Paradise Valley High School
| Paradise Valley High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
3950 E. Bell Road Phoenix, AZ | |
| Coordinates | 33°38′31″N 111°59′53″W / 33.641986°N 111.998026°WCoordinates: 33°38′31″N 111°59′53″W / 33.641986°N 111.998026°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Paradise Valley Unified School District |
| Principal | Ian Deonise |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,806 (2014-15)[1] |
| Color(s) | Black , Red , White , Grey |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Website | Official website |
Paradise Valley High School (PVHS) was the first of five high schools built in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Paradise Valley High School opened in 1957. The school's athletic teams are referred to as the Trojans. Featuring a Block Schedule, Paradise Valley teaches a wide selection of courses in not only core academics but also technology and the arts. The football program installed one of the first artificial turfs in the state, the only Sprinturf installation in Arizona, as its main football, soccer, and track field at a cost of $1 million.
Notable people
- Alumni
- Steve Bush, professional football player[2]
- Paul Sheilds, professional football player[3]
- Matt Clapp, football player[4]
- Joel Filani, football player[5]
- Geoff Ducksworth, football player[6]
- Matt Dallas, Actor
- Faculty
- Rob Babcock, basketball coach and teacher[7]
- Dennis Van Roekel, math teacher[8]
References
- ↑ "Paradise Valley High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ↑ http://www.nfl.com/player/stevebush/2499941/careerstats
- ↑ http://www.nfl.com/player/paulshields/2502934/careerstats
- ↑ "OU football notebook". The Oklahoman. December 28, 2007. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
- ↑ Williams, Don (January 28, 2005). "Arizona lineman pledges to Tech". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Paradise Valley's all time greatest football players". Arizona Republic. November 10, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ↑ Romantic, Bob (November 30, 2012). "Family Matters: For GCU Alum, Life in the NBA Brings Him Closer To Brothers". GCU Today. Grand Canyon University. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
- ↑ Scott, Eugene (July 23, 2008). "Teacher Van Roekel ready to aid teachers". Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
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