User:Stolilv87/Sandbox/Las Vegas High School
| Las Vegas High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
6500 E. Sahara Avenue Las Vegas, NV, 89142 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Where Education and Friendship Last a Lifetime |
| Established | Original campus: 1931 New campus: 1993 |
| School district | Clark County School District |
| Dean | Sherri Small Shalee Wells |
| Principal | Debbie Brockett |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3,218 |
| Colour(s) | Black and red |
| Athletics conference | Sunrise 4A Region |
| Team name | Wildcats |
| Website | http://lvwildcats.com |
Las Vegas High School is a public high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, part of the Clark County School District. It is the oldest high school in Las Vegas, originally opening in 1931 on what was originally the outskirts of town. The school moved in 1993 to a new campus along the foothills of Frenchman Mountain. LVHS is known for its excellence in athletics, as well as being one of, if not the largest high school in the state of Nevada.
History
[edit]Las Vegas High School's original campus was constructed in 1930 and opened in the fall of 1931. Las Vegas High was the first high school in Las Vegas, but caused much controversy at the time for its location. In the early 40's, the High School was considered to be quite distant from the rest of the town and was a commute for some students. The school originally was comprised of three buildings, the tri-level Main building on the corner of 7th and Bridger, the Gymnasium, and a third building that was torn down in 1950. Las Vegas High School is now a landmark in Las Vegas for it represents the best of the Art-Deco Style Architecture of the 1930s, that still stands in the city. The school's outer appearance has been maintained but the interior has been changed quite a bit since the original construction in the 30s.
During the late 80's, the school was starting to become overpopulated, leading the school district to build a new larger campus on the east side of the Las Vegas. The original buildings that were Las Vegas High School is now the home to the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing, and Visual Arts, which opened in 1993.
Athletics
[edit]Las Vegas High School's athletics teams are known as the Wildcats. The Wildcats athletics programs are some of the best in the state and have won numerous championships. This includes several in football, including the 1944 team which went all eight games without giving up a single point.[1].
Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association State Championships
[edit]- Football - 1944, 2001, 2005, 2006
- Wrestling - 1985, 2001, 2002
- Volleyball - 2008
Notable alumni
[edit]- Toni Basil - musician