George S. Parker High School is a comprehensive public

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located on the west side of the city of Janesville,

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. The school, named for George S. Parker, founder of the

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, is a part of the School District of Janesville and was constructed in 1967. The rival east side school is

Joseph A. Craig High School Joseph A. Craig High School is a public high school located in the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. Craig, a part of the School District of Janesville, has a student enrollment of approximately 1,800. Located on the east side of Janesville, it is n ...

. In Nov 2006, a referendum passed that provided nearly $71 million for updates and renovation to both Parker and Craig High Schools. Construction began in October 2007 and lasted two years.

Athletics

The school sports teams compete in the Big Eight Conference. State level competition is governed by the

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(WIAA).

Baseball

*1977 State champion; beat Middleton, 6-2

Basketball (boys)

*1971 State champion; beat Milwaukee King, 79-68

Basketball (girls)

*1993 State champion; beat Middleton, 58-40 *2000 State champion; beat Hudson, 57-56 *2001 State champion; beat Stevens Point 51-44

Notable alumni

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player in the WNBA * Steve Preston, administrator of the

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, 2006-2008, and 14th Secretary of the

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(HUD), 2008-2009 * Terry Ryan, general manager of the Minnesota Twins * Michael J. Sheridan,

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References

External links

Parker High School homepage

{{authority control Public high schools in Wisconsin Educational institutions established in 1967 Parker High School Schools in Rock County, Wisconsin 1967 establishments in Wisconsin