McClintock High School
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McClintock High School is located in Tempe
, Arizona
, approximately two miles southeast of the campus of Arizona State University
. McClintock High School was established in 1964. McClintock moved to the Arizona 4A Conference beginning with the 2001-02 school year. The athletic facilities have been recently renovated.
McClintock has approximately 1,800 students and offers a wide variety of curriculum, which includes honors, advanced placement, dual credit, and the Peggy Payne Academy for gifted students. Additionally, McClintock also has state recognized ESL and Special Education programs. McClintock is an open enrollment campus.
Tour Destinations:
*Invitation Only (exceeding given points)
Coach Karl Kiefer guided the Chargers from their first year in 1965 through the 1989 season (known as the 'Powerhouse' years). For the students and fans, the most important game was always the annual match between McClintock and Tempe
. In 1985, the Chargers' main rivals became Mountain View
and Westwood
High Schools in Mesa. However, Tempe
and McClintock have their annual rival games bringing in 'Powerhouse' crowds. McClintock holding the upper hand.
Until 1965, there was only one high school in Tempe. Up to that time, the Buffaloes had the undivided loyalty of the town's residents. Tempe High's games were big social events for the whole community. This changed when McClintock began playing varsity football. The two schools became bitter rivals as each tried to prove that they had the best team in Tempe. In their first contest, in 1966, the Chargers defeated the Buffaloes by a score of 3-2. From that point on, McClintock held the upper hand, winning 21 of the 28 games they played through 1993. These games were often played in ASU's Sun Devil Stadium, and drew huge crowds. In 1971, 15,000 fans saw the Chargers defeat Tempe 19-14. In 1972, more than 10,000 people saw Tempe win a 21-3 victory. Mayor Dale Shumway wanted to recognize the winner of the annual Tempe-McClintock game as the city "champion." The City Trophy was first awarded in 1971. In 1974, the championship became a three-way contest between Tempe, McClintock, and Marcos de Niza. The opening of the new Corona del Sol High School added yet another team to the competition. It was no longer a simple match between two schools. The teams played in different divisions against different schools. It soon became more difficult to pick a city-wide winner, so 1983 was the last year that the trophy was awarded. During the years that the trophy was awarded, Tempe won it once, Marcos de Niza won it twice, and McClintock won it ten times. The trophy used to travel to the winning school each year. Now it is displayed at McClintock High School.
The Chargers' first state title came in 1977, when the team went undefeated and captured the championship with a 14-9 playoff victory over Phoenix's Washington High School (Arizona). Three years later, the Chargers posted a 12-2 record and won their second title by defeating Phoenix's Trevor Browne High School in the 1980 championship game. Their third state title in 1989 capped a 13-2 season that ended with a 42-14 playoff victory over Mesa's Westwood High.
In recent years, 13 Chargers have gone on to play professional football. Under current Coach Mike Gibbons, a McClintock grad himself, the Chargers qualified for the state playoffs from 2003 to 2009.
McClintock's new Head Varsity Coach Matthew Lewis (former Saguaro Offensive Coordinator) has high expectations and is ready to be the new Kiefer of the modern day.
Recent State/National Championships:
McClintock receives athletic honors (team and independent) on an annual basis
Tempe, Arizona
Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with the Census Bureau reporting a 2010 population of 161,719. The city is named after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. Tempe is located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix; it is bordered by Phoenix and Guadalupe on the west, Scottsdale...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, approximately two miles southeast of the campus of Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
. McClintock High School was established in 1964. McClintock moved to the Arizona 4A Conference beginning with the 2001-02 school year. The athletic facilities have been recently renovated.
McClintock has approximately 1,800 students and offers a wide variety of curriculum, which includes honors, advanced placement, dual credit, and the Peggy Payne Academy for gifted students. Additionally, McClintock also has state recognized ESL and Special Education programs. McClintock is an open enrollment campus.
Peggy Payne Academy
The Peggy Payne Academy for Academic Excellence, or PPA, is a program for gifted students at McClintock. Founded in 2001 with 44 students, the program now serves over 140 students in all major academic subjects.Music
Currently, Nathan Johnston (Band), Katie Gerrich (Choir), and Doreen Press (Orchestra) make up the music faculty. All three directors strive to bring excellence to the MHS music community. The Band, Choir, and Orchestra continue to receive honors on an annual basis. Johnston and Press are both conductors of the Phoenix Youth Symphony. All programs receive regional, state, national honors on an annual basis.Tour Destinations:
- 10-11 Band & Orchestra: Boston, MA
- 10-11 Choir: New York, NY - Festival of Gold*
- 09-10 Band, Choir & Orchestra: San Diego, CA
- 08-09 Band & Orchestra: Washington D.C. - Inaugural Festival and MLK Parade
- 08-09 Choir: San Francisco, CA
- 07-08 Band & Orchestra: Los Angeles, CA
- 07-08 Choir: San Diego, CA
*Invitation Only (exceeding given points)
Athletics
McClintock High School opened its doors in 1964 and began playing varsity football that fall. They fielded a winning team in their first season. Their 7-2 record that year earned them an "independent" state championship title, since the school had not yet been assigned to a state division. McClintock also did not originally have its own stadium. Like Tempe High, the team played its home games at Goodwin Stadium until its own lighted stadium was completed.Coach Karl Kiefer guided the Chargers from their first year in 1965 through the 1989 season (known as the 'Powerhouse' years). For the students and fans, the most important game was always the annual match between McClintock and Tempe
Tempe High School (Tempe, Arizona)
Tempe High School is located in Tempe, Arizona, approximately one mile south of Arizona State University.-History:Tempe Union High School was established by a vote of the people of Tempe in 1907. It was required, as the Normal School in Tempe no longer would enroll students with 8th-grade diplomas...
. In 1985, the Chargers' main rivals became Mountain View
Mountain View High School (Mesa)
Mountain View High School is a high school in Mesa, Arizona. It was established in 1976. It is known for its numerous athletic and academic accomplishments...
and Westwood
Westwood High School (Mesa, Arizona)
Westwood High School is a high school in Mesa, Arizona under the jurisdiction of Mesa Public Schools.-Notable alumni:Individuals * Siaha Burley - wide receiver in the Arena Football League* Larry Owens - NBA basketball player with the Washington Wizards...
High Schools in Mesa. However, Tempe
Tempe High School (Tempe, Arizona)
Tempe High School is located in Tempe, Arizona, approximately one mile south of Arizona State University.-History:Tempe Union High School was established by a vote of the people of Tempe in 1907. It was required, as the Normal School in Tempe no longer would enroll students with 8th-grade diplomas...
and McClintock have their annual rival games bringing in 'Powerhouse' crowds. McClintock holding the upper hand.
Until 1965, there was only one high school in Tempe. Up to that time, the Buffaloes had the undivided loyalty of the town's residents. Tempe High's games were big social events for the whole community. This changed when McClintock began playing varsity football. The two schools became bitter rivals as each tried to prove that they had the best team in Tempe. In their first contest, in 1966, the Chargers defeated the Buffaloes by a score of 3-2. From that point on, McClintock held the upper hand, winning 21 of the 28 games they played through 1993. These games were often played in ASU's Sun Devil Stadium, and drew huge crowds. In 1971, 15,000 fans saw the Chargers defeat Tempe 19-14. In 1972, more than 10,000 people saw Tempe win a 21-3 victory. Mayor Dale Shumway wanted to recognize the winner of the annual Tempe-McClintock game as the city "champion." The City Trophy was first awarded in 1971. In 1974, the championship became a three-way contest between Tempe, McClintock, and Marcos de Niza. The opening of the new Corona del Sol High School added yet another team to the competition. It was no longer a simple match between two schools. The teams played in different divisions against different schools. It soon became more difficult to pick a city-wide winner, so 1983 was the last year that the trophy was awarded. During the years that the trophy was awarded, Tempe won it once, Marcos de Niza won it twice, and McClintock won it ten times. The trophy used to travel to the winning school each year. Now it is displayed at McClintock High School.
The Chargers' first state title came in 1977, when the team went undefeated and captured the championship with a 14-9 playoff victory over Phoenix's Washington High School (Arizona). Three years later, the Chargers posted a 12-2 record and won their second title by defeating Phoenix's Trevor Browne High School in the 1980 championship game. Their third state title in 1989 capped a 13-2 season that ended with a 42-14 playoff victory over Mesa's Westwood High.
In recent years, 13 Chargers have gone on to play professional football. Under current Coach Mike Gibbons, a McClintock grad himself, the Chargers qualified for the state playoffs from 2003 to 2009.
McClintock's new Head Varsity Coach Matthew Lewis (former Saguaro Offensive Coordinator) has high expectations and is ready to be the new Kiefer of the modern day.
Recent State/National Championships:
- 2010 McClintock Spiritline National Champions
- 2010 4A-1 Boys Basketball State Champions
- 2009 4A-1 Girls Basketball State Runner-Up
- 2007 4A-1 Boys Baseball State Champions
McClintock receives athletic honors (team and independent) on an annual basis
Notable alumni
- Anthony Parker (football player)
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