Hannibal High School (Missouri)
Hannibal High School is a public high school located in Hannibal, Missouri. HHS serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in Hannibal School District #60.
| Hannibal High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4500 McMasters Avenue , 63401 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°43′17″N 91°23′27″W / 39.7213°N 91.3908°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1866 |
| Principal | Ted Sampson |
| Teaching staff | 57.42 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,016 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.69[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and red [2] |
| Athletics conference | North Central Missouri Conference |
| Team name | Pirates[2] |
| Website | Hannibal High School |
History edit
The first public high school in Hannibal was established in 1866.[3] A new building was constructed in 1934; a number of wood doors to classrooms were replaced in late 2018.[4] HVAC units were added in mid 2019.[5]
Athletics edit
HHS athletic teams are nicknamed the Pirates and compete in the North Central Missouri Conference.[6] The school has won two state championships, taking the 1930 Class B boys track and field title as well as the 1990 Class 3A/4A softball championship.[7] In 2008, HHS acquired turf field material from the St. Louis Rams.[8]
Performing arts edit
Hannibal has a competitive show choir, "River City Revue".[9]
Notable alumni edit
- Warren H. Orr, judge on the Supreme Court of Illinois[10]
- Lindell Shumake, legislator[11]
- Larry Thompson, lawyer[12]
- Louis Riggs, Missouri House of Representatives
References edit
- ^ a b c "HANNIBAL SR. HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Hannibal High School". Missouri State High School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "The History of Hannibal". Hannibal Bicentennial. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Whitaker, Lynsey (January 4, 2019). "Hannibal High School increases safety by installing 44 new classroom doors". KHQA. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Heiple, Tate (2019-08-05). "Hannibal High School gets new air conditioning system". KHQA. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ Thomas, Mike (June 8, 2020). "Area high schools formulate plans to resume athletic activities". Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Hannibal High School State Championships and Top 4 Finishes". Missouri State High School Activities Association. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Henley, Danny (October 11, 2019). "Major renovation of Porter Stadium under consideration". Hannibal Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Hannibal High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Warren H. Orr". Illinois Courts. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Representative Lindell Shumake". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Darr, Bev (May 17, 2019). "HHS grads challenged to consider all possibilities". Hannibal Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
External links edit
- Hannibal School District website