Detroit Lakes High School is a

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located in

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Detroit Lakes is a city in the State of Minnesota and the county seat of Becker County. The population was 9,869 at the 2020 census. Its unofficial population during summer months is much higher, estimated by citizens to peak at 13,000 midsum ...

, United States. It serves approximately 870 students and is a part of the Detroit Lakes Public Schools system. The school colors are red and white and the athletic teams are known as "The Lakers". It is the largest high school in Becker County. The original school was Holmes School(K-12), founded 1895, named after Elon G. Holmes. In 1980, Holmes school was turned into the Historic Holmes theater and the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, and Detroit lakes high school was formed.

Notable alumni

* Jeff Johnson, Class of 1985, former

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and

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gubernatorial nominee * Julius J. Olson, DLHS Class of 1897 (Original Holmes School), Minnesota Supreme Court justice *

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, DLHS Class of 2008, NFL wide receiver,

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References

External links

Detroit Lakes High School Website

Detroit Lakes Public Schools Website

Schools in Becker County, Minnesota Educational institutions in the United States with year of establishment missing Public high schools in Minnesota {{Minnesota-school-stub