River Falls High School
| River Falls High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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818 Cemetery Road River Falls, Wisconsin United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°50′24″N 92°36′54″W / 44.84000°N 92.61500°WCoordinates: 44°50′24″N 92°36′54″W / 44.84000°N 92.61500°W |
| Information | |
| Type | High school |
| Established | 1887 |
| School district | School District of River Falls |
| Category | Secondary public |
| Principal | Kristopher Luedtke |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 916 (2014-15)[1] |
| Color(s) | Gold, White and Navy Blue |
| Athletics | Football, Baseball, Basketball, Swimming, Diving, Tennis, Gymnastics, Softball, Cross Country, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling, Golf, Hockey |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Accreditation | AdvancED[2] |
| Yearbook | Kinnick |
| Website | School District of River Falls |
River Falls High School is a public high school located in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Extracurricular activities
Marching band
The RFHS marching band has won its class in marching band competition 21 times since 1985.[3] It won the AAA division state titles in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016.[4]
Athletics
RFHS offers boys' baseball, girls' softball, boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls' cross country, boys' football, boys' and girls' golf, girls' gymnastics, boys' and girls' hockey, boys' and girls' soccer, boys' and girls' swimming and diving, boys' and girls' tennis, boys' and girls' track and field, girls' volleyball, and boys' wrestling (https://www.riverfallswrestling.org/).
Since 1989, River Falls High School has been competing in the Big River Conference. Prior to 1989, River Falls competed in the Middle Border Conference, being a inaugural member of that conference in 1932.
The school's co-op St. Croix Fusion girls' hockey team won state championships in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 seasons. The girls' gymnastics team has made 22 state appearances, with 6 state championships.
RFHS has hosted numerous outstanding wrestling athletes and teams - WIAA state level with 18 individual state titles and 67 state placement medals from over 120 state qualifiers; qualified for the WIAA Team State Tournament 5 times; also notable successes 10 wrestlers have achieved undefeated season and one finished with an undefeated career
Mr. RFHS
RFHS holds a charity event benefiting several organizations in the surrounding area through a gentlemen's pageant. Contestants chosen by the student council, National Honor Society and school staff members, compete for the title of Mr. RFHS while raising funds through entrance fees and donations.
Notable alumni
- Kevin Black (Class of 1998) – Wrestling coach
- Warren P. Knowles – Governor of Wisconsin
- Frankie Rayder – International fashion model
- Missy Rayder (Class of 1994) – International fashion model
- Rachael Sitz (Class of 1995) – International fashion model
- George B. Skogmo – Wisconsin State Senator
- Francis Paul Prucha – Historian
Wildcat Hall of Fame
In 2011 a RFHS Hall of Fame was created for athletes, coaches, teams, distinguished citizens, and legacy members.[5][6][7][8]
References
- ↑ "River Falls High". NCES. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ↑ Institution Summary, AdvancED, Retrieved February 11, 2012
- ↑ "Past Champions". Wisconsin School Music Association. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Marching Wildcats claim 'AAA' title at UW-Whitewater Saturday". River Falls Journal. October 19, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Wildcat Hall of Fame". rfhalloffame.org. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ↑ Burrows, Bob (August 9, 2013). "Wildcat Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2013". River Falls Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ↑ Burrows, Bob (August 14, 2012). "Wildcat Hall of Fame inducts new members". River Falls Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ↑ Burrows, Bob (July 27, 2011). "Inaugural Wildcat Hall of Fame induction Friday – still time to make golf, dinner reservations". New Richmond News. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.