Goddard High School (Kansas)
Goddard High is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 'Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League' in the 5A division and are known as the "Lions". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.
Academics
In 2012, Goddard High School was selected as a Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools which perform at high levels or have made significant academic improvements.
Extracurricular activities
The Lions compete in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League and are classified as a 5A school. Throughout its history, Goddard has won several state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics.
Athletics
The baseball team is often referred to as a pipeline to MLB. Its baseball team has 3 players currently in the minor leagues. The wrestling team has been nationally ranked, winning the state championship in 1999, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The Lions also finished runner-up in 2007 and 2014.
State championships
State Championships | |||
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Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
Fall | Soccer, Boys | 2 | 1991, 2002 |
Cross Country, Boys | 1 | 1998 | |
Winter | Wrestling | 13 | 1999, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024 |
Basketball, Boys | 1 | 1964 | |
Bowling, Boys | 1 | 2009 | |
Spring | Tennis, Boys | 2 | 2001, 2002 |
Baseball | 1 | 2004 | |
Total | 21 |
Music
The Goddard High School's band program has traveled nationwide and has accumulated numerous awards for its marching band, symphonic winds, symphonic band, full and string orchestra, and two jazz bands.
Notable alumni
- Travis Banwart, professional baseball player
- Jeff Berblinger, professional baseball player
- Tyler Caldwell, Wrestling World Champion and 4 time NCAA all American
- Derek Norris, professional baseball player
- Logan Watkins, professional baseball player
See also
- Other high schools in Goddard USD 265 public school district
- Eisenhower High School
- Goddard Academy