Lee's Summit High School is a

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Lee's Summit, Missouri Lee's Summit is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri and a suburb of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It resides in Jackson County (predominantly) as well as Cass County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 101,108, making it the 6th ...

, United States. It is located near downtown Lee's Summit on Blue Parkway, next to the intersection of

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and Route 291. It is one of three high schools in the

Lee's Summit R-VII School District The Lee's Summit R-7 School District is a school district located in Missouri and in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The district is mostly in Jackson County, Missouri, Jackson County. There, it has large segments of Lee's Summit, Missouri ...

History

The original building, built in 1953 using military surplus paint, has been added onto throughout the years. The first addition in 1963 was built to house freshmen and sophomores. Later, a Field-house and Performing Arts center were added (1963 and 1979 respectively). A corridor connecting the cafeteria and the "B Building" was then added (this glass hallway is referred to as "the Breezeway"). A major addition, including a lecture hall was completed during the 2000-01 school year. Recently, a weight room was added during the 2009-2010 school year.

Academics

Lee's Summit is an A+ designated high school. LSHS has received prestigious honors, including the Missouri Gold Star School award for 3 years and a '' U.S. News & World Report'' "Best High School" in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Extracurricular activities

Lee's Summit High School has an Air Force Junior ROTC program, which has been awarded AFJROTC Distinguished Unit many times, most recent being the 2017-2018 school year. LSHS AFJROTC also has different types of activities such as Raider Team, Drill Team, and Honor Guard. The Honor Guard team has presented the colors in many NCAA Sport Tournaments, the 2016 Ringside World Boxing Championship, and recent

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races.

Notable alumni

* Danielle Adams (class of 2007), former WNBA player *

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(Class of 2020), defensive end * Johnny Brackins (class of 2021), track & field athlete * Rick Brattin, politician *

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(Class of 1957), U.S. Senator * Robert K. Dixon, member of the

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* Forrest Griffith, former professional football player * KC Lightfoot (Class of 2018),

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Track and field, pole vaulter * Angela Lindvall (Class of 1997), fashion model *

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(Class of 2001), fashion model *

Drew Lock Paul Andrew Lock (born November 10, 1996) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers football, Missou ...

(Class of 2015), NFL quarterback *

Mike Metheny Mike Metheny ( ; born August 28, 1949) is an American jazz musician and music journalist. He is the older brother of the jazz guitarist Pat Metheny. Mike Metheny studied music education at the University of Missouri School of Music and Northe ...

(Class of 1967), trumpeter, educator *

Pat Metheny Patrick Bruce Metheny ( ; born August 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He was the leader of the Pat Metheny Group (1977–2010) and continues to work in various small-combo, duet, and solo settings, as well as other side pr ...

(Class of 1972),

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-winning jazz guitarist *

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, college football player and coach * Matt Tegenkamp (Class of 2000), former Olympian

References

External links

Official Website
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