Mitchell High School is the third-oldest

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in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, built in 1965 and named for

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pioneer

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. Mitchell High School is the only school in the district to feature a planetarium. The school's colors are orange and navy blue, and the mascot is the

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. The school's

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was Roy J. Wasson High School until the closure of that school.

Course offerings

*Advanced Placement and Honors classes in all major content areas, CISCO and A+ certification programs *Air Force Jr. ROTC *Oceanology/Environmental Sciences *Pro Start Culinary Arts *Interior Design CAD *Auto CAD *Dance/Musical Theatre Programs *Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences

Notable alumni

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(class of 1969), former NFL player ( Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks) * R.W. Eaks (Class of 1971), professional golfer * Gene Krug, former

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player (

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) * Burnie Legette, former NFL player * Terry Miller, former NFL player (

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, Seattle Seahawks) *

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, former football player and retired professional wrestler, actor, and comedian; competed as a professional

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(class of 1974), four-star

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in the

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* David Nevue, Pianist, composer, creator of Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio

References

External links

* High schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado Educational institutions established in 1965 Public high schools in Colorado 1965 establishments in Colorado {{Colorado-school-stub