Hannibal High School is a public

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located in

Hannibal, Missouri Hannibal is a city along the Mississippi River in Marion and Ralls counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 17,312, making it the largest city in Marion County. The bulk of the city is in Mario ...

. HHS serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in Hannibal School District #60.

History

The first public high school in Hannibal was established in 1866. A new building was constructed in 1934; a number of wood doors to classrooms were replaced in late 2018. HVAC units were added in mid 2019.

Athletics

HHS athletic teams are nicknamed the Pirates and compete in the North Central Missouri Conference. The school has won two state championships, taking the 1930 Class B boys track and field title as well as the 1990 Class 3A/4A softball championship. In 2008, HHS acquired turf field material from the

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Performing arts

Hannibal has a competitive

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, "River City Revue".

Notable alumni

Warren H. Orr Warren Henry Orr (November 5, 1888 – January 12, 1962) was an American jurist. Born in Hannibal, Missouri, Orr received his bachelor's degree from University of Missouri and his law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. He worke ...

, judge on the Supreme Court of Illinois *

Lindell Shumake Lindell Shumake (born December 24, 1949) is a Republican former member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Shumake first represented the 6th District, encompassing all or portions of Marion and Ralls counties in northeast Missouri. In Nove ...

, legislator *

Larry Thompson Larry Dean Thompson (born November 15, 1945) is an American lawyer and law professor, most notable for his service as deputy Attorney General of the United States under United States President George W. Bush until August 2003. Early life and e ...

, lawyer * Louis Riggs, Missouri House of Representatives

References

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* Public high schools in Missouri Education in Marion County, Missouri 1866 establishments in Missouri Educational institutions established in 1866 Buildings and structures in Hannibal, Missouri {{authority control