Fruita Monument High School
Fruita Monument High School is a public high school located in Fruita, Colorado, United States, serving 10-12th grades. It is part of Mesa County Valley School District 51.
History
The first purpose-built high school building in Fruita was completed in 1905 under the name Fruita Union High School. After that structure burned down in 1934, classes were held in a local armory. A new building was finished in 1936 and lasted until 1969, when a third location was built under the name Fruita Monument High School.
A 2017 referendum resulted in a $12 million construction project to improve the safety of the school.
Athletics
Wildcat athletic teams are classified as 5A by the Colorado High School Activities Association.
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Baseball | 1970, 1993 |
| Basketball (boys) | 1983, 1982 |
| Basketball (girls) | 1982, 1983, 1989 |
| Golf | 1983 |
| Softball | 1989 |
| Spirit | 2000 |
| Wrestling | 1964, 1982, 1983 |
| Volleyball | 1983 |
Notable people
- Alumni
- Jim Brenneman, baseball player
- James Niehues, artist and cartographer
- Maggie Baird, actress
- Faculty
- James Van Pelt, author (taught English)
See also
References
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - FRUITA MONUMENT HIGH SCHOOL (080435000609)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Administration - Fruita Monument High School". Mesa County Valley School District 51. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ Detor, Autumn (November 30, 2017). "History of Fruita". The Catalyst. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Union High School at Fruita Destroyed by Fire; Students Escape". The Daily Sentinel. September 24, 1934. Retrieved October 3, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Crooks, Erin (September 16, 2019). "Fruita Monument reaches midpoint of construction". KKCO 11 News. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ Deal, Nathan (January 30, 2020). "Fruita Monument staying at 5A amid reclassifications". The Daily Sentinel. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Most championships through history". Colorado High School Activities Association. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ Shrull, Dale (January 18, 2019). "Tigers' turnaround". The Daily Sentinel. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ Story, Rob (January 9, 2019). "James Niehues: The man behind the maps". Telluride Daily Planet. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ Mawdsley, Melissa (May 15, 2015). "Fruita grad's indy film garners acclaim". The Daily Sentinel. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Polyphony - James Van Pelt". Wheatland Press. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
External links
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