Sheldon High School (Iowa)
Public secondary school in Sheldon, Iowa, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sheldon High School is a rural public high school in Sheldon, Iowa, serving students of the Sheldon Community School District in grades 9-12. The school mascot is the Orab, a portmanteau of the school colors, orange and black.[6][7] Athletic competitions have taken place in the Siouxland Conference since 2009, when the school moved from the Lakes Conference.[8]
| Sheldon High School | |
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| Address | |
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1700 East Fourth Street , , 51201 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43.184°N 95.835°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | Right To the Last Child |
| School district | Sheldon Community School District |
| NCES District ID | 1925980[1] |
| Superintendent | Cory Myer [2] |
| CEEB code | 163995[3] |
| NCES School ID | 192598001474[1] |
| Principal | Sherrie Zeutenhorst[4] |
| Faculty | 25.30 (FTE)[5] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 342 (2022-23)[5] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.52[5] |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Athletics conference | Siouxland Conference |
| Mascot | Orabs |
| Website | Official website |
Athletics
The Orabs are members of the Siouxland Conference, and participate in the following sports:[9]
- Football
- Cross Country
- Boys' 1971 Class A and 1981 Class 2A State Champions[10]
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Boys' 2013 Class 2A State Champions[11]
- Wrestling
- Golf
- Boys' 1960 Class B State Champions[12]
- Track and Field
- Baseball
- Softball
The Sheldon boys basketball team secured a berth in the 2013 Iowa High School basketball tournament, and went on to win the 2A state championship by upsetting #1 ranked West Fork of Sheffield 48-36 in the final.[15] This was Sheldon's first state title in basketball, and their first appearance in the state tournament since 1977.[16]
Sheldon High School Summer Theatre
Begun in 1972 by Jay Shelp,[17] Sheldon High School Summer Theatre is the only high school repertory company in the state of Iowa[18] and one of only a few in the United States.[19] SHSST presents six full-length shows over the course of six weeks during June and July. Students are responsible for all aspects of production. The program is mainly staffed by SHSST alumni.[20] Lissa Lane-Johnson directs the program.[21]
Notable people
Alumni
- Terry Brands, wrestler[22]
- Tom Brands, wrestler[23]
- AG Kruger, hammer thrower[24]
Faculty
- Bob Vander Plaats, former principal[25]
See also
References
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