Centennial High School (CeHS) is a

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located in Peoria, Arizona, United States, part of the

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. The school opened its doors in August 1990.

Academics

The class of 2010 had a 96% graduation rate with 32% going on to attend a 4-year college and 48% going on to attend a 2-year college. Other academic achievements: * 2007–2008: Centennial had 1 National Merit Finalist and 1 National Hispanic Scholar. * 2008–2009: Centennial had 2 students recognized by the National Merit program as commended students. * 2009–2010: Centennial had 1 student recognized by the National Merit program as a commended student. * 2010–2011: Centennial has 2 students named National Merit Semi-finalists, 1 student named National Merit Finalist and 1 student named a National Hispanic Scholar.

Athletics

Centennial's athletics teams include: Fall * Football

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(Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) * Volleyball emale(Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) * Cross Country ale and Female(All Classes) * Golf ale and Female(All Classes) * Swim ale and Female(All Classes) * Badminton emale(Varsity, Junior Varsity) * Diving ale and Female(All Classes] Winter * Basketball ale and Female(Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) * Soccer ale and Female(Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) * Wrestling ale and Female(All Classes) Spring * Boys' Baseball

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State titles

*Football: The Centennial football team has won the state title in: 2018, 2017 (5A), 2015 (Div I), 2014 (Div II), 2008, 2007, and 2006 (5A Div II). *Softball: The Centennial girls' softball team won the state title in 2010 (5A Div II). * The Centennial boys' track and field team won state titles in 2004 and 2005 (4A). *Volleyball: The Centennial girls' volleyball team won state titles in: 2016 (5A), 2008 (5A Div II), and 1998 (4A Div II).

Visual and performing arts

The Performing Arts division at CeHS is designed to allow students to explore a variety of visual

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. Visual art classes include

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, media, and photo. Centennial also offers classes in dance, chorus, and band.

Band program

The band program includes the Pride of the Pack Marching Band & Color Guard, Jazz Bands,

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, and Guitar/Piano. Every other year beginning in 1992, Centennial's marching band has been chosen to perform at the

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in Southern

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as an Excelling, Division II high school marching band. The bands—including marching, jazz, and strings—have performed in competitions at locations including

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, the

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, the

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, as well as high schools throughout

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Clubs

Clubs include: SEA Club (Science &

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Awareness), Drama Club, Plan B Improv Club, International Thespian Society, CCC (Christian Club on Campus), DECA (

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), FBLA (

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), FEA (Future Educators of America), NHS (

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), FCCLA (Future

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and Community Leaders of America),

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, Mat Maids, Schools for Schools, Media Club, Photo Society,

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, Key Club, French Club, Norwegian Club, German Club, Culture Club, Breakfast Club, Interact, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America),

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, Speech & Debate, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and JCA (Japanese Culture Club) are offered on Centennial's campus.

References

External links

Centennial High School Alumni website
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