Blaine School District
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Blaine School District No. 503 is a public school district
in Whatcom County, Washington
, USA
and serves the communities of Blaine
and Point Roberts
.
As of October 2004, the district has an enrollment of 2,272 students.
of the Minnesota Timberwolves
attended Blaine.
All the athletes in the 2-A Whatcom county League who have turned pro have a connection with Blaine, either having played there, coached there or taught there. Two years ago[when?] infielder Joey Paciorek was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers where his father Jim once played.
Blaine High School is also the alma mater of Luke Ridnour, drafted 14th overall in 2003 by the Seattle Sonics, and is now the starting point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Scott Gomez
of the Montreal Canadians (NHL) attended Blaine High School for one year while playing hockey just across the Canadian border for the South Surrey Eagles of the Tier II Junior "A" British Columbia Hockey League.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. Its name ultimately derives from the Lummi word Xwotʼqom, meaning "noisy water." As of 2010, the population was 201,140. The county seat is at Bellingham, which is also the county's largest city...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and serves the communities of Blaine
Blaine, Washington
Blaine is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The city's northern boundary is the Canadian border. Blaine is the shared home of the Peace Arch international monument...
and Point Roberts
Point Roberts, Washington
Point Roberts is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a post office, with the ZIP code of 98281, whose ZIP Code Tabulation Area had a population of 1,314 at the 2010 census.A geopolitical oddity, Point Roberts is a part of the United States that is not...
.
As of October 2004, the district has an enrollment of 2,272 students.
Mascot
Their school mascot is a Borderite. In the high school, there was a vote that passed to change the mascot to a Bengal, however, this is not recognized and the mascot still remains a Borderite.Notable Names
Luke RidnourLuke Ridnour
Lucas Robin "Luke" Ridnour is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was born in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and grew up in Blaine, Washington.- High school career :...
of the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
attended Blaine.
All the athletes in the 2-A Whatcom county League who have turned pro have a connection with Blaine, either having played there, coached there or taught there. Two years ago[when?] infielder Joey Paciorek was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers where his father Jim once played.
Blaine High School is also the alma mater of Luke Ridnour, drafted 14th overall in 2003 by the Seattle Sonics, and is now the starting point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Scott Gomez
Scott Gomez
Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
of the Montreal Canadians (NHL) attended Blaine High School for one year while playing hockey just across the Canadian border for the South Surrey Eagles of the Tier II Junior "A" British Columbia Hockey League.