Alta High School (Utah)
| Alta High School | |
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| Location | |
| 11055 S. 1000 E. Sandy, UT 84094 |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1978 |
| School district | Canyons School District |
| Principal | Brian P McGill |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 2,460 |
| Color(s) | black and silver, accent color - red |
| Athletics | Football, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Baseball, Softball |
| Mascot | Hawk |
| Website | Official web site |
Alta High School is a secondary school in Sandy, Utah which services students from the cities of Sandy and Draper. Founded in 1978, it is part of the Canyons School District.[1]
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History
The school opened in 1978. The modern, two-level brick building is situated on a 37-acre (150,000 m2) site with an unobstructed view of both Oquirrh Mountain and Wasatch ranges. School is in session for 180 days per year on a traditional 9-month calendar. Students attend four eighty-four-minute classes each day on an alternating block schedule beginning at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 2:25 p.m.[1] The school operates a quarterly schedule.
Athletics
The Alta Hawks Football Team won state championships in 1983, 1988, 2007, and 2008. The Alta's boys basketball team won the Utah State Championship in 1992, 1995, 2003, and 2010.[2][3] Alta's girls' soccer team was ranked second in the nation in 2006, and is coached by Lee Mitchell, who was named national coach of the year.[4] The team won state championships in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.[5][6][7][8][9][10] The wrestling team won the 4A state championship in 1990.[11] The Lady Hawks Tennis Team won back-to-back state championships in 2007 and 2008.[12][13] The Boys Cross Country Team won a state championship in 2008.[14] Alta's Women's Basketball team took the 5A State Championship in 2002 and 2011.[15] Alta also offers football, golf, tennis, cross country, soccer, dance company, volleyball, debate, ballroom, drill team, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, swimming, diving, hockey, baseball, softball, track and field, lacrosse, rugby union, ultimate, bowling, and other athletic clubs.
Performing Arts
Alta High School has an award-winning performing arts program. The Theatre Department won the 5A State Championship in 2012 and in 2013.[16] Alta's jazz band has consistently received high markings in state competitions.[17]
Clubs
Key Club- Key Club is the largest international student leadership organization in the world. Besides Key Club, Alta also offers a Pokémon, Art, Anime, Ultimate Frisbee, Polynesian, and Foreign club.[18]
Notable alumni
- Julianne Hough - Two-time winner of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, star of Safe Haven
- Kealia Ohai - Soccer player, Member of the United States 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup winning team; Currently plays for the National Women's Soccer League team Houston Dash.
- Kirby Heyborne - Actor
- Robert Adamson - Actor
- Travis Knight - Member of the UConn Basketball All Century Team. Retired NBA Player and won an NBA World Championship as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000
- Ryon Bingham - Retired NFL player. Played for the San Diego Chargers from 2004-2010
References
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- ↑ http://ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/clubs.html
