Klamath_Union_High_School

Klamath Union High School

Klamath Union High School

Public school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States


Klamath Union High School is a public high school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States.

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History

Funding of the school began in 1901, with the first graduate in 1903.[4] The construction of the school began in 1927, with the first marching band the following year.[4] KUHS opened with 520 students and had 77 graduates in its first year. Paul Jackson was the principal and, in 1958, Pelican Pete was chosen as the school's mascot.[4]

The school colors are red and white, and a large "K" is marked in white stone on a nearby hill.

Academics

In 2008, 89% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 186 students, 166 graduated, 14 dropped out, three received a modified diploma, and three were still in high school in 2009.[5][6]

Band

Every other year the Klamath Union Marching Band takes a trip to Victoria, British Columbia, to march in the Victoria Day parade. In past years the band has won several awards through the competition. For several years in a row, the Symphonic Band has been district champions and qualified for state, once winning first place in the state competition. In 2013 the band took fourth in state, and in 2014 they moved up to third. The band is currently under the direction of Allen Haugh.

Notable alumni


References

  1. "Klamath Union High School". www.kfalls.k12.or.us. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. "Klamath Union High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  3. "KU History". Archived from the original on 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  4. "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Archived from the original on 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  5. "Ian Dobson". Team USA. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. [permanent dead link]
  6. Juillerat, Lee (August 24, 2010). "Chatting with James Ivory". Herald and News. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  7. "John Witte". lostlettermen.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014.



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