Alpena High School (Michigan)
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| Established | 1883[citation needed] |
|---|---|
| Type | Public high school |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Principal | Matthew Poli |
| Asst. Principal | Gregory Adamus Lois Brinkman Justin Gluesing Tom Atkinson |
| Students | 1,600 (2005-2006) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 3303 South Third Avenue, Alpena, Michigan,  United States |
| District | Alpena Public Schools |
| Accreditation | North Central Association |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Yearbook | 'The Anamakee' |
| Newspaper | 'The Wildcat' |
| Athletic conference | Big North |
| Website | School page at district site |
Alpena High School is a public high school for students in grades 9-12 located in the city of Alpena, Michigan. For the 2005-06 school year AHS reported an enrollment of exactly 1,600 students. [1] The current school building opened in 1967. There was an addition in 1998-99 where a new wing ("G House") was added, among other renovations. AHS is the only high school serving the Alpena Public Schools district.
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[edit] Extracurricular
The school newspaper, "The Wildcat", is a member of the High School National Ad Network. The fate of the paper is unknown beyond the 06-07 school year, due to budget issues.
Alpena High had its own daily TV news program, "AHS News" or "WAHS" until the end of the 06-07 school yeah. AHS News was filmed during broadcasting class in the mornings. Prior the 2006-07 school year it was filmed at WBKB-TV, the only local TV station. Depending on a student's lunch period, it was shown either before or after lunch, along with Channel One News (which still airs there). Also airing on WBKB-TV are the Knowledge Bowl competitions of Alpena High and surrounding schools. As of this '07 season, the Alpena team record concluded at 3-2.
There is also the AHS Leadership class, they do a lot of the school behind the scenes work.Including Prom and Homecoming, as well most of the random jobs that need to get done.
[edit] Athletics
The "Wildcats" compete in the Big North Conference with Cadillac, Gaylord, Petoskey, Traverse City Central, and Traverse City West High Schools in all sports except for swimming, which is part of the Independent Swim Confrence. School colors are forest green and white. The assistant principal Tom Atkinson is the Athletic Director. Its enrollment of 1,600 places it in the Michigan High School Athletic Association's highest school classification, Class A.
[edit] Marching Band
Alpena High School has an overall good marching band. The students in the band had traveled to Orlando, Florida for a competition. They achieved great success while there. The marching band had obtained a 93.7 a 2A division rating, and out of 40 bands, they had achieved the gold statue of Mickey Mouse. All the concert bands had obtained the highest ratings as well. The halftime show last year was a jazz theme, consisting of "Summertime" composed by George Gershwin, "House of the Rising Sun", and "Big Noise from Winnetka". All of the formations were created by the band director, Bonnie Moore. Their pre-game selections consisted of "Proud Mary", "Johnny B. Goode", and "Spirit in the Sky". The marching band had 115 students in the '06-'07 season and was led by senior drum major Brittany Lyberg and junior drum major Ryan Fountain.
This year the band had budget cuts, so there is no color guard. But the halftime music this marching season consists of a Blood, Sweat & Tears theme, including "Spinning Wheel", "When I Die", and "You've Made Me So Very Happy", again with formations created by Bonnie Moore. Pre-game music includes "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses and "Evil Ways" composed by Santana. The band has 85 students this season and is led by senior drum major Ryan Fountain and junior drum major Lauren Bauer.
[edit] Alpena High School Fight Song
Fight, Fight, Fight
For Ol' Green and White
Let's Go Alpena High!
We Won't Stop 'Til They Run Out The Clock
Let's Go Alpena High!
Taking Pride In Our Community
Let's Go Alpena High!
Fight!
Fight!
Green And White!
Let's Go Alpena High!
Copyrighted 2002
[edit] Academics
Alpena High School offers mathematics courses through Pre-Calculus and AP courses in Government, World History, European History, Literature, Economics, and Language. Students divide their days into six periods, with four different time slots for a lunch period and a period in which students watch Channel One (student news) for a short time in their homeroom. Teachers at the high school include greats such as Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Riffert, Mrs. Diamond (Chemistry), Mr. Doubek and Mrs. Doubek, and Michigan State University great Ms. Bonnie Moore. Alpena High School also has a SpEd program for the young adults with learning disabilities. Overall, Alpena High School is a reputable school with the capacity to advance their students in science, mathematics, liberal arts, as well as vocational training.
