Enid High School
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Enid High School is a public secondary school in Enid, Oklahoma
operated by the Enid Public Schools
school district. With a student body of about 1,700 in grades 9-12, Enid High School has about a 65 percent matriculation rate. Some graduates continue their education in-state at University of Oklahoma
, Oklahoma State University, at one of the many other schools in Oklahoma, or in recent years West Point, Princeton University
, Trinity University (Texas)
, and Yale University
.
In 1943, a fire broke out, damaging the building. From 1943 to 1948, classes were held at Emerson and Longfellow Junior High Schools, displacing the seventh graders, who remained at their respective elementary schools. The school finished restoration in 1948, added a gym in 1950, auditorium in 1953, music building in 1991, and a large food court in 2005 to accommodate a new closed campus policy. During these times several new class rooms were also added. The building did not have air conditioning until a bond was passed in 1997.
The basketball, wrestling, and volleyball programs played in historic Mark Price Arena
until March 23, 2008, when athletic director, Bill Mayberry, made the decision to move the home games and events to the athletic village on NOC Enid
campus, due to the deteriorating condition of the arena. The Plainsmen American football and football (soccer) programs play in one of the oldest stadiums in the state, D. Bruce Selby Stadium.
Enid, Oklahoma
Enid is a city in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2010, the population was 49,379, making it the ninth largest city in Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Garfield County. Enid was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet in the Land Run of 1893, and is named after Enid, a...
operated by the Enid Public Schools
Enid Public Schools
Enid Public Schools is a public school district located in Enid, Oklahoma. The school district has an enrollment of 6,636 students as of October 2008.-Elementary schools:*Adams Elementary School*Coolidge Elementary School*Eisenhower Elementary School...
school district. With a student body of about 1,700 in grades 9-12, Enid High School has about a 65 percent matriculation rate. Some graduates continue their education in-state at University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
, Oklahoma State University, at one of the many other schools in Oklahoma, or in recent years West Point, Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
, Trinity University (Texas)
Trinity University (Texas)
Trinity University is a private, independent, primarily undergraduate, university in San Antonio, Texas. Its campus is located in the Monte Vista Historic District and adjacent to Brackenridge Park....
, and Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
.
History
EHS began as a tent school shortly after the land run in 1893, operating out of various locations throughout Enid including an opera house and a Baptist church. Between 1906 and 1912 classes took place in the long-demolished "old" Lincoln school at 600 North Independence. By February 1912, the high school's current building was constructed. It became accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1911, and holds the distinction of being the second Oklahoma high school to be accredited by the organization. Enid High operated in a segregated school district from 1896 to 1959 with black children attending Booker T. Washington, Douglass, and George Washington Carver Schools.In 1943, a fire broke out, damaging the building. From 1943 to 1948, classes were held at Emerson and Longfellow Junior High Schools, displacing the seventh graders, who remained at their respective elementary schools. The school finished restoration in 1948, added a gym in 1950, auditorium in 1953, music building in 1991, and a large food court in 2005 to accommodate a new closed campus policy. During these times several new class rooms were also added. The building did not have air conditioning until a bond was passed in 1997.
Athletics and Clubs
Enid High School has several athletic programs including: baseball, boys and girls basketball, football (soccer), wrestling, tennis, swimming, softball, volleyball, academic team, bowling teams and the American football team.The basketball, wrestling, and volleyball programs played in historic Mark Price Arena
Mark Price Arena
The Mark Price Arena is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Enid, Oklahoma.In addition to hosting concerts and high school sports, the arena was home to the Oklahoma Storm, a basketball team in the USBL. President George H. Bush spoke at the venue while campaigning in 1992. The Skeltur Conference...
until March 23, 2008, when athletic director, Bill Mayberry, made the decision to move the home games and events to the athletic village on NOC Enid
Northern Oklahoma College
Northern Oklahoma College is a community college located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, with additional campuses located in Enid, Oklahoma and Stillwater, Oklahoma. Student enrollment is approximately 2,700.-History:...
campus, due to the deteriorating condition of the arena. The Plainsmen American football and football (soccer) programs play in one of the oldest stadiums in the state, D. Bruce Selby Stadium.
Awards
- The Plainsmen American football team have won six state championships (in 1919, 1942, 1964, 1965, 1966, and 1983), along with a runner-up finish in 2006.
- Enid High School is nationally known for their "Big Blue Band", which has placed in the finals for the Oklahoma Bandmaster's Competition every year since 1981, until 2010. It would have been the 30th year the band had made it to finals.
- Enid High School's Political Science/Constitution Team has won state competitions and made it to national competitions 18 out of 19 years, the school year of'08-'09 being the only loss.
Alumni
- Brent PriceBrent PriceHartley Brent Price, better known as Brent Price , is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He is the younger brother of former Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Mark Price.- Career :...
- retired NBA, South CarolinaSouth Carolina Gamecocks men's basketballThe South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference. The program attained national prominence under hall of fame coach Frank McGuire, posting a 205-65 record and three NCAA Sweet 16 appearances from 1967-1976...
and OklahomaOklahoma Sooners men's basketball-1908-1980:The Sooners enjoyed moderate success on the court during this era, posting only 16 losing records in their first 72 seasons. They were coached by 9 different coaches during this period, beginning with Bennie Owen , and ending with Dave Bliss in 1980...
point guard - Don HaskinsDon HaskinsDonald Lee Haskins, nicknamed "The Bear" , was an American collegiate basketball coach and player. He played for three years under legendary coach Henry Iba at Oklahoma A&M...
1948 - College and Olympic basketball coach - Harry JonesHarry Jones (American football)Harry Lee Jones is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League. He was a first-round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1967 NFL Draft, and played from 1967 to 1970 for the Eagles...
- played football for Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1967–1971) - Homer PaineHomer PaineHomer Paine is a former American football tackle. He played college football at the University of Tulsa for one season and at the University of Oklahoma for three seasons. Paine was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference first team while at Tulsa, and he was twice named to all-conference...
- played football for 1949 Chicago Hornets - Jerry KeelingJerry KeelingJerry Keeling was a quarterback and defensive back in the Canadian Football League. He played fifteen seasons from 1961-1975 for the Calgary Stampeders, the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 1989...
- played football for 1961-1974 Calgary Stampeders, 1975 Ottawa Rough Riders, 1976 Hamilton Tiger-Cats - Jim Riley, 1965 - retired defensive end for the Oklahoma Sooners and Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1967–1972) - John HoltJohn Holt-People:* John Holt , English author* John Holt , trader and businessman* John Holt , West Indian cricketer* John Holt , American teacher and author...
- played football for Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
(1981–1985) and Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
(1985–1989) - Ken MendenhallKen MendenhallKen E. Mendenhall is a former American football center who played ten seasons in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts.Born in Stillwater, Mendenhall grew up in Pawhuska in Osage County, Oklahoma...
1966 - played football for Baltimore ColtsHistory of the Indianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional football team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They play in the AFC South division of the National Football League. They have won 3 NFL championships and 2 Super Bowls....
(1971–1981) - Leona MitchellLeona MitchellLeona Mitchell , is an African-American and Chickasaw operatic soprano and an Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee....
1966 - Opera singer - Mark PriceMark PriceWilliam Mark Price is a retired American basketball player who played for 12 seasons in the NBA, from 1986 to 1998...
- retired NBA and Georgia TechGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketballThe Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division I basketball. The team plays its home games in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Under the tenure of Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech established itself as a national force in basketball...
point guard - Marquis JamesMarquis JamesMarquis James was an American journalist and author, twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his works The Raven: A Biography of Sam Houston and The Life of Andrew Jackson....
1909 - Pulitzer Prize-winning author - Michael HedgesMichael HedgesMichael Alden Hedges was an American composer, Acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter.-Background:...
1972 - Grammy-winning musician - Owen K. GarriottOwen K. GarriottOwen Kay Garriott, Ph.D. is a former NASA astronaut who spent 60 days aboard Skylab in 1973 and 10 days aboard Spacelab-1 in 1983. He is also the father of Robert Garriott and fellow spacefarer Richard Garriott, with whom he helped found Origin Systems.-Education and background:Garriott was born...
1948 - Astronaut - Ray HaywardRay HaywardRaymond Alton Hayward is a former left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played from 1986 to 1988 for the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers. He was 6'1" tall and he weighed 190 pounds.-College career:...
, 1979 - Selected by San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
in 1st Round (10th overall) of 1983 amateur entry draft - Stacy PrammanasudhStacy PrammanasudhStacy Prammanasudh is a Thai American golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour.-Amateur career:Stacy was born in Enid, Oklahoma to an American mother and a native Thai father who immigrated to the United States from Thailand...
- LPGA - Stan WestStan WestStanley Bryon West was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams, the New York Giants, and the Chicago Cardinals...
- played football for 1950-1954 Los Angeles Rams, 1955 New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, 1956-1957 Chicago Cardinals - Thad LuckinbillThad LuckinbillThaddeus Rowe "Thad" Luckinbill is an American actor best known for playing J.T. Hellstrom on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless for 11 years...
1994 - Actor - Vida ChenowethVida ChenowethVida Chenoweth was the first professional solo classical marimbist. Also a noted ethnomusicologist and linguist, she was inducted into The Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1985 for her contributions to those three fields....
1947 - Classical marimbist, linguist