Boyden–Hull Junior/High School Explained

Boyden–Hull Junior/High School
Motto:Being the Best It Can Be
Community, Empowerment, High Standards, and Innovation[1]
Streetaddress:801 First Street[2]
County:(Sioux County)
State:Iowa
Zipcode:51239
Country:United States
Coordinates:43.1894°N -96.1358°W
Schooltype:Public
District:Boyden–Hull Community School District
Us Nces District Id:1905190[3]
Superintendent:Steve Grond[4]
Ceeb:162090[5]
Us Nces School Id:190519000167
Principal:Dan Pottebaum
Faculty:20.63 FTE
Grades:7–12
Enrollment:319 (2019–20)
Ratio:15.46
Colors:Black and Gold (Comets)

Black, Silver and Blue (Nighthawks)
Fightsong:On, Wisconsin! (Comets)
Minnesota Rouser (Nighthawks)
Conference:Siouxland Conference
Mascot:Comets/Nighthawks

Boyden–Hull Junior/High School is the only public middle and high school located in Hull, Iowa, United States. It is a part of the Boyden–Hull Community School District. Their mascot is the Comet. The school's athletic teams compete in the Siouxland Conference. A few sports are shared with Rock Valley High School, a fellow Siouxland Conference member. The combined teams are known as the Nighthawks.

History

The merger that created Boyden–Hull Community School District was approved in a December 1958 vote of the Sioux County board of education.[6] Boyden and Hull were separate school districts until July 1, 1959.[7] The first school board election as a consolidated school district had taken place in March 1959,[8] followed by the first classes on August 31, 1959.[9] [10] Hull High School's student newspaper was called Hull High Lights.[11] Its athletic teams were known as the Wild Cats. Before the merger, Hull's basketball team had been to the state playoffs five times.[12] [13] Boyden Public School's mascot was the Bombers.[14] Boyden's student newspaper was the Buzz Bomb.[15] [16]

Technology and services

Smart Boards were first installed in 2007.[17] A one to one computing initiative was started in the 2011–12 school year,[18] [19] as was the school's use of Moodle.[20] The district shares some classes with the nearby Rock Valley High School and George–Little Rock Senior High School through polycom videoconferencing technology.[21] [22] Online classes are available for dual high school and college credit though Northwest Iowa Community College (NWICC). A school resource officer was assigned to the district beginning with the 2010 school year.[23] Boyden–Hull and Rock Valley hired a joint transportation director in July 2018.[24] In 2018, Boyden–Hull began a joint vocational education program with the Sioux Center Community School District and NWICC.[25]

Facilities

A new school building was completed by the 1964–65 school year.[26] Most of the school building was remodeled in the 1980s.[27] The auditorium was renovated in July 2013 and reopened in time for the 2013–14 school year.[28] The gymnasium was refurbished in 2015.[29] A remodeling project worth $11.2 million was approved in February 2018.[30] [31] Additions to the school took place throughout 2018 and 2019.[32] [33]

A vote to acquire land from the city of Hull and Herman Oldenkamp for Boyden–Hull's team sports took place in August 1964.[34] [35] Boyden–Hull's athletic field was named for the consolidated district's first superintendent, A. R. Hesla, in 1974.[36] The football and track facilities there are shared with Western Christian.[37] The concession stand at Hesla Field was rebuilt in summer 2016.[38] [39]

Extracurricular activities

The STORM (Students Teaching Others Role Modeling) Team was organized in the late 1990s.[40] The student organization is mainly active around Red Ribbon Week and also volunteers at the local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House.[41] Boyden–Hull Summer Theatre began in 2009.[42]

Athletics

Comets

A men's basketball team by the Boyden–Hull Comets moniker had begun play by the 1960–61 school year.[43] Men's track began by 1961,[44] and baseball by 1963.[45] Boyden–Hull began fielding a football team in 1964.[46] By 1965, the school had joined the Siouxland Conference.[47] [48] The Comet wrestling program started in the 1976–1977 school year.[49]

Boyden–Hull tied West Harrison for a men's state track title in 1970.[50] [51]

The men's basketball team has appeared in the Class A Iowa High School Athletic Association tournament eighteen times since 1971,[52] [53] with titles in 2003,[54] [55] 2012,[56] [57] and 2013.[58] [59] Former coach Paul Walton compiled a 350–130 record over 26 years[60] and was inducted into the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.[61] The Comet basketball team made its first appearance in the 2A state tournament in 2019, losing the championship game to North Linn High School.[62] [63] Boyden–Hull faced North Linn for a second time in 2020, defeating the Lynx to win their first 2A championship, and fourth overall.[64] [65] The Comet boys' basketball team faced Western Christian for the first time since 2005 in the 2021 championship game,[66] losing to the Wolfpack.[67] The 2021 2A championship game was also the first time in Iowa High School Athletic Association basketball history that two teams from the same city met in the final.[68]

The Comets won the 2023–2024 boys' Class 1A state championship.[69] [70]

Shared sports

Boyden–Hull continued fielding athletics teams solely under the Comet moniker until the 1980s. Starting that decade, football and baseball were shared with George. Little Rock joined the partnership in 1987, and Boyden–Hull left, electing to combine their football and baseball teams with Rock Valley.[71] In 1990, the official sport-sharing agreement was struck.[72] [73] The combined Boyden–Hull/Rock Valley teams split home games at each school, and the team name was adjusted depending on where the teams played. While in Rock Valley, teams were known as the Rockets, and in Hull, they went by the name Comets.[71] The BHRV collective began by sharing baseball and football, and expanded to softball in 1993, followed by the subsequent merger of the track and field and cross country teams in 1997.[71] In 1999, the BHRV alliance decided on a separate mascot, and have since been known as the Nighthawks.[71] [73] The Boyden–Hull/Rock Valley football team made it to the championship game for the first time in 2009, falling to Solon High School.[74] In their second title game appearance, BHRV defeated Union High School for the 2016 2A championship.[75] Nighthawk football won another district final in 2017,[76] losing to Waukon High School in the semi-finals.[77] In 2018, the Nighthawks returned to the 2A football championship game, losing to Prairie City-Monroe High School.[78]

Notable alumni

See also

Area private schools:

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Visser. Jeanne. BH School Board approves Core Beliefs. October 6, 2014. Sioux County Index Reporter. September 17, 2014. subscription.
  2. Web site: Boyden Hull High School Maxpreps Homepage . MaxPreps.com . January 15, 2014.
  3. Web site: Boyden-Hull High School Directory Information . . November 29, 2021.
  4. Web site: Course Selections Are Modified, Approved . New Century Press . Sioux County Index Reporter . January 18, 2012 . January 15, 2014.
  5. Web site: High School CEEB Codes Listed Alphabetically . . January 15, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141222085740/http://irap.appstate.edu/sites/irap.appstate.edu/files/2010-08-26_hs_ceeb_alpha.pdf . December 22, 2014 .
  6. News: Boyden-Hull Proposal Okayed . February 28, 2020 . Hawarden Independent . January 1, 1959.
  7. Web site: Three more community school districts became effective in Sioux County On July 1, 1959. ...Boyden-Hull Community School District which includes th[e] former independent districts of Boyden and Hull and part or all of nine former rural township districts in Sioux and Lyon Counties . Report Of Progress In The School Reorganization . Newspapers.com . The Boyden Reporter . October 1, 1959 . January 16, 2014 . Price, W. K..
  8. News: Results Of First BoydenHull School Director Election. August 10, 2017. Sioux County Index. March 19, 1959.
  9. News: Boyden Hull Community School Will Open August 31. August 10, 2017. Sioux County Index. August 27, 1959.
  10. Web site: Feeling nifty at 50. Sioux County Index-Reporter. May 7, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140507012556/http://www.ncppub.com/pages/?p=459. New Century Press. March 21, 2014. July 14, 2010. dead.
  11. News: [no title] ]. April 23, 2020 . Hawarden Independent . January 9, 1941.
  12. Web site: STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME RESULTS, 1940-1969 . Iowa High School Athletic Association . January 16, 2014.
  13. Web site: State tournament veteran Boyden-Hull opens with Iowa Mennonite . Sioux City Journal . March 4, 2012 . January 16, 2014 . Hersom, Terry.
  14. Web site: 1905-58 IHSAA MEMBERS SCHOOLS - COLORS, MA SCOTS, CURRENT ATTENDANCE CENTERS . Iowa High School Athletic Association . March 28, 2014 . June 11, 2019.
  15. News: News About Happenings at the Boyden Public School . Boyden Reporter . February 6, 1958.
  16. News: News About Happenings at the Boyden Public School . April 24, 2020 . Boyden Reporter . February 13, 1958.
  17. Web site: Boyden-Hull installs SMART Boards, chalk vanishes . Small Town Papers News Service . Sioux County Index Reporter . August 29, 2007 . February 3, 2014 . Visser, Jeanne . https://web.archive.org/web/20140221211605/http://www.stpns.net/view_article.html?articleId=53847582113255723 . February 21, 2014 . dead .
  18. Web site: So, hows 1:1 going at Boyden-Hull . New Century Press . Sioux County Index Reporter . September 21, 2011 . January 21, 2014.
  19. Web site: Usage fee no longer considered . New Century Press . Sioux County Index Reporter . October 17, 2011 . January 21, 2014 . Viccaro, Eric.
  20. Web site: After months of talks, 1-to-1 learning here . New Century Press . Sioux County Index Reporter . July 20, 2011 . January 22, 2014.
  21. Web site: Viccaro. Eric. Board examines 'code of conduct' Special Polycom, bills also approved. Sioux County Index Reporter. New Century Press. March 21, 2014. July 7, 2010.
  22. Web site: George-Little Rock Board of Education met in regular session April 11. Lyon County News, Inc.. March 21, 2014. April 26, 2012.
  23. News: Board approves use of resource officer. January 21, 2016. Sioux County Index Reporter. New Century Press. August 18, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20160126175740/http://www.ncppub.com/pages/?p=752. January 26, 2016. dead.
  24. News: Visser . Jeanne . Boyden-Hull and Rock Valley to share transportation supervisor . July 25, 2018 . Sioux County Index Reporter . July 18, 2018. subscription.
  25. News: Visser . Jeanne . Boyden-Hull students to attend class at Interstates . August 23, 2018 . Sioux County Index-Reporter . August 15, 2018. subscription.
  26. News: High school students tour of new building . February 27, 2020 . Sioux County Index . August 20, 1964.
  27. News: Board approves franchise fees; Sparboe donates $5K to Splashpad. January 21, 2016. Sioux County Index Reporter. New Century Press. July 14, 2010.
  28. News: Bid approved for auditorium renovation. June 25, 2014. Sioux County Index Reporter. New Century Press. June 27, 2013.
  29. News: Boyden-Hull gym remodeled. August 11, 2015. Sioux County Index Reporter. New Century Press. August 5, 2015.
  30. News: Hayworth . Bret . Voters approve improvements for two Boyden-Hull schools . February 28, 2020 . Sioux City Journal . February 8, 2018.
  31. News: Bradstream . Lana . Boyden-Hull voters approve bond issue . February 28, 2020 . N'West Iowa Review . February 7, 2018.
  32. News: Paulson . Randy . Remodel underway at Boyden-Hull school . February 28, 2020 . N'West Iowa Review . December 17, 2019.
  33. News: Construction Continues At Boyden-Hull . February 28, 2020 . KIWA . March 28, 2019.
  34. News: Absentee ballot available in school land purchase election . February 27, 2020 . Sioux County Index . August 13, 1964.
  35. News: Election date August 21 . February 27, 2020 . Sioux County Index . August 6, 1964.
  36. News: [Unreadable title]]. June 27, 2016. Sioux County Index. Newspapers.com. April 25, 1974.
  37. Web site: Board, SIAC cover recommendations, reading and participation discussed. Sioux County Index Reporter. New Century Press. March 23, 2014. September 22, 2010.
  38. News: Boyden-Hull school board preparing for next school year. May 21, 2016. Sioux County Index. May 18, 2016. subscription.
  39. News: Visser. Jeanne. Hesla Field concession stand completed. September 3, 2016. Sioux County Index Reporter. August 31, 2016. subscription.
  40. News: Boyden-Hull STORM team visits elementary. November 5, 2014. Sioux County Index Reporter. October 30, 2014.
  41. News: STORM Team: Making a positive impact. November 5, 2014. Sioux County Index Reporter. January 23, 2014.
  42. News: Van Dam. Becca. There's no place like home!. November 5, 2014. Sioux County Index Reporter. July 1, 2014. subscription.
  43. News: Boyden-Hull Falls To Warriors Friday Night, 54 to 43 . February 28, 2020 . Sioux Center News . February 16, 1961.
  44. News: Sioux Center wins dual track meet with Boyden-Hull . February 28, 2020 . Sioux County Index . May 4, 1961.
  45. News: [unreadable title] ]. February 28, 2020 . The Sioux County Index . September 12, 1963.
  46. News: Sioux Center mixes with Boyden–Hull here Monday night . February 28, 2020 . Sioux Center News . October 8, 1964.
  47. News: Siouxland football report . February 28, 2020 . Sioux County Index . September 16, 1965.
  48. News: Boyden–Hull will entertain Warriors In final grid contest at Hull Friday . February 28, 2020 . Sioux Center News . October 28, 1965.
  49. News: BH School board 3 teachers resign wrestling added . April 23, 2020 . Sioux County Index . April 17, 1975.
  50. News: Boyden–Hull High on top . February 28, 2020 . Sioux County Index . January 27, 1972.
  51. Web site: IHSAA All Time Tack Champions and Runners-Up . Iowa High School Athletic Association . June 4, 2013 . January 15, 2014.
  52. Web site: STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME RESULTS, 1970-1999 . Iowa High School Athletic Association. January 15, 2014.
  53. Web site: STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME RESULTS, 2000 - present . . 15 January 2014.
  54. News: Harmelink. Marge. Boyden-Hull celebrates boys' 1A championship. December 6, 2015. Sioux County Journal. March 22, 2003.
  55. Web site: Siouxland is best boys basketball conference in the state . Dickinson County News . March 7, 2012 . January 15, 2014 . Christoffel, Ryan . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106032208/http://www.dickinsoncountynews.com/story/1823072.html . January 6, 2014 . dead .
  56. Web site: Hersom. Terry. Boyden-Hull boys crowned state champs. Sioux City Journal. May 1, 2014. March 10, 2012.
  57. Web site: Boyden-Hull downs Panthers for back-to-back titles . Sioux City Journal . March 8, 2013 . January 15, 2014 . Hersom, Terry.
  58. Web site: Boyden-Hull Repeats; Sheldon Rules in 2-A . The Daily Nonpareil . . March 9, 2013 . January 16, 2014 .
  59. Web site: St. Mary's unable to deny Boyden-Hull repeat . Spencer Daily Reporter . March 9, 2013 . January 15, 2014 . Johnson, Trent.
  60. Web site: IOWA BOYS' BASKETBALL COACHES' CAREER W-L RECORDS. Iowa High School Athletic Association. February 28, 2020. March 29, 2019.
  61. Web site: Hersom. Terry. Boyden-Hull makes return trip to Class 1A title game. Sioux City Journal. March 29, 2014. March 16, 2001.
  62. News: Giese . Jerry . Boyden-Hull in 2A state tournament for first time . August 26, 2019 . Sioux City Journal . March 2, 2019.
  63. News: Boyden-Hull falls in 2A championship game . August 26, 2019 . KITV . March 8, 2019.
  64. News: James . Zach . CLASS 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: Boyden-Hull wins fourth title, gets even with North Linn . March 16, 2020 . Sioux City Journal . March 13, 2020.
  65. News: Bain . Matthew . Iowa boys' state basketball: Boyden-Hull gets revenge vs. North Linn for Class 2A title . March 16, 2020 . Des Moines Register . March 13, 2020.
  66. News: Butz . Dolly . Excitement in Hull as crosstown high school boys basketball squads meet for state title . March 14, 2021 . Sioux City Journal . March 11, 2021.
  67. News: Bain . Matthew . Iowa boys' state basketball: Western Christian outlasts Boyden-Hull for Class 2A title . March 14, 2021 . Des Moines Register . March 12, 2021.
  68. News: James . Zach . TENTH TITLE :Western Christian defeats Boyden-Hull in All-Hull Class 2A boys basketball final . March 14, 2021 . Sioux City Journal . March 12, 2021.
  69. News: Boyden-Hull wins Class 1A Golf Championship . July 14, 2024 . KTIV . May 21, 2024.
  70. News: Boyden-Hull wins Class 1A team title at IHSAA Golf State Championships . July 14, 2024 . KCAU . May 21, 2024.
  71. News: Conference rivals create sports tradition. November 1, 2016. Sioux County Index. New Century Press. October 19, 2016. subscription.
  72. Web site: Giese. Jerry. Longtime Boyden-Hull A.D. leaves big shoes to fill. Sioux City Journal. May 3, 2014. April 15, 2004.
  73. News: Porter. Cody. Cooperative Programs Keep Athletics Alive for Small Schools. February 26, 2018. National Federation of State High School Associations. May 17, 2016.
  74. Web site: Solon beats Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 38-7. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. May 3, 2014. November 21, 2009.
  75. News: Goodwin. Cody. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wins big for Class 2A state title. November 21, 2016. Des Moines Register. November 18, 2016.
  76. News: Budlong. Jeff. No. 1 Nighthawks secure district title. February 26, 2018. Sioux City Journal. October 17, 2017.
  77. News: Pilcher. K. J.. Waukon drops Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley to return to state football finals. February 26, 2018. The Gazette. November 11, 2017.
  78. News: Goodwin . Cory . State football: PCM downs Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley to win first state title in school history . November 26, 2018 . Des Moines Register . November 16, 2018.
  79. Web site: Alons gets competitor in Van Bruggen . . October 20, 2008 . January 15, 2014 . Hayworth, Bret.
  80. News: Hayworth . Bret . Alons will lead Woodbury GOP into 2016 presidential race . 11 November 2022 . Sioux City Journal . 21 February 2016.
  81. News: Representative Kenneth R. De Groot . February 6, 2020 . Iowa General Assembly.
  82. News: Dreeszen . Dave . Probe calls DeKoster back to service . June 13, 2022 . Sioux City Journal . February 9, 1992.

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