Colby High School is a

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Colby, Kansas Colby is a city in and the county seat of Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,570. History In 1882, a post office was established near the center of Thomas County. Area homesteaders ...

, United States. It is located at 1890 S. Franklin Avenue, and operated by Colby USD 315 school district. It enrolls approximately 300 students every year. The current principal is Ryan Muhlig.

History

Colby High School was founded in 1890. As the community grew, so did the school, and eventually surrounding smaller schools in Levant, Kansas, and

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, were closed so students could attend classes at Colby. Until 1995, Colby High School was located on Third Street, but the need for a larger building was recognized, and thus emerged the building that accommodates the students and teachers now.

Notable alumni

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, Class of 1960, American Opera singer * Mark Schultz, Class of 1989, musician * Nelson Toburen, Class of 1957, former professional football player for the

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Colby High School Alumni Web site, accessed February 28, 2007

References

External links

Colby High School Website

Colby High School Alumni Website
{{Authority control Public high schools in Kansas Schools in Thomas County, Kansas Educational institutions established in 1890 1890 establishments in Kansas

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Notable alumni

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