Roswell High School (New Mexico)
| Roswell High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
500 West Hobbs Street Roswell , New Mexico 88203 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1913 |
| Principal | Ruben Bolaños |
| Enrollment | 1,327 (2016-17)[1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Dark Crimson and White |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4 |
| Mascot | Coyote |
| Rival | Goddard High School |
| Website | www.risd.k12.nm.us |
Roswell High School (RHS) is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest public high school in the city.[2] The colors of RHS are: Dark Crimson Red, White and Black, their mascot is a Coyote. Enrollment at the school currently stands at 1,311.[3]
Contents
1 Academics
1.1 Student body statistics
2 Athletics
3 Notable people
3.1 Alumni
3.2 Staff
4 See also
5 References
6 External links
Academics
Student body statistics
| Ethnicity | This School | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| White (not hispanic) | 27% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 68% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | <1% | 11% |
| African American | 4% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% |
Athletics
RHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, a AAAAA school in District 4. Their district includes Artesia High School, Goddard High School and Lovington High School.[4]
RHS has captured 38 state championships since 1914.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Football | 6 | 2018, 2000, 1988, 1987, 1955, 1953 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2006, 1993, 1977, 1976 | |
| Boys, Soccer | 1 | 2013 | |
| Winter | Boys, Basketball | 9 | 2017, 2014, 2010, 2009, 1964, 1963, 1952, 1927, 1926 |
| Boys, Swimming and Diving | 1 | 1961 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 3 | 1966, 1964, 1960 |
| Boys, Track & Field | 4 | 1919, 1918, 1915, 1914 | |
| Girls, Track & Field | 1 | 1989 | |
| Dance | 12 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 | |
| Cheer | 4 | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 | |
| Total | 40 | ||
Notable people
Alumni
Cormac Antram, Franciscan priest on the Navajo Nation, broadcaster of long-running English/Navajo radio program The Padre's Hour
Tom Brookshier, professional football player and broadcaster
Glenn Dennis, founder of International UFO Museum and Research Center
DonTrell Moore, football player
Cliff Pirtle, New Mexico state senator
Staff
Eddie Reese, Olympic swimming coach (coached at Roswell High early in career now retired because Roswell high school no longer has a swimming team)
See also
- List of high schools in New Mexico
- Roswell Independent School District
- Goddard High School
- University High School
References
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^ http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/high/rhs/index.cfm
^ http://www.greatschools.org/new-mexico/roswell/638-Roswell-High-School/
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2014-09-22.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Official School Webpage
Coordinates: 33°22′17″N 104°31′39″W / 33.37139°N 104.52750°W / 33.37139; -104.52750
