Apollo High School is a

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located in

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. It is part of the

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(GUHSD). It enrolls approximately 2,200 students in grades 9-12. The Apollo High School motto has changed over recent years from "Pride, Class and Dignity" to the current "Choose Excellence". The nickname is the Hawks, and the school colors are navy blue, gold, and white.

History

Apollo opened in 1970 designed by local architects Varney, Sexton Sydnor Associates. The design used was similar to

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which opened 5 years earlier. The construction contract to build the school was awarded to TGK Construction Company. The campus was dedicated on November 13, 1970 by

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Astronaut

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Athletics

Apollo High School is a member of the

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. AHS offers sports for both boys and girls during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. * Apollo High School boys'

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team won the Arizona State 4A Championship three years in a row (2005, 2006, 2007). * Apollo High School girls' basketball team was the runner-up of the Arizona State Championship in their division in 2010. * Apollo High School boys'

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team won the Arizona State 5A Championship in 1993. * An unrelated organization uses the Apollo football field for its home games, the

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of the

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Awards and recognition

Apollo High School has been granted "Excelling" status by Arizona in accordance with the

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and high AIMS scores over the past years. Apollo High School is ranked 53rd top

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Demographics

Apollo High School is largely Hispanic (66%), 19% White, 9% Black, and less than 6% of other races. The school also has a large

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population, as well as a minor but growing Asian population.

Notable alumni

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champion ( XLVI),

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for the

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(1986–1988, did not graduate), actress *

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(Class of 1976), professional baseball infielder (1978–1988) *

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pitching coach *

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(Class of 1990), former

catcher (1998–2008) * Devin Perrin, (class of 1999) drafted by the

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in the 7th round of the 2003 MLB Draft from Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) * Joey Reiman, (class of 1999) drafted by the

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in the 16th round of the 2003 from Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) *

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(Class of 1994), professional stock car racing driver; currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Sprint & Xfinity Series.

References

External links

Apollo High School web page

Apollo High School at GUHSD web page
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