Roswell High School (New Mexico)
Roswell High School (RHS) is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest public high school in the city.[2] The colors of RHS are: Dark Crimson Red, White and Black, their mascot is a Coyote. Enrollment at the school currently stands at 1,311.[3]
| Roswell High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
500 West Hobbs Street , 88203 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1913 |
| Principal | Ruben Bolaños |
| Enrollment | 1,327 (2016-17)[1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Dark Crimson and White |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4 |
| Mascot | Coyote |
| Rival | Goddard High School |
| Website | www.risd.k12.nm.us |
Academics
Student body statistics
| Ethnicity | This School | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| White (not hispanic) | 27% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 68% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | <1% | 11% |
| African American | 4% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% |
Athletics
RHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, a AAAAA school in District 4. Their district includes Artesia High School, Goddard High School and Lovington High School.[4]
RHS has captured 40 state championships since 1914.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Football | 6 | 2018, 2000, 1988, 1987, 1955, 1953 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2006, 1993, 1977, 1976 | |
| Boys, Soccer | 1 | 2013 | |
| Winter | Boys, Basketball | 9 | 2017, 2014, 2010, 2009, 1964, 1963, 1952, 1927, 1926 |
| Boys, Swimming and Diving | 1 | 1961 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 3 | 1966, 1964, 1960 |
| Boys, Track & Field | 4 | 1919, 1918, 1915, 1914 | |
| Girls, Track & Field | 1 | 1989 | |
| Dance | 12 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 | |
| Cheer | 4 | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 | |
| Total | 40 | ||
Notable people
Alumni
- Cormac Antram, Franciscan priest on the Navajo Nation, broadcaster of long-running English/Navajo radio program The Padre's Hour
- Tom Brookshier, professional football player and broadcaster
- Glenn Dennis, founder of International UFO Museum and Research Center
- DonTrell Moore, football player
- Cliff Pirtle, New Mexico state senator
Staff
- Eddie Reese, Olympic swimming coach (coached at Roswell High early in career now retired because Roswell high school no longer has a swimming team)
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See also
References
- "ROSWELL HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/high/rhs/index.cfm
- http://www.greatschools.org/new-mexico/roswell/638-Roswell-High-School/
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2014-09-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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