Centennial High School (Oregon) Explained

Centennial High School
Streetaddress:3505 SE 182nd Ave
Zipcode:97030
Country:United States
Coordinates:45.4964°N -122.4758°W
Opened:1959
Principal:Marin Miller
Grades:9–12
Students:1837[1]
Mascot:Eagle[2]
Rival:David Douglas High School
Colors:Scarlet and blue
Conference:OSAA Mt. Hood Conference 6A-3
Newspaper:Talon
Feeder Schools:Centennial Middle School, Oliver Middle School
Homepage:Centennial High School

Centennial High School (CHS) is a public high school located in Gresham, Oregon, United States.[3] It is the only high school in the Centennial School District.

Academics

In 1989, Centennial High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.[4]

In 2008, 76% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 411 students, 311 graduated, 73 dropped out, eight received a modified diploma, and 19 were still in high school in 2009.[5] [6]

In 2012, Kevin Ricker was named the Oregon High School Principal of the Year. Along with making other improvements in the school, he was awarded this title primarily for leading CHS students to raise both reading and math test scores by 12% in one year.[7]

In February 2014 the school hosted Unity Week.[8]

In 2016, Katharine Dean, a science teacher of Centennial High School won Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.[9]

In 2018 Chris Knudsen, a 158-158 head coach, had resigned after 32 years of service.[10]

Activities

Centennial's marching band has won the Portland Grand Floral Parade more than 20 times, including 12 times consecutively. The band's 2000 fall field show, "Gloria", held the record for the highest scoring show in the Northwest Marching Band Circuit.

Centennial's Future Business Leaders of America chapter has won the 6A Chapter of the Year title for five years in a row.

In 2016, a Centennial High School senior Grace Ramstad was crowned the 2016 Rose Festival Queen.[11]

Sports

Centennial hosts a track meet called the Centennial Invitational, which is one of the largest high school track meets in the region.

State championships

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oregon School Directory 2008-09. Oregon Department of Education. 139. May 28, 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110526202904/http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/school-directory-september-2008.pdf . May 26, 2011.
  2. Web site: Schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20100502095306/http://www.osaa.org/schools.aspx/Centennial/. May 2, 2010. OSAA.org. July 10, 2012.
  3. Web site: Gresham Community Plan Map. City of Gresham. 2023-05-20.
  4. Web site: Archived: Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF). April 22, 2018.
  5. News: State releases high school graduation rates. Jerry Casey. June 30, 2009. The Oregonian. April 22, 2018.
  6. Web site: Oregon dropout rates for 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20110916113750/http://blog.oregonlive.com/education_impact/2009/06/Dropout-Rates.xls. dead. September 16, 2011. June 30, 2009. The Oregonian. July 1, 2009.
  7. News: Centennial High's Kevin Ricker named principal of the year. May 15, 2012. The Oregonian. April 22, 2018.
  8. News: Sandy Hook teacher coming to Gresham Centennial High School for Unity Week. Melissa Binder. The Oregonian. January 16, 2014. April 22, 2018.
  9. News: Centennial science teacher wins Presidential Award. Teresa Carson. August 23, 2016. April 22, 2018.
  10. News: Nick Daschel. Chris Knudsen retires as Centennial football coach after 32-year run. The Oregonian. April 9, 2018. April 22, 2018.
  11. News: The 2016 Rose Festival Queen is Grace Ramstad of Centennial High School. Colin Miner. Patch.com. Patch Media. June 11, 2016. April 22, 2018.
  12. Web site: OSAA Football Championships. April 22, 2018.
  13. Web site: OSAA Boys Track & Field Championships. April 22, 2018.
  14. Web site: OSAA Girls Track & Field Championships. April 22, 2018.
  15. Web site: OSAA Boys Soccer Championships. April 22, 2018.
  16. Web site: OSAA Girls Soccer Championships. April 22, 2018.
  17. Web site: OSAA Dance/Drill Championships. April 22, 2018.
  18. Web site: Welcome to www.nwapa.us! . www.nwapa.us . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120803214510/http://www.nwapa.us/scores.php?uniq_rand=8024a1e9a56661b72616219c3ee723b1&sorted_table_column=eventcode&asc_desc=asc&Record_Start_ID=26&eventcode=26 . 3 August 2012 . dead.
  19. Web site: Centennial claims state bowling championship. David Ball. Theoutlookonline.com. February 26, 2008. July 10, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120326085911/http://www.theoutlookonline.com/sports/story.php?story_id=120409867653534700. March 26, 2012.
  20. News: Brandon Jensen and Thomas Chen of Centennial High School win the TBF Oregon High School State Championships. High School Fishing. April 22, 2018.
  21. Web site: BLUMENAUER, Earl - Biographical Information . Bioguide.congress.gov. April 22, 2018.
  22. News: Anderson. Lisa K.. Alumnus inspires Centennial Eagles. Portland Tribune. April 29, 2014. A9. May 3, 2014.
  23. Web site: Timbers Sign George Josten, Josh Cameron. OurSports Central. February 20, 2009. April 22, 2018.
  24. Web site: Samuel Clemens. Internet Movie Database. December 6, 2022.
  25. Clemens . Samuel . July 2022 . 13-15, 59-60 . Kipp Hamilton: Hollywood's Irish Lass . Classic Images.
  26. Book: Clemens, Samuel . [{{Google books|LongDwAAQBAJ|page=51|plainurl=yes}} Pat: A Biography of Hollywood's Blonde Starlet ]. Sequoia Press . 2020 . 51 . 978-0578682822.
  27. [Shawn Anthony Levy|Levy, Shawn]
  28. Web site: Biographical information from PGA Tour's official site. October 1, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110629095812/http://www.pgatour.com/players/r/?%2F02%2F43%2F58%2Fmedia. June 29, 2011. dead.
  29. Web site: Christian News Northwest: News Article Archive: Feature Articles. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718151852/http://www.cnnw.com/articles/articles10-01-2.html. July 18, 2011. Cnnw.com. July 18, 2011. July 10, 2012.
  30. Web site: About Rick. April 22, 2018.

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