Henry D. Sheldon High School (or simply just Sheldon High School) is a

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, United States. Sheldon is one of four traditional high schools in the Eugene School District.

Academics

In 2022, 87% of the school's seniors received a

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. Of 322 students, 288 graduated and 34 dropped out, received a modified diploma, or were still in school the following school year. Sheldon High School offers nine

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(AP) classes and opportunities for college credit through Lane Community College and the

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Academic awards

In June 2010,

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and ''

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'' reported that Sheldon had made ''

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''s annual list of the nation's best public high schools of the year, ranking second best in Oregon and 665th in the nation.

Athletics

Sheldon High School athletic teams compete in the

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6A-7 Southwest Conference (excluding football which competes in 6A-SD1). The athletic director is Ricky Rodriguez and the athletics secretary is Kristi Savage. State Championships: *Baseball: 2013, 2015 *Boys Basketball: 1992 *Boys Golf: 2005, 2006 *Boys Soccer: 2002† *Boys Swimming: 1975, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1999 *Boys Track and Field: 2009, 2016, 2024 *Boys Tennis: 1971†, 1972†, 2001 *Cheerleading: 2004 *Dance/Drill: 2002, 2008, 2009, 2017, 2023 (6A Jazz), 2023 (Kick) *Football: 2002, 2007, 2009, 2012 *Girls Golf: 2013 *Girls Soccer: 2003, 2004 *Girls Swimming: 1997, 1998, 2000 *Girls Track and Field: 1968 *Girls Tennis: 1993 *Softball: 2019, 2023, 2024 *Volleyball: 2022

Athletic awards

Sheldon High School won the Oregonian Cup, an OSAA award for "overall school excellence in academics, activities, athletics and sportsmanship," in the 2001-2002 and 2002–2003 school years.

Student media

Newspaper

''The Talisman'' is the student newspaper. It is published twice per term. It was given the

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's Silver Crown Award for high school newspapers in 1988.

Radio

Sheldon is home to KRVM (AM) and KRVM (FM), a public access radio station which includes student involvement.

Notable alumni

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* Greg Byrne - Athletic Director for the

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* James Dutton (astronaut) -

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astronaut pilot *

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- NFL quarterback for the

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and former President of the Sheldon High School Fishing Club * Dave Hunt - House Speaker,

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* Jon Jaqua - football player,

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* Mike Luckovich - editorial cartoonist for ''

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'' * Chris Miller - football player,

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* Brent Primus - former

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Lightweight Champion * Michael Walter - football player,

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- actor *

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References

External links

* {{authority control High schools in Lane County, Oregon Education in Eugene, Oregon Public high schools in Oregon International Baccalaureate schools in Oregon