George S. Parker High School is a comprehensive public high school located on the west side of the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. The school, named for George S. Parker, founder of the Parker Pen Company, is a part of the School District of Janesville and was constructed in 1967. The rival east side school is Joseph A. Craig High School.
In Nov 2006, a referendum passed that provided nearly $71 million for updates and renovation to both Parker and Craig High Schools.[6] Construction began in October 2007 and lasted two years.[7]
Athletics
The school sports teams compete in the Big Eight Conference. State level competition is governed by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).
Baseball
- 1977 State champion; beat Middleton, 6-2
Basketball (boys)
- 1971 State champion; beat Milwaukee King, 79-68
Basketball (girls)
- 1993 State champion; beat Middleton, 58-40
- 2000 State champion; beat Hudson, 57-56
- 2001 State champion; beat Stevens Point 51-44
Notable alumni
- Mistie Bass, basketball player in the WNBA
- Steve Preston, administrator of the Small Business Administration, 2006-2008, and 14th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 2008-2009
- Terry Ryan, general manager of the Minnesota Twins
- Michael J. Sheridan, Wisconsin State Assembly
References
- ^ "School District of Jesville Directory".
- ^ Parker High School Administration
- ^ a b "National Center for Education Statistics". Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ "Photo Galleries » Craig vs Parker Football". The Janesville Gazette. October 8, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
The Parker High students live up to their nickname of "Cow Pie High"
- ^ "School Report Card Detail" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ "Janesville schools to get $71M update". November 13, 2006.
- ^ "Janesville referendum transfers remain a puzzle".
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