Klamath Union High School
History
Funding of the school began in 1901, with the first graduate in 1903. The construction of the school began in 1927, with the first marching band the following year. KUHS opened with 520 students and had 77 graduates in its first year. Paul Jackson was the principal and, in 1958, Pelican Pete was chosen as the school's mascot.
The school colors are red and white, and a large "K" is marked in white stone on a nearby hill.
Academics
In 2008, 89% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 186 students, 166 graduated, 14 dropped out, three received a modified diploma, and three were still in high school in 2009.
Band
Every other year the Klamath Union Marching Band takes a trip to Victoria, British Columbia, to march in the Victoria Day parade. In past years the band has won several awards through the competition. For several years in a row, the Symphonic Band has been district champions and qualified for state, once winning first place in the state competition. In 2013 the band took fourth in state, and in 2014 they moved up to third. The band is currently under the direction of Allen Haugh.
Notable alumni
This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (September 2019) |
- Seth Brown – Major League Baseball player
- Don Pedro Colley – actor
- Ian Dobson – track and field athlete, competed at the 2008 Olympics
- James Ivory – film director, Merchant Ivory Productions
- Paul Minner – Major League Baseball pitcher
- Bob Moore – football player
- Randy Whisler – baseball player
- John Witte – football player
References
- ^ "Klamath Union High School". www.kfalls.k12.or.us. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Klamath Union High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "OSAA – Error".
- ^ "KU History". Archived from the original on September 22, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
- ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Archived from the original on September 16, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ "Ian Dobson". Team USA. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014.
- ^ Juillerat, Lee (August 24, 2010). "Chatting with James Ivory". Herald and News. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ^ "Cc Notebook – Whisler Shifts From Pros To Cc Ranks | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com.
- ^ "John Witte". lostlettermen.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2014.