Joseph A. Craig High School Explained

Joseph A. Craig High School
Established:1954
Type:Public
Grades:9–12
Enrollment:1,522 (2022–23)[1]
Faculty:112.40 (FTE)
Ratio:13.54
Address:401 S Randall St
City:Janesville
State:Wisconsin
Country:United States
Oversight:Janesville School District
Principal:Alison Bjoin
Team Name:Cougars
Nickname:Big Blue
Colors: Blue & White
Athletic Conference:WIAA Big Eight Conference
Rival:George S. Parker High School
Yearbook:The Phoenix
Newspaper:The Criterion
Website:Craig High School

Joseph A. Craig High School is a public high school located in the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. Craig, a part of the School District of Janesville, has a student enrollment of approximately 1,800. Located on the east side of Janesville, it is named after Joseph A. Craig, who was instrumental in attracting the General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant to the city.

History

The original building, simply known as Janesville High School, was opened in 1955. The school was later renamed Joseph A. Craig High School in 1967 with the opening of George S. Parker High School on the west side of Janesville.

Athletics

The school sports teams compete in the Big Eight Conference. State level competition is governed by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).

State championships

as Janesville High School

Performing arts

Craig has a varsity-level competitive show choirs, the "Spotlighters". The choir also hosts their own competition, the Spotlight Spectacular.[3] Spotlighters have a history of placing well at competitions, even winning some championships.[4]

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: Craig High. National Center for Education Statistics. June 16, 2024.
  2. Book: 2019 State Cross Country Meet Souvenir Program . November 2, 2019 . . Wisconsin Rapids, WI . 25.
  3. Web site: Show choirs compete at Craig High School . GazetteXtra . June 18, 2019.
  4. Web site: Rindfleisch . Terry . Viterbo 101 features top high school show choirs . . June 18, 2019.
  5. Web site: Barry . John . January 27, 2020 . Craig graduate Keeanu Benton bucked the odds and played key role as a true freshman at Wisconsin . September 14, 2022 . Janesville Gazette.
  6. Israel Hanukoglu. Curriculum Vitae
  7. News: UW-L players named to all-district team . October 28, 2022 . . May 23, 1980 . 18.
  8. News: Lindstrom . Don . Minimums Go Higher . October 28, 2022 . . June 3, 1972 . 4.

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