Widefield High School
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Widefield High School is a high school
in Security-Widefield, Colorado
. It opened its doors in 1958 and is the older of the two high schools in Widefield School District 3
. Widefield's mascot is the Gladiator
and the school's colors are navy blue
, columbia blue
, silver
and white
. Currently Widefield enrolls 1252 students.
. Widefield plays their home baseball games down the street from the school at the Widefield Community Center.
Recently Widefield High School has enjoyed much success in football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and soccer, with football making it to the 2010 state playoffs. The school's district rival is Mesa Ridge High School
. The Gladiators also have a rival in nearby Fountain-Fort Carson High School
.
In 1970, the Widefield Boys Basketball team lost the AAA State Championship game to Cherry Creek. They only lost one game in the regular season, to Harrison, to finish with a 21-2 record overall. They later won the 5A basketball state championship in 1985. On March 15, 2008, the Widefield Gladiators Boys Basketball team competed in the 2008 State Boys Basketball Championship game. The team ended up losing 63-59 to the Lincoln Lancers
, becoming the state runners-up.
"one of America’s first-class high school and middle school music competitions" and a spot to perform at the prestigious Colorado Music Educator's Association conference at The Broadmoor. Member's from the orchestra always make honor groups around the state, notably the Colorado Springs Honor Orchestra.
The WHS choirs also have performed at the CMEA conference with their Women's Concert Choir, and have also consistently sent members to various honor choirs such as Adams State, and All State Choirs. In 2011, the Women's Ensemble and Classic Chorale traveled to San Antonio to compete in the Heritage Festivals receiving top honors in their divisions.
The WHS Band program is growing under the direction of Eric Colgrove. The Jazz Band placed 3rd at the Calvacade Showcase of Music, and has performed at the Mile High Jazz Festival, and the UNC/Greely Jazz Festival.
The Gladiator Marching band has had a history of excellence, but a notably remarkable year in 2011. At the Southern Regional State Qualifying Competition, the band place 8th. Then, for the first time in school's history, the band advanced to the CBA state competition at Hughes Stadium
placing 20th overall in the entire state. They also received 3rd place at the Pikes Peak March of Champions, held at Wasson High School for the second straight year. The band was led by drum majors Austin Lopez and Daniel Deutsch.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Security-Widefield, Colorado
Security-Widefield, Colorado
Security-Widefield is a census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population was 29,845 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Security-Widefield is located at ....
. It opened its doors in 1958 and is the older of the two high schools in Widefield School District 3
Widefield School District 3
-Timeline :* 1874 Widefield School District 3 founded to include three communities: Widefield, Drennan and Truckton* 1912 Widefield School opened near Highway 85/87* 1942 Camp Carson opened west of Widefield...
. Widefield's mascot is the Gladiator
Gladiator
A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their legal and social standing and their lives by appearing in the...
and the school's colors are navy blue
Navy blue
Navy blue is a very dark shade of the color blue which almost appears as black. Navy blue got its name from the dark blue worn by officers in the British Royal Navy since 1748 and subsequently adopted by other navies around the world....
, columbia blue
Columbia blue
Columbia blue, also known as Jordy blue, is a light blue tertiary color named after Columbia University. The typical Columbia blue is defined by Pantone Columbia Blue 3 .- Usage, symbolism, colloquial expressions :...
, silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
and white
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
. Currently Widefield enrolls 1252 students.
Athletics
Widefield High School competes in the 4-A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference. The Gladiators play their home games for both football and soccer at C.A. Foster Stadium, which is shared with Mesa Ridge High SchoolMesa Ridge High School
Mesa Ridge High School is a school in Widefield School District 3, a school district in El Paso County, Colorado. The school is zoned to receive students from Fountain, Colorado, and the Colorado Springs suburbs of Security and Widefield. Mesa Ridge opened in 1997. The first graduating class...
. Widefield plays their home baseball games down the street from the school at the Widefield Community Center.
Recently Widefield High School has enjoyed much success in football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and soccer, with football making it to the 2010 state playoffs. The school's district rival is Mesa Ridge High School
Mesa Ridge High School
Mesa Ridge High School is a school in Widefield School District 3, a school district in El Paso County, Colorado. The school is zoned to receive students from Fountain, Colorado, and the Colorado Springs suburbs of Security and Widefield. Mesa Ridge opened in 1997. The first graduating class...
. The Gladiators also have a rival in nearby Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
-Rivalries:Florence High School: Florence & FFCHS were, throughout much of the 1950s through the 1990s, longtime rivals that competed in the old Pikes Peak League - often challenging for league supremacy in football and basketball....
.
In 1970, the Widefield Boys Basketball team lost the AAA State Championship game to Cherry Creek. They only lost one game in the regular season, to Harrison, to finish with a 21-2 record overall. They later won the 5A basketball state championship in 1985. On March 15, 2008, the Widefield Gladiators Boys Basketball team competed in the 2008 State Boys Basketball Championship game. The team ended up losing 63-59 to the Lincoln Lancers
Abraham Lincoln High School (Denver)
Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school in Denver, Colorado, United States, and is named after President Abraham Lincoln. Founded in 1959, ALHS currently has 1,900 students, 4 administrators, and 100 teachers. The principal is Josefina Higa...
, becoming the state runners-up.
Performing arts
The Widefield High School Performing arts is on of the best in the district. The Chamber Orchestra consistently earns top awards such as 1st place in the Cavalcade Showcase of Music competition, regarded as"one of America’s first-class high school and middle school music competitions" and a spot to perform at the prestigious Colorado Music Educator's Association conference at The Broadmoor. Member's from the orchestra always make honor groups around the state, notably the Colorado Springs Honor Orchestra.
The WHS choirs also have performed at the CMEA conference with their Women's Concert Choir, and have also consistently sent members to various honor choirs such as Adams State, and All State Choirs. In 2011, the Women's Ensemble and Classic Chorale traveled to San Antonio to compete in the Heritage Festivals receiving top honors in their divisions.
The WHS Band program is growing under the direction of Eric Colgrove. The Jazz Band placed 3rd at the Calvacade Showcase of Music, and has performed at the Mile High Jazz Festival, and the UNC/Greely Jazz Festival.
The Gladiator Marching band has had a history of excellence, but a notably remarkable year in 2011. At the Southern Regional State Qualifying Competition, the band place 8th. Then, for the first time in school's history, the band advanced to the CBA state competition at Hughes Stadium
Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is the home field of the Colorado State Rams of the Mountain West Conference....
placing 20th overall in the entire state. They also received 3rd place at the Pikes Peak March of Champions, held at Wasson High School for the second straight year. The band was led by drum majors Austin Lopez and Daniel Deutsch.
Notable alumni
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- NFL receiver - Vincent JacksonVincent JacksonVincent Jackson , nicknamed "Action Jackson", is an American football wide receiver who currently plays in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers....
- NFL receiver - James HillJames HillJames Hill may refer to:*James Hill , former professional American football tight end*James Hill , British film and television director...
former NFL RB - Sean HillSean HillSean Ronald Hill is an American professional ice hockey player. He was most recently a defenseman for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL. He won the Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens...
former NFL DB - Brian WalkerBrian WalkerBrian Walker is a toy inventor from Bend, Oregon who is known for attempting to build his own rocket and as the inventor of several toys, namely the air bazooka....
former NFL S - Darryl ClackDarryl ClackDarryl Earl Clack is a former American football kick returner and wide receiver in the National Football League who played for the Dallas Cowboys for four years. He was inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.-High school career:Clack, then known as "Mr...
former NFL HB - Tom Hovasse former NBA player
- RandevynRandevynRandevyn Pierre is an American, independent pop/urban alternative singer-songwriter, musician and composer.-Early years:...
national recording artist - D. Rico Munn executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Doug Payton former CFL, CU & All Big Ten Football DT; played Army baseball
- Troy EvansTroy EvansTroy Evans is an American football linebacker and special teams player who is currently a free agent. Evans previously played for the St...
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External links
- http://whs.wsd3.org/