Klamath Union High School
| Klamath Union High School | |
|---|---|
 KU 2013 football team in action | |
| Address | |
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1300 Monclaire Street Klamath Falls, Oregon, Klamath County 97601  United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°13′50″N 121°46′44″W / 42.2305°N 121.7788°WCoordinates: 42°13′50″N 121°46′44″W / 42.2305°N 121.7788°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1901 |
| School district | Klamath Falls City School District |
| Principal | Charlene Herron[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 780[2] |
| Color(s) | Red and white[1] |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Skyline 4A [1] |
| Mascot | Pelicans[1] |
| Team name | Pelicans |
| Rival | Mazama High School Vikings |
| Website | http://www.kfalls.k12.or.us/kuhs/kuhs.asp |
Klamath Union High School is a public high school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States.
History
Funding of the school began in 1901 with the first graduate in 1903.[3] The school colors are red and white, and a large "K" is marked in white stone on a nearby hill. The construction of the school began in 1927, with the first marching band the following year.[3] KUHS opened with 520 students and had 77 graduates in its first year. Paul Jackson was the principal and Pelican Pete was chosen as the school's mascot.[3]
Academics
In 2008, 89% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 186 students, 166 graduated, 14 dropped out, 3 received a modified diploma, and 3 were still in high school.[4][5]
Band
Every other year the Klamath Union Marching Band takes a trip to Victoria, British Columbia, to march in the Victoria Day parade. In past years the band has won several awards through the competition. For several years in a row, the Symphonic Band has been district champions and qualified for state, once winning first place in the state competition. In 2013 the band took fourth in state, and in 2014 they moved up to third. The band is currently directed by Max Harrington.
Notable alumni
- Ian Dobson - track & field athlete, competed at the 2008 Olympics[6]
- James Ivory - film director, Merchant Ivory Productions[7]
- John Witte - football player[8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 http://www.osaa.org/schools.aspx/KlamathUnion/
- ↑ http://schools.publicschoolsreport.com/Oregon/KlamathFalls/KlamathHighSchool.html
- 1 2 3 http://www.kfalls.k12.or.us/kuhs/history/history.htm
- ↑ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ↑ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ↑ http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/DO/Ian-Dobson
- ↑ Juillerat, Lee (August 24, 2010). "Chatting with James Ivory". Herald and News. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ↑ "John Witte". lostlettermen.com. Retrieved 17 August 2014.