Lexington High School (Illinois)
Lexington High School is the high school of Lexington Community Unit School District 7 in Lexington, Illinois. The high school usually enrolls 40 to 50 students in each of the 4 grade levels.[1]
Academics
Some Heartland Community College classes are offered on campus for college prep students.[1]
Extra-curricular activities
Academic teams include Math Team and Scholastic Bowl. Clubs include FFA, FCCLA, Key Club, student council, and National Honor Society. The students also participate in concert and marching bands, chorus, plays and musicals, and art exhibits.[1]
Sports
Girls' sports include volleyball, golf, swimming, basketball, track and softball. Boys' sports are golf, football, basketball, track and baseball. Swimming is co-op[clarification needed] with Pontiac Township High School. Cheerleading is co-ed.[1]
Lexington's football team has been to the IHSA state championship 5 times: in 1980, 1984, 1994, 2001, and 2009. In the 2006 season, Lexington advanced to the Final Four where they were defeated by Aledo. They were under head coach Don Tanney, until he retired in 2006. As of 2007, they are under head coach Mike Castleman, previously at Tremont High School in Tremont, Illinois.[citation needed] During the 2009 season, Lexington broke the single season in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and tied the career kickoff return touchdowns by TJ Stinde.
References
- ^ a b c d "Lexington High School". Lexington Community Unit School District 7. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
External links
- Lexington School District #7 — official site, including high school information
Coordinates: 40°38′42″N 88°46′48″W / 40.64500°N 88.78000°W
