Edmond Santa Fe High School
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Edmond Santa Fe High School is located in Edmond
Edmond, Oklahoma
Edmond is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area in the central part of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 81,405, making it the sixth largest city in the state of Oklahoma....

, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...

, United States at 1901 SW 15th. The school has approximately 2200 students in grades 9-12. The school's mascot is the wolf and the school colors are kelly green and gray. Santa Fe currently competes in class 6A athletics along with its two city rivals, Edmond Memorial High School
Edmond Memorial High School
Edmond Memorial High School is a public secondary school located in Edmond, Oklahoma, one of three high schools in the Edmond school district. It serves approximately 2,000 students.- History :...

 and Edmond North High School
Edmond North High School
Edmond North High School is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school colors are silver, white and navy. The school's mascot is the Siberian Husky....

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General information

Edmond Santa Fe High School was the third high school established in Edmond
Edmond, Oklahoma
Edmond is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area in the central part of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 81,405, making it the sixth largest city in the state of Oklahoma....

, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...

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The high school opened in 1993 and now has over 2,000 students. The mascot is the Wolf. The school colors are dark green and gray. Santa Fe competes in OSSAA Class 6A in every sport offered. The Wolves known rival has always been Oklahoma City's Putnam City Original High School, along with the other two Edmond schools, but the recent 2010-2011 basketball season brought a deepened rivalry with Edmond Memorial, as the wolves fell to the Bulldogs in the 2011 State Basketball Tournament. Along with a strong athletic program, SAnta Fe is known for its award winning Band (under direction of Mike Lowery) and Competitive Drama Team (was under direction of Catherine Johnston). They are also known to hold the annual Double Wolf Dare Week (DWDW) contest and raise money for charities and sick children, with their last donation reaching over $397,000 in 2011. It is recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by No Child Left Behind.

On May 16, 2009, Edmond Santa Fe High School won the 6A Boys Soccer State Championship.

March, 2011 The Lady Wolves Basketball team won the 6A Girls Basketball State Championship, bringing home Edmond's first girls state title.

Band

19 O.S.S.A.A. State Sweepstakes Awards

London Parade Festival – 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010.

4 Times OMEA Honor Band

85 All-State Students

10 years O.S.S.A.A. Academic Achievement Award (cumulative 3.5 or above)
Contest Honors:

1994 “Big D” American Classic – Dallas, TX

BEST IN CLASS

1995 Heritage Festival – St. Louis, MO

BEST IN CLASS

1996 Midwest Festival of Music, Chicago, IL

–BEST IN CLASS

1998 London Parade Festival

1999 Heritage Festival – San Antonio, TX

BEST IN CLASS

OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP

OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM

2000 Heritage Festival – Chicago, IL
–BEST IN CLASS
ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
OUTSTANDING INSTRUMETAL PROGRAM
–HERITAGE SWEEPSTAKES AWARD

2002 London Parade Festival
2003 Heritage Festival – San Antonio, TX
–BEST IN CLASS
–ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
–OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
–OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
2004 Heritage Festival – Chicago, IL
–BEST IN CASS
–ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
–OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL GROUP
–OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
–HERITAGE SWEEPSTAKES AWARD

2006 London Parade Festival
2007 Heritage Festival – San Antonio, TX
–BEST IN CLASS (both bands)
–ADJUDICATORS’ AWARD
–OUTSTANDING INSTRUMNTAL GROUP
–OUTSTANDING INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
–MAESTRO AWARD

Mr. Lowery - OSSAA Outstanding Music Director of the Year - 2004

Mr. Lowery -Section 6 outstanding music director of the year - 2004

Section 6 includes Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arkansas)

Notable alumni

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     quarterback for the Oklahoma State Cowboys
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     (MLB) - SFHS Grad 2002
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     running back for the Montreal Alouettes
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    , formerly of Baylor Bears
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     (NCAA) - SFHS Grad 2003
  • Obi Muonelo
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    , NBA Developmental League guard for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants
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    , formerly of Oklahoma State Cowboys
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     (NCAA) - SFHS Grad 2006

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