Kent-Meridian High Schoolis apublichigh schoollocated inKent, Washington,United States. It is one of four high schools in theKent School District,along withKentlake High School,Kentridge High SchoolandKentwood High School.As of 2024, its principal is David Radford.[2]
| Kent-Meridian High School | |
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| Address | |
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10020 SE 256th Street , 98030 United States | |
| Coordinates | 47°22′22″N122°12′25″W/ 47.372758°N 122.206957°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1951 |
| School district | Kent School District |
| NCESSchool ID | 530396000621 |
| Principal | David Radford |
| Faculty | 101.43 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,122 (2022–23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.98[1] |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and blue |
| Mascot | Royal lion |
| Website | www |
History
editThe school opened in its present form in 1951 when theKent School Districtmerged with the Panther Lake and Meridian School Districts. This new high school served all three districts.[3]The former Kent High School building became Kent Junior High School.[4]
Athletics
editKent-Meridian is part of the Cascade Division of the North Puget Sound League as of the 2016-17 school year.[5] Kent-Meridian High School's athletic teams are known as the Royals. Teams compete atFrench Fieldlocated next to the school.
Kent-Meridian uses a swimming pool which was built as a part of King County Forward Thrust which is now owned by the city of Kent.
Kent-Meridian won a track state championship in 2011, and finished second in 2009.[6]
Taylor Trophy
editThe Taylor Trophy is given to and kept by the winner of the yearly football rivalry betweenAuburn High Schooland Kent-Meridian dating back to 1908. Dr. Owen Taylor created the trophy presentation in 1929. Dr. Taylor owned the Kent hospital that was on Second Avenue and Gowe Street and he had a home on Scenic Hill. The rivalry is the second oldest football rivalry in Washington.[7]
Kent-Meridian Technology Academy
editKent-Meridian is home to the Kent-Meridian Technology Academy. The KMTA is an innovative Small Learning Community that is part of Kent-Meridian, characterized by its utilization of project-based learning, STEAM, and 21st Century Skills.[8]
Currently, KMTA offers classes for 9th through 10th grade, with a KMTA 11 program for 11th grade students.
Notable alumni
editThis article's list of alumnimay not follow Wikipedia'sverifiabilitypolicy.(September 2017) |
- Red Badgro— formerMLBplayer,St. Louis Browns[9]
- Karl Best— formerMLBplayer,Seattle Mariners,Minnesota Twins[10]
- John Bronson— NFL football player,Arizona Cardinals[9]
- Morgan Christen—circuit judgeof theUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit,appointed byBarack Obama
- Robin Earl— former football player,Chicago Bearsrunning back[9]
- Jeff Jaeger— formerNFLkicker[9]
- Reggie Jones— former NFL cornerback[9]
- PZ Myers— blogger
- Robert L. Phillips— author, entrepreneur and professor
- Dave Reichert—congressmanfrom Washington, formerKing Countysheriff[11]
- Jaleen Roberts— track and field athlete[12]
- John Taylor— reality television star,Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back
- Kyle Townsend—GrammyandAcademynominee, record producer
References
edit- ^abc"Kent-Meridian High School".National Center for Education Statistics.RetrievedMay 5,2024.
- ^"Staff Directory".Kent-Meridian High School.RetrievedDecember 5,2023.
- ^"Period of Rapid Growth (1950-Today)"ArchivedAugust 10, 2009, at theWayback MachineKent History: A Virtual Tour of Kent, WashingtonRetrieved July 12, 2006.
- ^Slater, Marcia."Curriculum Management Audit:History of Kent School DistrictArchivedSeptember 23, 2006, at theWayback MachineDecember 1998. Retrieved July 12, 2006.
- ^"North Puget Sound League reforms after 26-year hiatus - Kent Reporter".Archived fromthe originalon September 19, 2016.RetrievedAugust 12,2016.
- ^"WIAA | Washington Interscholastic Activities Association".
- ^http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/ken/sports/29772954.html[dead link]
- ^"Technology Academy (KMTA) / Our Program".
- ^abcdeWells, Chris (September 26, 2014)."Kent-Meridian shakes history, defeats Kentlake 37-9".The News Tribune.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
- ^"Best boys were K-M foes' worst nightmare".The Seattle Times.January 23, 2007.RetrievedJune 10,2024.
- ^Hunter, Steve (April 25, 2024)."Reichert shares details of Green River Killer case with Kent students".Kent Reporter.RetrievedMay 5,2024.
Reichert, 73, who graduated in 1968 from Kent-Meridian,...
- ^Ray, Benjamin (July 31, 2024)."Kent-Meridian grad Jaleen Roberts prepares for Paris".Kent Reporter.RetrievedAugust 21,2024.