Kearns High School
| Kearns High School | |
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"KHS - Where destiny is a matter of choice, not chance." | |
| Location | |
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5525 S. Cougar Lane (4800 W.), Kearns, Utah 84118 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°39′00″N 112°00′15″W / 40.65000°N 112.00417°WCoordinates: 40°39′00″N 112°00′15″W / 40.65000°N 112.00417°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Free public |
| Established | 1966 |
| School district | Granite School District |
| Principal | Maile Loo |
| Faculty | 143 faculty and staff members |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,822 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Forest green and athletic gold |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website |
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Kearns High School is a public high school located at 5525 S. Cougar Lane (4800 W.) Kearns, Utah, United States. It was opened in 1966 with its first graduating class graduating in 1967. It serves 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. The official mascot is a Cougar and the school colors are green and gold.
iCougars
On November 5, 2010, Kearns High School started using the iSchool Initiative with money from a federal stimulus Enhancing Education Through Technology grant. The media specialist, Rachel Murphy, wrote the grant to start the program. The program has each student use an iPod Touch to keep track of assignments, take notes, learn different languages, and do research. Kearns High School is the first school of its size to use the iSchool Initiative.
Administration
- Principal - Maile Loo
- Assistant Principal - Brett Hansen
- Assistant Principal - Tysen Fausett
- Assistant Principal - Philip Morris
- Principals' Secretary - Jeri Maples
- Bookkeeper - Erin Winkler
- Athletic Directors - Dave Ballard and Emily Williams
School song
Go, Mighty Cougars, on we'll go.
Strive, Mighty Cougars, in fame we will grow.
We're loyal Cougars to Gold and Green.
On, Kearns High Cougars, to Victory!
Go, ye Cougars, go! Mighty Cougars go!
We will rally, Cougars, her fame and honor grown.
Loyal to the Cougars—to the Gold and Green.
Fight, ye Kearns High Cougars to Victory!
Go, Mighty Cougars, on we'll go.
Strive, Mighty Cougars, in fame we will grow.
We're loyal Cougars to Gold and Green.
On, Kearns High Cougars, to Victory!
Notable alumni
- DaMarques Johnson, professional Mixed Martial Artist, formerly with the UFC
- Wendi (Maughan) Staten, Reiki professional