Apple Valley High School (Minnesota)
| Apple Valley High School | |
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Apple Valley High School depicted from its western side
Home of the Eagles
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| Address | |
| 14450 Hayes Road Apple Valley, Minnesota USA |
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| 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 a part of Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District).[2] It is also affiliated with the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).[3] The school was completed in 1976 as the second high school added to the district.[2] As of 2006, it is one of five high schools serving District 196.[2]
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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 being opened in 1976, the school has accumulated 60 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
- Breanne Duren, member of the band Owl City
- David Fischer, hockey player, first-round pick by the Montreal Canadiens in 2006[13]
- Karl Goehring, goaltender for the Nashville Predators
- John Harvatine IV, co-owner of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and executive producer on Robot Chicken[14][15]
- Doug Hutchison, an actor, most notable role as Percy Wetmore in The Green Mile (film)
- Erik Jensen, film and television actor
- Tyus Jones, point guard for Minnesota Timberwolves, played collegiately at Duke University.[16]
- 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[17]
- Mike Lundin, former NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild[18]
- Tara Mack, Minnesota House of Representatives member
- Shani Marks, triple jumper who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Bob Martin, former center in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers (1993–95)
- Leyna Nguyen, on-air anchor and reporter with KCAL-TV in Los Angeles, California since 1997
- Lance Olberding, Offensive Lineman drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992 NFL Draft and later played for the New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings.
- Derek Rackley, tight end and long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks[19]
- 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.[20]
- Dan Smith, Class of 1987, former player for the Texas Rangers
- Varmah Sonie, 2008 Minnesota Mr. Football.[21]
- Maria Thayer, actress and comedian
- Erik Westrum, an NHL center who played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs
State championships
| State championships | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of championships | Year |
| 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 | 23 | 1983, 1985, 1986, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. 2013, 2014, 2015 | |
| 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 | 64 | ||
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External links
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