Waukon High School
Waukon High School is a high school located in the city of Waukon, Iowa. Waukon High School is the high school of the surrounding area. Some of these towns include: Harpers Ferry, Waterville, and Dorchester. WHS is also the only high school in the Allamakee Community School District.
| Waukon High School | |
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| Address | |
1059 3rd Ave. N.W. , | |
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| Type | Public |
| Principal | Dr. Mike Hardy |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 351 (2016-17)[1] |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Athletics conference | Northeast Iowa Conference |
| Mascot | Indian |
| Website | http://www.allamakee.k12.ia.us |
Athletics
The athletic teams of Waukon High School are known as the Indians. WHS is part of the Northeast Iowa Conference. The name "Indians" is named in honor of Waukon Decorah, a chief of what is now known as the Ho-Chunk nation (formerly the Winnebago tribe).
2007 Renovation
In 2007 a brand new $16 million addition was built onto the Senior High building.
Previously Jr. High students attended a building separate from the Senior High. Both Jr. High and Senior High students will now use the new addition to the school.
Waukon Wellness Center was also built and opened across the street from the school, Matt Hoover season two winner of NBC's The Biggest Loser spoke at the grand opening.
Notable alumni
- Mark Farley: University of Northern Iowa head football coach.
- Edward P. Ney, physicist and physics professor at the University of Minnesota
- Danielle Theiss (Jamieson): Dallas Cowboys' Rhythm & Blue Dancers
- Parker Hesse: Tennessee Titans
References
- "Waukon High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
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