Centennial High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Encyclopedia
Centennial High School is a public secondary school
located in unincorporated
Clark County
, Nevada
, United States
, in Las Vegas
. The school serves about 3000 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Clark County School District
.
In 2000, the movie Pay It Forward was filmed at Centennial High.
The Centennial boys volleyball team from 2003 under head coach David Fish went undefeated (23-0) and had three of its players go on to play at the division 1 collegiate level at Brigham Young University.
Centennial High School has had thirteen state championship teams in the 2008-2009 school year: mens cross-country, women's basketball, women's soccer, and women's softball. And has the Overall Best NJROTC in the nation.
The school's phone number is: (702) 799-3440
(NJROTC) unit was rated the most outstanding in the nation by The Navy League
.They have been known for being one of the best and youngest Units in America.
In 2001 and 2008, the Centennial High School NJROTC unit won 3rd overall in the nation at the Navy Nationals Championship in Pensacola, Florida. Centennial's NJROTC is ran by the Senior Naval Science Instructor Commander Swathwood, and two Naval Science Instructors: Petty Officer Johnson and Senior Chief Borders. Captain Hardeman retired at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
Centennial High School NJROTC unit has won the Navy Nationals competition twice in its history, unusually winning by both the largest margin (200 points, 2009) and subsequently the smallest margin (3 points, 2010).
The new choral teacher is Karen Miskell.
Prior to Zabriskie, Nicki Bakko Toliver was the Choral conductor who developed high quality choral programs earning Superior and Gold ratings from regional and national competitions. Her students have performed in District, State and National Honor Choirs. She has recently completed her DMA in choral conducting at North Dakota State University
and is now a professor at Concordia College
in Moorhead, MN
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 unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Clark County
Clark County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,693 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.6% White , 9.1% Black, 5.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and 12.8% of other or mixed race. 22.0% were Hispanic of any race...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. The school serves about 3000 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Clark County School District
Clark County School District
The Clark County School District, , is the 5th largest school district in the United States. It serves all of Clark County, Nevada, including the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Mesquite; plus the census-designated places of Laughlin, Blue Diamond, Logandale,...
.
General information
Centennial High School is known as home of the Bulldogs. The school was opened in 1999. The mascot is the Bulldog, and originally the school owned a real life mascot name Blu. The school colors are carolina blue, navy blue and white. The sports biggest rivals are Palo Verde High School, Bishop Gorman High School, Arbor View High School, and Cimarron-Memorial High School.In 2000, the movie Pay It Forward was filmed at Centennial High.
The Centennial boys volleyball team from 2003 under head coach David Fish went undefeated (23-0) and had three of its players go on to play at the division 1 collegiate level at Brigham Young University.
Centennial High School has had thirteen state championship teams in the 2008-2009 school year: mens cross-country, women's basketball, women's soccer, and women's softball. And has the Overall Best NJROTC in the nation.
The school's phone number is: (702) 799-3440
Key Club
Key Club International is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service. It focuses on Leadership, Character Building, Caring and Inclusiveness and services all around the world. Centennials Key Club has been serving their home, school, and community with their fundraisers and services. They are apart of Division 28 West Sea Monkeys, Region 5 Platypi, and apart of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District. They hold their meetings every Wednesday in room 818 or room 200. The advisors for the 2011-2012 school year are Mr. Jahn, Mr. Gould, and Mr. CT Wang.NJROTC
In 2007, the Centennial High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training CorpsJunior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a Federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools across the United States...
(NJROTC) unit was rated the most outstanding in the nation by The Navy League
Navy League of the United States
The Navy League of the United States, commonly referred to as The Navy League, is a national association made up of former members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, the United States Coast Guard and the United States Merchant Marine, and civilians interested in supporting the...
.They have been known for being one of the best and youngest Units in America.
In 2001 and 2008, the Centennial High School NJROTC unit won 3rd overall in the nation at the Navy Nationals Championship in Pensacola, Florida. Centennial's NJROTC is ran by the Senior Naval Science Instructor Commander Swathwood, and two Naval Science Instructors: Petty Officer Johnson and Senior Chief Borders. Captain Hardeman retired at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
Centennial High School NJROTC unit has won the Navy Nationals competition twice in its history, unusually winning by both the largest margin (200 points, 2009) and subsequently the smallest margin (3 points, 2010).
Baseball team
The baseball team is headed by Coach Charlie Cerrone. His assistant coaches are Rich Stevens and Scott Moses.Singers
In 2007 under the direction of Alan Zabriskie the Centennial High School Chamber Singers were honored to sing at the 2007 ACDA National Convention in Miami, Florida.The new choral teacher is Karen Miskell.
Prior to Zabriskie, Nicki Bakko Toliver was the Choral conductor who developed high quality choral programs earning Superior and Gold ratings from regional and national competitions. Her students have performed in District, State and National Honor Choirs. She has recently completed her DMA in choral conducting at North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, more commonly known as North Dakota State University , is a public university in Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU has about 14,000 students and it is the largest university in North Dakota based on full time students and land size...
and is now a professor at Concordia College
Concordia College, Moorhead
Concordia College is a private liberal arts school located in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and offers bachelors' degrees in the arts and music, as well as a master's degree in education. The college was founded by Norwegian...
in Moorhead, MN
Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association State Championships
- Volleyball (Boys) - 2003
- Basketball (Girls) – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011
- Cross Country (Boys) – 2008, 2010, 2011
- Cross Country (Girls) – 2000
- Cheerleading - 2010
- Soccer (Girls) – 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009
- Softball - 2004, 2009
- Track and Field (Girls) – 2002
- Bowling (Boys)- 2011
Notable alumni
- Spencer SmithSpencer Smith (musician)Spencer James Smith is an American musician. Smith is a founding member and drummer of American rock band Panic! at the Disco. With the band he placed two studio albums, Pretty. Odd. and Vices & Virtues , in the top ten of the US Billboard 200 chart with the band's debut effort "A Fever You Can't...
(Born 1987), Drummer for the band "Panic! at the DiscoPanic! at the DiscoPanic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
" - Alex Marshall (Born 1989), Piano/Guitarist for the band "The CabThe CabThe Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April 29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine...
" - Bryan "Monte" Money (Born 1986), Guitarist for the band "Escape the FateEscape the FateEscape the Fate is an American post-hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada formed in 2005 and originally from Pahrump, Nevada. They have released three EPs and three full-length studio albums. Dying Is Your Latest Fashion was the band's debut album and only album to feature vocalist Ronnie Radke...
" - Tasha SchwikertTasha SchwikertTasha Schwikert Warren is an American gymnast who is a 2000 Olympic bronze medalist, a World Gymnastics Championships team gold medalist, the 2001 and 2002 U.S...
(Born 1984), *Member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic team in gymnastics NCAA champion, and Six-time national champion. - Gabe Centeno (Born 1991), former Keyboardist/Backing Vocals for the band - This Romantic Tragedy
- Rebecca Chase (Born 1991), Member of the 2011 U.S. Cheerleading Team. Received Gold at the 2011 ICU World Championships.
- The 311 Boyz
- Nason Shoefller , Former Meber of Falling In ReverseFalling in ReverseFalling in Reverse is an American post-hardcore band signed to Epitaph Records. They released their debut album, The Drug in Me Is You, on July 26, 2011, which peaked at number 19 one the Billboard 200, selling 18,000 copies in its first week of sales. "Raised by Wolves", "The Drug in Me Is You",...
, now in MeMyselfAlive