Apollo High School is a

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located in

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. It is part of the Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD). It enrolls approximately 2,200 students in grades 9–12. The Apollo High School motto has changed over recent years from "Pride, Class and Dignity" to the current "Choose Excellence". The nickname is the Hawks, and the school colors are navy blue, gold, and white.

History

Apollo opened in 1970 designed by local architects Varney, Sexton Sydnor Associates. The design used was similar to

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which opened 5 years earlier. The construction contract to build the school was awarded to TGK Construction Company. The campus was dedicated on November 13, 1970, by

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Astronaut

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Athletics

Apollo High School is a member of the

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. AHS offers sports for both boys and girls during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. * Apollo High School boys'

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team won the Arizona State 4A Championship three years in a row (2005, 2006, 2007). * Apollo High School girls' basketball team was the runner-up of the Arizona State Championship in their division in 2010. * Apollo High School boys'

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team won the Arizona State 5A Championship in 1993.

Awards and recognition

Apollo High School has been granted "Excelling" status by Arizona in accordance with the

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and high AIMS scores over the past years. Apollo High School is ranked 53rd top

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Demographics

Apollo High School is largely Hispanic (88%), 6% White, 4% Black, and less than 2% of other races. The school also has a large

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population, as well as a minor but growing Asian population.

Notable alumni

* Prince Amukamara,

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champion ( XLVI),

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for the

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* Promise Amukamara, basketball player and Olympian *

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(1986–1988, did not graduate), actress *

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(Class of 1976), professional baseball infielder (1978–1988) * Rick Kranitz,

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pitching coach *

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(Class of 1990), former

catcher (1998–2008) *

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(Class of 1994), professional stock car racing driver; currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Sprint & Xfinity Series

References

External links

Apollo High School web page

Apollo High School at GUHSD web page
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