R. Nelson Snider High School is a

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in the

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system, serving the north central and northeast neighborhoods of

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, United States. A small portion of

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is zoned to Snider.

Athletics

All athletic teams compete in the

Summit Athletic Conference The Summit Athletic Conference, or SAC, is a high school athletic conference consisting of ten high schools located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Three of the schools are private; one being a Lutheran academy, and the other two being Catholic preparator ...

Team state champions

* Boys' baseball: ** Class 4A - 2008/09, 2005/06 * Girls' basketball: ** 1987/88 * Boys' football: ** Class 5A - 1992/93, 2015/2016 * Boys' track and field: ** 1973/74 (co-champions) * Girls' volleyball: ** 1991/92, 1987/88

Speech and debate

Snider's speech club is a chapter of the

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, the Indiana High School Forensic Association, and actively participates in its events.

Notable alumni

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, former professional football player, NFL,

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, actress * Matt Vogel, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist,

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, former professional football player,

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References

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Snider High School R. Nelson Snider High School is a secondary school in the Fort Wayne Community Schools system, serving the north central and northeast neighborhoods of Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. A small portion of New Haven is zoned to Snider. Athle ...