Mohave High School Explained

Mohave High School
Zipcode:86442
Country:United States
Coordinates:35.1058°N -114.6°W
Ceeb:030032
Grades:9–12
Superintendent:Tim Richard
Principal:Kathleen Giannamore
Ratio:22.06
Staff:53.67 (FTE)
Enrollment:1102 (2020–21)[1]
Colors:Forest green and Vegas gold
Campus Type:Urban
Mascot:Thunderbirds; T-Birds [2]

Mohave High School is the high school for Bullhead City, Arizona. It is operated by the Colorado River Union High School District.

Athletics

The Thunderbirds were the Class B state basketball runners-up in the 1972–73 season, won the Class B state football title in 1973, and were the Class B state football runners-up in the 1974 season. (Class B was the equivalent to the 2A Conference.)

The Thunderbirds were the 4A Division II state basketball champions in 2006.[3]

The Thunderbirds placed 1st place in Division 2 of Cheerleading in the 2013–2014 Season at the AIA Spiritline State Qualifier on November 9, 2014, taking place at Estrella Foothills High School in Goodyear, Arizona.

Mohave High School has an award-winning marching band. In 2016, they won caption awards for Best Percussion, Best Auxiliary, and Best overall feel. The Mohave High Marching Band or "Thunder Band" placed 14th in State Finals in 2016.

In 2018, Mohave's softball team gained honors through winning the 4A Grand Canyon region championship, as well as placing fourth in the 4A State Tournament. Head coach, Shannon S Patterson, also gained honors. She received 4A Grand Canyon region coach of the year in 2018, and 4A conference coach of the year in 2018.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020–21 Enrollment Comparison. April 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: Mohave (Bullhead City, AZ) High School Sports – Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more | MaxPreps.
  3. Web site: Champs in parade . Mohave Daily News . 5 April 2021.
  4. Web site: Superheroes are real and we can prove it! JJ Ambrose Interview. KnockOut Lounge.