Chariton High School is located in
Chariton, Iowa
Chariton is a city in, and the county seat of, Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,193 at the 2020 census. Lucas is the primary distribution center for and the former corporate headquarters of the Hy-Vee supermarket chain.
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, part of the
Chariton Community School District
The Chariton Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Chariton, Iowa, USA
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There are students from six towns including Chariton,
Russell,
Williamson,
Lucas
Lucas or LUCAS may refer to:
People
* Lucas (surname)
* Lucas (given name)
Arts and entertainment
* Luca Family Singers, also known as "lucas ligner en torsk"
* ''Lucas'' (album) (2007), an album by Skeletons and the Kings of All Cities
* ''L ...
enrolled in the school.
Athletics
Athletic teams of Chariton High School are known as the Chargers. School colors have changed over the years. Currently the school colors are Red and White, though many uniforms are trimmed in silver.
The Chargers participate in the
South Central Conference in the following sports.
*Football
*Cross Country
** Boys' 1969 Class A State Champions
*Volleyball
*Basketball
*Wrestling
*Golf
*Tennis
*Track and Field
*Soccer
*Baseball
*Softball
Notable alumni
*
Paul Engebretsen
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,
National Football League
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player
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T. J. Hockenson
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, Tight End, for the
Minnesota Vikings
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of
National Football League
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See also
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List of high schools in Iowa
This is a list of high schools in the state of Iowa. You can also see a list of school districts in Iowa. Where the high school information is on the school district page, the link below will direct you to the district page.
Adair County
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References
External links
Chariton High School
Chariton, Iowa
Public high schools in Iowa
Schools in Lucas County, Iowa
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