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Edison High School (Minnesota)
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in the Northeast
Northeast, Minneapolis
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Minnesota
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. It was named for American inventor Thomas Alva Edison. Located in the Holland neighborhood, the school currently consists of four learning communities: Humanities and Communication; Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology....
; Business and Finance; and Center for Accelerated Learning.
The main building was constructed in 1922. Additions have been made to the rear of the building, and a gymnasium was built across Monroe Street. The track and football field are behind this gym.
Sports
Edison competes in the following sports, some in co-ops with other schools.- Fall: Football, Cross-Country, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming, Volleyball
- Winter: Wrestling, Boys Swimming, Boys and Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Hockey
- Spring: Track, Boys Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Badminton
Famous alumni
- Don CarlsonDon CarlsonDonald Vernon Carlson was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota....
, basketball player - Joe DziedzicJoe DziedzicJoseph Walter Dziedzic is a retired American professional ice hockey left winger.-Career:Joe Dziedzic was drafted in 1990 while playing for Edison High School in Minneapolis and was named Minnesota Mr. Hockey the same year...
, hockey player - Tony JarosTony JarosAnthony Joseph Jaros was an American professional basketball player.A 6'3" forward/guard from the University of Minnesota, Jaros played four seasons in the Basketball Association of America/National Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Stags and Minneapolis Lakers...
, basketball player - Wally Walker, Radio Personality Twin City Radio Legend
- Mesa KincaidMesa KincaidMesa Kincaid was a talk radio host in the Minneapolis-St. Paul broadcast area.-Personal:...
, Radio Personality - Richard E. KrausRichard E. KrausPrivate First Class Richard Edward Kraus was a United States Marine killed in action during the World War II campaign on Peleliu Island on October 3, 1944. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the highest military tribute awarded in the United States.-Biography:Richard E...
, Marine Corps medal of honor recipient