Bloomington Kennedy High School
John F. Kennedy High School is one of two public high schools located in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. Named after former president John F. Kennedy, it was opened in 1965[3] due to the rapid growth of Bloomington at the time.
| John F. Kennedy High School | |
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| Address | |
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9701 Nicollet Avenue , 55420 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°49′39″N 93°16′37″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High school |
| Established | 1965 |
| Principal | Akram Osman[1] |
| Teaching staff | 83.74 (FTE) (2018–19)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12[2] |
| Enrollment | 1,507 (2018-19)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.00 (2018–19)[2] |
| Campus | Small urban[2] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue Gold White |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Website | Official website  |
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Athletics
The school had been a member of the Lake Conference since the school opened, but left the Lake Conference after the 2009–10 school year to become part of the new South Suburban Conference. In 2014, Kennedy joined the new Metro West Conference.
| Athletics | |
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| Season | Sport |
| Fall | Soccer |
| Tennis, Girls | |
| Cross Country Running | |
| Football | |
| Volleyball | |
| Swimming, Girls | |
| Winter | Dance |
| Hockey | |
| Basketball | |
| Nordic Skiing | |
| Alpine Skiing | |
| Wrestling | |
| Spring | Baseball |
| Softball | |
| Tennis, Boys | |
| Lacrosse | |
Performing arts
Kennedy has two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Rhythm in Gold" and the all-female "East Side Swingers".[4] The program also hosts an annual competition.[5]
Notable alumni
- Peter Docter, film director, animator, screenwriter, producer and voice actor[6]
- Kent Hrbek, Major League Baseball player[7]
- Don Jackson, National Hockey League player and coach[8]
- Marcus LeVesseur, professional fighter in the UFC[9][10]
- Pat Mazorol, Minnesota state representative[11]
- Gordy Morgan, Olympic wrestler[12]
- John Morgan, Olympic wrestler[13]
- Marty Morgan, NCAA All-American wrestler[14]
- Steve Rushin, writer[15]
- Ryan Stoa, professional ice hockey player[16]
- Melissa Halvorson Wiklund, Minnesota state senator[17]
- Chuck Foreman, former National Football League player[18]
References
- https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/07/06/minnesotas-first-somali-public-school-principals
- "Search for Public Schools - Kennedy Senior High (270579000220)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- "School Opening". Ci.bloomington.mn.us. Archived from the original on December 28, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
- "SCC: Viewing School - Kennedy Senior High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- "SCC: Bloomington Kennedy Gold 2020". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- Covert, Colin (May 27, 2009). "Peter Docter: The Wizard of 'UP'". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on December 2, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- Anderson, Dave (May 7, 1982). "Sports of The Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- Walters, Charley (June 5, 2009). "Could Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer bat .400 this season?". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2014 – via www.twincities.com.
- Sherman, John (December 9, 2012). "New Hopkins wrestling coach has challenges". Sun Sailor. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2019 – via www.hometownsource.com.
- Scoggins, Chip (February 18, 2001). "Apple Valley headed for state again; Bloomington Kennedy is out; LeVesseur sets mark for wins". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2014 – via Highbeam Research.
- "Mazorol, Pat - Legislator Record". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Minnesota Legislature. Archived from the original on December 10, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- "washingtonpost.com: Gordy Morgan". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
- Jacobson, Michael (November 12, 2003). "Wrestler inducted to Hall of Fame". Paynesville Press. Retrieved July 11, 2019 – via www.paynesvillearea.com.
- "Marty Morgan Steps Down From 'U' Wrestling Post". University of Minnesota (Press release). FloSports. September 8, 2008. Retrieved July 11, 2019 – via www.flowrestling.org.
- Papanek, John (November 4, 1991). "From the Editor". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2014 – via Sports Illustrated Vault (www.si.com/vault).
A native of Bloomington, Minn., Rushin...and the rest of the Kennedy High School Class of '84...
- Chambers, Mike (February 1, 2012). "Avalanche's Peter Mueller, Erik Johnson teammates as peewees too". Denver Post. Archived from the original on December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- "Wiklund, Melissa Halvorson - Legislator Record". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Minnesota Legislature. Archived from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- Sansevere, Bob (October 1, 2007). "Former Minnesota Vikings RB Chuck Foreman talks, Bob Sansevere listens". Pioneer Press. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
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