John Adams High School (South Bend, Indiana)
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John Adams High School (often referred to locally simply as Adams) is a public secondary school
in South Bend
. Its 2008-2009 enrollment is approximately 2000. The mock trial team at Adams recently won a second national title in four years. The mock trial program is led by Heath Weaver, former lawyer and current English teacher
, Indiana
. The neighborhood is on the east side of town, and Adams is referred to as "The Pride of the East side".
and the Public Works Administration
. The school opened late due to the polio epidemic of the 1930s. It sits on around 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) across from Indiana University South Bend
. The school auditorium was once the only large performing stage in South Bend. It has been the site of many historical events and performers such as the premiere screening of Knute Rockne, All American
, concerts by Kate Smith
, Ezio Pinza
and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
, a taping of The Fred Waring Show
and a speech by John Wooden
.
The movie Rudy (film)
was also shot in the current room of History teacher Kerry Cotter.
Seven sports have won state championships, and the mock trial program has won two national championships.
State Champions:
Boys Wrestling (1966)
Boys Swimming (1966, 1967, 1968)
Girls Swimming (1972)
Boys Golf (1973)
Boys Tennis (1975)
Volleyball (1977, 1979)
Mock Trial (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
National Champions:
Mock Trial (2009, 2011
)
1966 Football Team ranked 4th in Indiana State Rankings and 9th Nationally
1972-1973 Boys Basketball Team finished 2nd in Indiana state tournament
1978-1979 Boys Basketball Team ranked 1st in every Indiana regular season poll
Rivals
include South Bend Riley
, South Bend Clay, and Washington High School (South Bend, Indiana)
Show choir is a popular activity at Adams and nearly all performers in the ISSMA vocal competition receive a gold rating. They consistently perform in group I, the top group in ISSMA competitions.
The John Adams Eagle Marching Band qualified for regionals in 2006 for the first time since 1996, and received a silver rating at the ISSMA regional competition. In 2007 the band qualified for regionals again and received a gold rating with a score 70.85, the highest score in South Bend history. The Eagles' concert band has also received gold ratings in group II for the past two years in a row at the ISSMA competition and every year sends performers to the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Competition, as well as All-District Honor Band. And finally the two jazz bands at Adams are well known locally for their performances such as Big Band Bash and Jazz Soundsations, and participate in state competitions such as the Ball State Jazz Fest.
Classes offered at Adams include History of the Americas HL and English HL.
IB test scores for Adams students in 2009 were above the world average in 6 out of the 10 tests .
Budget cuts proposed in early 2010 by the South Bend Community School Corporation that would have raised the cost to families of some IB testing fees were reduced or eliminated in March 2010 .
Adams High School
Adams High School may refer to any of the following United States schools:*Adams Central High School in Monroe, Indiana*Adams Central Junior-Senior High School in Hastings, Nebraska*John Adams High School...
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John Adams High School (often referred to locally simply as Adams) is a public secondary school
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...
in South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
The city of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 316,663...
. Its 2008-2009 enrollment is approximately 2000. The mock trial team at Adams recently won a second national title in four years. The mock trial program is led by Heath Weaver, former lawyer and current English teacher
Location
The campus is located in the historic River Park district of South BendSouth Bend, Indiana
The city of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 316,663...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. The neighborhood is on the east side of town, and Adams is referred to as "The Pride of the East side".
History
John Adams High School opened on September 30, 1940 as part of a program sponsored by the Federal Works AgencyFederal Works Agency
The Federal Works Agency was an independent agency of the Federal government of the United States which administered a number of public construction, building maintenance, and public works relief functions and laws from 1939 to 1949...
and the Public Works Administration
Public Works Administration
The Public Works Administration , part of the New Deal of 1933, was a large-scale public works construction agency in the United States headed by Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes. It was created by the National Industrial Recovery Act in June 1933 in response to the Great Depression...
. The school opened late due to the polio epidemic of the 1930s. It sits on around 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) across from Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University South Bend
Indiana University South Bend is the third largest campus of the Indiana University system. It is popularly known as IUSB or IU South Bend. It is located in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County, Indiana.-History:...
. The school auditorium was once the only large performing stage in South Bend. It has been the site of many historical events and performers such as the premiere screening of Knute Rockne, All American
Knute Rockne, All American
Knute Rockne, All American is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of Knute Rockne, Notre Dame football coach. It stars Pat O'Brien, Ronald Reagan, Gale Page, Donald Crisp, Albert Bassermann, Owen Davis, Jr., Nick Lukats, Kane Richmond, William Marshall and William Byrne. It also...
, concerts by Kate Smith
Kate Smith
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith was an American Popular singer, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". Smith had a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades, which reached its pinnacle in the 1940s.Smith was born in Greenville, Virginia...
, Ezio Pinza
Ezio Pinza
Ezio Pinza was an Italian basso opera singer with a rich, smooth and sonorous voice. He spent 22 seasons at New York's Metropolitan Opera, appearing in more than 750 performances of 50 operas...
and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the five American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1891, the Symphony makes its home at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and plays a summer season at the Ravinia Festival...
, a taping of The Fred Waring Show
The Fred Waring Show
The Fred Waring Show is an American television musical variety show that ran from June 20, 1948 to May 30, 1954 on CBS. The show was hosted Fred Waring and featured his choral group "Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians".-Synopsis:...
and a speech by John Wooden
John Wooden
John Robert Wooden was an American basketball player and coach. Nicknamed the "Wizard of Westwood", he won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period — seven in a row — as head coach at UCLA, an unprecedented feat. Within this period, his teams won a record 88 consecutive games...
.
The movie Rudy (film)
Rudy
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was also shot in the current room of History teacher Kerry Cotter.
State and National Recognition
John Adams Athletics has a total of 22 Indiana State Championships and 2 National Championship.Seven sports have won state championships, and the mock trial program has won two national championships.
State Champions:
Boys Wrestling (1966)
Boys Swimming (1966, 1967, 1968)
Girls Swimming (1972)
Boys Golf (1973)
Boys Tennis (1975)
Volleyball (1977, 1979)
Mock Trial (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
National Champions:
Mock Trial (2009, 2011
National High School Mock Trial Championship
The National High School Mock Trial Championship is an American nationwide competition of high school mock trial teams. The competition debuted in 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa, with teams representing Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin....
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1966 Football Team ranked 4th in Indiana State Rankings and 9th Nationally
1972-1973 Boys Basketball Team finished 2nd in Indiana state tournament
1978-1979 Boys Basketball Team ranked 1st in every Indiana regular season poll
Rivals
Sports rivalry
A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes. This pressure of competition is felt by players, coaches, and management, but is perhaps felt strongest by the fans. The intensity of the rivalry varies from a friendly competition on one end to serious violence on the...
include South Bend Riley
James Whitcomb Riley High School
-Location:James Whitcomb Riley High School is a secondary school in South Bend, Indiana. Its address is 1902 Fellows St, South Bend, IN 46613. The school is run by the South Bend Community School Corporation.-History:...
, South Bend Clay, and Washington High School (South Bend, Indiana)
Washington High School (South Bend, Indiana)
Washington High School is a public high school located at 4747 W. Washington on the West Side of South Bend, Indiana. It is part of the SBCSC magnet program, where it is the Medical/Allied Health Magnet Program.-History:...
Fine arts
Under the direction of Kathleen Kohn, the orchestra sends ensembles and soloists to compete at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) competition, earning several golds each year.Show choir is a popular activity at Adams and nearly all performers in the ISSMA vocal competition receive a gold rating. They consistently perform in group I, the top group in ISSMA competitions.
The John Adams Eagle Marching Band qualified for regionals in 2006 for the first time since 1996, and received a silver rating at the ISSMA regional competition. In 2007 the band qualified for regionals again and received a gold rating with a score 70.85, the highest score in South Bend history. The Eagles' concert band has also received gold ratings in group II for the past two years in a row at the ISSMA competition and every year sends performers to the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Competition, as well as All-District Honor Band. And finally the two jazz bands at Adams are well known locally for their performances such as Big Band Bash and Jazz Soundsations, and participate in state competitions such as the Ball State Jazz Fest.
Academics
- Nevin Longenecker created the Science Research program at John Adams High School to further the education of students with a predisposition for science. Over the years Adams students have garnered grants and awards totalling over one million dollars. Recent awards include the two winners of the Indiana Academy of Science State Competition. Also, in 2010, the program produced an Intel Science Talent SearchIntel Science Talent SearchThe Intel Science Talent Search , known for its first 57 years as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search is a research-based science competition in the United States for high school seniors. It has been referred to as "the nation's oldest and most prestigious" science competition. In his speech...
finalist. - Under the leadership of Rosemary Hess, the school had been approved as an International Baccalaureate (IB) certified school. The present IB coordinator is Mika Roinilla.
- Colleges attended by recent valedictorians have included Indiana Bloomington, Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, and Yale Universities.
IB Program
John Adams began offering the IB Program in May, 2006 . Adams was the first inner-city school to offer the program, and remains the only South Bend high school to do so. The IB two-year program is among the most rigorous academic programs of study available to high school students..Classes offered at Adams include History of the Americas HL and English HL.
IB test scores for Adams students in 2009 were above the world average in 6 out of the 10 tests .
Budget cuts proposed in early 2010 by the South Bend Community School Corporation that would have raised the cost to families of some IB testing fees were reduced or eliminated in March 2010 .
Notable alumni
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