Pendleton High School (Oregon)
Pendleton High School (PHS) is a public high school located in Pendleton, Oregon, United States.
| Pendleton High School | |
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| Address | |
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1800 NW Carden Ave , , 97801 United States | |
| Coordinates | 45.674849°N 118.805101°W |
| Information | |
| School district | Pendleton School District |
| Principal | Melissa Sandven |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 814 (2016-17)[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Columbia River Conference, 5A |
| Mascot | Bucky |
| Team name | Buckaroos |
| Rival | Hermiston (Bull Dogs) |
| Website | hs |
Pendleton photographer Walter S. Bowman photographed some of the school's teams in the early 20th century.[2]
Academics
In 2008, 92% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 208 students, 192 graduated, nine dropped out, one received a modified diploma, and six were still in high school the following year.[3][4]
Notable alumni
- George Christensen, former NFL player[5]
- Bob Lilly, nicknamed "Mr. Cowboy", former defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, photographer, and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame[6]
- Roy Schuening, former NFL player[7]
- Dan Straily (born 1988), starting pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization (grades 9-10)
- Mark Temple, former NFL player[8]
References
- "Pendleton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- Walter S. Bowman Archived 2016-04-02 at the Wayback Machine University of Oregon
- "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- "George Christensen". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- "Bob Lilly". Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- "Roy Schuening". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- "Mark Temple". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
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