Sullivan High School (Sullivan, Illinois) Explained

Sullivan High School
Streetaddress:	725 N Main Street
City:	Sullivan
County:	Moultrie
State:	Illinois
Zipcode:	61951
Country:	USA
Coordinates:	39.6064°N -88.6078°W
Other Name:	SHS
Former Names:	Sullivan Township High School
Gender:	Co-ed
Type:	Public
Accreditation:	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
District:	Sullivan Community Unit School District 300
Superintendent:	Ted Walk
Principal:	Daniel Allen
Grades:	9–12
Language:	English
Schedule Type:	Semester, daily
Schedule:	M–F except holidays
Enrollment:	328^[1] (2018-19)
Campus:	Small town, Rural
Rival:	Okaw Valley High School
Team Name:	Redskins
Colors:	Red Black
Fight Song:	Hail, Red and Black^[2]
Athletics:	IHSA
Conference:	Lincoln Prairie Conference
Sports:	7 boys', 7 girls'
Newspaper:	Signal
Yearbook:	Retrospect
Pushpin Map:	Illinois#USA
Homepage:	http://www.sullivan.k12.il.us/o/high-school

Sullivan High School is located in Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois, United States. It is a part of Community Unit School District 300. The school draws students from the towns of Sullivan, Allenville, and Kirksville.

History

Sullivan High School was founded as Sullivan Township High School. The first yearbook “The Retrospect” was created by the Senior class of 1913.^[3] Sullivan has been accredited for over 100 years starting in 1917.^[4]

Academics

Sullivan High School as of 2018 is ranked the 93rd best High School in Illinois out of 670 Illinois High Schools. Sullivan High School is also recognized in national rankings.^[5]

Athletics

Sullivan’s High School athletics participate in the Lincoln Prairie Conference and are members of the Illinois High School Association.^[6]

Boys

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Swimming & Diving
• Track & Field

Girls

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Softball
• Swimming
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Notable team state finishes

• Boys Baseball: 1997–98 (2nd)
• Boys Golf: 1979–80 (3rd)
• Boys Track & Field: 1985–86 (2nd)
• Girls Basketball: 1990–91 (1st), 1991–92 (2nd)
• Girls Track & Field: 2013–14 & 2014–15 (3rd)
• Scholastic Bowl

1992–93 & 2000–01 (4th)^[7]

Extracurricular activities

• Band
• Bass Fishing
• Color Guard
• FCA
• FCCLA
• FFA
• Mirror Images
• NEHS
• NHS
• Scholastic Bowl
• Singers/Singers Jr./Chorus
• Spanish Club
• Student Council

Notable alumni

• Albert J. Beveridge (1881), American historian and US senator^[8]
• Steve Buxton (1980), former NFL player
• Tiny Hill (1924), bandleader^[9]
• Harold Pogue (1912), All-American football player^{[10] [11]}

See also

• List of high schools in Illinois

External links

• School Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sullivan High School. Illinois Report Card. March 17, 2019.
2. Web site: HAIL, RED AND BLACK . Sullivan High School. December 29, 2018.
3. Web site: 1913 Retrospect. Eden Martin. December 28, 2018.
4. Web site: SHS RECOGNIZED FOR 100 YEARS OF ACCREDITATION. Sullivan High School. December 28, 2018.
5. Web site: Sullivan High School 2018 Rankings. U.S. News Education. December 28, 2018.
6. Web site: Conferences & Affiliated Schools. Illinois High School Association. August 23, 2018.
7. Web site: Team Titles: S. Illinois High School Association. December 28, 2018.
8. Web site: Albert J. Beveridge: Biographer. June 22, 2023.
9. Web site: Sullivan Township High School 1924 Retrospect. Sullivan Township High School. 22. February 18, 2019.
10. Web site: Illinois loses first Big 10 game. JGTC. December 29, 2018.
11. Web site: Sullivan Heroes. News Gazette. December 29, 2018.