Springs, Colorado that has long been a major training center for the sport of figure skating. Founded in 1939, it was originally known as the Pikes Peak Skating Club, and was based in the Broadmoor World Arena on the grounds of...
. Skaters include:- Jeremy AbbottJeremy AbbottJeremy Abbott is an American figure skater. He is the 2008 Grand Prix Final Champion, a two-time Four Continents bronze medalist and two-time U.S. national champion. He represented the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where he placed ninth.-Personal life:Jeremy Abbott was born in...
(2004) - Todd GillesTodd GillesTodd Gilles is an American ice dancer whose current partner is Emily Samuelson. He previously skated with Jane Summersett as well as Trina Pratt, with whom he won the 2005 U.S. Junior National title.- Career :...
(2004) - Ann Patrice McDonoughAnn Patrice McDonoughAnn Patrice McDonough is an American retired competitive figure skater. She is the 2002 World Junior Champion and the 2003 U.S. pewter medalist. McDonough retired from skating in 2004.-Personal life:...
(2003) - Stephanie WesterfeldStephanie WesterfeldStephanie "Steffi" Westerfeld was an American figure skater.She earned a place on the United States' world team for the 1961 World Figure Skating Championships after she finished second at 1961 U.S National Championships....
- Brandon MrozBrandon MrozBrandon Mroz is an American figure skater. He is the 2009 U.S. silver medalist and the 2006 & 2007 Junior Grand Prix Final silver medalist. He has the record of the first skater to complete a quadruple lutz jump in a sanctioned competition.-Personal life:Brandon Mroz was born in St. Louis,...
(2011) - Timothy McKernanTimothy McKernanTimothy A. McKernan II is an American ice dancer. With partner Shannon Wingle, he is the 2009 U.S. junior pewter medalist.-Personal life:...
- Keauna McLaughlinKeauna McLaughlinKeauna Inaba' McLaughlin is an American pair skater. Her former pairs partner was Rockne Brubaker. With him, she is the 2008 & 2009 U.S...
- Rachael FlattRachael FlattRachael Elizabeth Flatt is an American figure skater. She is the 2010 U.S. national champion, 2008, 2009 and 2011 national silver medalist, and 2008 World Junior Champion....
(2010) - Alexe GillesAlexe GillesAlexe Gilles is an American figure skater. She is the 2008 U.S. Junior Champion and the 2008 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist., she was ranked 31st in the world by the International Skating Union ....
(2010) - Piper GillesPiper GillesPiper Gilles is an American ice dancer. With former partner Zachary Donahue, she is the 2009 & 2010 U.S. junior bronze medalist. She currently skates with Paul Poirier, with whom she plans to represent Canada....
(2010) - Peggy FlemingPeggy FlemingPeggy Gail Fleming is an American figure skater. She is the 1968 Olympic Champion in Ladies' singles and a three-time World Champion...
- Jill TrenaryJill TrenaryJill Ann Trenary is an American figure skater. She was a 3-time U.S. champion and won the World Figure Skating Championships in 1990....
- Caryn KadavyCaryn KadavyCaryn Kadavy , is an American figure skater known for her classical style in singles skating.-Career:...
- Alex ShibutaniAlex ShibutaniAlex Hideo Shibutani is an American ice dancer. He competes with younger sister Maia Shibutani. They are the 2011 World bronze medalists, 2011 Four Continents silver medalists, 2009 World Junior silver medalists, 2011 U.S. national silver medalists, 2011 NHK Trophy champions and 2010 U.S...
- Taylor Eaton
- Hayes Alan JenkinsHayes Alan JenkinsHayes Alan Jenkins , an American figure skater, led men's skating for 4 years, 1953-56. He won four consecutive World Figure Skating Championships from 1953 to 1956. He also won the gold medal in the 1956 Winter Olympics, after placing 4th in the 1952 Winter Olympics. His brother David Jenkins...
- David JenkinsDavid JenkinsDavid Jenkins may refer to:*David Jenkins , former Bishop of Durham*David J. Jenkins, professor of nutrition at the University of Toronto*David P...
- Jeremy Abbott
External links
- Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 web site
- Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center alumni association