Apollo High School (Arizona)
Encyclopedia
Apollo High School is a secondary school
located in Glendale
, Arizona
. It is part of the Glendale Union High School District
(GUHSD). It enrolls approximately 1,900 students, grades 9-12. The Apollo High School motto has changed over recent years from "Pride, Class and Dignity" to the current "Strive for Excellence".
The mascot
is the Hawk
s, and the school colors
are navy blue
, gold
, and white
.
. AHS offers sports for both boys and girls during the fall, winter and spring seasons.
Students become acquainted with the test format, learn strategies for working through each of the various test sections and practice using real test questions. The class is offered once each semester from 7–7:55 A.M.
ELIGIBILITY: The club is open to all students at Apollo.
http://www.swdkeyclub.org/index.php
http://slp.kiwanis.org/keyclub/home.aspx
Arizona Teacher of the Year. During her tenure as the adviser, McAdams has expanded the role of student council at the school. The students are responsible for organizing all of the events during Homecoming Week, including a parade, carnival, and assembly before the game. Other events planned throughout the year include assemblies each quarter to promote student athletics and blood drives.
, high AIMS scores over the past years, and with great academics.
with over 55% being hispanic. 33% white, 10% Black, and other less than 2%. There is also a large Muslim
population within Apollo High school. There is also a minor but growing Asian population.
Prince Amukamara Cornerback for the New York Giants.
Michael Brandt, Owner of Brandt Builders
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Glendale
Glendale, Arizona
Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721....
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. It is part of the Glendale Union High School District
Glendale Union High School District
Glendale Union High School District is a school district headquartered in Glendale, Arizona, United States.The union high school district operates nine four-year secondary schools and serves most of Glendale and a portion of Phoenix....
(GUHSD). It enrolls approximately 1,900 students, grades 9-12. The Apollo High School motto has changed over recent years from "Pride, Class and Dignity" to the current "Strive for Excellence".
The mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is the Hawk
Hawk
The term hawk can be used in several ways:* In strict usage in Australia and Africa, to mean any of the species in the subfamily Accipitrinae, which comprises the genera Accipiter, Micronisus, Melierax, Urotriorchis and Megatriorchis. The large and widespread Accipiter genus includes goshawks,...
s, and the school colors
School colors
School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. Most schools have two colors, which are usually chosen to avoid conflicts with other schools with which the school competes in sports and other activities...
are navy blue
Navy blue
Navy blue is a very dark shade of the color blue which almost appears as black. Navy blue got its name from the dark blue worn by officers in the British Royal Navy since 1748 and subsequently adopted by other navies around the world....
, gold
Gold (color)
Gold, also called golden, is one of a variety of orange-yellow color blends used to give the impression of the color of the element gold....
, and white
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
.
Athletics
Apollo High School is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic AssociationArizona Interscholastic Association
The Arizona Interscholastic Association is the major high school sports association in the state of Arizona. It comprises most of the state's public district high schools, various charter and private schools, plus one high school in California San Pasqual High School in Winterhaven, California,...
. AHS offers sports for both boys and girls during the fall, winter and spring seasons.
| Fall athletics | Winter athletics | Spring athletics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls | Badminton, Volleyball (Varsity, JV, Freshman) | Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Soccer (Varsity, Developmental) | Softball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Tennis |
| Boys | Football (Varsity, JV, Freshman) | Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Soccer (Varsity, Developmental) | Baseball (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Tennis, Wrestling (Varsity, JV, Freshman) |
| Mixed | Cross Country, Golf, Swim & Dive | Track & Field |
- Apollo High School boys' basketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team recently won the Arizona State 4A Championship three years in a row (2005, 2006, 2007). - Apollo High School girls' basketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team was the runner up of the Arizona State Championship in their division in 2010.
Clubs and activities
Apollo High School offers a variety of social, athletic, musical, dramatic, and academic clubs to meet the needs of their diverse student body.ACT / SAT prep classes
The ACT/SAT Prep Class is a three-week class offered once a semester and sponsored by Ruben Miranda. Designed to help juniors and seniors prepare for the taking the ACT and SAT, the class acquaints students with the test format, teaches strategies for working through each of the test sections, and gives students practice by using real test questions.Students become acquainted with the test format, learn strategies for working through each of the various test sections and practice using real test questions. The class is offered once each semester from 7–7:55 A.M.
Apollo NJROTC
Apollo's NJROTC program is among the best in the nation and has dominated Area 11 (California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico) since 1970.Cultural awareness club
The Cultural Awareness Club strives to raise the public's awareness of the diversity of cultures at Apollo High School. The club is run by history teacher Niya Gima.Art club
The award-winning Art Club is sponsored by Barbara Dahlstedt and Julie Allred and promotes the artists and the appreciation of art on the AHS campus.Best buddies
The Best Buddies Program is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships. There are three membership types: buddies, peer buddies and associated members. The program is sponsored by Christie Watson, Jillian Eddings and Toni Cook.Close up Washington DC
Close Up Washington DC is a week-long trip that provides students the opportunity to experience the political process firsthand in the nation's capital. Students in good standing may travel to meet congressmen and other students from all over the United States. The club is sponsored by Sabrina Lumm.DECA
Students who are enrolled in Business Technology, Marketing or Advanced Marketing classes may join DECA. DECA is a nationally recognized organization of marketing students. Students attend leadership conferences, work in a school-based business, and compete in business, economics, public speaking, marketing and entrepreneurial events throughout the year. Scholarship opportunities are available. The club is sponsored by Jennifer Rice.Drama club
The Drama Club is an after school extracurricular club . The Drama Club focuses on theatre activities that promote teamwork, acting skills, and public speaking skills. The focuses on such topics as Adopt-a-family, audition workshops, theatre games, and improv activities. The Drama Club is sponsored by Phillip Herrington.ELIGIBILITY: The club is open to all students at Apollo.
Environmental awareness club
The Environmental Awareness Club strives to raise awareness of environmental issues. They maintain a public bulletin board, sponsor environmental causes, and take field trips. The club is sponsored by David Devlin.Key club
Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities. It is a fun and rewarding way to make a difference and help the children of the world. Our goals are to build leadership skills, develop character, and foster inclusiveness while caring for the community. Key Club is the high school Kiwanis group. Key Club is a community service club who has been at Apollo for 35 years(in year 2010) and who is not planning to go away any time soon. In Key Club we participate in I-con, D-con, Weekend of A Life Time, Key Leader, and may other events with the South West District. The current Key Club Adviser is Krystal Claudio who is a Counselor at Apollo High School. . The Presidency for the 2010/2011 school year is Oswaldo Ponce De Leon. The Apollo Key Club is part of the Key Club International South West District Sub-District Black Canyon. The meetings are in the media center every Thursdays Starting at 2:45 P.M. right after school.http://www.swdkeyclub.org/index.php
http://slp.kiwanis.org/keyclub/home.aspx
Future Educators of America (FEA)
The FEA is open to anyone interested in a career in teaching or working with children. The club meets to discuss various aspects of teaching and provides the community a valuable service with tutoring opportunities. This club also nominates the Teachers of the Month to recognize outstanding teachers. The FEA is run by Joanna Brady.Guitar club
The club mostly focus on teaching and educating any student interested in the learning the guitar. The club is hoping for more exposure in the coming years and has high hopes for musical activities at the school.Newspaper
The AHS Newspaper, Hawk Talk, is a monthly publication written and designed by students. All material is reviewed by advisor Jessica Dean. A basic journalism class taken in high school, a college, or an applicable summer camp is required for a position.Student council
Apollo's Student Council is led by English teacher Amanda McAdams, 2011 AEFArizona Teacher of the Year. During her tenure as the adviser, McAdams has expanded the role of student council at the school. The students are responsible for organizing all of the events during Homecoming Week, including a parade, carnival, and assembly before the game. Other events planned throughout the year include assemblies each quarter to promote student athletics and blood drives.
Awards and recognition
Apollo High School has been granted "Excelling" status by the State of Arizona in accordance with the No Child Left Behind ActNo Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress concerning the education of children in public schools.NCLB was originally proposed by the administration of George W. Bush immediately after he took office...
, high AIMS scores over the past years, and with great academics.
Demographics
Apollo High School is largely hispanicHispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
with over 55% being hispanic. 33% white, 10% Black, and other less than 2%. There is also a large Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
population within Apollo High school. There is also a minor but growing Asian population.
Notable alumni
Paul LoDuca, Bob Horner (Professional baseball players)Prince Amukamara Cornerback for the New York Giants.
Michael Brandt, Owner of Brandt Builders